SidePipeMusic

Have there been any upgrades to the stereo/speakers since the 2006 Z?

DaOtherOne

Check this post out ..

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1566163576

OneSickZ06

The BOSE in my 08 is amzing. And this is coming from a kid who had an integra with 2000W of stereo before.

SidePipeMusic

I saw this post, and it's reference to '08 improved speakers (3LZ). It was the impetus for my post. I don't recall any improvements being made/publicized, and that's whay I asked...

fiveodude

Yes --> http://www.dfwcorvettes.com/DNX8120Install.asp

SidePipeMusic

I had seen your installation post before, and certainly got that you like the speakers. Unless I missed it though, I see nothing referencing a formal upgrade by GM of the system/speakers.

This is what I'm asking - Did this ever happen? If so, what year?

lemobile

The best radio modifications, turn it OFF and listen to the engine.

SidePipeMusic

ttt

SidePipeMusic

Again, ttt

SABER Racing

SidePipeMusic

C'mon folks. The responses are cute, but not answering anything.

ayousef

i had an 06 and an 08 and all i could say is that the 08s speakers sound awesome.

adamante82

The clarity in my 08 Z is very very good, but the options for the radio/CD player and the options for sound are not very good. It's difficult to get the car to play much bass...sure it sounds clear and I do like that part, but for certain songs I would like the stock system to do a little better.

I have the 3lz, so it's supposed to have a better setup for stereo...however...I had a base C6 before this and the sound system had a lot more capability as far as music goes.

Is there a software/firmware upgrade for our receivers/radios so we can get better use out of them?

AtlBlkZ06

The 2LZ and 3LZ have the same setup. The Bose system is about all you can get stock.

I have a 2LZ and I got rid of the CD changer and put in a Pioneer Z2
(HUGE picture: http://www.shangreer.com/gallery/alb...o/IMG_0568.JPG)

I honestly thought the sound improved - but that may be the good ol placebo effect!

However now I'm replacing the front sound stage with a set of components:


Rainbow Speakers - Profi line.

My friend and I will find a way to fit the 6 and 4s in place of the 8 on the door.

I'm also going to be putting in a good quality 10 or 12" sub in the back. I'm going for quality, not noise.

If you have any sub and amp recommendation - I'm all ears!

I hope this helps
Ram

Lucky13

I had a 2006 C6 with Bose/Nav. I traded for a 2008 Z06 with Bose (but no nav). I have not noticed any real difference in sound. The Bose sounded pretty weak in both cars. To me the sound is muddy and has very little low-end.

Fortunately, the Z06 sounds so good that I dont bother with the stereo that much...

adamante82

That's very interesting. The sound capability between my Z and the C6 are very obvious. In my base C6 I pulled up next to a guy with an aftermarket system with a sub. My C6 did a pretty good job of hanging with his system. I had several comments about it...the bass was superb and overall quality very good. I could easily shake every mirror in my car. I'm more a rock and roll/metal kind of guy but I do listen to some hip hop/R and B. My main complaint is the lack of bass.

My Z can't do it. I have a Nav with this car, so it's possible the actual radio (receiver, however you wanna call it ) doesn't do a good job of pushing power or picking up different levels of sound from the music.

This is my only REAL complaint about my Z...and it's a small one at that lol.

don99vette

You are kidding right? Did your system not have any subs?

I think a stereo from Wal Mart might sound better than what comes in our cars.

No Highs, No Lows, must be a Blose

TRR

Trying to keep it on track here. I have heard nothing about any changes in the speakers at all since 06. I can't tell any difference in the sound in my 08 then in the 07 I had.


TRR

Lucky13

My tastes run toward soft rock stuff like Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden and Motorhead. They all sounded like AM radio in the C6 and just as weak in the Z06.

AtlBlkZ06

The stock speakers are absolute crap - nothing to talk about.