Making the best out of the Shaker500
03-10-2007, 08:49 PM
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Making the best out of the Shaker500
What would be the best way to get the best out of the Shaker 500? I was thinking about getting an equalizer for it.. Iwould love to get an aftermarket HU, switch out all the speakers/subs, but, the money's going towards exhaust, tune and cai, and I'm in school right now, and still gotta pay for the car/gas, so I'm thinking about keeping everything stock.. and maybe adding an amp or equalizer to get the best out of the stock system? Anyone know which route to go/advice?
03-10-2007, 09:42 PM
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RE: Making the best out of the Shaker500
I dont think there is much that you can do with the shaker itself to make it better. Switching the 4 6x9/5x7 out helps a good deal but the best solution is switch the HU out. Pretty much any HU would sound better than the shaker. The shaker is a good factory setup but it just cannot compare to aftermarket.
03-10-2007, 10:05 PM
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RE: Making the best out of the Shaker500
Changing out the 4 6x8s makes a big difference. It's inexpensive and really the only thing you need to do for now. I would do that first and go from there if you're still not satisfied.
03-10-2007, 11:48 PM
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RE: Making the best out of the Shaker500
Shaker 500, Shaker 1000. = two different sizes of boat anchors. I'm not impressed with the sound quality of either. I wish Ford would have offered an upgrade to a Bose system or something else of high quality.
03-10-2007, 11:53 PM
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RE: Making the best out of the Shaker500
honestly im pretty happy with the shaker 500 so far. i mean i know its not the best or anything but i'd rather turn the radio down and listen to the exhaust anyways.
03-22-2007, 03:21 PM
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RE: Making the best out of the Shaker500
Hmm, I'm a bit surpised by some of these comments.
I have the Shaker 500, and it sounds pretty good, and practically blows the windows out of the car. Like mast car stereos, it only really shines with a CD in the deck...the radio (even the satellite) sounds a bit weak.
My girlfriend just popped for an '07 Impala SS with the (very expensive) Bose optional system, and as much as I have twiddled around with the EQ and settings, it sounds awful, has no bottom end whatsoever and would have me running back to the dealership.
I have the Shaker 500, and it sounds pretty good, and practically blows the windows out of the car. Like mast car stereos, it only really shines with a CD in the deck...the radio (even the satellite) sounds a bit weak.
My girlfriend just popped for an '07 Impala SS with the (very expensive) Bose optional system, and as much as I have twiddled around with the EQ and settings, it sounds awful, has no bottom end whatsoever and would have me running back to the dealership.
