I had an 08 Lancer GTS with the Rockford Fosgate system in it before I purchased my Evo. If you're not going to upgrade the audio system then the SSS package is the way to go. It has a good crisp sound with descent bass but, as some have said, it's not very loud. I chose not to equip my Evo with the SSS because I plan on putting a much better system in it. The one thing I do miss is the Nav. Unit. The MMCS is very easy to use, has a large display screen, internal hard-drive, and a plethora of other features that made it hard to give up.

 

yeah i really like the stock navi! I am trying to figure out if it will need some flash to be compatible if i grab a SSS system.. hmm, power, style, or sound with my tax return

 

lol. I think the majority of us are faced with the exact same dilemma.

 

I think might be because the M5 has more sound deadning possibly. Less noise in the cabin........

 

I have the Rockford Fosgate with the mitsu navi. The cleanness of the speakers are good but it doesn't get loud. so i took out the stock amp and put in a different 5 ch amp with the audiocontrol lc7 and now its loud and clean. i would say just do that. it wont cost you as much as a full aftermarket setup. I also like that idea of getting a single din and on top of that having the 3 gauges.

 

So just to clarify....Does a non-SSS with optional Nav have a Rockford Fosgate system? or aa standard system? Thanks.

 

I think it has a 140w system with 6 speakers nin rockford instead of the sss package with the rockfords and 8 speakers and 1 sub (650 watts)