I am picking up my 2006 Grand Prix tomorrow that we just bought. It has an in dash navi systen and I was wondering if I can add an amp and subs to it? If so, how hard is it?
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08-01-2011
I am picking up my 2006 Grand Prix tomorrow that we just bought. It has an in dash navi systen and I was wondering if I can add an amp and subs to it? If so, how hard is it?
08-01-2011
Easy. Tap the speaker wires for RCA cables, and install the rest just like any other sub/amp setup. DONE.
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
08-02-2011
^^^^^^^^^ and it will sound like a warm pile of poop!!
is the navi an aftermarket deck?? alpine pioneer kenwood.....??
08-02-2011
Hm, mine sounded good. I had the settings a bit off at one point and it caused the trunk lid to flex when it hit. Maybe tuning is just harder this way. I dunno.
08-03-2011
It is the stock deck.
08-04-2011
Stock Navigation....jealous. I have an 04 GTP CompG without Monsoon even. I got scammed =p Why couldn't I have the Monsoon and Digital climate =p It has everything else GM ever decided to put in our cars. Luck of the draw I guess.
Feel lucky you have the stock nav. those units are mind boggling expensive!
08-04-2011
I haven't really had much time to play with the navi yet but I am sure I will like it. I do wish though that I could play MP3's. By the way, I don't have the digital climate either lol.
08-04-2011
It's interesting how GM would put every option known to man in the cars and then just not put a fancier option in when its already got bells and whistles. I understand that sometimes its a dealer installed item so they can sell the car higher. I wished I had the 6-disc monsoon system. I am glad I have Xm Radio built in. I drove two other cars for a very long time with extra equipment always around. I like stream lines and orignal looking equipment. =)
08-05-2011
Monsoon system is a crutch that keeps people from getting a higher quality system. I would know.
08-05-2011
Where is the 6 cd located, is it in the trunk?
08-05-2011
So are you suggesting there is no other way to run subs to factory unit?
08-06-2011
On the Monsoon the 6 disc changer is in dash within the HU.
08-07-2011
you can but dont expect much.....you can have $5k in subs and amps, if the signal is shiity it will sound like it!
save up and get a good deck....
08-07-2011
he will have to take out the factory navigation for a "deck" then loose steering wheel controls and need a security bypass module
to original poster, does your stereo have a factory amp in the trunk?
08-07-2011
I have not yet seen a factory amp in the trunk, at least not without moving any carpet to see. I do have a Kenwood DVD deck in my Grand Am that is available now but I do like the on board navi and was hoping to keep the current deck because of it.
08-07-2011
the monsoon amp is located under the rear deck inside the trunk, if you can't see it right away when you look inside the trunk at the back, in the middle, at the top, its not there
so after you put in a sub, you will have very weak mids and highs, they will be your next area you will want to upgrade, just opening up a huge can of worms if your asking me
lots of work and money for better sound, but if thats very important then go for it
08-07-2011
I did see a monsoon amp located where you said. I think the speakers have been upgraded. they are 3-way JVC 290w. Is that what is stock?
08-07-2011
JVC anything is a cheapo piece of equipment. Definitely not stock.
08-07-2011
no, stock speakers are delphi two way I believe, anything other then that should be better
09-01-2011
If you don't want to get rid of the stock navi get http://www.crutchfield.com/p_236REQ5..._req5&skipvs=T that its an amazing device.
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