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BriCo84 · 12-09-2010, 07:25 AM

This mod is relevant to anyone with the ba sound system. Trim level is irrelevant

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esipp · 12-19-2010, 06:18 PM

I unplugged mine last week and will definitely be keeping it like that. IMO, the main improvement is the wider range of frequencies I can clearly hear. Never would have thought to do this on my own, thanks!

burtial · 01-09-2011, 11:29 AM

wow. I guess am the only one who didnt like it. I am for sure an audiophile and have been playing muic for 20 years. I tried it wired/unwired listening to an array of music on ipod and XM and found that for my tastes having the center speaker unplugged did not complete the full frequence range of the sound system.

spyderbuddy · 01-09-2011, 11:40 AM

I'm just glad it has a radio I remember when you were lucky a radio in a car, you got a am radio with one CENTER speaker.

Then my next car had a am/fm with two speakers man i thought i was in heaven.

gcook67 · 01-09-2011, 01:04 PM

I disconnected mine also and the sound wasn't as full. I also noticed that when I was using the hands free calling and talking to someone I had a hard time understanding dialogue. I am also mad because I bent my speaker grill removing it because one of the clips was stuck. Went to dealer to get new one and that grill costs $120.00.

BriCo84 · 01-11-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gcook67

I disconnected mine also and the sound wasn't as full. I also noticed that when I was using the hands free calling and talking to someone I had a hard time understanding dialogue. I am also mad because I bent my speaker grill removing it because one of the clips was stuck. Went to dealer to get new one and that grill costs $120.00.

Ya I bent mine too...and scraped the dash a TINY bit. It bothered me at first but i've learned to live with it. I have since bought a trim removal kit and will prob use that to remove it again at some point and try to rebend it back into position. I definitely don't think I'd spend $120 on a new grill

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Outlaw77 · 01-11-2011, 01:12 PM

awsome! im going to do this asap.

66olds442 · 01-11-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by burtial

wow. I guess am the only one who didnt like it. I am for sure an audiophile and have been playing muic for 20 years. I tried it wired/unwired listening to an array of music on ipod and XM and found that for my tastes having the center speaker unplugged did not complete the full frequence range of the sound system.

I agree, with 128kbs MP3's it sounds better without the center, but with lossless or source material the sound is much better with the center speaker.

dxy2jbaby · 01-25-2011, 04:14 AM

how do i do it?? Any picture or instruction? Where is it located?

Hicompression · 01-25-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by burtial

wow. I guess am the only one who didnt like it...for my tastes having the center speaker unplugged did not complete the full frequence range of the sound system.

You are not alone.

66olds442 · 01-25-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hicompression

You are not alone.

kmcd · 01-25-2011, 01:10 PM

This may be a dumb question, but why can't you simply adjust the fade to lower the volume of the center speaker?

CaribooLou · 01-26-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kmcd

This may be a dumb question, but why can't you simply adjust the fade to lower the volume of the center speaker?

I don't think you will can single out the center speaker with the fader, you would affect the other front speakers.

I unplugged my speaker too, I think it is a huge improvement. Also like some of you guys I do notice a little more bass.

BigRed585Lbs · 01-26-2011, 03:22 PM

Here's something for anyone afraid of just unplugging the center speaker. The G8 had the same crappy set-up, and this mod worked really well.
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...center+channel

Just something else to think about.

12-09-2010, 07:25 AM	#183
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	This mod is relevant to anyone with the ba sound system. Trim level is irrelevant -Sent via my R2D2 using Tapatalk __________________

01-09-2011, 11:40 AM	#186
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I'm just glad it has a radio I remember when you were lucky a radio in a car, you got a am radio with one CENTER speaker. Then my next car had a am/fm with two speakers man i thought i was in heaven. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

01-09-2011, 01:04 PM	#187
gcook67 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 1	I Agree I disconnected mine also and the sound wasn't as full. I also noticed that when I was using the hands free calling and talking to someone I had a hard time understanding dialogue. I am also mad because I bent my speaker grill removing it because one of the clips was stuck. Went to dealer to get new one and that grill costs $120.00.

01-25-2011, 01:10 PM	#194
kmcd 1,425 hp / supercharged Drives: (2010 2SS/L99) (1999 Corvette) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,104	This may be a dumb question, but why can't you simply adjust the fade to lower the volume of the center speaker? __________________ "If it's too loud...well, you know the rest."

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12-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#184
esipp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 77 View My Garage	I unplugged mine last week and will definitely be keeping it like that. IMO, the main improvement is the wider range of frequencies I can clearly hear. Never would have thought to do this on my own, thanks!

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burtial Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 96	wow. I guess am the only one who didnt like it. I am for sure an audiophile and have been playing muic for 20 years. I tried it wired/unwired listening to an array of music on ipod and XM and found that for my tastes having the center speaker unplugged did not complete the full frequence range of the sound system.

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dxy2jbaby Drives: Summit White Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 229 View My Garage	how do i do it?? Any picture or instruction? Where is it located?

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BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Here's something for anyone afraid of just unplugging the center speaker. The G8 had the same crappy set-up, and this mod worked really well. http://www.g8board.com/forums/showth...center+channel Just something else to think about.