ZL1 Sound system

IneedAZ · 03-26-2018, 09:05 AM

April 8th will make my 1year anniversary since taking delivery of my Z. Only real complaint is the speakers used. I would hope GM revisits the speaker selection for the 2019+ cause these speakers lack. Last weekend i traded my 2012 RS in for a 2018 Daytona Charger SRT with the Harmon Kardon system and it sounds so much better than my Zl1 system. It would be killer if GM was able to do a contract with Hertz speakers. Bose doesn't seem to be as good as they used to be IMO.

SJFGTO · 03-26-2018, 09:12 AM

I agree. The blaupunkt in my 2005 GTO is a far better sounding system. For me, adding more mid range and a little more bass has helped, but the speakers give kind of a shallow sound to me. But the sound of the engine and exhaust make up for it!

URBAN LEGEND · 03-26-2018, 09:47 AM

It’s not the greatest. For 70k there is only so much they can include. It’s does ok.

WhyUMad1LE · 03-26-2018, 10:24 AM

Yeah I'm putting in Hertz components and an amp this summer. It's an inconvenience but it's much easier to fix a stereo than it is to fix steering and chassis feel.

unavailablezl1 · 03-26-2018, 10:32 AM

My Toyota Tacoma TRD has a better sound system. But then it has tweeters in the headliner right above your head that really help in clarity.

ninetres · 03-26-2018, 10:47 AM

If I press my leg against the door panel to keep it front rattling with the volume up it sounds okay to me

7WSM · 03-26-2018, 11:16 AM

Mine has this annoying whine coming from up front when I accelerate really hard.

S.T.A.R. · 03-26-2018, 11:29 AM

I actually have no plans to turn the radio on...ever.

ZL1 1LE · 03-26-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 7WSM

Mine has this annoying whine coming from up front when I accelerate really hard.

Leave her home next time. Problem solved.

mdmoore23 · 03-26-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

It’s not the greatest. For 70k there is only so much they can include. It’s does ok.

For $70k? That's not exactly cheap. The sound system could definitely be better. Especially since a company like GM probably pays pennies for these components compared to what a regular consumer would. My Challenger Hellcat had a much better system for around the same msrp. That's about my only knock on the car though, besides weight and not having red calipers.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-26-2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mdmoore23

For $70k? That's not exactly cheap. The sound system could definitely be better. Especially since a company like GM probably pays pennies for these components compared to what a regular consumer would. My Challenger Hellcat had a much better system for around the same msrp. That's about my only knock on the car though, besides weight and not having red calipers.

And not able to out handle a ZL1. Cant have it all for 70k. 650 hp and warranty takes a bite out of that price. Where else can you get 650 hp for 70?

mdmoore23 · 03-26-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

And not able to out handle a ZL1. Cant have it all for 70k. 650 hp and warranty takes a bite out of that price. Where else can you get 650 hp for 70?

I think you misunderstood my post. I currently have a ZL1. Traded the Hellcat for it. My "only knock" comment was referring to the ZL1, not the Hellcat.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-26-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mdmoore23

I think you misunderstood my post. I currently have a ZL1. Traded the Hellcat for it. My "only knock" comment was referring to the ZL1, not the Hellcat.

I got you 100 percent the first time. There is only so much GM can throw in for 70k and still make profits.

unavailablezl1 · 03-26-2018, 01:54 PM

But I forgot to mention, my radio is off almost all the time anyway. I want to listen to motormusic.

03-26-2018, 09:05 AM	#1
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	ZL1 Sound system April 8th will make my 1year anniversary since taking delivery of my Z. Only real complaint is the speakers used. I would hope GM revisits the speaker selection for the 2019+ cause these speakers lack. Last weekend i traded my 2012 RS in for a 2018 Daytona Charger SRT with the Harmon Kardon system and it sounds so much better than my Zl1 system. It would be killer if GM was able to do a contract with Hertz speakers. Bose doesn't seem to be as good as they used to be IMO. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

03-26-2018, 09:12 AM	#2
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	I agree. The blaupunkt in my 2005 GTO is a far better sounding system. For me, adding more mid range and a little more bass has helped, but the speakers give kind of a shallow sound to me. But the sound of the engine and exhaust make up for it! __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

03-26-2018, 09:47 AM	#3
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	It’s not the greatest. For 70k there is only so much they can include. It’s does ok. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

03-26-2018, 10:32 AM	#5
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	My Toyota Tacoma TRD has a better sound system. But then it has tweeters in the headliner right above your head that really help in clarity. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

03-26-2018, 01:54 PM	#14
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	But I forgot to mention, my radio is off almost all the time anyway. I want to listen to motormusic. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

03-26-2018, 10:24 AM	#4
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Yeah I'm putting in Hertz components and an amp this summer. It's an inconvenience but it's much easier to fix a stereo than it is to fix steering and chassis feel.

03-26-2018, 10:47 AM	#6
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	If I press my leg against the door panel to keep it front rattling with the volume up it sounds okay to me

03-26-2018, 11:16 AM	#7
7WSM Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 465	Mine has this annoying whine coming from up front when I accelerate really hard.

03-26-2018, 11:29 AM	#8
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	I actually have no plans to turn the radio on...ever.

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