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JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-12-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VRMMMM

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

Sounded SWEET!

I will give it a try and put the same CD in

My first CD I bought in 1982 was that album. It cost $24.00 and it still plays. Well it should it was made in Germany

Brownhornitt · 06-12-2010, 01:47 PM

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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.

This is what I did. Don't cut it. Just take the five minutes to carefully remove.

Recommend highly.

gr8daneh · 06-12-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SSambumbia

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.

Excellent idea. Some other gadgetry could also find a home there? GPS, Detector mount, ???

The 2010 Sin · 06-12-2010, 05:08 PM

I have added the JBL MS-8 which is logic 7 surround sound now so I don't need nor want to rid myself of the center channel, I just upgraded it to a JBL 560gti woofer.. Its PHENOM!

Michael_Js · 06-12-2010, 09:38 PM

You put a subwoofer in that little spot?? Wow! What are the specs of that thing? just curious...

The 2010 Sin · 06-13-2010, 02:10 AM

its not a subwoofer.. just the actual speaker from the 560GTI series. its a component set, a tweeter and a midrange woofer I simply just used the woofer.. its JBL's highest end setup, I got it as a favor from JBL to match my 660GTI's in my doors and rear lid.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-13-2010, 07:18 AM

I don't think a 3.5" is a woofer. Midrange at best. It might go down to 100hz, maybe.

rtcat600man · 06-13-2010, 12:08 PM

Unbelievable difference.

NEVER would I have thought to do this. Read about this a couple hours ago. Just came back in from testing this thread. DO IT.

You will NOT believe the difference. I taped the plug to the speaker to keep the wire from rattling around. For those who want to drop another 1/2 lb from the Camaro just take the speaker out all together.

Thanks to this thread the music will be have a cleaner sound.

vuduman67 · 06-13-2010, 04:11 PM

Wow wouldnt of believed it if i didnt try it myself. I actually unpluged it and replugged while it was on(Im sure not reccommended)and heard the difference immediatly. The sound is not as full but it is cleaner no doubt. I think I might look for a better speaker and replace instead of removing but for now I am leaving it out.

ClutchKargo · 06-13-2010, 04:41 PM

Unpluged the center speaker and put it back in this morning. Took 5 minutes tops.

Did it make a difference? Yes

Drastic? Not really

Good? Yes, more seperation of stereo as stated before

Leave it unplugged? Yes

It does make a difference that for now I like. FM, XM and iPod all do sound better in my opinion. Probably XM the most. I do seem to notice an increase in bass. Not sure why but there does seem to be more boost.

IMO, definately pop the grill and unplug the speaker. Extremely easy and no rattle.

Clutch

rtcat600man · 06-13-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ClutchKargo

Unpluged the center speaker and put it back in this morning. Took 5 minutes tops.

Did it make a difference? Yes

Drastic? Not really

Good? Yes, more seperation of stereo as stated before

Leave it unplugged? Yes

It does make a difference that for now I like. FM, XM and iPod all do sound better in my opinion. Probably XM the most. I do seem to notice an increase in bass. Not sure why but there does seem to be more boost.

IMO, definately pop the grill and unplug the speaker. Extremely easy and no rattle.

Clutch

Just to make sure I thought I could hear the difference, I had my wife come out and listen to it too. She said the same thing "noticed an increase in bass,” and a cleaner sound.

SoTHavok · 06-14-2010, 09:48 PM

it seems to be a mostly midrange speaker, i kept mine it cause i found that the speaker makes it louder but with it out it adds more clarity and seperation i cant decide D:

Bistem · 06-26-2010, 05:46 PM

In my case this tip was Very noticeable. It may depend on what type music you listen to as to how much difference it makes. I listen to a lot of smooth jazz and the difference was very nice. Thanks you all for yet another FREE improvement.

SSinatra Andretti · 07-03-2010, 02:17 AM

holy ish... just by reading this thread i found a new stash spot ..... good bye center speaker, hello drug compartment... lol

06-12-2010, 05:08 PM	#74
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	I have added the JBL MS-8 which is logic 7 surround sound now so I don't need nor want to rid myself of the center channel, I just upgraded it to a JBL 560gti woofer.. Its PHENOM! __________________

06-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#75
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	You put a subwoofer in that little spot?? Wow! What are the specs of that thing? just curious... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

06-13-2010, 02:10 AM	#76
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	its not a subwoofer.. just the actual speaker from the 560GTI series. its a component set, a tweeter and a midrange woofer I simply just used the woofer.. its JBL's highest end setup, I got it as a favor from JBL to match my 660GTI's in my doors and rear lid. __________________

06-13-2010, 12:08 PM	#78
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Unbelievable difference. NEVER would I have thought to do this. Read about this a couple hours ago. Just came back in from testing this thread. DO IT. You will NOT believe the difference. I taped the plug to the speaker to keep the wire from rattling around. For those who want to drop another 1/2 lb from the Camaro just take the speaker out all together. Thanks to this thread the music will be have a cleaner sound. __________________ MY BUILD Last edited by rtcat600man; 11-03-2010 at 07:23 PM.

07-03-2010, 02:17 AM	#84
SSinatra Andretti 2$$ Drives: 94 ss, 2008 gxp, soon to be2011 2ss Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OAKLAND, CA Posts: 266	holy ish... just by reading this thread i found a new stash spot ..... good bye center speaker, hello drug compartment... lol __________________ burn rubber & write your name in the street

06-13-2010, 07:18 AM	#77
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I don't think a 3.5" is a woofer. Midrange at best. It might go down to 100hz, maybe.

06-13-2010, 04:11 PM	#79
vuduman67 Drives: Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 330	Wow wouldnt of believed it if i didnt try it myself. I actually unpluged it and replugged while it was on(Im sure not reccommended)and heard the difference immediatly. The sound is not as full but it is cleaner no doubt. I think I might look for a better speaker and replace instead of removing but for now I am leaving it out.

06-13-2010, 04:41 PM	#80
ClutchKargo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 211	Unpluged the center speaker and put it back in this morning. Took 5 minutes tops. Did it make a difference? Yes Drastic? Not really Good? Yes, more seperation of stereo as stated before Leave it unplugged? Yes It does make a difference that for now I like. FM, XM and iPod all do sound better in my opinion. Probably XM the most. I do seem to notice an increase in bass. Not sure why but there does seem to be more boost. IMO, definately pop the grill and unplug the speaker. Extremely easy and no rattle. Clutch

06-14-2010, 09:48 PM	#82
SoTHavok Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 1 Posts: 611 View My Garage	it seems to be a mostly midrange speaker, i kept mine it cause i found that the speaker makes it louder but with it out it adds more clarity and seperation i cant decide D:

06-26-2010, 05:46 PM	#83
Bistem Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 132 View My Garage	In my case this tip was Very noticeable. It may depend on what type music you listen to as to how much difference it makes. I listen to a lot of smooth jazz and the difference was very nice. Thanks you all for yet another FREE improvement.

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