Can anyone out there with a base stereo tell me if the EQ button only performs bass and treble functions? The manual just tells you its there. I thought you could change to settings like jazz, pop, rock, ect...
The two upgraded steroes have the preset EQ settings. I believe the base stereo only does bass/treble. The upgraded ones do bass, treble, and mid range.
I have a question about the text on my stereo. I seem to be receiving data very sporadically. For example.. I'll get part of the song title, then part of the artist. Then perhaps the same part of the song title, or maybe the rest of the song title, or maybe the radio station "nickname". In GM cars I've rented this type of information often scrolled across the screen. In the Solstice, it seems to come up a line at a time. I'd be interested in anyone else's observations.
__________________ GXP DEEP,TAN top , MP3, XM, Power stuff, AC, FLOOR MATS!!!, grey interior ] VIN 116646 :( bye #134
The two upgraded steroes have the preset EQ settings. I believe the base stereo only does bass/treble. The upgraded ones do bass, treble, and mid range.
The base stereo is severely limited. Only treble and bass adjustments which are very very weak. Will go aftermarket in a while.
I was hoping to keep the head stock and go aftermarket for speakers and amps. But I am not sure now. I wanted the interior to look stock. The base is pretty, well ah base.
To all who have NOT ordered their Solstice yet!
DO NOT ORDER THE BASE STEREO...AS IT IS REALLY JUNK!
I order almost all the IMPORTANT options, well the polished wheels just had to be on the car, and I ordered the stock radio because GM USUALLY HAD a good base radio! You can't hear this radio, very good, with the top down and with the top up it's a very TINNY sound! The dealer told me to set the Bass/Treble all the way up, and that helped a little, but this radio is JUNK! I'm going to look for a better aftermarket radio/system in the spring.
Last edited by Ron Brandich : 10-30-2005 at 09:05 AM.
Reason: NOT FINISHED
However if you would have order the Monsoon option the problem would not be there.
__________________ Aggressive GXP at $25,995.00 shipping of $600, Manual Transmission.
Options:
Air, $960; Chrome Wheels, $545; PCQ, Premium Package (Leather), $525; Radio, 6-Disc with MP3, $495; Monsoon, $395; Premium Acoustic Headliner, $150; and Sport Metallic Pedals, $115; all totals $29,180.00. No XM/OnStar and NO Spoiler. MODS (RKSport/Magnaflow dual exit exhaust system, K&N filter, Ventureshield.
First 1000. Aggressive with everything, NO XM/OnStar. SOLD
~~~~~~~ NASSOA
Founding member
~~~~~~~
I am on my way to the dealer to upgrade to Monsoon. How much extra is it? Also, you guys spoke of 2 upgraded stereos, is the MP3 stereo one of them? That's what I have ordered right now.
__________________
Her Name is NESSA....
Conceived October 27th, 2005
Born ???
My two Quotes with the help of Gizmo:
In the Solstice there is only one direction, straight ahead.
You're never lost in a Solstice, you're simply taking the long way
I am on my way to the dealer to upgrade to Monsoon. How much extra is it? Also, you guys spoke of 2 upgraded stereos, is the MP3 stereo one of them? That's what I have ordered right now.
It is about an additional $600.00 and includes the MP3.
$195.00 for the upgraded radio and MP3 and $495.00 for the Monsoon setup.
I just realized that Troy has not change the servers from DST, it is an hour ahead.
__________________ Aggressive GXP at $25,995.00 shipping of $600, Manual Transmission.
Options:
Air, $960; Chrome Wheels, $545; PCQ, Premium Package (Leather), $525; Radio, 6-Disc with MP3, $495; Monsoon, $395; Premium Acoustic Headliner, $150; and Sport Metallic Pedals, $115; all totals $29,180.00. No XM/OnStar and NO Spoiler. MODS (RKSport/Magnaflow dual exit exhaust system, K&N filter, Ventureshield.
First 1000. Aggressive with everything, NO XM/OnStar. SOLD
~~~~~~~ NASSOA
Founding member
~~~~~~~
Last edited by LatinVenom : 10-30-2005 at 10:24 AM.
To all who have NOT ordered their Solstice yet!
DO NOT ORDER THE BASE STEREO...AS IT IS REALLY JUNK!
I order almost all the IMPORTANT options, well the polished wheels just had to be on the car, and I ordered the stock radio because GM USUALLY HAD a good base radio! You can't hear this radio, very good, with the top down and with the top up it's a very TINNY sound! The dealer told me to set the Bass/Treble all the way up, and that helped a little, but this radio is JUNK! I'm going to look for a better aftermarket radio/system in the spring.
I couldn't have said it better myself. I expected the base stereo to be at least passable, but it is DEPLORABLE! Good thing I don't care too much. Funny how things change. I installed professionally for a few years in a past life. At that time, stereo was more important to me than performance.
__________________
I've never met a Solstice I wouldn't autopsy.
'06 #101409 - Sold to move to Germany
'08 GXP #105359 - Bought and stored 10 months before I move back from Germany!
I saved the money and went with the base. It sounds like real junk. No problem though as I plan to go aftermarket. Quality aftermarket system for a comparable cost of the optional GM offerings. Many more choices and options available.
However if you would have order the Monsoon option the problem would not be there.
SO can people with the monsoon validate that it is worth the 600 bucks? I wouldn't mind the 600 if it saved me the trouble of tearing up a brand new car. I don't even want to think about getting the tweeters out of the A frame.
SO can people with the monsoon validate that it is worth the 600 bucks? I wouldn't mind the 600 if it saved me the trouble of tearing up a brand new car. I don't even want to think about getting the tweeters out of the A frame.
There are a few postings on this subject by those that have the Monsoon equipment. All the postings were positive, however if you are looking for a thumping sound, then go aftermarket, the Bass in the Monsoon is adequate but it also depends on what you are after.
Go to the General Tech section:
Then find the following thread: Sounds in the Solstice.
It is about the exhaust sound as well as the monsoon. SOUNDs in the solstice
__________________ Aggressive GXP at $25,995.00 shipping of $600, Manual Transmission.
Options:
Air, $960; Chrome Wheels, $545; PCQ, Premium Package (Leather), $525; Radio, 6-Disc with MP3, $495; Monsoon, $395; Premium Acoustic Headliner, $150; and Sport Metallic Pedals, $115; all totals $29,180.00. No XM/OnStar and NO Spoiler. MODS (RKSport/Magnaflow dual exit exhaust system, K&N filter, Ventureshield.
First 1000. Aggressive with everything, NO XM/OnStar. SOLD
~~~~~~~ NASSOA
Founding member
~~~~~~~
Last edited by LatinVenom : 10-30-2005 at 11:58 AM.
We have been told that the Pioneer AVIC-D1 will fit and work in the Solstice. They say that you need a special wire harness to adapt the steering wheel controls to the unit. Any one else looking at this?
__________________
#637 - 10/28/05 - "The Redhead" - Agressive w/black leather - all packages - standard radio - added Zyoxx 18" black and red rims, rocker panel graphics, dual racing stripe, windscreen graphics, painted engine covers, painted calipers with graphics, stubby antenna, kappashield, chromies, chrome wire loom, kappa floor mats (sometimes diamond plate mats), kappa racing pedals, and splash guards. OVER 80,000 MILES!
