Need experience - swapping speakers but keeping stock Bose

cmuhlstein · 06-05-2004, 11:30 AM

Can't redo the whole system. Is it worth upgrading speakers while keeping stock head unit on a 2001 C5 Vert? I get conflicting advice from car stereo shops. Please reply with brand and model numbers whereby sound improved.

bogus · 06-05-2004, 12:18 PM

I wouldn't...

I guess the question that begs to be asked... why can't you redo the entire system?

If it's money - wait until you can afford to do it right.

If it's a lease car - don't do it at all.

If your worried the warrantee will be voided, don't. SEMA has fought in court to protect an owners right to install aftermarket components.

So which is it?

cmuhlstein · 06-05-2004, 10:27 PM

Its the money especially since C5's are depreciating like crazy with the new C6's arriving soon. The $4,000 to 5,000 +/- can be better spent in a new home stereo, flat screen set-up.

knewblewkorvette · 06-06-2004, 01:54 AM

I agree with Bogus. Save your money, the stereo is as only good as the weakest link. In your case that would be Bose HU and the interface wiring harness.