boston acoustic premium system sounds horrible

[2010 SSRS]

Originally Posted by bigted83

Simple fix, stop listening to the music u are listening to

, Listen to Heavy Metal and it sounds great

[y2k king]

install subwoofer and change out head end unit...done deal.

[YodaOnCrack]

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

you never want to push signal through an amp to a lead (wire) that has no speaker load to release to, if you disconnect the lead from the amplifier itself you'll be fine.

Right, but the unfortunate thing is you can't disconnect the lead from the amp, it's built-in harness. There lies the problem. So, guys are either unplugging the speaker or cutting the wire, which I was told will cause damage to the amp. Just don't want to see anyone f up their system by doing this if that's the case. Recently got my car with the BA system, been reading the threads, got tint yesterday, and asked the audio tech to do this for me while I was there. He said no way I'm not and neither should you do this with that explanation.

Originally posted by y2k king
install subwoofer and change out head end unit...done deal.

Will this eliminate the center speaker without unplugging it or cutting the wire? That speaker does sound like shit. It would be nice if it were gone without damaging any of the system

[MEDISIN]

8 cylinders > 9 speakers

[mad@gm]

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

hells yeah!!!

and BTW, half way thru the run in 2010 they changed the amp in the BA system. Too many people were blowing their speakers, so they tuned down the amps. I blew my speaker and had to specifically tell the service manager NOT to change out my amp.

see this thread for more info....
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59377

This is correct, when my front speakers blew they changed my amp also, and now my stereo completely sucks compared to what it was, it sounds like the front speakers are screaming at you due to no bass in the front, and the rear sound like they are only pushing half of what they use to. I think a speaker upgrade would of been better than a system downgrade--you m.fers

[y2k king]

Originally Posted by YodaOnCrack

Right, but the unfortunate thing is you can't disconnect the lead from the amp, it's built-in harness. There lies the problem. So, guys are either unplugging the speaker or cutting the wire, which I was told will cause damage to the amp. Just don't want to see anyone f up their system by doing this if that's the case. Recently got my car with the BA system, been reading the threads, got tint yesterday, and asked the audio tech to do this for me while I was there. He said no way I'm not and neither should you do this with that explanation.

Originally posted by y2k king
install subwoofer and change out head end unit...done deal.

Will this eliminate the center speaker without unplugging it or cutting the wire? That speaker does sound like shit. It would be nice if it were gone without damaging any of the system

center speaker still works but control of your system is much better.

[Krissy]

The BA system IS horrible. I listen to a lot of Rock too and it sounds really bad. My Hummer has the GM system and it blows the hell out of the BA in my Camaro. Is GM offering a "fix" for this? Or do I just need to eat it and go buy new speakers and amps at the car audio store?

Bummed.

[tonyfred]

I rented a Hyundai Sonata for a business trip and the stereo in it would blow away the upgraded BA system in my RS. GM really didnt give us much of a stereo system.
I am having two 12" Kicker subs installed this morning in a ******** box with a Rockford Fosgate amp. I am sick of the lack of bass in the BA system.

[justa25thTA]

Originally Posted by YodaOnCrack

Right, but the unfortunate thing is you can't disconnect the lead from the amp, it's built-in harness. There lies the problem. So, guys are either unplugging the speaker or cutting the wire, which I was told will cause damage to the amp. Just don't want to see anyone f up their system by doing this if that's the case. Recently got my car with the BA system, been reading the threads, got tint yesterday, and asked the audio tech to do this for me while I was there. He said no way I'm not and neither should you do this with that explanation.

Originally posted by y2k king
install subwoofer and change out head end unit...done deal.

Will this eliminate the center speaker without unplugging it or cutting the wire? That speaker does sound like shit. It would be nice if it were gone without damaging any of the system

Not correct. If there is no speaker hooked up, there is no load, regardless of if there is a wire connected at the amp or not. Without the speaker to complete the circuit, there is no circuit and the amp could care less if there is a wire terminated on it or not.

[Hylton]

I've owned a lot of GM vehicles with premium sound systems and the BA system in my 2010 is fantastic. Way better than the Bose set-up in my Yukon.

[tonyfred]

Originally Posted by YodaOnCrack

An audio tech said not to disconnect from the speaker and especially don't cut the wire as this will cause feedback into the amp damaging it. Can the audio tech's out there either validate or invalidate this statement??? Thanks

I talked to a professional audio shop this morning and they assured me that disconnecting the center speaker would NOT damage the amp in any way.

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by Briggs

So I test drove 2010 1lt Camaro for the weekend with the ba premium 9 speaker and it sounded amazing. It was clear and clean with good bass. I decided to get 2011 2lt with same options same ba system. It sounds like crap compared to the 2010. Its like Im getting very little bass and sound for that matter from my rear speakers. When I turn up it distorts. I have adjusted levels a thousand times trying to figure out why it doesnt sound good. I have faded sound to just back and they sound like crap. This is the exact same amp and speakers as the 2010. If anyone knows the answer let me know thanks.

[YodaOnCrack]

Originally Posted by tonyfred

I talked to a professional audio shop this morning and they assured me that disconnecting the center speaker would NOT damage the amp in any way.

originally posted by y2k king
center speaker still works but control of your system is much better.

originally posted by justa25thTA
Not correct. If there is no speaker hooked up, there is no load, regardless of if there is a wire connected at the amp or not. Without the speaker to complete the circuit, there is no circuit and the amp could care less if there is a wire terminated on it or not.

Thank you for your replies. Tonyfred...did they give any suggestions as to what you should properly do (i.e. cover or wrap it with?) with the exposed leads after unplugging it?

[tonyfred]

No, but there really arent any exposed leads. The wires are in a plug that connects to the speaker. Just unplug it and you are good to go.