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#TeamChevy · 12-05-2011, 01:06 AM

I'm a big fan of bass, and I know this system pumps out 200 watts, but how does it actually sound??? Or should I get the subwoofer put in?

JohnnyComeLately · 12-05-2011, 01:38 AM

Like a$$. It's a horrible system. If you saw the PCB of the amp that pushes "200 watts" you'd laugh. If you're old school, think "Pyramid" quality of amps.

That said, the bass is ok. But it'll distort quickly with anything intensive.

The IOM Ninja · 12-05-2011, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyComeLately

Like a$$. It's a horrible system. If you saw the PCB of the amp that pushes "200 watts" you'd laugh. If you're old school, think "Pyramid" quality of amps.

That said, the bass is ok. But it'll distort quickly with anything intensive.

The Boston Accoustic "Upgrade" as far as I know is only for the speakers near the rear glass. So to be fair it's not really an upgrade.... LOL

John Deere Boy · 12-05-2011, 06:55 AM

It sure doesn't go down to 20hz.

Devryn17 · 12-05-2011, 07:11 AM

I don't like it. IMO it sounds like any other cars stock system. It doesn't SOUND upgraded to me. The Sony system in my wife's Taurus thumps. She laughs at my cars audio...Well...Until I rev the motor and drowned out her laughs.

#TeamChevy · 12-05-2011, 08:33 AM

Aww man this is diappointing my '03 Impala sounds really good, but I guess I'll have to wait and see

ron10 · 12-05-2011, 08:52 AM

very pleased with mine.sounds great.

Camaroshark · 12-05-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyComeLately

Like a$$. It's a horrible system. If you saw the PCB of the amp that pushes "200 watts" you'd laugh. If you're old school, think "Pyramid" quality of amps.

That said, the bass is ok. But it'll distort quickly with anything intensive.

Ouch... Pyramid!? Damn... that's shootin' low ... whew! I remember those POS's ... damn they sucked crap through a straw.

I had Fosgates at the time and a couple of the Alpine 4 channel 800w jobs with a soundstream active crossover network... more knobs on that sucker than all heck.

camaroatc · 12-05-2011, 09:13 PM

I wouldn't put it in the same ballpark as pyramid but it is pretty poor. Not terrible for a factory system but doesn't compare to a middle of the road aftermarket system. I thought it was somewhat decent for about 2 or 3 days but I think that was mostly because I haven't had any type of sub in a vehicle in like 2-3 years.

coolman · 12-05-2011, 09:20 PM

As far as factory systems go, it's just okay. I've heard much better sounding factory systems. I guess they had to skimp somewhere to keep cost down.

VaderSS · 12-05-2011, 09:32 PM

The BA speaker system is average to poor quality, in my opinion. Bass is muddy, overall sound lacks clarity and fullness.

Mud · 12-05-2011, 09:32 PM

Sounds tinny and sparse. If they're going to include an audio this lousy, they should just delete the system, save me the money so I can buy the components that need to be in there for a quality audio system.

There's no headroom, little power and the speaker sound awful. Other than that, it's excellent.

Supermaro585HP · 12-05-2011, 09:41 PM

I thought it sounded pretty good for a stock system. I had problems with my back speakers and put Focal speakers with a ARC amp. In the spring I will be putting in a new head unit. I wanted to wait until I get it out in the spring to see what new head units come out.

somewhatdamaged · 12-05-2011, 09:46 PM

I think it depends on how important music and sound quality are to you. I'm by no means an audiophile so for me, the Boston "upgrade" sounds pretty damn good compared to other stock systems I've had (especially in the C6 Corvette). The technology package with USB stick and AUX out really make it a nice system for me. I also really don't want to start cutting and taking apart the interior to install aftermarket stuff, as for this car I'm looking to stay as stock as possible. Good luck with your choice!

12-05-2011, 01:06 AM	#1
#TeamChevy Drives: Chevy Impala soon to be camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 30	How does the Boston Acoustic System sound? I'm a big fan of bass, and I know this system pumps out 200 watts, but how does it actually sound??? Or should I get the subwoofer put in?

12-05-2011, 01:38 AM	#2
JohnnyComeLately Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 311	Like a$$. It's a horrible system. If you saw the PCB of the amp that pushes "200 watts" you'd laugh. If you're old school, think "Pyramid" quality of amps. That said, the bass is ok. But it'll distort quickly with anything intensive. __________________ Both my rides will smoke ya 2010 L99 2SS/RS - Hertz HE HSK 165 components/PPI A404 & A600/JL Audio 10W6/Audio Control EQX, FAST Intake Manifold

12-05-2011, 06:55 AM	#4
John Deere Boy I bleed green Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 462 View My Garage	It sure doesn't go down to 20hz. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3. Delivered 4/18/11. Solo Axle-back with J-pipes and quads, 35% tint, Yellow trim kit, Showstopper sidemarkers, babied garage queen. 2006 Silverado 3500 6.0, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

12-05-2011, 07:11 AM	#5
Devryn17 Suffers Fools Poorly Drives: 2010 SS/RS, CGM w/ Silver Stripes. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Coolidge, AZ Posts: 1,117	I don't like it. IMO it sounds like any other cars stock system. It doesn't SOUND upgraded to me. The Sony system in my wife's Taurus thumps. She laughs at my cars audio...Well...Until I rev the motor and drowned out her laughs. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, CGM w/ silver stripes. Hurst Shifter, long tube headers, full exhaust, CAI, tune. SAE 407 RWHP/402 RWTQ Momma didn't bronze my shoes, but when I turned 16 I inherited a lead foot.

12-05-2011, 09:32 PM	#12
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Sounds tinny and sparse. If they're going to include an audio this lousy, they should just delete the system, save me the money so I can buy the components that need to be in there for a quality audio system. There's no headroom, little power and the speaker sound awful. Other than that, it's excellent. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

12-05-2011, 08:33 AM	#6
#TeamChevy Drives: Chevy Impala soon to be camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 30	Aww man this is diappointing my '03 Impala sounds really good, but I guess I'll have to wait and see

12-05-2011, 08:52 AM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	very pleased with mine.sounds great.

12-05-2011, 09:13 PM	#9
camaroatc Drives: 2012 45th Anniv 2SS Conv Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 31	I wouldn't put it in the same ballpark as pyramid but it is pretty poor. Not terrible for a factory system but doesn't compare to a middle of the road aftermarket system. I thought it was somewhat decent for about 2 or 3 days but I think that was mostly because I haven't had any type of sub in a vehicle in like 2-3 years.

12-05-2011, 09:20 PM	#10
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	As far as factory systems go, it's just okay. I've heard much better sounding factory systems. I guess they had to skimp somewhere to keep cost down.

12-05-2011, 09:32 PM	#11
VaderSS Drives: 2010 SS/RS 6sp Join Date: May 2011 Location: Olathe Posts: 169 View My Garage	The BA speaker system is average to poor quality, in my opinion. Bass is muddy, overall sound lacks clarity and fullness.

12-05-2011, 09:41 PM	#13
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I thought it sounded pretty good for a stock system. I had problems with my back speakers and put Focal speakers with a ARC amp. In the spring I will be putting in a new head unit. I wanted to wait until I get it out in the spring to see what new head units come out.

12-05-2011, 09:46 PM	#14
somewhatdamaged Drives: 16' 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 573	I think it depends on how important music and sound quality are to you. I'm by no means an audiophile so for me, the Boston "upgrade" sounds pretty damn good compared to other stock systems I've had (especially in the C6 Corvette). The technology package with USB stick and AUX out really make it a nice system for me. I also really don't want to start cutting and taking apart the interior to install aftermarket stuff, as for this car I'm looking to stay as stock as possible. Good luck with your choice!

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