Replaced 06 Shaker 500 with 09 model year Shaker
#1
Replaced 06 Shaker 500 with 09 model year Shaker
I got a 2009 Shaker 500 from a buddy and changed out the stock Shaker in my 2006 GT. The sound doesn’t seem as deep as my old one. As a matter of fact it sounds ‘tinney’ and a bit lifeless like there’s not enough bass or subwoofer. Does anyone know if that is normal or was there a change in the wiring harness or electronics between 2006 and 2009 that has to be corrected or reprogrammed? I intend to keep a Shaker because I like the stock look but if the 2009 sound quality is mediocre then I’ll stay with my original head unit.
I’m not an audiophile at all, so if I’m missing something, like a setting in the Shaker, I’d appreciate any worthwhile advice. And no, I’d don’t want to get an aftermarket HU.
I’m not an audiophile at all, so if I’m missing something, like a setting in the Shaker, I’d appreciate any worthwhile advice. And no, I’d don’t want to get an aftermarket HU.
#2
what did you change, just the speakers, or the speakers and radio? might want to do a speaker walk-around to make sure they're all working (with the radio in FM mode, press and hold preset buttons 3 and 6 for several seconds, and it'll then operate each speaker by itself in turn.)
Last edited by jz78817; 04-11-2014 at 02:54 PM.
#4
what did you change, just the speakers, or the speakers and radio? might want to do a speaker walk-around to make sure they're all working (with the radio in FM mode, press and hold preset buttons 3 and 6 for several seconds, and it'll then operate each speaker by itself in turn.)
#5
I just changed the radio and left the rest of the system intact.
#6
No particular reason for the change except it was a newer model year and free. You sound knowledgeable regarding this issue; if I were to keep the HU, what would it take to get the system balanced? Thanks. Also, just curious, would a 2008 model year Shaker been okay?
#7
Thanks. Also, just curious, would a 2008 model year Shaker been okay?
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