I have a 99 SS, window sticker says 200watt monsoon system. My friends new 2002 SS says it has a 500watt monsoon system... Wheres the extra boost? I snagged an amp out of a 01 SS in the junk yard, but its the same part number as my current amp.. what gives?

 

Ignore the wattage ratings on factory systems... especially the Monsoon in our cars. It sucks. My wife has a Buick Regal GS with the Monsoon option, that car actually sounds really good. The F-Bods just got screwed on this one.

Shane

 

i've noticed a lot of people raggin on the monsoon; out of all the other cars i've been in with stock stereos, the ls1's probably sound the best. its got decent bass and will blare if need be. of course two JL W7s are on my wishlist, but i need $1300 first <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

My monsoon system is just fine.. I have the stock tape deck head unit, with a 12 disc changer. Took out the rear 4 inchers and cut holes to fit Infinity Kappa 5x7's.. under the stock grilles!!! I took out the center subs, and put 6 3/4 Kappa components. And same from the front door... With 2 10" mtx 6000's.. the system absolutely rocks... Better than anything ive heard around here. And for a low price...

 

Sorry Guys I'm not flaming on anyone here but unless you've seriously upgraded the stock system, you are missing out. If you think the stock Monsoon system in these cars sounds good, you would be blown away by the Monsoon systems in the Buick Regal or Volkswagon Jetta. Other awesome stock systems are found in the Toyota Avalon and I hate to say it, the Mach 460 system in the Mustang. I've worked in car audio now for close to 16 years and I hate to say it but we definitely got short changed in the stock Monsoon system. All you have to do is listen to any of the above stock systems to realize how bad ours are not to mention some of the systems guys on the board have put together.

If you want to try and upgrade the stock system and save some money that is great, it can be done just as RT said above. But if you like the stock system then you may want to stay out of the other cars I mentioned... you will be dissapointed and probably want to spend some money afterwards... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Shane

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by LIL SS:
[/qb]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What exactly did you do to change the stock subs to full range when you put in the 6 3/4 Kappa components? If you hooked them up using the stock wiring you will only be getting lows through those speakers..[/QB][/QUOTE]

I spliced into the rear speaker wiring, the wiring for subs is being sent to the 10" MTX's.. The system is awesome.. Although id like to dynomat the whole car to make it better...

 

alexWS6 ,I wish I had JL W7's too ,but I think they might slow down my car a good .5 seconds. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> And RTCamaroSS55 ,I did the exact same thing you did and I am very happy with the results.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RTCamaroSS55:
<strong>My monsoon system is just fine.. I have the stock tape deck head unit, with a 12 disc changer. Took out the rear 4 inchers and cut holes to fit Infinity Kappa 5x7's.. under the stock grilles!!! I took out the center subs, and put 6 3/4 Kappa components. And same from the front door... With 2 10" mtx 6000's.. the system absolutely rocks... Better than anything ive heard around here. And for a low price...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What exactly did you do to change the stock subs to full range when you put in the 6 3/4 Kappa components? If you hooked them up using the stock wiring you will only be getting lows through those speakers..

 

ya those w7s are so heavy , but hit like <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by XtraCajunSS:
<strong>Sorry Guys I'm not flaming on anyone here but unless you've seriously upgraded the stock system, you are missing out. If you think the stock Monsoon system in these cars sounds good, you would be blown away by the Monsoon systems in the Buick Regal or Volkswagon Jetta. Other awesome stock systems are found in the Toyota Avalon and I hate to say it, the Mach 460 system in the Mustang. I've worked in car audio now for close to 16 years and I hate to say it but we definitely got short changed in the stock Monsoon system. All you have to do is listen to any of the above stock systems to realize how bad ours are not to mention some of the systems guys on the board have put together.

If you want to try and upgrade the stock system and save some money that is great, it can be done just as RT said above. But if you like the stock system then you may want to stay out of the other cars I mentioned... you will be dissapointed and probably want to spend some money afterwards... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Shane</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You said a MUSTANG has a good system?????? I have heard the Mustang systems plenty of times and I am not impressed at all. My stock Monsoon sounds lots better than the Mustangs with the Mach systems! Maybe I just got a good one but mine sounds rather good(IMO) It can be turned up loud and not distort and everyone likes them b/c they are relatively simple to operate and get a good sound from. I know it isn't the best sound system but it is hard to beat it when it comes from factory systems.

Josh S.

 

OK Josh, I'll relent on the Mustang system. I have only 1 experience with the Mustang system and it was a convertable. I thought it sounded very good for a convertible. The other systems I mentioned sound awesome, especially the JBL Avalon system...

Actually the only reason for my post is to prevent someone from spending tons of money to try and get a better Monsoon amp or upgrade to better factory speakers. Your money will be better spent just bying a cheap but well designed aftermarket system.

Shane

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