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JohnForeman · 05-25-2010, 01:33 PM

onstar, phone and everything still work?

mdinferno · 05-25-2010, 02:13 PM

yes everything still works

IndyDave · 05-25-2010, 09:20 PM

So are you guys saying to just pry or pull the center speaker up from the dash? Or am I mis-reading the posts? Would like to give this a shot, but would also want the option to reconnect if I decide too.

HaZe_X · 05-25-2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyDave

So are you guys saying to just pry or pull the center speaker up from the dash? Or am I mis-reading the posts? Would like to give this a shot, but would also want the option to reconnect if I decide too.

First you have to remove the center dash piece, you dont even need a tool, I was able to lift it up with my fingers and push up to release the clip from the dash. To get the speaker out there are (2) 7mm's you gotta take out, after that its smooth sailing. Once you get the speaker out, there is a clip you push in, then just pull the connector out. Totally reversible.

LS3SSRS · 05-25-2010, 11:47 PM

i just disconnected my center speaker as well, and it sounds really good now! a lot better sounding, not as muffled... if that makes sense. also, my settings are 3,1,1

PAUL SS · 05-26-2010, 08:03 AM

Any problem with an amplified signal with no output device that may damage the amplifier? You will have a yellow wire to nowhere. Would you disconect your home audio speakers and crank up the volume?

Racer-X · 05-26-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Any problem with an amplified signal with no output device that may damage the amplifier? You will have a yellow wire to nowhere. Would you disconect your home audio speakers and crank up the volume?

There is no effect on the amp. the Yellow and Blue wires are fine as long as they to not come in contact with each other or anything metal in the vehicle (that would cause a short and this could damage the amp.)

disconnecting a speaker from your home system would not have a negative affect on the amplifier either.. as long as there is not short in the wiring. would be very similar to the outlets in your home that have electrcity running to them all the time whether there is anyhting plug into them or not.

IndyDave · 05-26-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZe_X

First you have to remove the center dash piece, you dont even need a tool, I was able to lift it up with my fingers and push up to release the clip from the dash. To get the speaker out there are (2) 7mm's you gotta take out, after that its smooth sailing. Once you get the speaker out, there is a clip you push in, then just pull the connector out. Totally reversible.

Thanks Bro, I will give it a shot tonight & report back

IndyDave · 05-26-2010, 07:48 PM

Done! Great video of the removal process here:

took all of 5 minutes. Definite improvement in "stereo" sound & also my bass seems to
have increased, had to turn the EQ down a bit

Love it though, now to just get a sub in the trunk & I will be set.....Thanks for all the help

CamaroSkooter · 06-11-2010, 09:02 AM

Who knows how "sophisticated" the amp in the trunk is considering how small it is. For all we know, removing the center speaker could free up a few more watts that the amplifier can now push to the other speakers in the system.

Most amplifiers don't act this way, but you never know...

I'm not entirely sure how to "test" how many watts are being pushed to each speaker, but it might be an interesting check if anyone with the tools and know-how was bored

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-11-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HaZe_X

Is there really that much of a difference? Im thinking about doing this, but I just dont understand why there would be such a drastic improvement.

I don't either? Since the BA amp is a 5 channel its not going to add any dB

to the level of sound. I do understand that it will make the "Stereo"

effect better. I guess I will try it after I install my sub tomorrow.

I don't understand why a center is in there anyway.

Now in my Acura TL Type-S the DVD-Audio true 5.1 system kicked

A$$. What an awesome system, just wish it had more juice.

Michael_Js · 06-11-2010, 09:12 PM

Well, I removed mine and there is a difference, for the better. Drastic improvement? No, not IMO. You can tell stereo separation better. Such an easy thing to try though, might as well give it a shot. I disconnected the connector from the center speaker - no wire cutting in the trunk

VRMMMM · 06-12-2010, 12:03 AM

Simple mod, did this in my garage in my PJs in 5 mins then listened to Rush Moving pictures

Sounded SWEET!

SSambumbia · 06-12-2010, 11:16 AM

Humm...Now that the center speaker is gone, that would be a great location for
a dual gauge pod, instead of the A-pillar location that some have concerns about
interfering with the airbag.

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06-11-2010, 09:02 AM	#66
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Who knows how "sophisticated" the amp in the trunk is considering how small it is. For all we know, removing the center speaker could free up a few more watts that the amplifier can now push to the other speakers in the system. Most amplifiers don't act this way, but you never know... I'm not entirely sure how to "test" how many watts are being pushed to each speaker, but it might be an interesting check if anyone with the tools and know-how was bored

06-12-2010, 12:03 AM	#69
VRMMMM Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills Posts: 311 View My Garage	Simple mod, did this in my garage in my PJs in 5 mins then listened to Rush Moving pictures Sounded SWEET!

06-12-2010, 11:16 AM	#70
SSambumbia Drives: 2ss/rs black/black Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 122	Humm...Now that the center speaker is gone, that would be a great location for a dual gauge pod, instead of the A-pillar location that some have concerns about interfering with the airbag.

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