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stovt001 · 07-22-2008, 02:58 AM

Looks like I'll be springing for the upgraded sound. Way to earn an extra buck GM.

*Mindz* · 07-22-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

That's all from the HU?

I thought they threw a small amp in somewhere. I was expecting to swap or something. This blows my mind. GM outdid themselves here for sure!

I remember buying a head unit for my 4runner the alpine had 4 x 45. I don't think they'd have an amp to give it only 60 watts extra...

I sold my 4runner back in the mid 90's.

The_Beast_ · 07-22-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Emher

Anything will sound way better then the barely functioning crap I have in the Saab. And I don't really know crap about speakers, but I'm trusting ya'll that they're good.

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I like a nice sound system. This saturn is sorely lacking. I don't know about the quality of any brands, but I know what watts are, and I know that subs are nice.

At least you guys have sound in your car. mine got jacked 3 or 4 years ago. the head unit got torn out. and the front speak got smashed.

BTW what kind of amp are you gus thinking about running?

*Mindz* · 07-22-2008, 03:59 AM

Now to find a BA amp to power the sub.

*TAG UR IT* · 07-22-2008, 05:23 AM

^I'm going to stay with my JL and quite possibly pick up another. All depends on how it sounds from the factory. But, I gotta build a box for my two current JL subs. Man, is this system going to rock!!!

Supermans · 07-22-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkjon

Is it me or does 245 watts not seem like that much?

My 1998 Mustang has a Mach 460 sound system. 460 watts.. That was amazingly the best sound system I had heard in a car at the time. Since then I have heard higher quality systems that have less wattage in general but more balance. If you are looking for extreme bass, you need to go aftermarket as you won't get that with 245 watts in this system.

However I will be upgrading to this option as it is the best deal in this case and you get speakers which are set in place properly and will not vibrate like most after markets will.. That and Boston acoustics does make high quality speakers, much higher than the ones in my Mach 460 were even though they sounded great back then....

evilmaro · 07-22-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkjon

Is it me or does 245 watts not seem like that much?

well since this is Boston im assuming that that will be 245 watts continuous and not peak, im pretty sure that the old monsoon systems were rated at 500 watts but that was peak not continuous.

and im almost positive there would have to be a separate amp some were since no factory head unit has ever had near that power before, i dont even see how someones gonna replace the factory head unit and if they do its gonna totally screw up the look of the dash

Camaro68 · 07-22-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

OMG!!!!

THANK YOU GM FOR LISTENING!!!!!

I'm so happy!!!

+10 Your right Tag, awesome sound,
and count them 9 WOW.

So that is 5 front and two small in
the back and two subs?

blackZbandit · 07-22-2008, 08:52 PM

cleansweep it is...

nitrokid · 07-23-2008, 09:45 AM

Yes!!!I am quite happy having Boston acoustic's speakers in my Camaro,just hope that GM produces a stereo with enough clarity,noise reduction,power to make the most of these speakers...

I would also like to have a 10 band EQ intergrated in the the stereo,as opposed to the standard bass,mid,treble controls,that's not enough EQ for me,or the "autotone"(rock,jazz,country,etc.)

SilverTurtle · 07-23-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkjon

Is it me or does 245 watts not seem like that much?

it doesn't seem like alot, but trust me, when you hear it, it SOUNDS like alot

Emher · 07-23-2008, 06:00 PM

I just got my 80 watt setup in the Saab working properly, granted it was the added speakers with bass elelemtns in the back that I got fixed, but DAMN it sounds A LOT BETTER. I can't even image how much better a 245watt stereo with high end speakers will sound like!

bouncertime · 07-23-2008, 06:22 PM

If I get the RS, I am getting the upgraded stereo. But if I get an SS, I just want to hear that engine roar.

wildpaws · 07-24-2008, 07:00 PM

Ratings for watts mean absolutely nothing without clarification of how they are measuring the wattage. Like the BS "2000 watts total music power" is just that BS, peak ratings don't mean a lot either. My work van has a JVC head unit with 4X25 watts (which does not have an RMS rating), but I run two JBL three way boxes (10", 4" and a horn tweeter) with an old Teac 65 watt RMS continuos per channel stereo amp and it does pretty well. A true 245 watts RMS continuos stereo in a Camaro would be pretty awesome, should be close to the output I get on my music synthesizer rig which has a Yamaha 265 watts RMS per channel stereo amp. And I can't imagine being able to stay in a Camaro with that 265 watt setup pumped up.
Clyde

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07-23-2008, 06:22 PM	#41
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	If I get the RS, I am getting the upgraded stereo. But if I get an SS, I just want to hear that engine roar. __________________ Jimmy

07-22-2008, 05:23 AM	#33
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	^I'm going to stay with my JL and quite possibly pick up another. All depends on how it sounds from the factory. But, I gotta build a box for my two current JL subs. Man, is this system going to rock!!!

07-22-2008, 08:52 PM	#37
blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 743 View My Garage	cleansweep it is...

07-23-2008, 09:45 AM	#38
nitrokid Drives: 69 Camaro RS/Z28 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 38	Yes!!!I am quite happy having Boston acoustic's speakers in my Camaro,just hope that GM produces a stereo with enough clarity,noise reduction,power to make the most of these speakers... I would also like to have a 10 band EQ intergrated in the the stereo,as opposed to the standard bass,mid,treble controls,that's not enough EQ for me,or the "autotone"(rock,jazz,country,etc.)

07-23-2008, 06:00 PM	#40
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I just got my 80 watt setup in the Saab working properly, granted it was the added speakers with bass elelemtns in the back that I got fixed, but DAMN it sounds A LOT BETTER. I can't even image how much better a 245watt stereo with high end speakers will sound like!

07-24-2008, 07:00 PM	#42
wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	Ratings for watts mean absolutely nothing without clarification of how they are measuring the wattage. Like the BS "2000 watts total music power" is just that BS, peak ratings don't mean a lot either. My work van has a JVC head unit with 4X25 watts (which does not have an RMS rating), but I run two JBL three way boxes (10", 4" and a horn tweeter) with an old Teac 65 watt RMS continuos per channel stereo amp and it does pretty well. A true 245 watts RMS continuos stereo in a Camaro would be pretty awesome, should be close to the output I get on my music synthesizer rig which has a Yamaha 265 watts RMS per channel stereo amp. And I can't imagine being able to stay in a Camaro with that 265 watt setup pumped up. Clyde