View Poll Results: Does the factory 500 watt Monsoon suck?
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What do you think about the stock Monsoon (500 watt)?
06-19-2006, 10:20 PM
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Mines The 500 Watt Monsoon I have kenwood & alpine in my in my other vehicles with 100 watt RMS 4 channels driven & .02 THD . My monsoon sounds just as good if not better,and with the top down the sound gets higher the faster I go with the automatic sound control . I plan on better front speakers soon though. Every once in a while I can hear the fronts rattle but its the grilles not the speaker itself. For now I'm satisfied. 
06-23-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by todddchi
I think it was ok for a stock system in it's day. I mean it was developed for a '98 application, so you have to keep that in perspective, and a good portion of those dealing with issues are working with speakers that have been in service for an average of 6-7 years by now.
My only true complaint is I think someone should have been fired for the gain settings on the amplifier (why require a signal level that's all distorted from the h/u to get full amp power?).
The weak tweeters and low durability of the speakers plague many factory systems so I can't really hold them against it.
My only true complaint is I think someone should have been fired for the gain settings on the amplifier (why require a signal level that's all distorted from the h/u to get full amp power?).
The weak tweeters and low durability of the speakers plague many factory systems so I can't really hold them against it.
06-23-2006, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Firehawk526
Totally in agreement........and if anyone doubts it, just go listen to an aftermarket system!
Originally Posted by slt200mph
MONSOON SYSTEM = A LARGE PILE OF 
07-04-2006, 10:38 AM
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Mine is going now with 60k on it. It was ok for stock but now I want to upgrade particularly with the new HD signals coming out. Speakers are taking a dive and the head unit gets a little finicky once in a while.
07-10-2006, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
you guys that say it is crap are comparing it to an aftermarket system, because for a stock system - it no doubt sounds good.
Go to the doctor right away and have your ears checked as soon as possible..you obviously can't hear...
..monsoon=
08-21-2006, 06:59 PM
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It's fine for me. I like the 500 watt.
I notice I drive with my music up loud basically all the time. and i have no beefs with the system for a stock system on a Trans Am (yeah i think they were stock, not an option)
honestly wouldn't mind re-doing the interiors and tossing in 2 JL Audio 10's or so.. I'd just wire it into the head unit, i really like my steering wheel controls.
JMO.
I notice I drive with my music up loud basically all the time. and i have no beefs with the system for a stock system on a Trans Am (yeah i think they were stock, not an option)
honestly wouldn't mind re-doing the interiors and tossing in 2 JL Audio 10's or so.. I'd just wire it into the head unit, i really like my steering wheel controls.
JMO.
09-01-2006, 11:41 AM
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I have a problem with the base in the front speakers only, bought some more front speakers still the same bought another Amp still the same, borrowed another head unit from my mates guess what still the same. Can i get a more powerful after market speaker that will work in the 500 watt monsoon system in my 2001 SS ????
or has someone got a pair of front speakers that are good they want to sell cheap ???
Any ideas chaps??
or has someone got a pair of front speakers that are good they want to sell cheap ???
Any ideas chaps??
09-01-2006, 12:44 PM
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For a stock system it's good (compared to the stock system in my truck) but I'm definitely going to upgrade soon, just need to round up everything I need and get it done all at once.
09-05-2006, 09:37 AM
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I like mine ok. its a prety decent stock setup, of course the aftermarket are way better but thats not stock. the only thing i wuldnt mind adding is a small amp and a 10" sub in the corner of the trunk, just for the filling
02-13-2007, 08:11 AM
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The reason that so many of the stock speakers get blown is because of all the distortion that the POS monsoon head unit puts out...if you just go to a aftermarket head unit and keep the rest of the system you will be amazed at the difference in the quality of the sound...it was a big improvment .. I did that first and then went a head and replaced the speakers with aftermarket ones and now it sounds great..the monsoon amp is not bad ... that is the only part of the monsoon system that I kept .. but the rest of the system is crap starting with the head unit .. 
monsoon head unit puts out...if you just go to a aftermarket head unit and keep the rest of the system you will be amazed at the difference in the quality of the sound...it was a big improvment .. I did that first and then went a head and replaced the speakers with aftermarket ones and now it sounds great..the monsoon amp is not bad ... that is the only part of the monsoon system that I kept .. but the rest of the system is crap starting with the head unit .. 
02-13-2007, 11:05 PM
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i like it for stock. the stock door speakers sound better than the memphis PR class speakers i put in my ranger. the bass isn't too bad on the stock monsoon, except when hitting real low. other then that, i like it. but upgrading soon. new amps and subs in, i'lll change the speakers eventually.
