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trekmanone · 03-03-2011, 03:14 PM

For 9 speakers and 245 watts, my 2011 2LT BA stereo just doesn't leap out at me. I've had it at full volume and could easily of wanted more. My previous 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Monsoon stereo could blow the paint off the car at full volume, not so with the Camaro. Not sure how many watts the Monsoon was.

What do you fellow Camaro5 owners think about your BA stereo? Too little? Too much? Just right?

Skyblu · 03-03-2011, 03:18 PM

I think it's just right, sometimes I can feel the speakers blowing my pants leg on some songs with alot of base, you know you have alot of adjustments available to tweak the sound you want? If it could get any louder I'd be deaf! It's defiantely clear sounding, no complaints here.

iHaVoKK · 03-03-2011, 03:23 PM

Its good but it needs some bass...thats y i got to 2 10's..JL Audio..its worth it!.You should get subs

cab2g · 03-03-2011, 03:24 PM

I hear they de-tuned it in later 2010 models due to speakers blowing out.

elcapitan1110 · 03-03-2011, 03:27 PM

I have to agree with trekmanone, I also think the B.A. stereo is lacking something. I don't think the bass has enough kick... it could definitely use a subwoofer. Although that adds dreaded weight!

Dznts · 03-03-2011, 03:29 PM

jl audio for the win..

Iwantone2 · 03-03-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

I hear they de-tuned it in later 2010 models due to speakers blowing out.

People that took their cars into the dealerships with complaints of distortion of sound at high volumes. Dealers then replaced the BA amp with a lower powered amp and changed the front speakers to "weaker" ones.

LittleMT · 03-03-2011, 03:35 PM

I am unimpressed with the BA system, however I did have a small 10 inch sub fiberglassed into the trunk, taking up minimal space, this little 10 has the system sounding much better.. I think atleast a small 10, is a most... if the sounds are better, then the driving experience is better...

ga0358 · 03-03-2011, 03:44 PM

Get some Altec Lansings...I have the LS stock radio, not even the BA, and the sound is phenomenal..the bass rattles my pants legs! they cost about $500.00 but it's the SPEAKERS, not the radio...I learned that from my days at Hi-Fi Buys here in Atlanta...

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-03-2011, 03:46 PM

Maybe it's because I compare it to the stereo in my 04 Ram, but I love the stereo in the Camaro. Of course 90% of the time I'm listening to country music and that usually doesn't require a lot of bass.

Dznts · 03-03-2011, 03:48 PM

country music doesnt recquire bass but does recquire a mute button..

..just playin

25thanniversary · 03-03-2011, 03:50 PM

Of course 90% of the time I'm listening to country music and that usually doesn't require a lot of bass.[/QUOTE]

yea same here I like the stereo I can't complain only had my camaro for 6 days.

25thanniversary · 03-03-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dznts

country music doesnt recquire bass but does recquire a mute button..

..just playin

no, country music requires more beer

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-03-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 25thanniversary

no, country music requires more beer

And whiskey- just ask Hank Jr.

03-03-2011, 03:14 PM	#1
trekmanone Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 120	Boston Acoustics Stereo Sound - Not Enough For 9 speakers and 245 watts, my 2011 2LT BA stereo just doesn't leap out at me. I've had it at full volume and could easily of wanted more. My previous 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Monsoon stereo could blow the paint off the car at full volume, not so with the Camaro. Not sure how many watts the Monsoon was. What do you fellow Camaro5 owners think about your BA stereo? Too little? Too much? Just right? __________________ 2011 2LT Camaro, black w orange strip pkg Roto-Fab CAI Solo-Performance Mach XLT cat-back exhaust system Roto-Fab oil filler S/S cap Colgan front bra DefenderWorx chrome side vent inserts JL Audio XD400 amplifier

03-03-2011, 03:23 PM	#3
iHaVoKK Drives: 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cali559 Posts: 51	Its good but it needs some bass...thats y i got to 2 10's..JL Audio..its worth it!.You should get subs __________________

03-03-2011, 03:24 PM	#4
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I hear they de-tuned it in later 2010 models due to speakers blowing out. __________________

03-03-2011, 03:35 PM	#8
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	I am unimpressed with the BA system, however I did have a small 10 inch sub fiberglassed into the trunk, taking up minimal space, this little 10 has the system sounding much better.. I think atleast a small 10, is a most... if the sounds are better, then the driving experience is better... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

03-03-2011, 03:44 PM	#9
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	Get some Altec Lansings...I have the LS stock radio, not even the BA, and the sound is phenomenal..the bass rattles my pants legs! they cost about $500.00 but it's the SPEAKERS, not the radio...I learned that from my days at Hi-Fi Buys here in Atlanta... __________________

03-03-2011, 03:18 PM	#2
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	I think it's just right, sometimes I can feel the speakers blowing my pants leg on some songs with alot of base, you know you have alot of adjustments available to tweak the sound you want? If it could get any louder I'd be deaf! It's defiantely clear sounding, no complaints here.

03-03-2011, 03:27 PM	#5
elcapitan1110 ElCapitan1110 Drives: 2010 Black RS/2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 63 View My Garage	I have to agree with trekmanone, I also think the B.A. stereo is lacking something. I don't think the bass has enough kick... it could definitely use a subwoofer. Although that adds dreaded weight!

03-03-2011, 03:29 PM	#6
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	jl audio for the win..

03-03-2011, 03:46 PM	#10
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	Maybe it's because I compare it to the stereo in my 04 Ram, but I love the stereo in the Camaro. Of course 90% of the time I'm listening to country music and that usually doesn't require a lot of bass.

03-03-2011, 03:48 PM	#11
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	country music doesnt recquire bass but does recquire a mute button....just playin

03-03-2011, 03:50 PM	#12
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	Of course 90% of the time I'm listening to country music and that usually doesn't require a lot of bass.[/QUOTE] yea same here I like the stereo I can't complain only had my camaro for 6 days. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

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