Hi,
I have read your posts regarding upgrading the C5 Bose stock stereo system in order to improve quality, and I was hoping that you could prescribe me a simple DIY upgrade to improve upon the lack of quality sound in my '97 coupe stock system?
Since I am not an audiphile and am only looking for a reasonably priced solution without tons of thumping bass or adding a subwoofer in the back, I am interested in starting off initially with JUST swapping speaker combos first, and if this doesn't improve the sound quality significantly over stock, then I would next seek either an aftermarket head unit and/or amp.
After reading one of your posts, I have decided to follow your guidance and purchase Polk Audio DB351’s 3.5” for the front doors and DB651 6.5” for the rear / midpost, but I could not find whether or not you still maintained or discarded / disconnected the front 8” subs and/or amps driving them?
1. FRONT SPEAKERS: Can I JUST swap the 3.5" fronts with aftermarket 3.5", BUT KEEP the 8" front subs and stock amps OR should I remove the front 8" subs if using new aftermarket 3.5"? Which would produce the best quality sound while maintaining as much stock as possible?

2. REAR SPEAKERS: Based on what you recommend for the fronts, what would you suggest for the rears? Can I just replace with the aftermarket DB651’s and be done with the back?
I realize that you and others have posted to this point many times, however, in the interest of time and sanity, I am focusing on you directly since I was impressed with your clear writing detail.
Thanx!
John
jjp1@optonline.net

I really enjoy reading your posts and thought you could clear this up for me.

I have a 2007 C6 with the base single CD radio, non Bose.

I would like to know if a 2008 6 Disc radio froam a Bose car can be swapped to my car.

I understand that the radio would have to be mated with a Tech II by the dealer correct?

Any other issues?

I've read a number of your post on the audio forum. All good info.

Hi Greg,

I understand you're the C5 audio expert.
I want to upgrade my original system, perhaps AMP and speakers, to a great system without spending a fortune. I want to retain the original system look.
What would you recommend?

Supporting vendor? What is the deal?

Sold the Z06. Looking for a silver one now. Go figure.

I'd take a nav version 5 if you still have it. PM me for shipping address. I don't know how to get you your sixpack tho.....

Do you still have some Nav Discs?

Greg,

One other item, I am getting noise when I turn on my new HID lights. I bet you have a fix for this too! Thanks!

Jack R. Steinj

Greg,

I had my stepson, an ASE toyota mechanic install my kenwood head unit, JL speakers/sub and amp. I am afraid that he did not do a quality job on the wiring and wonder if I could ask you to check it out and fix the mistakes. I can drive over to Palatine to show you the pis poor wiring job. Of course, I will pay you for your time and expertise. My phone number is 847-502-0088. Thanks is advance!

Jack R. Stein

you mentioned to me in a message that you had some information on splicing a MP3 port into the wiring of either the CD or Cassette mechanism of the radio. Did you ever find that data? I would like to try that. Is it as simple as just locating the correct wires, then soldering a splice into them going to the connector? Billy