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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot · 04-05-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alain

i think the BA sounds just fine. how loud do you need the radio to be????

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I would suppose that they want their family jewels to rattle.

Again loud and sounds good are two different things.

I can post these too.

How about I want clean sound without door panels rattling or speakers distorting. I could purchase better speakers for $500 and I would of opted for the 1ss speakers if I could turn back time and that was an option.

But all you have to say is

Tal · 04-05-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

You bought a 37k car and expected shit sound?

I know its not the most expensive car but hell.

First he said sound good which is relative. I can't speak for Ccecil but few car stereos are what I would consider good, most won't even get an OK from me.

Second the Camaro isn't a 37k car, it's a mid 20's car and if you buy an SS you're still buying a mid to high 20's car, you're just also buying an extra 7k in factory performance and at 37k you're taking a mid 20's car, loading it with options and a 7k factory performance package. When you consider that the Camaro's stereo standard or BA is about what you would expect, not a standout but far from the worst you'll find in similiarly priced vehicles.

Michael_Js · 04-05-2010, 11:07 AM

I'm happy with the BA system, mostly after adding a ******** sub

I don't blast music, so no issues there.

SSOOCH · 04-05-2010, 11:08 AM

This car has a stereo? I'm sorry, I'm too busy listening to the sweet sounds of the LS3.

Indpowr · 04-05-2010, 11:13 AM

This is why the aftermarket companies like ares is so much fun.

Some are fine with stock parts and god bless them...

Some want a killer sound...so mod it
Some want a killer look... so mod it
Some want killer power...so mod it

To each there own and have fun..

I personally do not like anything stock..

2010 SSRS · 04-05-2010, 11:16 AM

My BA System sounds awesome.

*GTAHVIT* · 04-05-2010, 11:20 AM

I have mixed emotions about the BA system as well.

I've always used their aftermarket stuff and LOVE it so I was pretty stoked when they announced BA was an option... BUT it's not as good as I had hoped.. It is very good for a factory unit but just below what I would want from an aftermarket system...

So for now I will enjoy it. and eventually upgrade to better BA stuff.

But realistically for the money it's a really good factory system!

CamaroSkooter · 04-05-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Again loud and sounds good are two different things.

I can post these too.

How about I want clean sound without door panels rattling or speakers distorting. I could purchase better speakers for $500 and I would of opted for the 1ss speakers if I could turn back time and that was an option.

But all you have to say is

Did you ever tell us all what volume level you get this "distortion" and "door panel rattling" at? Oh, and here's another

for you.

ravensjeff · 04-05-2010, 12:09 PM

While I think the statement that this sound system sucks is on the ridiculous side, I understand wanting to upgrade a stock system. That's what the aftermarket is for. Just ask your butler.

Rogue Leader · 04-05-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

I think you have issues man.

By the time I get to 30 my ears are bleeding the thing is so loud. Sounds there is a problem with your stereo or something. My iPod, XM, BT AD2D, and CD are all plenty loud enough at 20. Hell, I have the stereo at 5 when I'm talking to my GF and is still kind of loud.

I've had Lexus' and I've had Mercs... the BA system does as good a job as good as their systems... minus the bass of course.

I agree, I can hardly get it over 25-27 depending on the song without it being painful, and it doesn't sound distorted its just way too loud.

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Originally Posted by Tal

First he said sound good which is relative. I can't speak for Ccecil but few car stereos are what I would consider good, most won't even get an OK from me.

Second the Camaro isn't a 37k car, it's a mid 20's car and if you buy an SS you're still buying a mid to high 20's car, you're just also buying an extra 7k in factory performance and at 37k you're taking a mid 20's car, loading it with options and a 7k factory performance package. When you consider that the Camaro's stereo standard or BA is about what you would expect, not a standout but far from the worst you'll find in similiarly priced vehicles.

Exactly

ALLT4 · 04-05-2010, 12:56 PM

I kind of expected more myself after all the hoopla about it, it's acceptable but not stellar in any way.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot · 04-05-2010, 12:58 PM

I think the BA system is acceptable as a stock system. Its on par with the monsoon system tops.

Buhmblbe · 04-05-2010, 01:10 PM

I'm definitely happy with the BA system!! I'm not quite sure how much bass you guys are looking for without rattling the cells in your body but for me the system is way more than sufficient. I even tried turning the bass up to 10 and truthfully I just didn't like the way it sounded. Hek if nothing else it totally kicks but over my '96 Camaro sound system that I owned years ago. Anyone else listening to Vivaldi out there

?

CamaroSkooter · 04-05-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

I think the BA system is acceptable as a stock system. Its on par with the monsoon system tops.

Okay, now you've just completely confused me.

04-05-2010, 11:07 AM	#31
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	I'm happy with the BA system, mostly after adding a ****** sub I don't blast music, so no issues there. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ******; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-05-2010, 11:08 AM	#32
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	This car has a stereo? I'm sorry, I'm too busy listening to the sweet sounds of the LS3. __________________

04-05-2010, 11:16 AM	#34
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	My BA System sounds awesome. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-05-2010, 11:20 AM	#35
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I have mixed emotions about the BA system as well. I've always used their aftermarket stuff and LOVE it so I was pretty stoked when they announced BA was an option... BUT it's not as good as I had hoped.. It is very good for a factory unit but just below what I would want from an aftermarket system... So for now I will enjoy it. and eventually upgrade to better BA stuff. But realistically for the money it's a really good factory system! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

04-05-2010, 12:09 PM	#37
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	While I think the statement that this sound system sucks is on the ridiculous side, I understand wanting to upgrade a stock system. That's what the aftermarket is for. Just ask your butler. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

04-05-2010, 11:13 AM	#33
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	This is why the aftermarket companies like ares is so much fun. Some are fine with stock parts and god bless them... Some want a killer sound...so mod it Some want a killer look... so mod it Some want killer power...so mod it To each there own and have fun.. I personally do not like anything stock..

04-05-2010, 12:56 PM	#39
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	I kind of expected more myself after all the hoopla about it, it's acceptable but not stellar in any way.

04-05-2010, 12:58 PM	#40
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Account Suspended Drives: 2010 GT500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago. Posts: 166	I think the BA system is acceptable as a stock system. Its on par with the monsoon system tops.

04-05-2010, 01:10 PM	#41
Buhmblbe Growing Up=Optional Drives: 2010 Camaro Transformers 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Setauket NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	I'm definitely happy with the BA system!! I'm not quite sure how much bass you guys are looking for without rattling the cells in your body but for me the system is way more than sufficient. I even tried turning the bass up to 10 and truthfully I just didn't like the way it sounded. Hek if nothing else it totally kicks but over my '96 Camaro sound system that I owned years ago. Anyone else listening to Vivaldi out there ? __________________ "Sleep is an inconvenience to living...Get up and start living."

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