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Panda1LE · 05-22-2020, 11:18 AM

Well it seems GM instructions are to install the subs to those rear deck speakers. Check it out

Silveradoss573 · 05-22-2020, 12:46 PM

That's how it gets the signal from the radio. Mines the same way except mine goes off the driver's side 6x9.

Panda1LE · 05-23-2020, 04:11 PM

So has anyone had success in just replacing the amp with a similar size one?

Silveradoss573 · 05-23-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda1LE

So has anyone had success in just replacing the amp with a similar size one?

Which amp? The Boston Acoustics or the the self powered sub amp?

Avenging Orange · 05-23-2020, 08:04 PM

There are simple aftermarket harnesses that plug into you factory amp so you have a signal for the aftermarket amp. You only need around a 300w nonoblock amp to run your subs. I have a Kicker single 10" with 300w amp and its just enough to compliment the BA system.
OP, I sent you a PM

Valkyrie14 · 05-23-2020, 09:04 PM

If your not crazy about wiring look at ********.com. He sells some harnesses that allow you to add a amp to the factory to run your subs, or a harness to use an aftermarket amp for all of your speakers (not sub) to utilize all of the factory wiring and head unit. Then you run some RCA cables from the output of the amp to the sub amp. Amps cost a bit, but nothing will improve your sound more than an amp.

I have a 4 channel amp running the door speakers and the 6x9s, and a monoblock amp that runs my 10” woofer. I replaced all of my speakers with middle of the road speakers. If you only spend a $100 on speakers they will sound about like the factory speakers. Unless you are going to throw down $300+ on replacements you probably won’t see much difference. My system is great, not competition but when you are in the car it sounds amazing. I spent about $1200 on speakers, amps, harness, and sub box.

Panda1LE · 05-26-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

There are simple aftermarket harnesses that plug into you factory amp so you have a signal for the aftermarket amp. You only need around a 300w nonoblock amp to run your subs. I have a Kicker single 10" with 300w amp and its just enough to compliment the BA system.
OP, I sent you a PM

the pm you sent has the website blocked off, I can't see what you sent

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

If your not crazy about wiring look at ********.com. He sells some harnesses that allow you to add a amp to the factory to run your subs, or a harness to use an aftermarket amp for all of your speakers (not sub) to utilize all of the factory wiring and head unit. Then you run some RCA cables from the output of the amp to the sub amp. Amps cost a bit, but nothing will improve your sound more than an amp.

I have a 4 channel amp running the door speakers and the 6x9s, and a monoblock amp that runs my 10” woofer. I replaced all of my speakers with middle of the road speakers. If you only spend a $100 on speakers they will sound about like the factory speakers. Unless you are going to throw down $300+ on replacements you probably won’t see much difference. My system is great, not competition but when you are in the car it sounds amazing. I spent about $1200 on speakers, amps, harness, and sub box.

yea I don't want to go ALL out, just a bit more oomph perhaps. I have had audio systems before in my 91 trans am, 02 RSX and 03 350Z. I did most of the work on all of them but nothing too crazy. Just a few amps and some door speakers and head units. In the miata right now, I have the headrest speakers and door speakers along with a small mini amp made by Alpine (445-A power pack). In the RSX and the Z, I used some Alpine V12 amps (2 ch and 4 ch) but those are most likely obsolete bricks now (i still have these). They are pretty big and heavy. I am capable of doing the job just trying to find the right solution.

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Originally Posted by Silveradoss573

Which amp? The Boston Acoustics or the the self powered sub amp?

the only amp i saw was the one on the driver side rear section opposite of the taillight.

byrds8 · 05-27-2020, 08:03 AM

I have two 10" kickers in a box that goes all the way across behind the back seat. Mounted a 600W kicker amp to the box and it sounds pretty good. I also got the adjustment knob for turning up and down the amp. The wiring harness to tie into the stock amp for an aftermarket sub amp is 5G-X3 RCA.

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Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	If your not crazy about wiring look at ********.com. He sells some harnesses that allow you to add a amp to the factory to run your subs, or a harness to use an aftermarket amp for all of your speakers (not sub) to utilize all of the factory wiring and head unit. Then you run some RCA cables from the output of the amp to the sub amp. Amps cost a bit, but nothing will improve your sound more than an amp. I have a 4 channel amp running the door speakers and the 6x9s, and a monoblock amp that runs my 10” woofer. I replaced all of my speakers with middle of the road speakers. If you only spend a $100 on speakers they will sound about like the factory speakers. Unless you are going to throw down $300+ on replacements you probably won’t see much difference. My system is great, not competition but when you are in the car it sounds amazing. I spent about $1200 on speakers, amps, harness, and sub box. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-27-2020, 08:03 AM	#22
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	I have two 10" kickers in a box that goes all the way across behind the back seat. Mounted a 600W kicker amp to the box and it sounds pretty good. I also got the adjustment knob for turning up and down the amp. The wiring harness to tie into the stock amp for an aftermarket sub amp is 5G-X3 RCA. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

05-22-2020, 12:46 PM	#16
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	That's how it gets the signal from the radio. Mines the same way except mine goes off the driver's side 6x9.