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johngoss · 09-03-2010, 07:55 AM

I'm looking to beef up the factory sound without going through to much crap with dealing with installers. Has anyone ordered and installed this or had installed from a dealer? If so how does it sound?

http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm

Moriartii · 09-03-2010, 08:20 AM

There are many reviews on this product and I believe they are all favorable. I believe the worst part of the install is drilling the holes to mount the assembly.

My opinion is for the price of this unit you can do much better with a ******** enclosure, a sub and amp. With the battery being in the trunk it is actually pretty easy to install a sub. I would recommend taking the money you would spend on the GM enclosure and using that to put together a different solution.
Cheers
K

johngoss · 09-03-2010, 08:48 AM

Thanks Moriartii
I've had some kick ass systems in the past (everything aftermarket of course).
I just don't want to alter or overpower the exisiting factory audio.
I'll look into a ******** enclosure and see what my other options are.
Thanks for the advice!!!

justa25thTA · 09-03-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johngoss

I'm looking to beef up the factory sound without going through to much crap with dealing with installers. Has anyone ordered and installed this or had installed from a dealer? If so how does it sound?

http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm

that's the route I'm taking. I know you can probably get more for the money, but it will definately do the job and it is all built to work together. I'm not looking to win any competitions, just add some low end.

SuperFly03 · 09-03-2010, 11:11 AM

I installed the subthumb box and amp rack myself and it worked out well and was much cheaper than the MTX solution. On the plus side my trunk was still usable (important since the SS was my only car) and it wasn't horribly overpowering. It was good clean bass.

Richy_Rich · 09-03-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johngoss

I'm looking to beef up the factory sound without going through to much crap with dealing with installers. Has anyone ordered and installed this or had installed from a dealer? If so how does it sound?

http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm

I like this better than what I was thinking... http://www.bazooka.com/products/mobi.../BT-Series-S68

Fruits of Labor · 09-05-2010, 10:37 AM

Had mine installed from the dealer (MTX). It sounds pretty good. I didn`t want anyone tearing up the car later to install an aftermarket setup. As an older guy, I`m looking for quality sound, not to bass bounce down the road.

Bottom line, if you have the bucks, go for it. Just my two cents.

fuzzrush · 09-07-2010, 05:34 PM

I installed the ******** inclosure with a package from crutchfield and couldn't be happier. The install took a lot of time but was painless. If you do it yourself you have to get the plug and play harness from ********, its worth every penny.

justJJ · 09-07-2010, 09:58 PM

I bought the MTX sub, never installed ANYTHING before myself, had NO clue what I was doing, but it was easy to do. And yes, the drilling of the holes to mount the sucker, for me, was by far the worst part. wiring, and everything else was simple. I like the easy access to the built in amp- the sound is more bass than I need, but I wasn't looking for a super thumping system. Overall, a nice improvement. For the money, you could do better, but for me, it was perfect.

johngoss · 09-10-2010, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the info/advice! I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to do now.

VRMMMM · 09-11-2010, 01:59 AM

I did the MTX sub too. Pretty much a plug and play, really improved the system. I did disconnect the center speaker on the dash. For a stock system I am very impressed.

09-03-2010, 07:55 AM	#1
johngoss Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 25 View My Garage	Audio System - Subwoofer MTX from GM I'm looking to beef up the factory sound without going through to much crap with dealing with installers. Has anyone ordered and installed this or had installed from a dealer? If so how does it sound? http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm

09-03-2010, 11:11 AM	#5
SuperFly03 Drives: 2010 Kona Blue GT500 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 540	I installed the subthumb box and amp rack myself and it worked out well and was much cheaper than the MTX solution. On the plus side my trunk was still usable (important since the SS was my only car) and it wasn't horribly overpowering. It was good clean bass. __________________ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT [TEXAS] You've been Thread Jacked by SF03! Current Car: 2010 Kona Blue Shelby GT500 M6 Previous Car: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Two Back: 2007 Black Shelby GT500 M6

09-11-2010, 01:59 AM	#11
VRMMMM Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills Posts: 311 View My Garage	I did the MTX sub too. Pretty much a plug and play, really improved the system. I did disconnect the center speaker on the dash. For a stock system I am very impressed. __________________ Detroit Speed springs and Sway bars, MGW short shifter, BMR upper and lower control arms, BMR bushings, Roto-Fab intake, Magnaflow exhaust, MTX factory sub, painted stripes, blacked out, recessed tail lights, Pedders sub frame bushings, more on the way

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09-03-2010, 08:20 AM	#2
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	There are many reviews on this product and I believe they are all favorable. I believe the worst part of the install is drilling the holes to mount the assembly. My opinion is for the price of this unit you can do much better with a ******** enclosure, a sub and amp. With the battery being in the trunk it is actually pretty easy to install a sub. I would recommend taking the money you would spend on the GM enclosure and using that to put together a different solution. Cheers K

09-03-2010, 08:48 AM	#3
johngoss Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 25 View My Garage	Thanks Moriartii I've had some kick ass systems in the past (everything aftermarket of course). I just don't want to alter or overpower the exisiting factory audio. I'll look into a ******** enclosure and see what my other options are. Thanks for the advice!!!

09-05-2010, 10:37 AM	#7
Fruits of Labor Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS M6 RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 20	Had mine installed from the dealer (MTX). It sounds pretty good. I didn`t want anyone tearing up the car later to install an aftermarket setup. As an older guy, I`m looking for quality sound, not to bass bounce down the road. Bottom line, if you have the bucks, go for it. Just my two cents.

09-07-2010, 05:34 PM	#8
fuzzrush Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS 02 Frontier Crew Cab Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 61 View My Garage	I installed the ****** inclosure with a package from crutchfield and couldn't be happier. The install took a lot of time but was painless. If you do it yourself you have to get the plug and play harness from ******, its worth every penny.

09-07-2010, 09:58 PM	#9
justJJ Drives: 2010 Camaro- Synergy Edition Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8	I bought the MTX sub, never installed ANYTHING before myself, had NO clue what I was doing, but it was easy to do. And yes, the drilling of the holes to mount the sucker, for me, was by far the worst part. wiring, and everything else was simple. I like the easy access to the built in amp- the sound is more bass than I need, but I wasn't looking for a super thumping system. Overall, a nice improvement. For the money, you could do better, but for me, it was perfect.

09-10-2010, 11:45 AM	#10
johngoss Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 25 View My Garage	Thanks for the info/advice! I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to do now.