Thread: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base Edition

Hiya, new obviously to the site.

Just bought 2008 Grand Prix GP (Base edition) last week. Stereo is nice for a factory (non-monsoon) edition, no onstar or anything.

But, obviously I am looking to upgrade.

I am thinking on doing component speakers in the front. 6.5" woofers and 1" tweeters of some sorts.

6x9 3 ways for the back.

For the head I am debating on the doing a double din option or the regular way and debating between a selfpowered base tube and a regular pair of 10's in a box. Thus I would also be debating on the amp usage if using one at all.

I am not looking to blow my ears or anyone elses, just good quality sound with a little edge to it when I feel the urge. As I am a graduate student I also am not looking to take out a small loan to do this.

Any recommendations or warnings on future problems would be appreciated. I have installled previous equipment on other cars (2003 eclipse, 98 Jeep) so if there is any obstacles in that respect I would appreciate a warning there.

I have heard of problems with the HUD loosing the calender option and all that jazz, also loosing door and warning chimes.

Appreciate it.

Did you have any options lost or problems with the HUD when you put in your receiver? Use a standard adapter and all?

Yeah, its online from Crutchfield.

This is what i am thinking about doing, like I said I am not looking to warn the neighbors when I come home, I just want high quality sound:


Receiver: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X692
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X692 CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

Front Components: Alpine SPS-600C
Alpine SPS-600C Type-S 6-1/2" component speaker system Fits in 6-1/2" or 6-3/4" openings at Crutchfield.com

Back 6x9: Polk/MOMO MMC690
Amazon.com: Polk/MOMO MMC690 6X9-Inch coaxial (AA2690-C): Electronics

Amp: Blaupunkt THA555PnP
Blaupunkt THA555PnP 5-channel car amplifier 55 watts RMS x 4 + 200 watts RMS x 1 at Crutchfield.com

Sub: Blaupunkt GTt-1200
Blaupunkt GTt-1200 12" cylindrical enclosed subwoofer at Crutchfield.com