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cajun2010 · 03-21-2010, 10:27 AM

Do you think it would be worth to upgrade my non BA system to the BA system, or just go with an aftermarket system?

pleigh · 03-21-2010, 10:37 AM

For the cost/performance? Definitely aftermarket... Mine came with the BA system but if I'd gotten the 1SS I was looking at it would have been aftermarket all the way. Many threads on this topic, just do a quick search.

Racer-X · 03-21-2010, 12:12 PM

aside from the inflated pricing of just the actual components to get the BA parts.. I would imagine it requires a different harnness running from the head unit up front to the amplifier in the rear left quarter. the issue with this harness is that it is all run within the main body harness that runs back... replacement harness would not be cheap.

Aftermarket will get you better sound for as much or less than the expense of retro fitting the ba system in.

Brownhornitt · 03-21-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajun2010

Do you think it would be worth to upgrade my non BA system to the BA system, or just go with an aftermarket system?

Aftermarket system for sure.

montej23 · 03-24-2010, 02:59 PM

aftermarket ..... the BA system is not cracked up to all the hype, I might as well have got a 1SS

Alain · 03-24-2010, 03:04 PM

i have a 2ss as a loaner from the dealership and i've got to tell ya, i think the BA system is pretty damn sweet. the sound quality is awesome

Moriartii · 03-24-2010, 03:16 PM

I like the BA system in mine, just need to add a sub. Since you dont have the BA system, aftermarket is the way to go.
Cheers
K

BlackSS831 · 03-24-2010, 03:18 PM

Crutchfield is your friend! Outfit your vehicle and go aftermarket

Moriartii · 03-24-2010, 03:24 PM

Yes crutchfield is a good source of info, however with a little bit of research I personally think you can find a much better price point.
Cheers
K

Rogue Leader · 03-24-2010, 03:42 PM

The BA system is nice, its a great factory system but for what it would cost to convert, but you can do it cheaper and just as good if not better aftermarket.

Tysen · 03-24-2010, 03:52 PM

Use Crutchfield to find the equipment you want to put in your car and then look elsewhere. PM me if you want a good website for ordering stuff. Cheapest prices I've ever seen.

I personally think the BA system is a sweet setup, just needs a sub like Moriartii said.

Racer-X · 03-24-2010, 04:39 PM

crutchfield is a great source. be careful of a lot of online "stores" if they are not authorized to sell the gear then you may have trouble actually getting what you ordered, or if something goes wrong getting it warrantied.

cdigiovanni · 03-25-2010, 12:48 AM

go aftermarket BA is good but to buy it from a dealer your paying for the name! fine a system you like a roll w/ it

03-21-2010, 10:27 AM	#1
cajun2010 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 923	upgrade to BA system? Do you think it would be worth to upgrade my non BA system to the BA system, or just go with an aftermarket system?

03-21-2010, 10:37 AM	#2
pleigh Drives: 2010 CGM 1LT A6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 219 View My Garage	For the cost/performance? Definitely aftermarket... Mine came with the BA system but if I'd gotten the 1SS I was looking at it would have been aftermarket all the way. Many threads on this topic, just do a quick search. __________________ 1LT A6, 19" polished rims, MRT 1.0 exhaust, Boston Acoustics, C&C package, Tint NO, the Rev limiter is not set to 118MPH... and YES, driving in this manner does affect MPG...

03-21-2010, 12:12 PM	#3
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	aside from the inflated pricing of just the actual components to get the BA parts.. I would imagine it requires a different harnness running from the head unit up front to the amplifier in the rear left quarter. the issue with this harness is that it is all run within the main body harness that runs back... replacement harness would not be cheap. Aftermarket will get you better sound for as much or less than the expense of retro fitting the ba system in. __________________ Bryan I Make Cars Sound Good. Enchantment Editions Arc Audio Competition Team Image Dynamics Elite Sound Performance Team Team Stinger

03-24-2010, 03:42 PM	#10
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	The BA system is nice, its a great factory system but for what it would cost to convert, but you can do it cheaper and just as good if not better aftermarket. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

03-24-2010, 03:52 PM	#11
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	Use Crutchfield to find the equipment you want to put in your car and then look elsewhere. PM me if you want a good website for ordering stuff. Cheapest prices I've ever seen. I personally think the BA system is a sweet setup, just needs a sub like Moriartii said. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

03-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#5
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	aftermarket ..... the BA system is not cracked up to all the hype, I might as well have got a 1SS

03-24-2010, 03:04 PM	#6
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	i have a 2ss as a loaner from the dealership and i've got to tell ya, i think the BA system is pretty damn sweet. the sound quality is awesome

03-24-2010, 03:16 PM	#7
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I like the BA system in mine, just need to add a sub. Since you dont have the BA system, aftermarket is the way to go. Cheers K

03-24-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
BlackSS831 Drives: 2008 Lexus IS350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 264	Crutchfield is your friend! Outfit your vehicle and go aftermarket

03-24-2010, 03:24 PM	#9
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Yes crutchfield is a good source of info, however with a little bit of research I personally think you can find a much better price point. Cheers K

03-24-2010, 04:39 PM	#12
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	crutchfield is a great source. be careful of a lot of online "stores" if they are not authorized to sell the gear then you may have trouble actually getting what you ordered, or if something goes wrong getting it warrantied. __________________ Bryan I Make Cars Sound Good. Enchantment Editions Arc Audio Competition Team Image Dynamics Elite Sound Performance Team Team Stinger

03-25-2010, 12:48 AM	#13
cdigiovanni Drives: 2010 SS2, 03 vette supercharged, Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 339	go aftermarket BA is good but to buy it from a dealer your paying for the name! fine a system you like a roll w/ it

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