[IrishCoffee]

Originally Posted by Cam 6

And that is the function of a car stereo system: Decent quality sound. If anyone needs audiophile quality sound in a performance car, they have their priorities misplaced. The V-8 should be your audio track.

If I want high quality audio, I'll go home and sit in the middle of my home theater setup.

If that is a priority for anyone, go 2SS for the win.

I'll be tracking my car regularly, but I'd still like a decent stereo. The 2SS Boston system in my 14 1LE is terrible. I'm thinking that the new base stereo isn't going to be much better unfortunately. The Bose systems I've had in the past have been quite nice and I wish it were an option on the new 1LE.

This isn't a purpose built track car, there is no reason that you can't have both. I spend much more time off track driving than I do on it.

[Zae757]

I noticed the difference between the two sound systems once I drove both. The price difference between the two is night and day for me. I paid 31k for a 1SS and they wanted 40-41k for a 2SS. I couldn't justify the 9k price difference to myself nor my fiancé when the dealer was trying to convince me it was worth the price. There are six primarily major difference between the two vehicles:

1. Bose System (great sound)
2. Lane Departure Detection (don't need if you know how to drive)
3. Lights throughout cabin (children find this amusing)
4. Backup sensors (don't need if you know how to drive)
5. Heads up display (serves its purpose)
6. Rearview mirror auto dimming (which some people disable)

With that being said, I decided to just put my own sound system into the Camaro and it sounds way better than the Bose could ever sound. 8 Hertz speakers throughout, powered by a nice amp is all you need. It cost 1300, and I believe the Bose option is 1000-1200. IMO, just purchase the 1SS with NPP and mag ride control, then install additional parts. You'll come out on top every time.