People with the Shaker 1000 system
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Here is a nice big fat guess on my part....6spkrs in the doors,,2 on the back deck=8 then 2 in the trunk makes 10. Is this not right? NO speakers in the trunk on the 500 is the only differnce as far as location and apparently lower quality too.
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Originally posted by max2000jp@October 27, 2004, 3:53 PM
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
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Originally posted by mcomb@October 27, 2004, 4:41 PM
Because somebody named their company Audiophile in the hopes of convincing people who do not know better that they make high quality audio components. Audiophile (the descriptive identifier, not the company) is a relative term claiming something is high quality. It is like saying your car is "fast" without giving stats on horsepower, torque, mph, etc. It doesn't mean anything. The Shaker 1000 is incredibly overpriced, it can't cost ford more than $100 over the price of the base audio system. If it is worth the money to you to avoid the after-market hassle thats fine, but don't kid yourself into thinking you are getting a bargain or top of the line equipment.
-Mike
Then why did I go online and just found a place to buy audiophile brand speakers?
-Mike
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Originally posted by Lynx4Ben@October 27, 2004, 9:48 PM
Ok I got bored thought I would check out if the flames settled. Ok since somone brought in a keg might as well add some fuel.
Anyway why would you care. Considering you made the quote below it's obvious you would have no idea what these numbers mean.
Look I have a problem with people giving out completely wrong info. The quote above illistrates a genuine missunderstanding with audio and marketing in general. "Audiophile" is used as a marketing gimmick to sell a $1300 upgrade.
Anyway I would recommend the shaker 1000 for anyone who wants a easy solution to get a decent amount of bass.
However, for those who have car audio experience you can build a superior system via the aftermarket. I will be spending more than $1300 to add subs and amps in the trunk.
Ok I got bored thought I would check out if the flames settled. Ok since somone brought in a keg might as well add some fuel.
QUOTE (AhhDrJones @ October 27, 2004, 8:40 PM)
okay lets see who can actually come up with the specs of each system.
what are the actual frequency responses?
what are the Ohms? 8? 6?
what is the dapening in the doors?
what are the design of the tweeters? cone? horn?
what is the SN ratio on the amp?
answer these questions and we will find the true quality of these systems...
That would be interesting. I would like to see how much higher the frequency range is on the 1000 compared to the 500!
Also, I think someone said the clarity on the 1000 was much better than the 500. there has to be a reason .
okay lets see who can actually come up with the specs of each system.
what are the actual frequency responses?
what are the Ohms? 8? 6?
what is the dapening in the doors?
what are the design of the tweeters? cone? horn?
what is the SN ratio on the amp?
answer these questions and we will find the true quality of these systems...
That would be interesting. I would like to see how much higher the frequency range is on the 1000 compared to the 500!
Also, I think someone said the clarity on the 1000 was much better than the 500. there has to be a reason .
Yes, You can buy a whole lot of equipment for a grand, but it still won't sound like audiophile! Audiophile is top of the line! Period!
Look I have a problem with people giving out completely wrong info. The quote above illistrates a genuine missunderstanding with audio and marketing in general. "Audiophile" is used as a marketing gimmick to sell a $1300 upgrade.
Anyway I would recommend the shaker 1000 for anyone who wants a easy solution to get a decent amount of bass.
However, for those who have car audio experience you can build a superior system via the aftermarket. I will be spending more than $1300 to add subs and amps in the trunk.
mis-informing people? I'm mis-informing no one. I'm just stating what Ford has already stated. 9 audiophile speakers!
If you have a problem with the information, contact Ford.
They stated on their own site that the 1000 had 9 audiophile speakers. They must be of audiophile quality, or I would take it as false advertising; And yes, they use the word "Audiophile".
But as a marketing gimmick? It's all a marketing gimmick! As is the IUP, wheels, etc. It's called "OPTIONS", and you can take em, or leave em!
Are there not people on here that work at the plant? Maybe they can find out.
Maybe Brad can get a hold of a Ford Rep. How about it Brad?
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i believe that early literature stated that the shaker 1000 had 9 speakers, but i think that is when they were counting the dual subs in the trunk as 1. Now I believe that the brochures state 10 speakers.
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Originally posted by forddirect.com
Shaker 500 Audio System - AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash CDx6, MP3 & 6-Speakers
Shaker 500 Audio System - AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash CDx6, MP3 & 6-Speakers
Here's the deal:
Shaker 500
Speaker and sub in each door, two in the rear deck. (6 Speakers)
Shaker 1000
Speaker and two subs/woofers in each door, two in the rear deck, two subs in the trunk. (10 Speakers)
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Originally posted by ace0215+October 28, 2004, 10:44 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ace0215 @ October 28, 2004, 10:44 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-max2000jp@October 27, 2004, 3:53 PM
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
You obviously don't know much about car audio. I like to modify my car, so I can see if you don't stay stock. If you do, you can build a much cleaner system for the 1200 dollars you pay for the Shaker 1000.
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Originally posted by max2000jp+October 28, 2004, 5:17 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (max2000jp @ October 28, 2004, 5:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
i disagree. you can spend a fortune on aftermarket systems, but a similarly priced aftermarket system (IMHO) will sound similar. So I am not going to waste time/money and tear apart my brand new car. I am getting the Shaker 1000!
Originally posted by ace0215@October 28, 2004, 10:44 AM
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@October 27, 2004, 3:53 PM
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
i disagree. you can spend a fortune on aftermarket systems, but a similarly priced aftermarket system (IMHO) will sound similar. So I am not going to waste time/money and tear apart my brand new car. I am getting the Shaker 1000!
Care to give an example?
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Care to give an example?[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]
MB Quarts quarts-600 front/back
Alpine Amp-~400
12" Alpine Type R ~200
Sub Box-Freebie, will build myself
1200 buck for the system. Note, these prices are taken from Crutchfield and I can find the items above much cheaper if I shopped around.
MB Quarts quarts-600 front/back
Alpine Amp-~400
12" Alpine Type R ~200
Sub Box-Freebie, will build myself
1200 buck for the system. Note, these prices are taken from Crutchfield and I can find the items above much cheaper if I shopped around.
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Originally posted by ace0215@October 28, 2004, 9:42 AM
To set the record straight...
The Shaker 500 has ONLY 6 speakers.
The Shaker 1000 has 10 (including the 2 subs in the trunk)
Just look at the brochure or the specs at forddirect.com
To set the record straight...
The Shaker 500 has ONLY 6 speakers.
The Shaker 1000 has 10 (including the 2 subs in the trunk)
Just look at the brochure or the specs at forddirect.com
Maybe someone who has one can count them for us.
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Originally posted by ace0215+October 28, 2004, 9:44 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ace0215 @ October 28, 2004, 9:44 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-max2000jp@October 27, 2004, 3:53 PM
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
I personally don't think the 1000 is worth the extra money. I would rather spend the money on aftermarket equipment. A good aftermarket system will blow away the Shaker 1000 and cost roughly the same if you install it yourself.
an keep the trunk space to boot also. that is why i will be buying the 1000.
6cd mp3 killer sound an trunk space.
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Originally posted by max2000jp@October 28, 2004, 5:40 PM
Care to give an example?
Care to give an example?
MB Quarts quarts-600 front/back
Alpine Amp-~400
12" Alpine Type R ~200
Sub Box-Freebie, will build myself
1200 buck for the system. Note, these prices are taken from Crutchfield and I can find the items above much cheaper if I shopped around. [/quote]
No, that doesn't work. What about the rest of speakers? And the 6 CD changer? And building the box? No, you said that you could BUY a better system for the same price.