Will a decent sound system cover up noise?

[Phil3822]

Hi all, simple question I hope. Will a decent sound system cover up the general Scooby noise. My classic is loud inside. Engine sounds nice but the road noise itself is loud. I sometimes like this but at times would like to listen to something else.

Would a good sound system take the other noises away. Normally drive modern cars which are super quiet so new to me.

All and any thoughts welcome.

[stants]

I'd go with adding sound deadening,subaru's don't have much as it weighs a fair bit, think there's a company called dynamat that does it in rolls not cheap but works !

[martyc]

Go for soundproofing if the road noise is a worry. The background noise will still be there with a Stereo, just masked. And soundproofing will make future Stereo upgrades sound better too :-)

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[Phil3822]

Ok, will take a look. I like the engine noise but road noise is pretty loud. I am ok with it. Assume the wagon is harder to keep quiet anyway.

[classic mica]

I've gone from a 2005 corolla T sport, I've had a classic impreza a few years back too. The road noise isn't really noticeable to be honest. Could it be tyres? Or anything else which is making it louder than it should be?

[Phil3822]

It does have some cheap ish Avon tyres on. I also know that estates/wagons are more noisy. Trim is a little noisy but not bad and the engine is fine, I like that sound.

[classic mica]

I'm guessing it has a removeable shelf? I've never been in the wagons before, but yeah I can see it having more sound coming from the back end due to it been more open/airy than my classic, as the boot area is more enclosed. Standard exhaust?

[Phil3822]

It has a standard exhaust and it does not have a removable shelf but instead a roller blind type cover. These are generally not as quiet as a proper type parcel shelf. I think I will leave it as it is and get used to it. Thanks for replies.

[savage bulldogs]

Get yourself a aftermarket exhaust system instead .....

Cos you can't beat the scooby soundtrack [emoji4]

[Phil3822]

How come an aftermarket exhaust? What would be better about it? I sometimes like to listen to music while driving and a reasonable quality. Appreciate all views.

[classic mica]

It would be basically louder, and the impreza turbo sounds immense with that noticeable burble sound. Deeper is more imortant than loud. Each to their own, I also like some decent sound so may eventually upgrade the standard speakers but may wait till spring now.

[Phil3822]

I know this is not a good suggestion but was considering wearing headphones when I wanted to listen to music in the car. I am aware of the issues and risks though so will not.

[Scoobyghost]

I'd point at the tyres. I have eagle f1 and don't get very much road noise all the way up to motorway speeds. Or possible wheel bearing starting to whine?

[Phil3822]

I was considering a Goodyear Efficient Grip and they have good reviews and are rated quiet.

[stants]

I was considering a Goodyear Efficient Grip and they have good reviews and are rated quiet.

I put four of them on in march and they are a good ballance between performance and fuel economy, can't fault them, wet grip is really good

[savage bulldogs]

Have a look on my tyres.com I had a couple of firestones delivered to the wheel refurber's at a decent price and they seem to be performing ok .

The exhaust was a bit "tongue in cheek" but true in my instance .

As I had a 2k sound system in my previous car which I transferred to my standard 1st scoob[emoji41]

once I fitted a aftermarket cat back and bell mouth sports cat I could hear the sweet spool and burble soundtrack I binned the heavy sub .

I too like a quality sounding system (not just volume ) and currently run a alpine head unit ,vibe black series speakers in the front doors and vibe black 6x9's in the parcel shelf .