Please rate the sound system

ken1999gt · 03-29-2005

I'm particularly interested in hearing opinions from anyone with a pre 2005 mustang that has now switched to the '05. I have a '99 GT with what used to be the mach sound system. I was rather disappointed in the quality especially considering the fact that I'd paid extra for the mach. I have since completely replaced everything and am much happier. So now I'm wondering how the sound system is in the '05s since I plan on getting a GT convertible at some point in the future. Should I get a base system and plan to replace or do you actually like the factory system? On a scale of 1 - 10 how happy are you?

Thanks,
Ken

Iceknyght · 03-29-2005

I had a 2001 Mustang with the Mach 460 and now have a '05 Mustang with the 1000 Shaker, and personally, I liked both... The 460 was decent, especially for a stock system, plus I love the in-dash disc changer... The 1000 Shaker sounds even better, more bass obviously and has the MP3 capability... *Knock on wood* I haven't had any problems with my system and as long as it works, I'll definitely keep it... On a scale of 1-10, I would say about 8... It's not the complete package and it's a bit over-priced, but for a stock system, it's pretty nice...

boilerman · 03-29-2005

After market stereos are almost always better than stock ones. I haven't heard the shaker 500, but I heard the 1000. Lots of power, but not an extremly clean sound. My mustang will have the 500 in it, and I only went that way to get the leather. I also don't want to swap recievers since it won't have the same finished look that the stock one has. plus with the 6 disc in dash changer with mp3 capability, will be real nice.

ken1999gt · 03-29-2005

That was my biggest complaint about the mach system in my '99. It was not very clear. If it had been more clear then I probably would have stuck with it.

So the shaker 500 is pretty much required when you want leather interior? I was hoping for leather this time around.

RDSox04 · 03-29-2005

I have the 1000 and love it. Sounds great for a dealer system IMO. I do plan on replacing the mid/tweet combos for a little more separation. That is quite a ways down the line as the motor is getting my attention . . . and $$$.