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Chevyg1rl · 03-25-2010, 04:38 PM

So my front speakers are blown in my 2001 Z28 and I really need to replace them because I'm going nuts. I finally find a car audio place with reasonable speakers who is going to install $349 speakers (just front) because they're the only speakers this place carries that can be installed without cutting the grills. Ouch on the price, but okay, I need them and I don't want my grills cut or replaced with some after market things that I'll probably kick getting in and out of the car. It ended up that they couldn't be installed because of the dual connection on the factory speakers and they told me to get the speakers from a Chevy dealer and they'd install them for me. Okay, well if I'm going to do that, I'm going to install them myself - der.

The dealer wants $176 a piece and can't tell me who makes the speakers GM is using so I'm back at $349 for who knows what kind of speaker. I found some on line, I think Ecklers or Partstrain that were $126 a piece, made by AC Delco. AC Delco - don't they make parts?

I'm looking for suggestions.

02 WS6 TA · 03-25-2010, 05:46 PM

Call Crutchfield... I got a set of Boston Acoustics for my SS (8 years ago, they still sound great) they were plug and play, and $200 to the door. Install is a breeze, you can do it in your driveway in 1/2 hour.

Ant32894 · 03-25-2010, 07:35 PM

Go to walmart... buy the 2 pack of Pioneers. Around $80. Put them in your self, they are plugin-and-listen. Very easy you will see. Or get a friend to do it for free. Saves you A LOT of money and they sound AMAZING! I got 5 in my car. 2 front, 2 rear, 1 hatch.

ron10 · 03-25-2010, 08:13 PM

don't you think that boston acoustics would warranty their speakers?or at least give you a price break on a new set.

02 WS6 TA · 03-25-2010, 08:20 PM

Not sure I'm following you here...The BA's I have are 8 years old and still perform as they did new.

305pride · 03-25-2010, 08:33 PM

lets say i want to put in 4 3way speakers on my car. is there a how-to somewhere for that?? my inside speakers suck. the 2 12's that i have in my trunk or decent

Ant32894 · 03-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Quick question... when I put mine loud, it has some distortion. they are Pioneer 3ways. Is that my stock amp they they are hooked up to? Should I wire them directly to my Sony deck with new, great sound quality, speaker wire? I have it all waiting, was going to do it to see if it fixes the problem.

Blownhotrodder · 03-25-2010, 09:48 PM

The speakers in the pontiac are diffrent than the camaro. Do you have the monsoon stereo system chevyg1rl?

Racer-X · 03-25-2010, 11:47 PM

these are some pics of a 02 SS we are working on... the Speakers are Hybrid Audio Technology. they are a great brand with trmendous sound quality. the front doors have the Clarus line (a bit higher end then you are probably looking for) but the Imgine series are closer tot he 200.00 range for a 6.5 inch convertable (can be either compnents or coax) and they will drop right into your doors behind the factory grille.

We did mold in the front tweeter into the A-pillars but still maintining a factory look.

Chevyg1rl · 03-26-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Blownhotrodder

The speakers in the pontiac are diffrent than the camaro. Do you have the monsoon stereo system chevyg1rl?

Yes, I have the Monsoon. The audio guy told me I have 2 connections going to the speaker, I think he said one is for the tweeter and the other is for the full range - which is why he couldn't put speakers in my car. He had a '99 Z28 and knew everything about the stock sound system so I have no reason to doubt what he's telling me. I've installed quite a few radios, have no problem doing it myself. My hunny was having a monster system put in his Caddy so I figured I'd have my speakers replaced while we were waiting for his project, and that's when I found out I need speakers with dual connections.

Chevyg1rl · 03-26-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 02 WS6 TA

Not sure I'm following you here...The BA's I have are 8 years old and still perform as they did new.

I'll definitely look into that. I love BAs, was psyched that they came in the new Camaro. They're wicked popular on the east coast, I'm bummed they're not so popular out here and have to be special ordered. :(

Chevyg1rl · 03-26-2010, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAS

We did mold in the front tweeter into the A-pillars but still maintining a factory look.

Nice job!

Blownhotrodder · 03-26-2010, 01:19 AM

I replaced mine with ones I got from crutchfield. The amp powers the full and not the tweeter. You have to cut the wires on the speaker and solder them the right way.

Blownhotrodder · 03-26-2010, 01:23 AM

Im gonna recommend you take a look at this guy, he has a very good rep and will answer any questions you have and specializes in F bodies.

http://www.keeaudio.com/fbodyspeakers.html

Also some good info here: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/stereo...nsoon-faq.html

03-25-2010, 04:38 PM	#1
Chevyg1rl Drives: Chevys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,408 View My Garage	Blown front speakers So my front speakers are blown in my 2001 Z28 and I really need to replace them because I'm going nuts. I finally find a car audio place with reasonable speakers who is going to install $349 speakers (just front) because they're the only speakers this place carries that can be installed without cutting the grills. Ouch on the price, but okay, I need them and I don't want my grills cut or replaced with some after market things that I'll probably kick getting in and out of the car. It ended up that they couldn't be installed because of the dual connection on the factory speakers and they told me to get the speakers from a Chevy dealer and they'd install them for me. Okay, well if I'm going to do that, I'm going to install them myself - der. The dealer wants $176 a piece and can't tell me who makes the speakers GM is using so I'm back at $349 for who knows what kind of speaker. I found some on line, I think Ecklers or Partstrain that were $126 a piece, made by AC Delco. AC Delco - don't they make parts? I'm looking for suggestions. __________________

03-25-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	Go to walmart... buy the 2 pack of Pioneers. Around $80. Put them in your self, they are plugin-and-listen. Very easy you will see. Or get a friend to do it for free. Saves you A LOT of money and they sound AMAZING! I got 5 in my car. 2 front, 2 rear, 1 hatch. __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

03-25-2010, 08:33 PM	#6
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	lets say i want to put in 4 3way speakers on my car. is there a how-to somewhere for that?? my inside speakers suck. the 2 12's that i have in my trunk or decent __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

03-25-2010, 09:12 PM	#7
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	Quick question... when I put mine loud, it has some distortion. they are Pioneer 3ways. Is that my stock amp they they are hooked up to? Should I wire them directly to my Sony deck with new, great sound quality, speaker wire? I have it all waiting, was going to do it to see if it fixes the problem. __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

03-25-2010, 11:47 PM	#9
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	these are some pics of a 02 SS we are working on... the Speakers are Hybrid Audio Technology. they are a great brand with trmendous sound quality. the front doors have the Clarus line (a bit higher end then you are probably looking for) but the Imgine series are closer tot he 200.00 range for a 6.5 inch convertable (can be either compnents or coax) and they will drop right into your doors behind the factory grille. We did mold in the front tweeter into the A-pillars but still maintining a factory look. __________________ Bryan I Make Cars Sound Good. Enchantment Editions Arc Audio Competition Team Image Dynamics Elite Sound Performance Team Team Stinger

03-25-2010, 05:46 PM	#2
02 WS6 TA Account Suspended Drives: GM Stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 727	Call Crutchfield... I got a set of Boston Acoustics for my SS (8 years ago, they still sound great) they were plug and play, and $200 to the door. Install is a breeze, you can do it in your driveway in 1/2 hour.

03-25-2010, 08:13 PM	#4
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	don't you think that boston acoustics would warranty their speakers?or at least give you a price break on a new set.

03-25-2010, 08:20 PM	#5
02 WS6 TA Account Suspended Drives: GM Stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 727	Not sure I'm following you here...The BA's I have are 8 years old and still perform as they did new.

03-25-2010, 09:48 PM	#8
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	The speakers in the pontiac are diffrent than the camaro. Do you have the monsoon stereo system chevyg1rl?

03-26-2010, 01:19 AM	#13
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	I replaced mine with ones I got from crutchfield. The amp powers the full and not the tweeter. You have to cut the wires on the speaker and solder them the right way.

03-26-2010, 01:23 AM	#14
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	Im gonna recommend you take a look at this guy, he has a very good rep and will answer any questions you have and specializes in F bodies. http://www.keeaudio.com/fbodyspeakers.html Also some good info here: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/stereo...nsoon-faq.html

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