Kicker Soundgate Upgrade

2014MallCrawler · May 30, 2014

This setup hugely affects the mids and highs. its a 200W rms 4 channel amplifier and a 200w rms mono amplifier with a digital sound processor. Its tremendous. I used to listen to my non-bose at about 3/4 volume and now 1/2 is LOUD and clean and punchy. when you switch to the hiphop station you really hear the sub do work. its perfect for every genre of music that i've found. I also have my tone settings all set to the middle (FLAT) for the most part. I used to have highs all the way up and lows all the way up on the non-bose basic. But the way the DSP was designed flat settings are ideal as far as not boosting any signal but I like a little more highs than most so i tap it up one or two to the right.

2014MallCrawler · May 30, 2014

Its now an available upgrade as of yesterday on chevy.com when you build and price. if you don't select bose you can select the 200/400 Kicker upgrade. if you do the 200 upgrade you're only getting the sub. Both options are available as manufacturer added options! :-) Our dealership will be ordering alot less bose and alot more kicker i promise. especially for 659 if done when the vehicle is built.

Isriam · May 30, 2014

ok trying to get a feel here...i have the premium bose system in my denali, is this not available for that, only the base system without the sub?

2014MallCrawler · May 30, 2014

Yes you can only get this upgrade on the base system. on an LT or LTZ crew cab and double cab

2014MallCrawler · May 30, 2014

Or the two upper end gmc's just not the denali or the chevy high country. because i believe those come standard with bose

block8head · May 30, 2014

For those with standard Bose. which one do you upgrade?

aczr2k · May 30, 2014

For those with standard Bose. which one do you upgrade?

Good question? First I've seen this as an option.

2014MallCrawler · May 30, 2014

You can only upgrade the standard system you cannot upgrade the bose system. It is the first you've seen it as an option because it just started as a manufacturer installed option yesterday! :-)

2014MallCrawler · May 31, 2014

Well, GM updated their website. Its 1059 for the sub/amp combo and around 700 for the sub only. Now its showing as an LPO (dealer installed accessory) and it does not include installation.

oej1919 · June 27, 2014

I am thinking about puling the trigger on this do you guys think it is a good deal?

http://www.shopgmcparts.com/electronics/2014-sierra-1500-audio-upgrade-kicker-powered-amp-and-subwoofer-kit/gm/19303117-p-1333.html

tsdrumm · June 28, 2014

Anyone know if this works in the 2015 2500HDs as well? I see on the accessory web page that they list the sub only kit for them and it is the same part number as for the 1500s, but not the sub and door speaker amp kit.

Bcp7272 · July 11, 2014

Order and received mine last night. Opened it to find they sent me the sub and not the sub/amp combo. Had to mail it back and hopefully will get the right one over-nighted tomorrow. I'll let y'all know how it sounds.

Bcp7272 · July 13, 2014

Took me about 1.5 hours to install. Sounds much better that factory system. In my personal opinion, It could use a little more punch but it is what it is. Happy overall.