Why does the stereo in my truck suck?
Jan 10, 2005 | 04:32 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by BigBlockChev572
I have a Work Truck, and the stereo sounds great! Awesome bass and clear crisp sound.
Philip S.
Philip S.
It's kinda like the 16yr old kid next to you at a light who thinks his 92 Honda Civic is fast as hell! It's all in your perception.
Jan 10, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by F8L Z71
Stock stereos suck! They just do 
You're only real hope of beter sound quality is a new head unit and speakers. Even a good head unit (with x-overs built in) will help the stock speakers sound better.
For budget builds we usually swap out the font speakers, add a sub and a small amp to power it. If you mainly listen to classic country (zero bass) then the sub prolly wont be of much use. Get a good deck and the best front speakers you can afford.
Just keep in mind you have an 04' GM which uses the class 2 databus system so install of the deck will be pricey because of the adapters you'll need.
You're only real hope of beter sound quality is a new head unit and speakers. Even a good head unit (with x-overs built in) will help the stock speakers sound better.
For budget builds we usually swap out the font speakers, add a sub and a small amp to power it. If you mainly listen to classic country (zero bass) then the sub prolly wont be of much use. Get a good deck and the best front speakers you can afford.
Just keep in mind you have an 04' GM which uses the class 2 databus system so install of the deck will be pricey because of the adapters you'll need.
Jan 11, 2005 | 02:25 PM
#13
Originally Posted by F8L Z71
Everyone hears differently
It's kinda like the 16yr old kid next to you at a light who thinks his 92 Honda Civic is fast as hell! It's all in your perception.
It's kinda like the 16yr old kid next to you at a light who thinks his 92 Honda Civic is fast as hell! It's all in your perception.
Philip S.
Jan 11, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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From: Sacramento, CA
Originally Posted by BigBlockChev572
I guess I got bad ears!
Philip S.
Philip S.
The class2 databus will require you to buy a special adapter which will run between $65-100 or so as long as you don't have Onstar. You will have to buy the normal install pieces all the trucks do. Install kit $15, and an antenna adapter $12. Those are the minimum pieces you will need to put the deck in. Couild be more but that is the average.
Jan 11, 2005 | 02:42 PM
#15
I'm very happy with my current Bose system; this coming from someone who has had a $400 headunit and aftermarket speakers in my '03 gmc; it may not be as clear or nice as aftermarket of course, but I have no desire to change it.
Jan 11, 2005 | 07:12 PM
#16
my 01 stock sounds alot better than my 04 stock, i agree the system in the 04 are garbage!!! thats why I changed all speakers and added a amp, and kept the factory stereo and it sounds good now!!
Jan 13, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by F8L Z71
I'd consider yourself lucky. Those of us with more refined ears have to spend a boat load of money to make things sound good. You got the better end of the deal if you ask me
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Jan 13, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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From: Sacramento, CA
Originally Posted by Visionxorb
yeah no ****, the cash I have in my hometheater is rediculas and im still going bigger and better but i am around 2650w rms all channels drivin with all my seperate amps
Damn dude!!! Hahaha Rock on!!!
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