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v6 · 11-15-2011, 01:15 AM

How is the sound system in the 2SS and 2LT? Everyone happy with it?

hightower · 11-15-2011, 01:26 AM

I love mine. It sounds incredible. I had Bose surround sound speakers in my '05 Chevy Avalanche which was an option over factory. These Boston Acoustics speakers are very nice IMO and comparable to, if not better than, the Bose speakers.

I honestly believe that unless one is really pinching pennies, then the 2LT or 2SS upgrade is worth it. Lots of good features for ya.

CruznSS · 11-15-2011, 01:38 AM

I like the BA system but felt it was lacking "BASS". I installed 2 10" subs and an extra amp. Just my 2 cents, but it sounds a lot better now.

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RetroXI · 11-15-2011, 01:40 AM

BA is ok, but its very boring in my opinion, it not only lacks bass, but when you play bass at high levels, sounds terrible, so I'm currently in the midst of doing what Cruzn has done and installing aftermarket subs and an amp, other than that, it handles the mids and highs amazing

bluetorp · 11-15-2011, 01:50 AM

The BA system definitely lacks bass, and turning the bass up will make the BA subs buzz and rattle.

Grimlock · 11-15-2011, 02:16 AM

My 2003 Toyota had a better stock sound system. Even considering that the sub blew out, the sound was better IMO. From what I've read, you have a crappy amp in the Camaro to thank for that. I value the limited trunk space I have so an aftermarket sub+enclosure is not in the picture for me. I'll be looking at an amp upgrade soon.

mikeSS · 11-15-2011, 03:26 AM

they are alright, again its a camaro not a luxury car. this is how i feel about the upgraded system, the basic system i would probs hate.

CruznSS · 11-15-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroXI

BA is ok, but its very boring in my opinion, it not only lacks bass, but when you play bass at high levels, sounds terrible, so I'm currently in the midst of doing what Cruzn has done and installing aftermarket subs and an amp, other than that, it handles the mids and highs amazing

Make sure to get a bass knob to the after market amp. I have the BA bass on EQ to -12. Run all my bass thru subs. Adjust bass to what song is playing. Not perfect but well worth the addition.

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OHIO SPEED · 11-15-2011, 04:01 AM

i like the sound of the upgraded ba but like mentioned it does lack in the bass. i added 2 JL 10" subs with rockford fosgate amp. i agree you have to get the bass control with the subs. this is my set-up. i also used a dual sub box.

Falundir · 11-15-2011, 04:44 AM

If you plan on modding the car in a way that will increase the volume of the car (LT Headers/Exhaust/Cam), it may not make much of a difference.

Just a random thought to consider.

PatsRS · 11-15-2011, 05:23 AM

After having the stock sound system in my 2010 I find the BA system to be a good upgrade worth having. I like bass too but I don't know how loud I would be playing it with a subwoofer in the trunk. I EQ out most of the mids I think it has good sound. I don't think its as good as the Bose system they put in the GMs though.

Sebastian · 11-15-2011, 07:25 AM

besides a small bass, the image is nice. suggest to add a proper sub in trunk for better sound

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 11-15-2011, 07:27 AM

My stock system isn't bad. Its not the boston but its nice and loud,good bass too.

rtcat600man · 11-15-2011, 07:28 AM

I like my system. I don't over power the speakers. Not a big fan of blowing out my windows with bass.

I would recomend disconnecting the front center speaker thou to help with the overall balance of the sytem.

There is a thread on this suject.

11-15-2011, 01:15 AM	#1
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	Boston Acoustics How is the sound system in the 2SS and 2LT? Everyone happy with it?

11-15-2011, 01:38 AM	#3
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	I like the BA system but felt it was lacking "BASS". I installed 2 10" subs and an extra amp. Just my 2 cents, but it sounds a lot better now. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk __________________

11-15-2011, 01:50 AM	#5
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	The BA system definitely lacks bass, and turning the bass up will make the BA subs buzz and rattle. __________________ Whipple 2.9L S/C, ARH LT's, Flowmaster AMT, HPTuners

11-15-2011, 04:01 AM	#9
OHIO SPEED Drives: 2010 1LT v6 Twin Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 5,843 View My Garage	ba sound i like the sound of the upgraded ba but like mentioned it does lack in the bass. i added 2 JL 10" subs with rockford fosgate amp. i agree you have to get the bass control with the subs. this is my set-up. i also used a dual sub box. Attached Images

11-15-2011, 05:23 AM	#11
PatsRS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North West NJ Posts: 890 View My Garage	After having the stock sound system in my 2010 I find the BA system to be a good upgrade worth having. I like bass too but I don't know how loud I would be playing it with a subwoofer in the trunk. I EQ out most of the mids I think it has good sound. I don't think its as good as the Bose system they put in the GMs though. __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary Edition 2LT Auto with Sunroof 2014 Acadia Denali 2012 Chevy Cruze RS GM ALL THE WAY!

11-15-2011, 01:26 AM	#2
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	I love mine. It sounds incredible. I had Bose surround sound speakers in my '05 Chevy Avalanche which was an option over factory. These Boston Acoustics speakers are very nice IMO and comparable to, if not better than, the Bose speakers. I honestly believe that unless one is really pinching pennies, then the 2LT or 2SS upgrade is worth it. Lots of good features for ya.

11-15-2011, 02:16 AM	#6
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	My 2003 Toyota had a better stock sound system. Even considering that the sub blew out, the sound was better IMO. From what I've read, you have a crappy amp in the Camaro to thank for that. I value the limited trunk space I have so an aftermarket sub+enclosure is not in the picture for me. I'll be looking at an amp upgrade soon.

11-15-2011, 03:26 AM	#7
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	they are alright, again its a camaro not a luxury car. this is how i feel about the upgraded system, the basic system i would probs hate.

11-15-2011, 04:44 AM	#10
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	If you plan on modding the car in a way that will increase the volume of the car (LT Headers/Exhaust/Cam), it may not make much of a difference. Just a random thought to consider.

11-15-2011, 07:25 AM	#12
Sebastian Drives: Camaro 2011, 6.2L 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 300 View My Garage	besides a small bass, the image is nice. suggest to add a proper sub in trunk for better sound

11-15-2011, 07:27 AM	#13
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	My stock system isn't bad. Its not the boston but its nice and loud,good bass too. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

11-15-2011, 07:28 AM	#14
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I like my system. I don't over power the speakers. Not a big fan of blowing out my windows with bass. I would recomend disconnecting the front center speaker thou to help with the overall balance of the sytem. There is a thread on this suject. __________________ MY BUILD

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