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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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is complete garbage. Currently I have a 2006 coupe. I would like to get more base without adding a subwoofer. If I could duplicate the base I was getting out of my 2007 C6 Coupe, I would be happy. That radio actually sounded good. Suggestions please....

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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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no one has changed their speakers?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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I agree. The Bose I had in my C6 was by far THE worst sounding factory stereo system ever. Bose should be ashamed of itself for putting its name on that garbage system. Even my Dodge trucks, Mustangs, F-bodies, etc... had better sounding systems.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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i know that in the c6 verts, that the rears are 4" paper coaxial paper (crap) 4ohm speakers...kicker makes a good set. I've put a pair in my friends 07 vert and she loves the better sound that shes getting, oh yes, and the added bass...however little it may be due to the size. as soon as i can get her to let me take off her door panels, I'll let ya know what's available!
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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i know that in the c6 verts, that the rears are 4" paper coaxial paper (crap) 4ohm speakers...kicker makes a good set. I've put a pair in my friends 07 vert and she loves the better sound that shes getting, oh yes, and the added bass...however little it may be due to the size. as soon as i can get her to let me take off her door panels, I'll let ya know what's available!
The rears in the coupes are 5 1/4, and very mono sounding. The door panels are component speakers, meaning seperate tweeters in the upper door panels and according to crutchfield subs in the door panels? If I just replace just the speakers, will the stock nav-radio have enough power to drive them?
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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I agree. The Bose I had in my C6 was by far THE worst sounding factory stereo system ever. Bose should be ashamed of itself for putting its name on that garbage system. Even my Dodge trucks, Mustangs, F-bodies, etc... had better sounding systems.
You're joking right?? The Monsoon in my SS is phuggin' terrible compared to the Bose in the Vette. I think the Bose is OK...but I'm Old too.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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You're joking right?? The Monsoon in my SS is phuggin' terrible compared to the Bose in the Vette. I think the Bose is OK...but I'm Old too.

Agreed. My monsoon is a joke. I drive with my headphones on for a better sound. lol Its only fair at low levels.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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anyone else have any more info?
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I see so many people complaining about the Bose in the C6's...not sure what's going on but my 2LZ Z06 Bose system sounds pretty damn good. After adjusting the the treble and bass and NOT playing digital programming the stereo and CD's sound pretty damn good. I think if you spend some time 'tweekin' the stereo you'll be happy. If not turn off the damn thing and listen to the good ole' American V-8...!!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ's Z
I see so many people complaining about the Bose in the C6's...not sure what's going on but my 2LZ Z06 Bose system sounds pretty damn good. After adjusting the the treble and bass and NOT playing digital programming the stereo and CD's sound pretty damn good. I think if you spend some time 'tweekin' the stereo you'll be happy. If not turn off the damn thing and listen to the good ole' American V-8...!!

With the stock exhaust there is no sound coming from the V8. The Corvettes are very quiet. I guess I'm spending money either way.....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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heh, my recommendation: buy speakers that don't say bose on it. every bose product i've ever owned has sucked. they don't dub them blose for nothing...
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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My complaint has been when you are listening to XM....The FM/CD's sound good and loud, but satellite radio it seems has no volume...I have the Navigation head unit..
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