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Indy2010 · 04-21-2010, 07:49 PM

I planned on getting a new aftermarket system after I purchased my Camaro. I'm happy enough with the standard system that I'm going to leave it. It sounds just fine to me, and people riding with me have commented on it as well.

Rollin Thunder · 04-21-2010, 07:57 PM

The BA system has much better clarity and clearer sound. All its lacking is in the bass department. But I have subs in the garage ready to fix that. A BA system with an aftermarket sub is a very good system.

Lbness · 04-21-2010, 07:59 PM

Ex Car stereo Legend here .... I think that if you do not want to upgrade and you like loud and clear then the BA is worth the cash ... if you are an upgrade type save the money and put it into the upgrade budget. I only added an 8" sub to the BA and a cap on the mids to roll off some more of the low end from the doors and I will not need anything else... Which is a new concept as I have always spent lots of $$$ on my sound. Not something I feel I have to do in this car.

Rollin Thunder · 04-21-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lbness

Ex Car stereo Legend here .... I think that if you do not want to upgrade and you like loud and clear then the BA is worth the cash ... if you are an upgrade type save the money and put it into the upgrade budget. I only added an 8" sub to the BA and a cap on the mids to roll off some more of the low end from the doors and I will not need anything else... Which is a new concept as I have always spent lots of $$$ on my sound. Not something I feel I have to do in this car.

I like to hear that. I have spend over 3k for the system in my yukon. I have only listened to the camaro sound system on test drives. But from what I have heard, its a very very good for a stock system, much better than the blows gm uses in their other vehicles.

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-21-2010, 08:04 PM

standard sounds fine, especially if you plan on upgrading later on..think you have to have the LT model for the BA upgrade..

mfr1950 · 04-21-2010, 08:04 PM

The Boston system sounds every bit as good as the Bose system in some Corvettes I have listened to,Ithink its well worth the extra cash......

SirPhobos1 · 04-21-2010, 08:43 PM

I got it, I love it! Might not ever need to add an aftermarket sub and amp!

CUPRA · 04-21-2010, 09:00 PM

I have the Boston System upgrade in my Jeep Commander and love it.
Can't wait to hear it in my Camaro, roll on July!

Question tho, is the CD player a one disc or six disc player?

I'll use my iPhone more than anything, but it's always nice to have back up MP3 CDs!

The 2010 Sin · 04-21-2010, 09:44 PM

Both suck wind. buy the cheap one then upgrade the hell out of it. :-)

bonnhew · 04-21-2010, 10:11 PM

does the BA system come with a subwoofer?

The 2010 Sin · 04-21-2010, 10:32 PM

No

The 2010 Sin · 04-21-2010, 10:32 PM

2 crappy 6.5 inch speakers 2 crappy tweeters, a crappy center channel and 2 crappy 6x9's with some more crappy tweeters attached to the 6x9's

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 04-21-2010, 11:13 PM

WELL worth the $$$ The Boston system is great. AND I have owned/installed very high-end systems for 20+ years. I have $2k worth of stuff from last car thats NOT going into my Camaro, its heavy enough as it is. GET THE BOSTON.

Racer-X · 04-21-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

WELL worth the $$$ The Boston system is great. AND I have owned/installed very high-end systems for 20+ years. I have $2k worth of stuff from last car thats NOT going into my Camaro, its heavy enough as it is. GET THE BOSTON.

I call shenanigans!!! if you have truly installed HIGH end systems you would never have said keep (or buy) BA system. 2K in "HIGH END" might barely cover the wiring or Damping and Acoustical treatments.

The BA system... amp is puny at best, low unclean power, the speakers are NOT up to par for an "upgraded" audio system there is no subwoofer, the amp clips and the speakers distort easily.

04-21-2010, 07:59 PM	#17
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	Ex Car stereo Legend here .... I think that if you do not want to upgrade and you like loud and clear then the BA is worth the cash ... if you are an upgrade type save the money and put it into the upgrade budget. I only added an 8" sub to the BA and a cap on the mids to roll off some more of the low end from the doors and I will not need anything else... Which is a new concept as I have always spent lots of $$$ on my sound. Not something I feel I have to do in this car. __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

04-21-2010, 09:44 PM	#23
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	Both suck wind. buy the cheap one then upgrade the hell out of it. :-) __________________

04-21-2010, 10:32 PM	#25
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	No __________________

04-21-2010, 10:32 PM	#26
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	2 crappy 6.5 inch speakers 2 crappy tweeters, a crappy center channel and 2 crappy 6x9's with some more crappy tweeters attached to the 6x9's __________________

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04-21-2010, 07:49 PM	#15
Indy2010 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hannibal, MO Posts: 96	I planned on getting a new aftermarket system after I purchased my Camaro. I'm happy enough with the standard system that I'm going to leave it. It sounds just fine to me, and people riding with me have commented on it as well.

04-21-2010, 07:57 PM	#16
Rollin Thunder Drives: 07 yukon xl, 07 vette, 10 SRT8 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: va beach va Posts: 303	The BA system has much better clarity and clearer sound. All its lacking is in the bass department. But I have subs in the garage ready to fix that. A BA system with an aftermarket sub is a very good system.

04-21-2010, 08:04 PM	#19
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	standard sounds fine, especially if you plan on upgrading later on..think you have to have the LT model for the BA upgrade..

04-21-2010, 08:04 PM	#20
mfr1950 Drives: 2011 challengerR/T , 2010 Ram R/T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette Indiana Posts: 1,186	The Boston system sounds every bit as good as the Bose system in some Corvettes I have listened to,Ithink its well worth the extra cash......

04-21-2010, 08:43 PM	#21
SirPhobos1 STAY PUFT Drives: Gone Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 329	I got it, I love it! Might not ever need to add an aftermarket sub and amp!

04-21-2010, 09:00 PM	#22
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	I have the Boston System upgrade in my Jeep Commander and love it. Can't wait to hear it in my Camaro, roll on July! Question tho, is the CD player a one disc or six disc player? I'll use my iPhone more than anything, but it's always nice to have back up MP3 CDs!

04-21-2010, 10:11 PM	#24
bonnhew Drives: Audi A5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 98	does the BA system come with a subwoofer?

04-21-2010, 11:13 PM	#27
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	WELL worth the $$$ The Boston system is great. AND I have owned/installed very high-end systems for 20+ years. I have $2k worth of stuff from last car thats NOT going into my Camaro, its heavy enough as it is. GET THE BOSTON.