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458 "Simple" Stereo Upgrade?

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  1. HX_Guy

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    #1 HX_Guy, Aug 10, 2019
    Has anyone done a simple upgrade to their 458 stereo? I've read some threads where people did pretty extensive upgrades, requiring removal of a bunch of interior trim pieces and a hole in the firewall? Not looking to do anything like that.

    Thinking just the interior speakers to something aftermarket, and maybe a small sub or bass tube behind the front seat? Would love some input. Thanks!
     
  2. PappyDewBoston

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    #2 PappyDewBoston, Aug 10, 2019
    I’m following this post. Thanks.


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  3. IloveGT

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    #3 IloveGT, Aug 10, 2019
    Of course, you can upgrade the exhaust.
     
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    #4 HX_Guy, Aug 10, 2019
    Not super useful when driving down the freeway going to a Friday night dinner or when maybe sitting in traffic. ;)
     
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    #5 IloveGT, Aug 10, 2019
    stay on 6th gear, downshift 3 gears when exit on the freeway.

    I have jbl on the 458, and still don't listen to it.

    There was a very detailed thread in the FF section on the FF stereo upgrade. That may help you. If if anything, I would upgrade the stereo on my FF (after exhaust upgrade again).
     
  6. HX_Guy

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    #6 HX_Guy, Aug 10, 2019
    I think the JBL sounds very good, I got to listen to it in a Spider rental back in February and really though it was great. That's about the level of upgrade Im looking to get if possible.
     
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    #7 IloveGT, Aug 10, 2019
    agree. so I don't think you need to go completely crazy on the stereo upgrade, unless you are a true audiophile.
     
  8. HX_Guy

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    #8 HX_Guy, Aug 12, 2019
    Decided to back off the entire idea of upgrading the stereo. The thought of dismantling the interior, door panels, etc just makes me uneasy. It'll never be put together exactly the same way, or be as tight as it is from the factory, and I dont want to risk some rattles or other mishap. Stock stereo is good enough. :)
     
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    #9 PappyDewBoston, Aug 13, 2019
    I’m kind of in the same place. Using a Bovee iPod bluetooth adapter and playing digital rather than radio seems to help music quality.


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    #10 Caeruleus11, Aug 13, 2019
    You made the right choice. Its doable, but to do it well, it's involved, and that also means expensive. Unless you truly truly want it, its just not worth it.
     
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    #11 Banzairacer, Aug 13, 2019
    SAS Bazooka tubes are a good removable option with the least amount of working and re-wiring, the addition of the Bass and diversion of the power through the Class D amp in the powered ones have changed the imaging in three of my prior cars/trucks. Simple bracket addition into the carpet and wiring harness to tap into existing speakers. They're about $250-300 to purchase and about $150 to install. On my 6 series BMW it was the choice between a $500 addition and a $5k upgrade......

    https://www.bazooka.com/
     
  12. HX_Guy

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    #12 HX_Guy, Aug 13, 2019
    Interesting. How do they hook up though, especially if powered? Assume it would need a wire ran from the battery like normal amps?
     
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    #13 Gonzales25, Aug 27, 2019
    I recently had 2 amps installed in the frunk, 1 powers the 4 factory speakers and 1 is for a shallow mount 12in sub that I had placed behind the seats (sub is directly in the middle of the seats)...

    I know everyone says "just listen to the beautiful engine sound" but I like to listen to my music LOUD (90s gangster rap, yes I'm 50 but listen to rap or classic rock) and I have a LOUD car (full Fab speed w/headers and race cats)... I went to a local audio shop and stayed away from the high end audio stores because as you know most places like to charge a Ferrari tax! Only cost me around $1,800 for everything, which I think was fair given the work that went into the install.
     
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    #14 PappyDewBoston, Aug 28, 2019
    Did you start with the upgraded JBL or base piece of crap?


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    #15 Gonzales25, Aug 29, 2019
    Base piece of Crap! LOL... It was so bad my wife would make fun of me!
     
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    #16 cavsct94, Aug 30, 2019
    I've discovered that my hi-power system sounds much better with any other source than Sirius/XM. In fact, if I use the Sirius/XM app to stream, it sounds better than the satellite source.
     
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    #17 HX_Guy, Aug 30, 2019
    Hmm, all Ive listed to exclusively is Sirius/XM. Maybe I need to put some music on the hard drive and see how that sounds?
     

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