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1LESSPROBLEM · 01-09-2014, 09:46 AM

Guys with this audio option in their 13-14's, how is it? How are the lows? Are the mids and highs clean? Trying to decide if this option is worth it or not.

Stitch · 01-09-2014, 09:54 AM

I have an '11, and opted for the Boston system. Only option I got besides a sunroof and I love it. Sound is full across the range.

For the price, I couldn't have done a better system for 3 times the price. More money for go-fast parts.

Blu Ray · 01-09-2014, 10:00 AM

Horrible Bass, Incredible Mids and Highs.... Comes standard on 2LT if your looking to add as a stand alone option, I would say pass...get the stock system add a Sub and Amp, your all set $495 is a bit steep

Camaroshark · 01-09-2014, 10:48 AM

If you go with the Boston system in the car, upgrading to aftermarket components is much easier via the FARK system from ********.

If you go with the basic system, it will not be very good and it will need to be cut up in order to upgrade. I don't know if there are folks still making upgrade harnesses for the basic system.

I've now upgraded amp, installed a subwoofer system with a second amp, 12" subwoofer (kicker) from ********, and upgraded all the speakers in the car to JL Audio C2 650 components in the doors and C2 690 in the back.

The system really sounds great now.

MrWray · 01-09-2014, 11:10 AM

The boston acoustic system in our cars are CRAP

1LESSPROBLEM · 01-09-2014, 11:29 AM

meh... I guess for 495 bucks itll already have decent mid/highs and I can just add a sub...

Camaroshark · 01-09-2014, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWray

The boston acoustic system in our cars are CRAP

indeed... but they are leaps and bounds beyond the basic system.

HP_Therapy · 01-09-2014, 11:56 AM

I just put in a little help with sub, amp and harnesses from ******** and have been very happy. For a little extra work, the results are worth it.

19car69 · 01-09-2014, 01:45 PM

My thought has always been, either your a big audio person or your not. If you a big audio person then the BA system won't be good enough for you. If you are not a big audio person then the standard system is going to sound good enough for you. Anyway, that is just my opinion, and we know what those are worth.

MrWray · 01-09-2014, 02:26 PM

I already have a Kicker ZX1500.1 amp, Ive thought about getting the harness from ******** and getting a couple 10" Kicker L7 subs, then replacing the rest of the speakers with Kicker

1LESSPROBLEM · 01-09-2014, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19car69

My thought has always been, either your a big audio person or your not. If you a big audio person then the BA system won't be good enough for you. If you are not a big audio person then the standard system is going to sound good enough for you. Anyway, that is just my opinion, and we know what those are worth.

Im a big audio guy, not massive subs and amps rattle your trunk lid to death big, but I love sound.

Indydriver · 01-09-2014, 04:45 PM

I'm ordering a 2SS convertible which comes standard with the BA system. I'm going to assume it is totally inadequate with the top down. School me on the upgrades and cost necessay to have a kickass system with the top down.

jshaf · 01-09-2014, 04:53 PM

it depends on 1) do you like how the BA system sounds? if you do then it is worth it. 2) do you plan on upgrading it later? if you do then having the wiring already half done is a money saver if you plan on having someone do the install for you. 3) if you don't mind installing your own then you can probably get by with out having it. this is my opinion of course. I had a non BA 1LT and now a 2SS with the BA. the ba is louder than the stock but not all that clear at higher volumes. I upgraded the non BA system and when I went to the BA 2SS I was a little disappointed to be honest. while it is louder with more speakers it could be a lot better IMO so to answer the question, I think it is worth it, saves a little labor down the road.

Ed Sanborn · 01-09-2014, 05:07 PM

I have an 2013 SS with the Boston Sound System. Sounds OK, but like the sound of the BOSE that came stock in my 2003 Chevy PU better. Why they moved from BOSE to Boston is beyond me.

01-09-2014, 09:46 AM	#1
1LESSPROBLEM Drives: blown Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: between here and there Posts: 147	Boston Acoustic 9 spkr or not? Guys with this audio option in their 13-14's, how is it? How are the lows? Are the mids and highs clean? Trying to decide if this option is worth it or not. __________________ VF Commodore LSA Heads Cam Weld

01-09-2014, 09:54 AM	#2
Stitch Drives: SS, CTS & SRT-4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 427	I have an '11, and opted for the Boston system. Only option I got besides a sunroof and I love it. Sound is full across the range. For the price, I couldn't have done a better system for 3 times the price. More money for go-fast parts. __________________ Pedderized, built and tuned by Back Street Performance: 485/430 - COTW 10/17/2011

01-09-2014, 10:00 AM	#3
Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,376	Horrible Bass, Incredible Mids and Highs.... Comes standard on 2LT if your looking to add as a stand alone option, I would say pass...get the stock system add a Sub and Amp, your all set $495 is a bit steep __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10

01-09-2014, 10:48 AM	#4
Camaroshark Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT, 6speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 887 View My Garage	If you go with the Boston system in the car, upgrading to aftermarket components is much easier via the FARK system from ******. If you go with the basic system, it will not be very good and it will need to be cut up in order to upgrade. I don't know if there are folks still making upgrade harnesses for the basic system. I've now upgraded amp, installed a subwoofer system with a second amp, 12" subwoofer (kicker) from ****, and upgraded all the speakers in the car to JL Audio C2 650 components in the doors and C2 690 in the back. The system really sounds great now. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3 - 6 speed. Mods, Magnaflow exhaust with resonator delete. ****** 12" stealth box subwoofer kit, Kicker 400 mono amp, JL XD 400/4 amp.

01-09-2014, 11:10 AM	#5
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	The boston acoustic system in our cars are CRAP __________________

01-09-2014, 11:29 AM	#6
1LESSPROBLEM Drives: blown Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: between here and there Posts: 147	meh... I guess for 495 bucks itll already have decent mid/highs and I can just add a sub... __________________ VF Commodore LSA Heads Cam Weld

01-09-2014, 11:56 AM	#8
HP_Therapy Horsepower Therapy Drives: 2014 2SS, RS, 1LE, Heartbeat Blower Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 467	I just put in a little help with sub, amp and harnesses from ****** and have been very happy. For a little extra work, the results are worth it. __________________ Like us on Facebook and Instagram - Horsepower Therapy**...... www.horsepowertherapy.org

01-09-2014, 01:45 PM	#9
19car69 Drives: 2012 1LS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 257	My thought has always been, either your a big audio person or your not. If you a big audio person then the BA system won't be good enough for you. If you are not a big audio person then the standard system is going to sound good enough for you. Anyway, that is just my opinion, and we know what those are worth. __________________ 2012 1LS, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Apex scoop, Apex water bottle relocation, VMax Ported TB, Vitesse Throttle Controller, BMR Sway bars, BMR 1.2" drop springs, Koni rear shocks, Elite catch can, Solo Performance V6 Mach X-LFX Cat-Back Exhaust, Hex Vents, 1LE strut tower brace, Barton short throw, separate clutch reservoir, American Racing TORQ THRUST M 18X9, HiTS radio with reverse camera, GM Blade Dovetail spoiler, 2010 leather wrap steering wheel, vented engine cover, added Homelink to overhead console.

01-09-2014, 02:26 PM	#10
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	I already have a Kicker ZX1500.1 amp, Ive thought about getting the harness from ******** and getting a couple 10" Kicker L7 subs, then replacing the rest of the speakers with Kicker __________________

01-09-2014, 04:45 PM	#12
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	I'm ordering a 2SS convertible which comes standard with the BA system. I'm going to assume it is totally inadequate with the top down. School me on the upgrades and cost necessay to have a kickass system with the top down.

01-09-2014, 04:53 PM	#13
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	it depends on 1) do you like how the BA system sounds? if you do then it is worth it. 2) do you plan on upgrading it later? if you do then having the wiring already half done is a money saver if you plan on having someone do the install for you. 3) if you don't mind installing your own then you can probably get by with out having it. this is my opinion of course. I had a non BA 1LT and now a 2SS with the BA. the ba is louder than the stock but not all that clear at higher volumes. I upgraded the non BA system and when I went to the BA 2SS I was a little disappointed to be honest. while it is louder with more speakers it could be a lot better IMO so to answer the question, I think it is worth it, saves a little labor down the road. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

01-09-2014, 05:07 PM	#14
Ed Sanborn Drives: 2013 rally yellow camaro SS/RS. Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Located in North Carolina, Asheville Camaro is licensed in Alaska Posts: 34 View My Garage	I have an 2013 SS with the Boston Sound System. Sounds OK, but like the sound of the BOSE that came stock in my 2003 Chevy PU better. Why they moved from BOSE to Boston is beyond me.