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nardox · 11-09-2010, 10:36 AM

Have anyone heard both the Boston Acoustics audio system from 2SS/2LT and regular Chevy audio system from 1SS/1LT/LS?
How big is the difference?

2010camaro2SS · 11-09-2010, 10:41 AM

Yes, the difference is like night and day to me. If you're not an audiophile and are content with not shaking the cars around you to pieces, then the BA system should be fine. I have it in my car, and have contemplated getting a sub installed, but ended up deciding not too. It sounds fine by itself. HTH

midnighter · 11-09-2010, 10:44 AM

Mine is 1SS and it has the regular stereo. I think it sounds great, never heard the BA to know if it's better. The LS3 power plant sounds good enough to keep my ears happy

Darth Detroit · 11-09-2010, 10:47 AM

Mine is a BA and it sounds ALMOST as good as the system I have in the Jeep.

Once you set the EQ in the BA system, it sounds incredible. And it can take a beating too.

nardox · 11-09-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010camaro2SS

Yes, the difference is like night and day to me. If you're not an audiophile and are content with not shaking the cars around you to pieces, then the BA system should be fine. I have it in my car, and have contemplated getting a sub installed, but ended up deciding not too. It sounds fine by itself. HTH

I'm not an audiophile and I hate shaking lol, but I'd definitely like a better sounding audio system if the difference is noticeable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnighter

Mine is 1SS and it has the regular stereo. I think it sounds great, never heard the BA to know if it's better. The LS3 power plant sounds good enough to keep my ears happy

LS3/L99 does sounds good

btw a little OT but does 1SS have cloth inserts on the door and dash like the 1LT?

nardox · 11-09-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Detroit

Mine is a BA and it sounds ALMOST as good as the system I have in the Jeep.

Once you set the EQ in the BA system, it sounds incredible. And it can take a beating too.

what system did u have in your Jeep

TommyTSquared · 11-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nardox

btw a little OT but does 1SS have cloth inserts on the door and dash like the 1LT?

The BA system can be added to any model (sans maybe the LS) as I have it in my 1SS. Honestly, I think both systems are pretty crappy if audio is your thing. It's pretty low on my list so I'm content with it for now, it could always be better though.

Yes - the 1SS does have cloth inserts.

skar · 11-09-2010, 10:59 AM

On the stock 1SS .
Add better after market speakers it will sound better.

TommyTSquared · 11-09-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by skar

On the stock 1SS .
Add better after market speakers it will sound better.

Well... duh.

cab2g · 11-09-2010, 11:02 AM

The BA system appears to have a lot more clear and crisp treble and the bass is more defined than the standard system that I have in my 1LT rental... But the 1LT system is not really lacking that much unless you really want to sound like you're in the middle of a concert hall. I haven't really turned the volume up yet on the 1LT, but I'll let you know how it sounds with the volume up.

skar · 11-09-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Well... duh.

Before replacing the tuner/amp
One step at a time. (intelligent donkey)

tangorover · 11-09-2010, 11:30 AM

The BA system is really good. To my ears it sounds like an aftermarket system (which it essentially is)

2010 Bumblebee · 11-09-2010, 11:31 AM

I'm happy with my BA system

Edge.128 · 11-09-2010, 11:40 AM

i'm more than happy with my LS base system. i have heard the BA system it is ok but i didn't notice a huge difference. but i'm no audio expert. low level stuff today is better than most higher end systems from several years ago it seems....

11-09-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
nardox Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 294	Boston Acoustics vs Chevy audio system? Have anyone heard both the Boston Acoustics audio system from 2SS/2LT and regular Chevy audio system from 1SS/1LT/LS? How big is the difference?

11-09-2010, 10:41 AM	#2
2010camaro2SS Server Enginerd Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 99	Yes, the difference is like night and day to me. If you're not an audiophile and are content with not shaking the cars around you to pieces, then the BA system should be fine. I have it in my car, and have contemplated getting a sub installed, but ended up deciding not too. It sounds fine by itself. HTH __________________ Loaded 2SS/RS Victory Red... waaaaaaaaay better than my Mitsubishi Lancer!

11-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#10
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	The BA system appears to have a lot more clear and crisp treble and the bass is more defined than the standard system that I have in my 1LT rental... But the 1LT system is not really lacking that much unless you really want to sound like you're in the middle of a concert hall. I haven't really turned the volume up yet on the 1LT, but I'll let you know how it sounds with the volume up. __________________

11-09-2010, 11:31 AM	#13
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	I'm happy with my BA system __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

11-09-2010, 11:40 AM	#14
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	i'm more than happy with my LS base system. i have heard the BA system it is ok but i didn't notice a huge difference. but i'm no audio expert. low level stuff today is better than most higher end systems from several years ago it seems.... __________________ 2010 Summit White Camaro LS / M6 MRT V2.0

11-09-2010, 10:44 AM	#3
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Mine is 1SS and it has the regular stereo. I think it sounds great, never heard the BA to know if it's better. The LS3 power plant sounds good enough to keep my ears happy

11-09-2010, 10:47 AM	#4
Darth Detroit Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/2SS-Fully Loaded Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rockwood, MI Posts: 102	Mine is a BA and it sounds ALMOST as good as the system I have in the Jeep. Once you set the EQ in the BA system, it sounds incredible. And it can take a beating too.

11-09-2010, 10:59 AM	#8
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	On the stock 1SS . Add better after market speakers it will sound better.

11-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#12
tangorover Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 469	The BA system is really good. To my ears it sounds like an aftermarket system (which it essentially is)

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