Has anyone listened to the 2SS/2LT speakers yet?

Bassment · 09-14-2015, 03:33 PM

There have been a ton of test drives done now, has anyone listened to or reviewed the upgraded audio systems in the 2016 camaro yet?

Snoman · 09-14-2015, 04:13 PM

start another thread lol , it's not getting enough attention; http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419814

...and no, I did not need to listen to the paper cones.

Millertime555 · 09-14-2015, 08:41 PM

None of the Camaro, but I've heard the Stingray (Bose 10-speaker) and the SS that they had on display at the reveal event (Bose 9-speaker) and they were surprisingly good. Not quite the best I've ever heard, but the treble was slightly better than the current Boston Acoustics. The bass though... It was good, but the Boston Acoustics sub in the 5th gen is pretty damn good, and tough to beat in my opinion.

Edit: I should mention, they had the SS on display specifically at the Bose tent and were demoing songs inside to let people hear it.

Matt11 · 12-11-2015, 08:54 PM

The Speakers are amazing, hands down the best audio package I have ever had on a a new car. I was blasting some rock at close to max volume and it sounded super clear. I listen to a wide variety of music and across the board it all sounded very good. I have a 2SS which come standard with the bose(I think).

i007spectre · 12-11-2015, 10:06 PM

Looking for someone who has an ear for music to post up what setting they have the bass, mid and treble set at. Sounds decent at the default setting.

GTIanZ28 · 12-11-2015, 10:08 PM

I've posted previously.

The system was a bit surprising. It sounded quite good at the find new roads event. I checked the eq and even set flat there was a lot of bass. My initial impression is that the bass was somewhat bloated.... I'd likely drop the bass level 1 or 2.

I'd still say that a sub would be good to give the proper thump.

Sound quality was good and volume was substantial for a factory system. Definitely a stock system that can be lived with without requiring any changes.

If you checked the other threads you'll see that the system will be easily upgraded. The Bose amp and the battery are in the trunk.

Zack46 · 12-11-2015, 11:01 PM

I am very impressed with the overall sound quality of the premium sound 9-speaker Bose system. I've only had the car a day BUT I've been blasting the stereo and it just sounds AWESOME!!
AND this is without me doing any tinkering to the system, yet, like adjusting any bass levels, etc, etc, etc....

rdowty · 12-14-2015, 04:15 PM

I was pretty pleased with the system in the 2SS. My girlfriend has a '15 with the premium audio at its much, much better.

Glen e · 12-14-2015, 07:08 PM

The upgrade system in the c6 camaro is FAR better than the current vette upgrade audio, imo.

jdasnt3 · 12-16-2015, 07:39 AM

I have the upgraded Bose system. Nice sound, and very clear.

Gforce8 · 12-19-2015, 08:57 AM

It's not bad, slightly better than the BA system in Gen5.
What I don't like is the center speaker.
It makes the stereo separation muddy.
It sounds like mono coming from center of car.
(I'm exaggerating, but I am a little anal).
I may need to deactivate that speaker..lol

i007spectre · 12-19-2015, 10:42 AM

Slightly better. I think it's 120% better. The Boston speakers in my 14 sounded horrible at higher volumes and with any music bass heavy.

BlkReaper · 12-19-2015, 06:40 PM

I picked up my 2ss today and for people who don't usually upgrade their speakers this may be the best factory sound system you've ever heard. BUT to the people who want high quality I hear the amp or the speakers boosting the mid range and completely lacking in the high range. You'll also want a separate sub woofer to clear up the "muddy" sound but in general the bass is ok. Also if you get down to this level, you'll want some dynamat or whatever you use in the door panels. I was able to hear a little rattle. To the people who aren't big on audio, this post isn't trashing the stock speakers its just letting people know whats missing for the next level.

09-14-2015, 03:33 PM	#1
Bassment Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 468	Has anyone listened to the 2SS/2LT speakers yet? There have been a ton of test drives done now, has anyone listened to or reviewed the upgraded audio systems in the 2016 camaro yet?

09-14-2015, 04:13 PM	#2
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	start another thread lol , it's not getting enough attention; http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419814 ...and no, I did not need to listen to the paper cones. Last edited by Snoman; 09-14-2015 at 05:03 PM.

09-14-2015, 08:41 PM	#3
Millertime555 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 287	None of the Camaro, but I've heard the Stingray (Bose 10-speaker) and the SS that they had on display at the reveal event (Bose 9-speaker) and they were surprisingly good. Not quite the best I've ever heard, but the treble was slightly better than the current Boston Acoustics. The bass though... It was good, but the Boston Acoustics sub in the 5th gen is pretty damn good, and tough to beat in my opinion. Edit: I should mention, they had the SS on display specifically at the Bose tent and were demoing songs inside to let people hear it. __________________ Ordered: Red Hot 2016 Camaro 2SS coupe M6 (8/22/15) 3000: 8/27/15 TPW (10/19): 8/31/15 3300: 10/8/15 3400: 10/10/15 3800: 10/21/15 VIN #118558 5000: 1/4/16 @ 11:49AM 6000: 1/4/16 @ 11:49AM

12-11-2015, 08:54 PM	#4
Matt11 Drives: 2014 Camaro L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 93 View My Garage	The Speakers are amazing, hands down the best audio package I have ever had on a a new car. I was blasting some rock at close to max volume and it sounded super clear. I listen to a wide variety of music and across the board it all sounded very good. I have a 2SS which come standard with the bose(I think). __________________ ------------------------------------ *2014 CAMARO 2SS/RSS* *Crystal Red Tintcoat* *K&N Intake #63-3074* *Borla Cat-Back ATAK #140532* *2016 CAMARO 2SS* *Garnet Red Tintcoat* *A8, NPP, MRC, Adrenaline Red Interior, 56F Wheels, Sunroof, Glow-tie* *2012 SILVERADO 2500HD* *K&N Intake, Diablo Tune, Iron Bull Bumber, Warn Zeon 10k, Rigid 30'', OPT7 32'', 50'' Lighting, Dual Battery, sPOD 6 Switch, BDS 6.5'' Suspension Lift... so much more*

12-11-2015, 10:06 PM	#5
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Looking for someone who has an ear for music to post up what setting they have the bass, mid and treble set at. Sounds decent at the default setting. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

12-11-2015, 10:08 PM	#6
GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	I've posted previously. The system was a bit surprising. It sounded quite good at the find new roads event. I checked the eq and even set flat there was a lot of bass. My initial impression is that the bass was somewhat bloated.... I'd likely drop the bass level 1 or 2. I'd still say that a sub would be good to give the proper thump. Sound quality was good and volume was substantial for a factory system. Definitely a stock system that can be lived with without requiring any changes. If you checked the other threads you'll see that the system will be easily upgraded. The Bose amp and the battery are in the trunk. __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15!

12-11-2015, 11:01 PM	#7
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	I am very impressed with the overall sound quality of the premium sound 9-speaker Bose system. I've only had the car a day BUT I've been blasting the stereo and it just sounds AWESOME!! AND this is without me doing any tinkering to the system, yet, like adjusting any bass levels, etc, etc, etc.... __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

12-14-2015, 04:15 PM	#8
rdowty Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 137	I was pretty pleased with the system in the 2SS. My girlfriend has a '15 with the premium audio at its much, much better.

12-14-2015, 07:08 PM	#9
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	The upgrade system in the c6 camaro is FAR better than the current vette upgrade audio, imo. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-16-2015, 07:39 AM	#10
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	I have the upgraded Bose system. Nice sound, and very clear. __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

12-19-2015, 08:57 AM	#11
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	It's not bad, slightly better than the BA system in Gen5. What I don't like is the center speaker. It makes the stereo separation muddy. It sounds like mono coming from center of car. (I'm exaggerating, but I am a little anal). I may need to deactivate that speaker..lol __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

12-19-2015, 10:42 AM	#12
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Slightly better. I think it's 120% better. The Boston speakers in my 14 sounded horrible at higher volumes and with any music bass heavy. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

12-19-2015, 06:40 PM	#13
BlkReaper Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Phoeinx, AZ Posts: 139	I picked up my 2ss today and for people who don't usually upgrade their speakers this may be the best factory sound system you've ever heard. BUT to the people who want high quality I hear the amp or the speakers boosting the mid range and completely lacking in the high range. You'll also want a separate sub woofer to clear up the "muddy" sound but in general the bass is ok. Also if you get down to this level, you'll want some dynamat or whatever you use in the door panels. I was able to hear a little rattle. To the people who aren't big on audio, this post isn't trashing the stock speakers its just letting people know whats missing for the next level.

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