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HDRDTD · 06-25-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

There is no sub in mine other than the one I added. There is nothing in the trunk from the factory.

It's not in the trunk , and you can't see it from the trunk.

I just checked my 2013 ZL1 convertible.

Look at the back seat. In the middle of the rear seat (from inside the passenger compartment), notice the perforated section.

Grab your flashlight, and shine it into the perforated portion and you can see the sub behind the seat. I had top climb inside to shine my flashlight straight into the perforations to be able to see it.

You'd have to remove the rear seat back to get to it.
Basically, it's between the rear seat back and the trunk.

ZO6 Bryan · 06-25-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1-...ecs/trims.html
Click on the listing for the Boston Acoustics Premium Speaker system.

"With 245 watts of power and a 10" subwoofer, this system from Boston Acoustics® delivers the crisp highs, throbbing lows and richly textured mid-range sounds that you expect from a premium audio unit. "

It also says 8 speaker system on that tab. That includes the sub and two tweeters in the back seat only in the convertible.

The coupe has two 6 x 9's in the back seat.

ZO6 Bryan · 06-25-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

It's not in the trunk , and you can't see it from the trunk.

I just checked my 2013 ZL1 convertible.

Look at the back seat. In the middle of the rear seat (from inside the passenger compartment), notice the perforated section.

Grab your flashlight, and shine it into the perforated portion and you can see the sub behind the seat. I had top climb inside to shine my flashlight straight into the perforations to be able to see it.

You'd have to remove the rear seat back to get to it.
Basically, it's between the rear seat back and the trunk.

Yeah, there is no perforated section or a sub in the coupe.

Optimus · 06-25-2015, 09:47 PM

If you are listening to low resolution music (MP3) via the USB input then it will sound like crap but that holds true regardless of the price of the system. Sirius/XM doesn't help either as it is a very compressed signal. Try listening to something that has CD quality resolution (or better) and you'll be impressed with the BA system. With that said, I wanted a bit more bass so I found a Boston Acoustics 10" Sub along with a BA Amp and am thrilled with the results. The install was super easy and it looks like it was from the factory. BA no longer makes "aftermarket" car audio products so I got these two pieces for under $100. Killer Deal for sure.

HDRDTD · 06-25-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

Yeah, there is no perforated section or a sub in the coupe.

That would make sense since the seats in a coupe fold down, but the rear seat in a convertible doesn't.

Hmmmmmm.

Underneath the rear seat? I can't imagine the convertible has one but the coupe doesn't?

Bad@ssCamaro · 06-25-2015, 10:36 PM

I just checked under my seat and I have the BA system and there is no subwoofer under it, just a sheet of steel. No place in the trunk that is hidden from view and I've torn it apart. I think that is a misprint on the Chevy website about the subwoofer being included (Nothing new there

) Why else would they offer a separate subwoofer option.

ZO6 Bryan · 06-25-2015, 11:03 PM

Coupe has the "9 speaker system" (no sub, but has two 6x9 speakers in the back)
Convertible has "8 speaker system" (no 6x9's, has a single 10" woofer)

ZO6 Bryan · 06-25-2015, 11:12 PM

My solution to the underpowered BA system. Sub, box, and 6 channel amp that powers all the stock speakers in the car as well as the sub. Plug and play.

ZO6 Bryan · 06-25-2015, 11:16 PM

http://www.phoenixgold.com/products/...p?productID=41

HDRDTD · 06-25-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

Coupe has the "9 speaker system" (no sub, but has two 6x9 speakers in the back)
Convertible has "8 speaker system" (no 6x9's, has a single 10" woofer)

Interesting, and possible, but Chevrolet's 2015 ZL1 Models and Specs web page doesn't mention any differences in the sound system between the convertible and the coupe.

It'd be interesting to check the service manual, but alas I haven't bought a set yet.

One of life's great mysteries for now.

370zyzfr1 · 06-26-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

A late post but I swapped out all my speakers and the AMP with JL and Kicker, the AMP was the biggest thing to do right away. The difference is night and day! I have a vert and I put Dynamat throughout the whole car and packed the area behind the rear seat with loose matting. The whole system sounds amazing!

Looks good.

I did focal krx2 in front and back. Jl900/5 amo stealthbox sub. Sounds amazing. Also put in a new nav. Sounds sooooo much better.

kevinw · 06-27-2015, 12:15 PM

the verts all have subs in them behind the back seat. standard system has 8 inch sub, the BA has a 10 inch sub. the system is barely adequate. I have the bass turned up full notch and it is just ok. I have a 98 Firebird that has the monsoon Pontiac system, and it rides circles around the Camaro BA system.
you ZL1 owners, yes, you get the same stereo as the cheaper 1 LT 2 LT cars too. which if I was paying 60K for that car, I would expect a better stereo in that car above the cheapest 1LT that you can get a BA system in, for a cars price which is half the ZL1

lbls1 · 06-27-2015, 01:06 PM

^I said it before, that the Monsoon system in the latter 4th gens, with all of its quality quirks, will blast the ba system right out of the ring. To the ba's credit, IMO it has a wider musical range, but the monsoon's power still leaves me wanting more with my zl's system.

Chevy will need to select a system with a power rating at or exceeding the previous Monsoon's system, but with better quality. The BA's quality and system controls are good IMO, but it needs more watts.

scdrj · 06-29-2015, 09:04 PM

I have listened to the system in a 13' SS. I have had the top of the line Bose in a 08' Avalanche and 11' 370Z. They all sucked. The AV surround was good in the 08'....music...not so much. Not that this matters, but myself and my ex business partner set trophy point records in IASCA pro division in the early 90s. My 14' ZL1 sounds very good stock. I can only assume you guys are wanting for more power, or there is something wrong with your system.

06-25-2015, 10:36 PM	#118
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	I just checked under my seat and I have the BA system and there is no subwoofer under it, just a sheet of steel. No place in the trunk that is hidden from view and I've torn it apart. I think that is a misprint on the Chevy website about the subwoofer being included (Nothing new there ) Why else would they offer a separate subwoofer option. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

06-25-2015, 11:03 PM	#119
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	Coupe has the "9 speaker system" (no sub, but has two 6x9 speakers in the back) Convertible has "8 speaker system" (no 6x9's, has a single 10" woofer) __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

06-25-2015, 11:12 PM	#120
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	My solution to the underpowered BA system. Sub, box, and 6 channel amp that powers all the stock speakers in the car as well as the sub. Plug and play. Attached Images __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

06-25-2015, 11:16 PM	#121
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	http://www.phoenixgold.com/products/...p?productID=41 Attached Images __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

06-27-2015, 01:06 PM	#125
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	^I said it before, that the Monsoon system in the latter 4th gens, with all of its quality quirks, will blast the ba system right out of the ring. To the ba's credit, IMO it has a wider musical range, but the monsoon's power still leaves me wanting more with my zl's system. Chevy will need to select a system with a power rating at or exceeding the previous Monsoon's system, but with better quality. The BA's quality and system controls are good IMO, but it needs more watts. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

06-25-2015, 09:47 PM	#116
Optimus Drives: Former 2010 and 2013 Camaro owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 145	If you are listening to low resolution music (MP3) via the USB input then it will sound like crap but that holds true regardless of the price of the system. Sirius/XM doesn't help either as it is a very compressed signal. Try listening to something that has CD quality resolution (or better) and you'll be impressed with the BA system. With that said, I wanted a bit more bass so I found a Boston Acoustics 10" Sub along with a BA Amp and am thrilled with the results. The install was super easy and it looks like it was from the factory. BA no longer makes "aftermarket" car audio products so I got these two pieces for under $100. Killer Deal for sure.

06-27-2015, 12:15 PM	#124
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	the verts all have subs in them behind the back seat. standard system has 8 inch sub, the BA has a 10 inch sub. the system is barely adequate. I have the bass turned up full notch and it is just ok. I have a 98 Firebird that has the monsoon Pontiac system, and it rides circles around the Camaro BA system. you ZL1 owners, yes, you get the same stereo as the cheaper 1 LT 2 LT cars too. which if I was paying 60K for that car, I would expect a better stereo in that car above the cheapest 1LT that you can get a BA system in, for a cars price which is half the ZL1

06-29-2015, 09:04 PM	#126
scdrj Drives: 2014 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: In front of a computer. Posts: 211	I have listened to the system in a 13' SS. I have had the top of the line Bose in a 08' Avalanche and 11' 370Z. They all sucked. The AV surround was good in the 08'....music...not so much. Not that this matters, but myself and my ex business partner set trophy point records in IASCA pro division in the early 90s. My 14' ZL1 sounds very good stock. I can only assume you guys are wanting for more power, or there is something wrong with your system.