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Marotrent · 04-15-2021, 11:13 PM

Hey guys I have a 2011 SS with the Boston acoustic system and I’m trying to replace the 6x9s in the rear with Pioneer 6x9s. Currently I have the pod speakers out and I don’t know how to correctly place the new ones in. The old speakers have a 4 way plug and the new Pioneer speakers on have the positive and negative hook up. How can I make this work? Thanks in advance.

Valkyrie14 · 04-16-2021, 07:33 AM

Check this out. I ended up doing something similar to this video.

https://youtu.be/nzGMdr6SH-E

lvlender · 04-24-2021, 03:18 PM

If you do not intend to replace the factory amplifier (which is wired only to power bi-amp design speakers) You cannot use those Pioneer speakers or, for that matter, 90% of the speakers on the market. You must do an internet search for bi-amp able speakers.

These speakers can be identified by the fact they are at least coaxial speakers and have two sets of speaker terminals. One set of terminals connects to the woofer cone and the other set of terminals connects to the mid-hi tweeter(s) (for a total of 4 wire connections). Any Bi-amp speaker will be excellent as they are usually built to 'competition' grade. Bi-amp able Triaxial speakers are also available.

All aftermarket 6x9 speakers need an adapter to fit into the original rear deck cut-out see the one offered by Car Adapter...

http://www.car-speaker-adapters.com/items.php?id=SAK067

AlanRubin · 04-24-2021, 10:48 PM

He can use the pioneer speakers, but NON coaxial. Run the one set of wired for
the 6x9 cone. Then install a separate tweeter for the other set of wires.

This is basically how Bi-Amping works with a single channel:

So, you hook the separate speakers up the SAME way.

AND, it's still wiring in Parallel.

Instead of one pair going to the coaxial speaker, and then paralleling from there,
with the woofer and tweeter, they're paralleled right from the amp instead, then
to each separate speaker.

This Bi-Amping the car uses, is one amplifier for the low frequencies and a second
amplifier output for middle and high frequencies. So, you can still wire the separate
speakers to the appropriate pair.

04-15-2021, 11:13 PM	#1
Marotrent Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 142	Upgrading Boston acoustic 6x9s... need HELP Hey guys I have a 2011 SS with the Boston acoustic system and I’m trying to replace the 6x9s in the rear with Pioneer 6x9s. Currently I have the pod speakers out and I don’t know how to correctly place the new ones in. The old speakers have a 4 way plug and the new Pioneer speakers on have the positive and negative hook up. How can I make this work? Thanks in advance.

04-16-2021, 07:33 AM	#2
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Check this out. I ended up doing something similar to this video. https://youtu.be/nzGMdr6SH-E __________________ 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.

04-24-2021, 03:18 PM	#3
lvlender Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tellico Village TN Posts: 16	If you do not intend to replace the factory amplifier (which is wired only to power bi-amp design speakers) You cannot use those Pioneer speakers or, for that matter, 90% of the speakers on the market. You must do an internet search for bi-amp able speakers. These speakers can be identified by the fact they are at least coaxial speakers and have two sets of speaker terminals. One set of terminals connects to the woofer cone and the other set of terminals connects to the mid-hi tweeter(s) (for a total of 4 wire connections). Any Bi-amp speaker will be excellent as they are usually built to 'competition' grade. Bi-amp able Triaxial speakers are also available. All aftermarket 6x9 speakers need an adapter to fit into the original rear deck cut-out see the one offered by Car Adapter... http://www.car-speaker-adapters.com/items.php?id=SAK067 Last edited by lvlender; 04-24-2021 at 03:32 PM. Reason: more detail

04-24-2021, 10:48 PM	#4
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	He can use the pioneer speakers, but NON coaxial. Run the one set of wired for the 6x9 cone. Then install a separate tweeter for the other set of wires. This is basically how Bi-Amping works with a single channel: So, you hook the separate speakers up the SAME way. AND, it's still wiring in Parallel. Instead of one pair going to the coaxial speaker, and then paralleling from there, with the woofer and tweeter, they're paralleled right from the amp instead, then to each separate speaker. This Bi-Amping the car uses, is one amplifier for the low frequencies and a second amplifier output for middle and high frequencies. So, you can still wire the separate speakers to the appropriate pair.