Boston Acoustics getting out of car audio - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scuba264 · 02-24-2012, 02:02 PM

Looks like they're moving on. I got the base system and upgraded on my own so I'm not concerned but thought I'd pass this on. Still haven't heard one of the BA systems either...

http://ceoutlook.com/2012/02/23/bost...xit-car-audio/

nashstat · 02-24-2012, 05:06 PM

April... that is soon... Well other Chevy cars come with Bose and Pioneer speakers while Buick comes with Harman Kardon systems, so I am sure one of them will jump on the wagon and replace the BA system.

As long as you do not do Sony (aka Ford) systems!

liquidsmoke · 02-24-2012, 05:10 PM

Good riddance!

I can't imagine the oem car audio systems were doing anything good for their brand image.

Americonium · 02-25-2012, 07:32 AM

Too bad they didn't get out of the car audio business in 2008. Just sayin...

SoTHavok · 02-25-2012, 03:25 PM

thank the lord

Shooting Star · 02-25-2012, 09:43 PM

The camaro disciples are smiling.Now get a modern system that rocks,To fit a modern "car",that really rocks!

Foreverman · 02-26-2012, 09:20 AM

BA had some really good stuff, this is sad news. Their lowest end speakers in their consumer line are over twice as good as what is shipped in the Camaro audio package. I have no idea why they would have ever put their name on this OEM package, it is just trash.

BATMAN! · 02-26-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nashstat

April... that is soon... Well other Chevy cars come with Bose and Pioneer speakers while Buick comes with Harman Kardon systems, so I am sure one of them will jump on the wagon and replace the BA system.

As long as you do not do Sony (aka Ford) systems!

I'd take that Sony over anything you've mentioned besides the pioneer.

MikeOD · 02-26-2012, 10:13 AM

It's kinda sad. Their real aftermarket car audio stuff has always been great...some of it in the past was legendary.

I'm not really impressed with the OEM system in my 2SS...it's "ok"...better than most other OEM systems my other cars have had...but this is my first really nice car. It is definitely nicer than the Monsoon was in my 4th gen...not the end of the world though, there are plenty of awesome car audio speaker builders for the aftermarket. You really can't rely on the OEM system in any car to be able to hold a candle to what you can do with aftermarket speakers/amps/processors.

Mud · 02-26-2012, 12:42 PM

As soon as I get all my engine mods installed, I'm going to upgrade the stereo.

This is the only disappointing aspect of the Camaro. The Boston Acoutics sound system is underwhelming at best. Tinny, underpowered and at its best when listening to talk radio.

As someone mentioned, they make good stuff. They just didn't put it in the Camaro. It's too bad.

Camaroshark · 02-26-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud

As soon as I get all my engine mods installed, I'm going to upgrade the stereo.

This is the only disappointing aspect of the Camaro. The Boston Acoutics sound system is underwhelming at best. Tinny, underpowered and at its best when listening to talk radio.

As someone mentioned, they make good stuff. They just didn't put it in the Camaro. It's too bad.

GM makes the calls as to what goes in the Camaro. It ain't Boston's fault. They have made some good stuff over the years! I'd say legendary even!

Back when I was doing audio car competitions, I had all Alpine and Orion equipment ... Some fosgate stuff too. Pioneer was the stuff high school kids put in because they couldn't afford the good stuff.

I guess times have changed.

Mud · 03-01-2012, 02:30 AM

Indeed, times have changed. I remember when I installed Jensen 6x9 coaxials and a "power booster." haha! Of course, they were reproducing the sound from my Craig 8-track player. I marveled at my friends cassette player that could search songs. Amazing!

I know Boston Acoustics makes good stuff. That was why I was so disappointed but if GM speced the system at a certain price point, corners have to be cut.

rodgarza · 03-01-2012, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeOD

It's kinda sad. Their real aftermarket car audio stuff has always been great...some of it in the past was legendary.

I'm not really impressed with the OEM system in my 2SS...it's "ok"...better than most other OEM systems my other cars have had...but this is my first really nice car. It is definitely nicer than the Monsoon was in my 4th gen...not the end of the world though, there are plenty of awesome car audio speaker builders for the aftermarket. You really can't rely on the OEM system in any car to be able to hold a candle to what you can do with aftermarket speakers/amps/processors.

+1

jeffa · 03-02-2012, 12:00 AM

BA is getting out of the aftermarket retail business, but is going to remain in the OEM side.

02-24-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	Boston Acoustics getting out of car audio Looks like they're moving on. I got the base system and upgraded on my own so I'm not concerned but thought I'd pass this on. Still haven't heard one of the BA systems either... http://ceoutlook.com/2012/02/23/bost...xit-car-audio/ __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build

02-24-2012, 05:10 PM	#3
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	Good riddance! I can't imagine the oem car audio systems were doing anything good for their brand image. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

02-26-2012, 10:13 AM	#9
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	It's kinda sad. Their real aftermarket car audio stuff has always been great...some of it in the past was legendary. I'm not really impressed with the OEM system in my 2SS...it's "ok"...better than most other OEM systems my other cars have had...but this is my first really nice car. It is definitely nicer than the Monsoon was in my 4th gen...not the end of the world though, there are plenty of awesome car audio speaker builders for the aftermarket. You really can't rely on the OEM system in any car to be able to hold a candle to what you can do with aftermarket speakers/amps/processors. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

02-26-2012, 12:42 PM	#10
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	As soon as I get all my engine mods installed, I'm going to upgrade the stereo. This is the only disappointing aspect of the Camaro. The Boston Acoutics sound system is underwhelming at best. Tinny, underpowered and at its best when listening to talk radio. As someone mentioned, they make good stuff. They just didn't put it in the Camaro. It's too bad. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

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02-24-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
nashstat Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 439	April... that is soon... Well other Chevy cars come with Bose and Pioneer speakers while Buick comes with Harman Kardon systems, so I am sure one of them will jump on the wagon and replace the BA system. As long as you do not do Sony (aka Ford) systems!

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Americonium Drives: 2010 RS LT2 Olympic White Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 11762 Posts: 58	Too bad they didn't get out of the car audio business in 2008. Just sayin...

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SoTHavok Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 1 Posts: 611 View My Garage	thank the lord

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02-26-2012, 09:20 AM	#7
Foreverman Drives: 1SS-RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 102	BA had some really good stuff, this is sad news. Their lowest end speakers in their consumer line are over twice as good as what is shipped in the Camaro audio package. I have no idea why they would have ever put their name on this OEM package, it is just trash.

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Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Indeed, times have changed. I remember when I installed Jensen 6x9 coaxials and a "power booster." haha! Of course, they were reproducing the sound from my Craig 8-track player. I marveled at my friends cassette player that could search songs. Amazing! I know Boston Acoustics makes good stuff. That was why I was so disappointed but if GM speced the system at a certain price point, corners have to be cut.

03-02-2012, 12:00 AM	#14
jeffa Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 585	BA is getting out of the aftermarket retail business, but is going to remain in the OEM side.