Is the stock sound system good?

WESHOOT2 · Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:54 pm

http://www.crutchfield.com

Might be thinking Clarion head unit (they offer high-powered double-DIN with/without Bluetooth), and call and ask them about speakers that might best suit your music and listening style.

murcod · Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:30 am

Yes, there are plenty of double DIN options around.

Get something with a minimum inbuilt 50w x 4 (22 Watts RMS x 4) amp and you'll be laughing if you team that with some high sensitivity front speakers. (See examples by Polk and Focal that are 92dB or higher sensitivity.) Leave the rear speakers stock and buy better front speakers.

IshaanIan · Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:27 am

the stock HU's amp isn't that great. I for one am upgrading the entire thing: speakers, sub, amps, eq and all. I'd do anything to keep the stock look

murcod · Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:16 pm

I got a bargain on mine and wasn't actually planning on upgrading the head unit. The extra features are nice - particularly the bluetooth and navigation. If you can get hold of the factory fit double DIN adaptor then it still looks very "stock"- if you're not familiar with the Kizashi.

The only bad thing I can think of (with retaining the stock head unit) is you'll need to use the speaker level inputs to your amp. That might introduce more unwanted noise into the system?

krellmk · Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:56 am

What are the size of them speakers in our car.. i need to dump them stock speakers can't enjoy this car with them mickey mouse speakers.

murcod · Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:28 am

Front doors are 6.5". Don't expect a huge improvement with just speakers though...

fjroman2 · Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:40 pm

I have to say...I have the 2013 SLS with NAV and I am happy with the sound system. I did not get the RF sub, AMP and other 2 speakers (since they dumped it in the 2013 and went to a 7 speaker Harmon Karden system), but I think it has great, clear sound. It is not SUPER powerful, but I have never maxed it out and it still sounds great.

krellmk · Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:02 am

Fjroman you like that sound ? i can't take that flat sound from my SLS.. very boring sound, since i got this car last December I'm still looking for the highs as for the bass forget it.

fjroman2 · Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:58 pm

You have a 2013 SLS? With NAV?

I don't know, for me, it is more than enough sound, maybe I am not used to super high end stuff. I think the new Jaguar comes with Harmon Karden speakers, which is what we have. I believe they are pretty high end...I can only really listen to it at 20 on the volumn...25 would be the max I could stand...and that is not maxed out.

krellmk · Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:02 am

Pearl White 2013 SLS With NAV