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Boyd_835 Enthusiast

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The speakers did add more to the overall sound. The mids and highs are nice now where the stock speakers seemed to drown out as I turn it up.

 

 

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So you have it setup with the dsp amp as well right?

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pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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Yes - I went with the full Kicker VSS SoundStage system which comes with the amp.

 

 

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Boyd_835 Enthusiast

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Can we get some more stereo pics of where everyone installed there amps dsp and other equip

Can we get some more stereo pics of where everyone installed there amps dsp and other equip

Can we get some more stereo pics of where everyone installed there amps dsp and other equip

Waaazooo Senior Enthusiast

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Ok real quick, the guy on crutchfield has made suggestions and my wife must be drunk because she has agreed to let me build up my stereo.

 

I have a 2016 with Bose...don't laugh. But I like the oem head unit but want to replace the speakers with something better and clearer. The service guy online is suggesting a 4ch amp. My question is, how difficult is it going to be to wire the inputs to an amp with the oem HU?

 

 

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Ok real quick, the guy on crutchfield has made suggestions and my wife must be drunk because she has agreed to let me build up my stereo.

 

I have a 2016 with Bose...don't laugh. But I like the oem head unit but want to replace the speakers with something better and clearer. The service guy online is suggesting a 4ch amp. My question is, how difficult is it going to be to wire the inputs to an amp with the oem HU?

 

 

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It's pretty much done for you already. I would add a DSP to equation if you're running the OEM head unit, I just installed an Audison Bit Ten in my 16 (non bose) and I love it. All you need to do is tap in to the wires at the input on the bose amp and connect them to the wires on the DSP or to the high inputs on the amp. Honestly though if you're going to go through all this trouble you really should install a DSP to get the full potential out of the system. Just IMO.

Waaazooo Senior Enthusiast

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Where do you think the weak link is in the stereo (speakers, low wattage)

 

 

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Rosedog Enthusiast

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That's what I was going for...headrest monitors go in tomorrow

Do you have pictures of this? Is it tied into the factory head unit?

Jeffjr464 Enthusiast

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my system bumps.. i have the bose... but not sure if i have the woofer... i dont feel the center console vibrate at all... hhmm...

Nope you don't have it, I do and it pounds

Crstfr Enthusiast

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Nope you don't have it, I do and it pounds

well hell.... i need to pull my build sheet and see whats up..

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chitownrik Enthusiast

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It's pretty much done for you already. I would add a DSP to equation if you're running the OEM head unit, I just installed an Audison Bit Ten in my 16 (non bose) and I love it. All you need to do is tap in to the wires at the input on the bose amp and connect them to the wires on the DSP or to the high inputs on the amp. Honestly though if you're going to go through all this trouble you really should install a DSP to get the full potential out of the system. Just IMO.

You cannot get signal before the amp, it's digital in those trucks. Don't remember if fiber optic or over copper but I believe it is MOST. So you'll need signal after, that being the case, would recommend a dsp so it can flatten out the factory signal for u. Also look out for anc mic

 

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Stone Blue 2016

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I wanted something plug and play, wasn't going to void warranty. So I went with Kicker VSS PowerStage Kit (Sub and Amp). Self Installed. Took me about 2 hours.

 

After installing it, I went with Kicker 6x9 for the front and Kicker 6 3/4" for rear.

 

I found speaker adapters for a factory fit and speaker harness adapters so they too, were plug and play. No splicing or cutting of anything.

 

 

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Where did you find the speaker adapters? Would love to upgrade the speakers without cutting or splicing anything

 

 

 

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pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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Where did you find the speaker adapters? Would love to upgrade the speakers without cutting or splicing anything

 

 

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Chevy Silverado Truck 2014-2015 Factory Speaker Replacement Connector Harness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W5SG8XI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZnoTybYS0D9W7

 

Scosche SAGMHR634B 2006-Up Chevrolet HHR/Impala Speaker Adapter for 6+-Inch or 6+-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015A8Q7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_upoTybSY5HTYY

 

Metra 82-3004 2014 6X9" Speaker Adapter for Select GM Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIC1CSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_groTybMP4R58Y

 

 

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tmo Enthusiast

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Soldered and rewired everything. db351b97fd66bb89ffa49a4bf80c92ec.jpg5baef492e789ad9c06844f5cc01d69b2.jpg

 

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That looks terrifying!

 

 

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