Holysmoke

I upgraded speakers to Infinity reference 6.5 in all 4 spots. I left the tweeters alone.

I am happier with sound but wondered if buying a 22 RMS aftermarket receiver would make a huge difference. I would lose ONstar and XM by doing this so I want to know if anyone knows the RMS power in the factory radio.

Crutchfield did not know.

thanks

Oldblue

Which radio do you have?

Holysmoke

this one http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchf...3184/radio.jpg

Oldblue

Is it the HU for the Pioneer system?

Holysmoke

No just the standard radio, however it sounds like it has a little power. most factory radios dont have this much output

Oldblue

All I found was guesstimate 10 watts per channel per Crutchfield's

Holysmoke

thanks for taking the time to do that, do you have a link?

Oldblue

Crutchfield's web site

Twistedtat

I agree with Olblue. Unless its a upgraded factory system you are seeing maybe 20 watts per channel peak output. Most aftermarket headunits have 50 to 55 peak watts per channel. So yes it will be louder. Cleaner sounding, maybe. Depends on what ya buy.