RED LS1
SENIOR MEMBER
- Joined
- Dec 31, 2001
I know a lot of people here struggle with the idea of keeping the factory radio or going aftermarket. I'm not a major stereo head but I do love music itself so I needed just enough to play music from my phone and it to sound "good enough."
I decided I wanted to stay factory radio because I like the factory look and chrome knobs and such. I found a beautiful restored factory radio on ebay with a AUX cable input added for around $200. The radio was completely freshened so it should sound pretty good.
I replaced all 4 speakers with new Kicker speakers with good reviews. 3.5 in front and 4x10 in the rear.
I must say it just sounds like crap. There is no bass at all just distorted efforts at high volumes. The highs totally over power the rears so I have to keep it like 90% rear and 10% front.
I'm not looking for advice here but I'm just sharing my experience from a guy who chose the "stock" path. I'm really disappointed and will likely go all aftermarket in the near future.
I decided I wanted to stay factory radio because I like the factory look and chrome knobs and such. I found a beautiful restored factory radio on ebay with a AUX cable input added for around $200. The radio was completely freshened so it should sound pretty good.
I replaced all 4 speakers with new Kicker speakers with good reviews. 3.5 in front and 4x10 in the rear.
I must say it just sounds like crap. There is no bass at all just distorted efforts at high volumes. The highs totally over power the rears so I have to keep it like 90% rear and 10% front.
I'm not looking for advice here but I'm just sharing my experience from a guy who chose the "stock" path. I'm really disappointed and will likely go all aftermarket in the near future.