Audio Options

[tonyn1]

I just bought a new 09 AWD Vibe, Jet Black Metallic, and bought it off the dealers lot. I would have preferred the premium sound, but that came in a package with the moon roof, which I don't really need and didn't want to pay for. What are my options for getting better sound out of this vehicle? The premium sound has more speakers I think. How hard is it to add additional speakers to my car? I understand there might also be problems getting the OnStar to work right with an aftermarket unit. What is the best aftermarket unit out there?

[tribalman]

Quote, originally posted by tonyn1 »I just bought a new 09 AWD Vibe, Jet Black Metallic, and bought it off the dealers lot. I would have preferred the premium sound, but that came in a package with the moon roof, which I don't really need and didn't want to pay for. What are my options for getting better sound out of this vehicle? The premium sound has more speakers I think. How hard is it to add additional speakers to my car? I understand there might also be problems getting the OnStar to work right with an aftermarket unit. What is the best aftermarket unit out there?congratulations on the new vibe. the standard question after that is; where are the pictures? xD sorry, we are an enthusiast forum and we love to see pictures of the car.as for the audio you can get a new headunit from any electronics store. i don't know if the stereo is the same in the 09's as it was in my 04 when i got it, but it was ok, not as good as i wanted so i got a new one. the headunit did help with the quality a bit but not as much as i wanted. i then got new speakers too. i just replaced the 4 in the doors and it sounds great now. as for adding more speakers than what it came with, that will require some work. you now have to run more wires around the car, you have to pull stuff apart to get the wires there, then you also need to make something to mount the speaker in that new spot. as for onstar i am also not sure. and the best headunit is completely subjective. head to a few electronic stores and play around a bit with their display units. find something that visually pleases you, has the features you like, and you have little trouble operating. it's all your decision in the end though. and welcome to genvibe!

[rationalnihilist]

I just picked up an '09 GT with the monsoon sound system. I find it lacking to say the least. As soon as I find the proper harness for the '09 vibe to keep onstar with an aftermarket deck, I will be installing a system. There are a lot of options to avoid cutting a hole to add a component system, I plan on utilizing one since the stock tweeter location in the '09 is pretty terrible. I have a set of Aura MR-62's. The tweeter is mounted on a bridge across the mid allowing both to mount in the stock door location. There are a lot of options like this. I know kicker, Image Dynamics, CDT and Polk make convertible components. The CDT's are the most reasonable in price. Just something to check out to get better sound, without cutting holes in a brand new car.As for pictures, I will post some of my new vibe soon. Hello from Ohio Genvibe forums.

[Sublimewind]

There are PLENTY of options out there, what's the best, well I just saw a MacIntosh 6ch amp for sale used for 2500$... that would be consdered the best in my book... So it's really about what you want to spend... Have a look at Crutchfield.com for starters..