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cam62 · 03-18-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badbubba

Yep, referring to xm signal decoded by the BA system, some xm channels like hip-hop nation, sound very clear, crisp/sharp. Then I switch back to Octane and it sounds muddy/dull and muffled, no headroom or range in the music. I'm disappointed with the sound quality of the BA system.

Yeah.. why is that? I'm very happy with my BA system (vert w/sub) but not with XM.. what with the frequent drops in signal and the lack of consistancy in sound quality across the channels.. why would anyone pay for that. I got a free year of xm.. but unless something changes when my year is up.. I don't think I would pay a dollar a year for XM.

E.T. · 03-18-2012, 11:27 AM

Yeah, I doubt I'll be renewing either when my free year is up. For this much $$, the music should be CD quality.

The_Creepy_Zebra · 03-18-2012, 08:42 PM

when I bough my lifetime sub in 2005 for my silverado with the bose system I was told I could transfer it three times before I had to repay for it. I don't have the lifetime on my car because of the huge price increase between then and now.

pay_day33 · 03-29-2012, 08:17 PM

Just did this to my car and I'm very impressed. Can finally put the volume up to 35 and only have the bass at 2 and it still sounds great. Definitely recommend going through the dash. Takes about 5 minutes. After I got the cover off, I left the speaker plugged in, played a song with the volume at 28. Then I unplugged the speaker, put the volume back to 28 and played the same song. Definitely a difference and a quick one that improves the sound.

JewelSS · 06-07-2012, 10:13 PM

Just did this and great difference. I like to hear the 2 channels and now it sounds great. Like others have said it brings the bass out more and a lot clearer sound.

jmhenry5150 · 06-08-2012, 07:38 AM

That's it - i'm trying this tomorrow....

E.T. · 06-08-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmhenry5150

That's it - i'm trying this tomorrow....

It's worth a shot. If you don't like it, it's real easy to switch back. I've left my center disconnected since I first tried this.

charleSS · 06-09-2012, 11:12 AM

It is a lot clearer. I have to say the BA 9 speaker system was a huge disappointment,

especially after paying extra for it. The center speaker was all mid-range muddle. Has anyone tried replacing it with a better speaker? Are the front speakers the weak point of this system, or does it come from the amp or head unit? I would like to swap out the speakers but wouldn't, if the amp and head are just throwing bad sound. My 10" sub was the biggest improvement. One single 10"....can't live without it now.

dxy2jbaby · 06-12-2012, 05:10 PM

So I popped my trunk , pulled the carpet from the left side . I see 2 different yellow wires, you can notice it in the picture. Do I cut both or just 1 ?

Briand069 · 06-12-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxy2jbaby

So I popped my trunk , pulled the carpet from the left side . I see 2 different yellow wires, you can notice it in the picture. Do I cut both or just 1 ?

No need to cut wires. Just pop the speaker out and unplug. It took me 5 minutes. See the post further up. Very easy to go back again.

dxy2jbaby · 06-12-2012, 07:22 PM

Will this apply to 2011 SS Model?

Caswell239 · 06-12-2012, 08:09 PM

yes i did it to mine a few months ago. takes literally 5 minutes

matt55 · 06-12-2012, 08:58 PM

Thank you, sounds soon much better.
This is the first time I actually WANTED to listen to the radio in my car.
thanks again for this thread.

Camaro Kid · 08-20-2012, 01:46 AM

Wow! I didn't expect that much of a difference. I've always been into Audiophile systems but by taking out that center channel, I was able to crank it to 45 Max. It was so crystal clear...sounded Awesome. Now I can't wait to get those harness adapters for my V12 amp that's just sitting around and then hook up my sub after that. Ahhh! it's nice to be inspired again! Many Thanks to those who Trail-blaze these things for us!!!

03-18-2012, 11:27 AM	#254
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,262	Yeah, I doubt I'll be renewing either when my free year is up. For this much $$, the music should be CD quality. __________________

06-08-2012, 07:38 AM	#258
jmhenry5150 2011 Camaro Newbie Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS (With RS package) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	That's it - i'm trying this tomorrow.... __________________ - J. Michael Henry

06-09-2012, 11:12 AM	#260
charleSS Drives: 2012 1SS/RS 6m IBM Baby! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 13 View My Garage	It is a lot clearer. I have to say the BA 9 speaker system was a huge disappointment, especially after paying extra for it. The center speaker was all mid-range muddle. Has anyone tried replacing it with a better speaker? Are the front speakers the weak point of this system, or does it come from the amp or head unit? I would like to swap out the speakers but wouldn't, if the amp and head are just throwing bad sound. My 10" sub was the biggest improvement. One single 10"....can't live without it now. __________________ Yes, Yes I do!

06-12-2012, 08:58 PM	#265
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	Thank you, sounds soon much better. This is the first time I actually WANTED to listen to the radio in my car. thanks again for this thread. __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

08-20-2012, 01:46 AM	#266
Camaro Kid Drives: black convertible Join Date: May 2010 Location: Okotoks Posts: 51 View My Garage	Wow! I didn't expect that much of a difference. I've always been into Audiophile systems but by taking out that center channel, I was able to crank it to 45 Max. It was so crystal clear...sounded Awesome. Now I can't wait to get those harness adapters for my V12 amp that's just sitting around and then hook up my sub after that. Ahhh! it's nice to be inspired again! Many Thanks to those who Trail-blaze these things for us!!! __________________ NOW:2014 Black on Yellow ZL1 Convertible 6 Speed.PREVIOUS CARS:2010 black on black 2SS/RS Manual,1998 Black on Black T-Tops SS Manual,1997 White on White with Orange racing stripes Z-28 30th Anniversary Convertible Auto,1995 Tan on White Manual Z-28 Convertible,1993 coupe Black on Red Z-28 Auto.

03-18-2012, 08:42 PM	#255
The_Creepy_Zebra Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quincy il Posts: 62	when I bough my lifetime sub in 2005 for my silverado with the bose system I was told I could transfer it three times before I had to repay for it. I don't have the lifetime on my car because of the huge price increase between then and now.

03-29-2012, 08:17 PM	#256
pay_day33 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Inferno Orange Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 152 View My Garage	Just did this to my car and I'm very impressed. Can finally put the volume up to 35 and only have the bass at 2 and it still sounds great. Definitely recommend going through the dash. Takes about 5 minutes. After I got the cover off, I left the speaker plugged in, played a song with the volume at 28. Then I unplugged the speaker, put the volume back to 28 and played the same song. Definitely a difference and a quick one that improves the sound.

06-07-2012, 10:13 PM	#257
JewelSS Norcal Camaros Drives: 2010 Red Jewel 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Posts: 759 View My Garage	Just did this and great difference. I like to hear the 2 channels and now it sounds great. Like others have said it brings the bass out more and a lot clearer sound.

06-12-2012, 05:10 PM	#261
dxy2jbaby Drives: Summit White Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 229 View My Garage	So I popped my trunk , pulled the carpet from the left side . I see 2 different yellow wires, you can notice it in the picture. Do I cut both or just 1 ?

06-12-2012, 07:22 PM	#263
dxy2jbaby Drives: Summit White Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 229 View My Garage	Will this apply to 2011 SS Model?

06-12-2012, 08:09 PM	#264
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	yes i did it to mine a few months ago. takes literally 5 minutes

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