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  1. #1 Replacing Front Factory Speakers 
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    So, my front speakers are rather meh sounding, was thinking about just replacing the front two since there's deals going on around this time of year. What's a good recommendation for sub-$45 for two? And, I'll need 5 1/4, correct? Also, what does it take to replace the originals, pretty easy? Never done anything with sound systems before so, noobie.
    Also, my car is non-Bose.
    06 LaCrosse 57-79k sold;99 4dr GTP 134-138k sold;98 2dr GTP 183k parted;98 Regal 166-184k;04 GT2 204-206k sold;04 GTP 170-175k sold;09.5 G8 GT Sport 145k;09 G8 78-84k+;08 Prix 164k sold;06 Prix 168k sold;02 Regal 92k;09 G8 103k parted;04 GTP SpEd 139k parted;04 GTP 205k;'09 G8 105k parted;06 Prix 230k;04 CompG 138k
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    As far as replacement goes. I think all that has to be done is pull the door panel off, unbolt the speaker and unplug it. That should be all that's needed.

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    Yeah, that's what I did with the ones I took off my parts car. But, was wondering if the new ones would just, like, bolt in or something. :P
    06 LaCrosse 57-79k sold;99 4dr GTP 134-138k sold;98 2dr GTP 183k parted;98 Regal 166-184k;04 GT2 204-206k sold;04 GTP 170-175k sold;09.5 G8 GT Sport 145k;09 G8 78-84k+;08 Prix 164k sold;06 Prix 168k sold;02 Regal 92k;09 G8 103k parted;04 GTP SpEd 139k parted;04 GTP 205k;'09 G8 105k parted;06 Prix 230k;04 CompG 138k
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    My GTP was easy peasy to swap door speakers in, no modification required to mount them. You can handle it.
    All Grand Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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    Okay, that's what I figured. Thanks!
    06 LaCrosse 57-79k sold;99 4dr GTP 134-138k sold;98 2dr GTP 183k parted;98 Regal 166-184k;04 GT2 204-206k sold;04 GTP 170-175k sold;09.5 G8 GT Sport 145k;09 G8 78-84k+;08 Prix 164k sold;06 Prix 168k sold;02 Regal 92k;09 G8 103k parted;04 GTP SpEd 139k parted;04 GTP 205k;'09 G8 105k parted;06 Prix 230k;04 CompG 138k
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    BTW, I've got a Kenwood XXV-01D coming for my car, so that'll be in there.

    So, would http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 be any good?
    06 LaCrosse 57-79k sold;99 4dr GTP 134-138k sold;98 2dr GTP 183k parted;98 Regal 166-184k;04 GT2 204-206k sold;04 GTP 170-175k sold;09.5 G8 GT Sport 145k;09 G8 78-84k+;08 Prix 164k sold;06 Prix 168k sold;02 Regal 92k;09 G8 103k parted;04 GTP SpEd 139k parted;04 GTP 205k;'09 G8 105k parted;06 Prix 230k;04 CompG 138k
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    Did your car come with the Bose stereo? Mine did, and I purchased Rockford Fosgate punch components to replace the factory separates in the front. When I went to install the woofers, there was some interference with the baffle that came installed in the door. Apparently the plastic baffle for the non-bose stereo is different than the bose one. I had to trim mine with a dremel tool to get the woofer to fit, but it wasn't much. Be prepared for that FWIW
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    Nope, non-Bose. Well, a little trimming with the 'ol Dremel doesn't bother me much, thanks for the info though. I ordered those JBLs, came in the mail, so I'll see what they sound like next week after finals when I put them in. Still deciding on whether on not to order the 6x9s JBL GTOs to go in the rear...
    06 LaCrosse 57-79k sold;99 4dr GTP 134-138k sold;98 2dr GTP 183k parted;98 Regal 166-184k;04 GT2 204-206k sold;04 GTP 170-175k sold;09.5 G8 GT Sport 145k;09 G8 78-84k+;08 Prix 164k sold;06 Prix 168k sold;02 Regal 92k;09 G8 103k parted;04 GTP SpEd 139k parted;04 GTP 205k;'09 G8 105k parted;06 Prix 230k;04 CompG 138k
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