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Will a soundbar make a big difference with how music sounds?
The short anser is Yes! As long as you combine it with a good subwoofer.
Even though I am not an audiophile, I like to listen to music while driving my '76 Vette and enjoy a good-sounding stereo system. Unfortunately, the old factory speakers sounded horrible.
I did install a cheap speaker box a while ago, as well as a Kenwood subwoofer and Polk Audio dash speakers. This improved the sound quality tremendously, but having a bulky speaker box in the storage compartment meant giving up the space to stow the T-tops.
The Challenger soundbar by Custom Autosound solved that issue and I am very pleased with the sound quality, which is greatly enhanced by a Kenwood KSC-SW11 compact subwoofer.
And while it's almost impossible to attain a "concert hall" level of sound in such tight quarters, my upgraded stereo system sounds great.
The installation process can be a little frustrating but, for the most part, it is straightforward and attainable by the average do-it-yourselfer with the time, a few basic tools, and most importantly the required amount of patience to do the job right.
I spent approximately three hours total from start to finish, and that includes the time spent taking photos for a blog article (bit.ly/3syVz29), as well as shooting this video.
Having said that, keep in mind that I already had speaker wires running all the way to the storage area, and the subwoofer was already installed and operational, so your installation time will vary.
And speaking of subwoofers... I think they are an absolute requirement if you want a rich sound in the cabin of your C3 Corvette. See the links below for some of the products I used.
As far as the soundbar is concerned, I purchased mine from speedway_motors on eBay. I paid full price for my soundbar and the reason I bought from them is that they offered the lowest price as well as free shipping. I received my soundbar in 3 days!
I think that for around $120, this aftermarket accessory is a bargain. It looks like my Corvette came with it from the factory and the sound and construction quality are great.
I hope you will find the installation video helpful if you decide to buy one.
One last comment is that this item is designed for Corvette coupes from 1963 through 1982. Sorry convertible owners.
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻
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CONTENTS
00:31 Installing the Aluminum Spreader Bars
05:10 Installation Hardware
05:35 Securing the Spreader Bars with Allen Screws
06:56 Measuring the Area where the Soundbar will be Installed
11:53 Test Fitting the Soundar
12:57 The Subwoofer and Speaker Wires
14:04 Securing the Soundbar
15:10 Cutting and Fitting the Filler Foam Panel
22:14 Testing the New Audio System
23:58 The New 6-Speaker Soundbar Looks Great!
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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my 1976 Corvette Stingray and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.
The repairs and other work I do are for my own benefit and entertainment, and even though my videos may sound and appear to give technical how-to advice, that's not my intention.
Working on a vehicle is inherently dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a licensed mechanic.
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