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cvbfireman · 10-09-2013, 03:55 PM

I thought this thing came stock with a sub. Is anyone. Upgrading just the speakers to get a little more clarity out I it???

Frankzl1 · 10-09-2013, 04:02 PM

Start with the amp, big difference

Sven59 · 10-09-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cvbfireman

I thought this thing came stock with a sub. Is anyone. Upgrading just the speakers to get a little more clarity out I it???

Check out http://********.com/index.php?cPath=1_75 they make a great system for the Camaro along with an amp for the other speakers.

cvbfireman · 10-09-2013, 04:10 PM

Cool I've been to 3 stereo shops and they want to replace the deck and everything... I'm really good with that stuff so is rather do it myself

45thCamaro · 10-09-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cvbfireman

Cool I've been to 3 stereo shops and they want to replace the deck and everything... I'm really good with that stuff so is rather do it myself

I added a powered sub to my car. I have the BA system. I also bought the factory amp replacement harness as well in hopes of replacing the amp one day

OVERPAR73 · 10-09-2013, 04:52 PM

First thing is swap out the AMP, it like night and day! Lots of other things to change after that.

Jayrcr3 · 10-09-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

First thing is swap out the AMP, it like night and day! Lots of other things to change after that.

Replacing the amp alone makes a huge difference. I did mine in stages, and when I put the amp in, I couldn't believe how much better the stock speakers sounded.

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diverkr · 10-09-2013, 05:37 PM

Just want to clarify. You do not need the X3 cable unless you want to install a subwoofer?

cvbfireman · 10-09-2013, 05:38 PM

Perfect, that link is where to find it? And is the amp plug and play or will I be cutting wires? I just figured some 6x9s witg tweeters would change the clarity big time but I will start with the amp

hognutz · 10-09-2013, 05:44 PM

my .02 is buy a 5 channel amp(alpine has a small one). get a 10" sub. power the factory speakers and the sub to start with.

I have not done mine yet but this what I am going to do. then if I don't like the sound I will upgrade the speakers too.

No reason to change the head unit IMO even you want more clarity just add a cleansweep or something to the system.

now some might say dont' add the sub but I have never been happy with factory speakers and bass output. they just don't work well and usually distort too easy.

Sven59 · 10-09-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cvbfireman

Perfect, that link is where to find it? And is the amp plug and play or will I be cutting wires? I just figured some 6x9s witg tweeters would change the clarity big time but I will start with the amp

Everything to the vehicle harnesses is plug n play, of course the battery and ground are not. There is also a connection you can run up to the front for adjusting gain.

This is the system I installed for the sub. http://********.com/index.php?cPath=1_75_77

swizlstik · 10-09-2013, 06:19 PM

I've replaced all the speakers and added two 10" subs. I highly suggest replacing just the amp to see how you like those results.

Whos_Drivin · 10-09-2013, 06:50 PM

Definitely try the amp first. I replaced all the speakers and added two 12s. The rear speakers are a pain in the ass to get to. I probably went through more hassle than I really gained in the end.

cvbfireman · 10-09-2013, 07:25 PM

http://********.com/product_info.php...roducts_id=449

so thats a 12 and a amp, But this is not the amp that I want correct? I need a 5 channel to bump all the other speakers. Or will this do it?

10-09-2013, 03:55 PM	#1
cvbfireman Drives: M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LA Posts: 87	Stereo upgrade I thought this thing came stock with a sub. Is anyone. Upgrading just the speakers to get a little more clarity out I it???

10-09-2013, 04:52 PM	#6
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	First thing is swap out the AMP, it like night and day! Lots of other things to change after that. __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

10-09-2013, 05:44 PM	#10
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	my .02 is buy a 5 channel amp(alpine has a small one). get a 10" sub. power the factory speakers and the sub to start with. I have not done mine yet but this what I am going to do. then if I don't like the sound I will upgrade the speakers too. No reason to change the head unit IMO even you want more clarity just add a cleansweep or something to the system. now some might say dont' add the sub but I have never been happy with factory speakers and bass output. they just don't work well and usually distort too easy. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

10-09-2013, 06:19 PM	#12
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	I've replaced all the speakers and added two 10" subs. I highly suggest replacing just the amp to see how you like those results. __________________

10-09-2013, 06:50 PM	#13
Whos_Drivin Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1, '16 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 846	Definitely try the amp first. I replaced all the speakers and added two 12s. The rear speakers are a pain in the ass to get to. I probably went through more hassle than I really gained in the end. __________________ 2012 ZL1: M6, Rotofab CAI, ATI balancer w/8.66 overdrive, PFADT long tube headers w/cats 2016 Silverado LTZ-Z71 Midnight Edition: 6.2L, 8 speed auto, Borla exhaust

10-09-2013, 04:02 PM	#2
Frankzl1 Drives: 2012 Ashen ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 552	Start with the amp, big difference

10-09-2013, 04:10 PM	#4
cvbfireman Drives: M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LA Posts: 87	Cool I've been to 3 stereo shops and they want to replace the deck and everything... I'm really good with that stuff so is rather do it myself

10-09-2013, 05:37 PM	#8
diverkr Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 33	Just want to clarify. You do not need the X3 cable unless you want to install a subwoofer?

10-09-2013, 05:38 PM	#9
cvbfireman Drives: M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LA Posts: 87	Perfect, that link is where to find it? And is the amp plug and play or will I be cutting wires? I just figured some 6x9s witg tweeters would change the clarity big time but I will start with the amp

10-09-2013, 07:25 PM	#14
cvbfireman Drives: M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LA Posts: 87	http://********.com/product_info.php...roducts_id=449 so thats a 12 and a amp, But this is not the amp that I want correct? I need a 5 channel to bump all the other speakers. Or will this do it?