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FlyingDutchman · 04-10-2011, 08:58 PM

Looking to replace the rear deck speakers in a 2001 Grand AM GT. Has the stock Monsoon system in it and the rear speakers are shot.

From what I have seen you need to bypass the factory amp for aftermarket speakers to work? The stock system has four inputs (2+ 2-) for the woofer and tweeter. The aftermarket setups have just 2 inputs (1+ 1-).

Is there a way to make this work without bypassing the stock amp? Perhaps separating the aftermarket speakers from each other to make 4 inputs? Obviously cutting and splicing would void the warranty.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

In case this helps, looking at Sony Xplod gt1627a on crutchfield ( a pair they said would work, but would have to replace the factory radio ... ? )

04-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#1
FlyingDutchman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NNJ Posts: 1,489 iTrader: (1) Social Networks:	'01 Grand AM speakers Looking to replace the rear deck speakers in a 2001 Grand AM GT. Has the stock Monsoon system in it and the rear speakers are shot. From what I have seen you need to bypass the factory amp for aftermarket speakers to work? The stock system has four inputs (2+ 2-) for the woofer and tweeter. The aftermarket setups have just 2 inputs (1+ 1-). Is there a way to make this work without bypassing the stock amp? Perhaps separating the aftermarket speakers from each other to make 4 inputs? Obviously cutting and splicing would void the warranty. Any help would be greatly appreciated. In case this helps, looking at Sony Xplod gt1627a on crutchfield ( a pair they said would work, but would have to replace the factory radio ... ? ) __________________ 1997 Camaro Z28 - 355 LT1, T56, CC503, LTs, ORY, Bald Eagle-back exhaust, !emissions, Lingenfelter CAI, EWP, !CAGS, BMR LCAs, UMI PHB, Koni Str.t/Koni SA, C5 Z06 front / LS1 F-body rear brake swap, factory hurst with short stick 2014 2LT Cruze 2.0 Turbo Diesel