07 Shelby Cobra Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Can someone tell me why they'd pay $1900 Canadian for the Shaker 1000? Aside from wanting to Spec the Shelby out Fully Loaded, is it really worth the price for what you get? Who makes it? What are the Specs on it?? What would the cost be for a comparable Aftermarket System? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb67 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi I think you get a extra sub and 2 more speakers in the 1000. For me I'd probably go with just the 500 and if I wanted to go with something else. I'd add aftermarket stuff later on, from what I've heard in other forums you just need a harness adaptor to swap out the deck. Places like crutchfield have pretty nice charts on what will and will not fit in differnet cars.So that could help out down the line if you wanted to explore changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5.4 Shelby Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Can someone tell me why they'd pay $1900 Canadian for the Shaker 1000? Aside from wanting to Spec the Shelby out Fully Loaded, is it really worth the price for what you get? Who makes it? What are the Specs on it?? What would the cost be for a comparable Aftermarket System? Thanks. You get either more powerful amps or more amps making more power. You get a box in the trunk with 2 (I think they are 10in) subs. I was told that the quality of the rest of the speakers is better than the ones in the 500. I don't have any confirmation of the above. With that said. You can do a lot better with aftermarket systems. There is a significant difference in sound and build quality available for similar money. The downside to aftermarket is that you (or a paid professional) has to tear apart the car to install everything. I am getting older and don't care as much about the sound system as I used to. I'd rather not have all the plastic panels prone to rattles now or later on. I do, however, care enough that I want to have the better bass depth and better speaker quality of the 1000. So, to make a long answer short, I will be ordering the 1000. If I don't like like it, I'll turn it down and listen to my bassani sound system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faststang Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Can someone tell me why they'd pay $1900 Canadian for the Shaker 1000? Aside from wanting to Spec the Shelby out Fully Loaded, is it really worth the price for what you get? Who makes it? What are the Specs on it?? What would the cost be for a comparable Aftermarket System? Thanks. I order'd shaker1000 was thinking[500] but I want this limete'd car[shelby gt 500] fully loaded i'am 30yr's old so still like load music when I want to hear the car i put down :happy feet: also want to keep this car factory as much as I can!! :happy feet: BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!! :happy feet: :bandance: You get either more powerful amps or more amps making more power. You get a box in the trunk with 2 (I think they are 10in) subs. I was told that the quality of the rest of the speakers is better than the ones in the 500. I don't have any confirmation of the above. With that said. You can do a lot better with aftermarket systems. There is a significant difference in sound and build quality available for similar money. The downside to aftermarket is that you (or a paid professional) has to tear apart the car to install everything. I am getting older and don't care as much about the sound system as I used to. I'd rather not have all the plastic panels prone to rattles now or later on. I do, however, care enough that I want to have the better bass depth and better speaker quality of the 1000. So, to make a long answer short, I will be ordering the 1000. If I don't like like it, I'll turn it down and listen to my bassani sound system. COULD NOT SAY ANY BETTER THANK'S 5.4 SHELBY. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!! :happy feet: :bandance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isellford Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I have owned both. For me, I could not tell that much difference in the sound quality [of course being an old f**t I do not blast heavy metal]. I like having the extra trunk space so I ordered my 07 with just the 500. Just my personal .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I ordered the Shaker 1000 so I would have less trunk space and my wife wouldn't be able to bring as much crap when we go somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I ordered the Shaker 1000 so I would have less trunk space and my wife wouldn't be able to bring as much crap when we go somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faststang Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I ordered the Shaker 1000 so I would have less trunk space and my wife wouldn't be able to bring as much crap when we go somewhere! even better to turn up ! when she start's complaining.BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I hear the arguments about decking out the Shelby with all available options, but for $1900 I think not. My wife has an Acura MDX whose standard audio system is made by BOSE, pretty nice for standard spec. But Ford's is just a no-name system wih nothing too special speakers. I'm sure it will do me just fine, but why spend 2 grand (with taxes) to get a more powerful no-name system with additional nothing too special speakers??? Harmon Karman pricing for Sanyo quality and sound. Don't hate me, just my .02. KingCobra. I have owned both. For me, I could not tell that much difference in the sound quality [of course being an old f**t I do not blast heavy metal]. I like having the extra trunk space so I ordered my 07 with just the 500. Just my personal .02. Hey nice truck, looks like quite a monster!!! Got any pics (bigger than your avitar)??? KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isellford Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 How's this? I'm in the process of building a black 2007 Crew Cab with dual stainless exhaust stacks, GPS, DVD, and color back up camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I chose the shaker 500 for the extra trunk space and just didn't feel it was worth the cost for the 1000. If I'm not happy with it, I'll go aftermarket and get better quality at a lower price. I install all of my own stuff, so I won't be out any money there. I really think the shaker 500 will be fine though. I've gotta hear the exhaust and the blower whine! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musgus Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I chose the shaker 500 for the extra trunk space and just didn't feel it was worth the cost for the 1000. If I'm not happy with it, I'll go aftermarket and get better quality at a lower price. I install all of my own stuff, so I won't be out any money there. I really think the shaker 500 will be fine though. I've gotta hear the exhaust and the blower whine! :happy feet: NOTICE - First Post Ever When I listened to the 500 and 1000 in the GT, you could tell the difference sitting still with the windows up. Not so much at speed with the windows down (the only way I plan to drive my GT500.) I could not believe how much trunk space they gave up with the subwoofers with the 1000. I have to have room for the golf clubs. The only way I was getting them in with the 1000 was if I was going to the pitch-n-putt with my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kepfordj Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I have owned both. For me, I could not tell that much difference in the sound quality [of course being an old f**t I do not blast heavy metal]. I like having the extra trunk space so I ordered my 07 with just the 500. Just my personal .02. Now THAT my friend is a truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yeow. What a truck. Why not go ahead and buy a Peterbuilt! :bandance: You planning on towing a 42' Fountain Powerboat? $2k for an unknown sound system? Nope. We'll wait and see. If I spend that much bread for sound - it'll be coming out the twin pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yeow. What a truck. Why not go ahead and buy a Peterbuilt! :bandance: You planning on towing a 42' Fountain Powerboat? $2k for an unknown sound system? Nope. We'll wait and see. If I spend that much bread for sound - it'll be coming out the twin pipes. The US MSRP for the Shaker 1000 is $1295 not $1900. A decent quality 500W amp, (2) 10" subs and a vehicle specific enclosure for them will set you back much of that. Installation will eat up the rest of it and still will not be covered by the warranty. Much of Fords audio is built by Sony, Pioneer and Visteon. I did the 500 plus aftermarket on our 05 GT and decided to do the Ford deal this time around. About the same $$ and have listened to both. About the same sound as all you are adding is bass. Other speakers are the same for 500 and 1000 as is the head unit except for the logo on the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Shelby Cobra Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 The US MSRP for the Shaker 1000 is $1295 not $1900. A decent quality 500W amp, (2) 10" subs and a vehicle specific enclosure for them will set you back much of that. Installation will eat up the rest of it and still will not be covered by the warranty. Much of Fords audio is built by Sony, Pioneer and Visteon. I did the 500 plus aftermarket on our 05 GT and decided to do the Ford deal this time around. About the same $$ and have listened to both. About the same sound as all you are adding is bass. Other speakers are the same for 500 and 1000 as is the head unit except for the logo on the face. The $1900 quoted was in Canadian $$$. As the post specified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHOULDERS Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 My order was with the 1000. , but I think canned ham is good. I don,t want anyone touching my car with a drill and saw. unless it's a ford employee in ROMEO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I still don't know. $1300 still buys a lot of 93 octane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinpono Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Am I correctly hearing that the Shaker 500 only puts out a peak power of around 480 watts, while the Shaker 1000 is putting out a peak of 1140 watts? I'm also hearing that the RMS for the Shaker 1000 is 570 watts, while the RMS for the Shaker 500 is only about 240 watts. Does anyone know if those numbers are accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHOULDERS Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 When my man ( dealer ) spoke to a distributor in NJ. - alot of orders are with all the upgrades for collector value. That doesn't solve the debate, but I ordered the 1000. Like I wrote earlier - I think canned ham is good. So I may have been just as satisfied with the 500 , and use the extra dough for a new set of rear tires and a tank of " 93 octang". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 http://www.stangsunleashed.com/docs/gt500.features.0306.pdf PAGE 46 500 - Average (RMS) - 240; peak - 480 1000 - Average (RMS) - 580; peak - 1160 I hope this helps, -Devious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffer1997 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Is there a picture of the trunk space of both the 500 and the 1000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMOUS1 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Is there a picture of the trunk space of both the 500 and the 1000? Yeah, it's posted on here somewhere. But instead of doing a search, here's an easy way to judge the difference. Imagine two photos......one has a guy in a really spiffy Callaway outfit standing behind his Shelby. His clubs are nestled safely inside the trunk of his GT500 equipped with the 500 system. Now, the second photo (the one featuring the 1000 system) has a picture of the same guy, same spiffy outfit, but he's standing NEXT to his clubs while he shakes his head wondering where he'll put them since they won't fit in the trunk. There, I've saved you the trouble of a search. Have a good day. bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Yeah, it's posted on here somewhere. But instead of doing a search, here's an easy way to judge the difference. Imagine two photos......one has a guy in a really spiffy Callaway outfit standing behind his Shelby. His clubs are nestled safely inside the trunk of his GT500 equipped with the 500 system. Now, the second photo (the one featuring the 1000 system) has a picture of the same guy, same spiffy outfit, but he's standing NEXT to his clubs while he shakes his head wondering where he'll put them since they won't fit in the trunk. There, I've saved you the trouble of a search. Have a good day. bj Fortunately the Shelby has a back seat for just such an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faststang Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Fortunately the Shelby has a back seat for just such an emergency. I agree I bought a 2003 escalade to haul stuff around but my shelby is for pure pleasure not for GOLFING? best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
442forever(noolds) Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Being a power AND tone stickler, The multi sub woofer thing is great. No worry about getting enough lows. And the power is good,unless you do the bassani exhaust in which case you might want more. The question remains,how strong are the highs? I like ear piercing highs, and they're usually hard to come by on stock units albeit premium grade stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Bolt Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I ordered the Shaker 1000 option. When the subject of material holds due to the Shaker 1000's came up, I called my dealer and told the guy whom places the orders to delete it if my Shelby GT500 has a Shaker 1000 material hold. I was figuring the Shelby GT500 will be more valuable with factory options instead of aftermarket speakers. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06ragtopGT Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Wonder if you could create a sub woofer set up (with amp) in that empty spare tire pit. The Shaker 1000 sub just kills already limited trunk space. Ive got the Shaker500 in my current GT and it pretty much sucks and I'm sure the 1000 just sucks with more bass. I'm seriously going to try and use the empty spare tire area for something, but I do want my trunk space. It comes in very handy at times. On second thought maybe I should just get a C6 Vette since Car and Driver likes their trunk space over the Mustangs so much. Got to get my thick gold chain first though. Better just stick to my Shelby with my Shaker500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'd like to see a removable speaker box for those subs in the trunk. I ordered the Shaker 1000 'cause I like my tunes, but it would be nice to be able to take the subs out if I needed the extra trunk space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I'd like to see a removable speaker box for those subs in the trunk. I ordered the Shaker 1000 'cause I like my tunes, but it would be nice to be able to take the subs out if I needed the extra trunk space. Now that is a good idea. Orderd mine w/shaker1000. Same price with or with out. This is the way dealer is doing it. Set price no matter what options you choose. The more options I take the closer to msrp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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