Stereo System: Base, Mach 500, or Shaker 1000?
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There are three audio systems offered on the 2005 Mustang. Base models get an 80-watt system with a single-CD player and four speakers. An optional 500-watt system includes two gigantic subwoofers mounted in the front doors, premium speakers in the rear and a six-disc, in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability.
An even more powerful 1,000-watt Shaker Audiophile system adds dual 500-watt subwoofers in the trunk. Computer-aided engineering was used to help package a bass chamber with the same volume as the old unit while leaving more room for luggage. The new subwoofers, mounted to the right side of the trunk, use about a third of the space of the previous system offered in the Mustang.
Will you be ordering the Base, Mach 500, or Shaker 1000 audio system?
An even more powerful 1,000-watt Shaker Audiophile system adds dual 500-watt subwoofers in the trunk. Computer-aided engineering was used to help package a bass chamber with the same volume as the old unit while leaving more room for luggage. The new subwoofers, mounted to the right side of the trunk, use about a third of the space of the previous system offered in the Mustang.
Will you be ordering the Base, Mach 500, or Shaker 1000 audio system?
#6
I'm on the same page as everyone else. I'd prefer the 1000 but if its really just 2 additional subs for $1300 I think I'll pass. I left the factory head unit in my current car and had the 4 speakers replaced with Alpines and added an amp and trunk sub for under $800.
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Originally posted by GhostTX@Mar. 15th, 2004, 4:42 PM
I'm all for the 1000, but realistically probably interested in the price of the 500.
I'm all for the 1000, but realistically probably interested in the price of the 500.
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Just a friendly suggestion?
Maybe put the additional costs of each option? So it's easier to decide without lookin' all around for it.
$1200 for the Shaker 1000 doesn't really scare me, as long as the thing will work for 5 years. The subs being packaged where they are is a bueno thing for me. Worth the money to have the extra thump in a space conscious package.
Providing, of course, that it's as good as this has been for me.
While it thumps plenty, it's a space hog. Half the usable trunk is taken up by my box. That Shaker 1000 one is plenty coo wid me.
Maybe put the additional costs of each option? So it's easier to decide without lookin' all around for it.
$1200 for the Shaker 1000 doesn't really scare me, as long as the thing will work for 5 years. The subs being packaged where they are is a bueno thing for me. Worth the money to have the extra thump in a space conscious package.
Providing, of course, that it's as good as this has been for me.
While it thumps plenty, it's a space hog. Half the usable trunk is taken up by my box. That Shaker 1000 one is plenty coo wid me.
#10
I picked the mach 500. I don't want to have too loud of a stereo to hide the rumble of the engine. But who knows it'll be my first stang ever, I might go for the whole shebang and get the 1000???
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Originally posted by dave 02 gt+Mar. 15th, 2004, 11:39 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (dave 02 gt @ Mar. 15th, 2004, 11:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-GhostTX@Mar. 15th, 2004, 4:42 PM
I'm all for the 1000, but realistically probably interested in the price of the 500.
I'm all for the 1000, but realistically probably interested in the price of the 500.
If you read this it says the Shaker500 is a 6 cd/mp3 in-dash changer
#14
My time will be split. Some of it listening to tunes, the rest listening to the rumble B)
when its tune time it will be with a 1000!
I agree that the radio has a subdued look to it but, IMHO it is so you are not distracted from that driver info center (ie retro cluster) :w00t:
when its tune time it will be with a 1000!
I agree that the radio has a subdued look to it but, IMHO it is so you are not distracted from that driver info center (ie retro cluster) :w00t:
#16
The Mach500 should be good enough....
the 1000 is way too much overkill for me... I am not into the "boom, boom" pounding sound system anyways.
I am sure it is a pricey option anyways...
the 1000 is way too much overkill for me... I am not into the "boom, boom" pounding sound system anyways.
I am sure it is a pricey option anyways...
#17
Originally posted by Galaxieboy@Mar. 18th, 2004, 3:01 PM
The Mach500 should be good enough....
the 1000 is way too much overkill for me... I am not into the "boom, boom" pounding sound system anyways.
I am sure it is a pricey option anyways...
The Mach500 should be good enough....
the 1000 is way too much overkill for me... I am not into the "boom, boom" pounding sound system anyways.
I am sure it is a pricey option anyways...
#20
Originally posted by Galaxieboy@Mar. 19th, 2004, 5:12 PM
Dano,
if I do crank up the tunes at Timmy's it will be something like Slayer or Pantera so that the ricers have nightmares...
Dano,
if I do crank up the tunes at Timmy's it will be something like Slayer or Pantera so that the ricers have nightmares...