Driver Side Speaker blew..what to do

[MikeSp03]

Im new here....

My 00 Grand Am SE drivers side speaker blew in the door...well i think it did, it makes rumbling noises, kinda like a crappy amp...i dunno what to do...can it be replaced or fixed? let me know...im also looking to get an amp and some subs so if anyone ahs any let me know..and possible a new deck...the pontiac factory cd player just isnt cutting it for me

[2002GT]

replace it?

[MikeSp03]

Any idea how much it'd be to replace it, and where could i go to get it replaced

[birdhouse]

Depends on what you're looking to do with it... Do you want bass, or clarity, or a mix? You can easily replace them yourself, it's not hard at all. The best thing about replacing our stock front speakers is the ability to go up a size to 5 1/4 or even 6 1/2's. You get MUCH better sound out of either of those sizes than our stock 4x6's.

[matts]

:agree: and if you're wanting to stay real simple right now or dont have a lot of cash you can get a factory replacement from the dealer, junk yard, or someone that's already replaced thier speakers and dont want the old ones anymore.

[Gator13]

i will sell you my stock 4x6s and tweeter if you want.

[MikeSp03]

Okay...I am just going to install a new set for each of the doors...might as well do them both...i think they are 4's....you said i can bump it up to 6's? how is that possible...dosent liklook they would work right...thanks...any good ideas on what to get...looking to spend around 100 bucks for the pair...and are they easy to install

[birdhouse]

Well, it's really easy to get them in there, don't worry about the fit. With only 100 bucks, you're not gonna find anything too nice, but look at Alpine Type S 6 1/2's or some mid-level Polk... Both those speakers give out some nice bass even from the stock HU. If you're looking for a really clear sound, then go with Infinity Reference... I'm sure other people have their own opinions, too! :)

[Pte Socks]

yep, with an aftermarket deck and my alpine type-S, they soudn real nice, though I use them for high not bass stuff. Hehe thats what subs are for

[MikeSp03]

Where could i get the alpine type s speakers from, and how much am i looking at on those? and how do i go about installing them...looking to get a new deck and subs and amp as well...anyone got anything for sale, or have any idea what i should get....

[nineteen88ga]

You can get Type S 6 1/2's from Circuit City, mostly any place that sells Alpne will have the Type S's available. If your looking to upgrade to 5 1/4" or 6 1/2's Metra has speaker adaptors that make them adaptable to a 4x6" opening. These adaptors for cavaliers and Sunfires, but also will work in a Grand Am.

As far as installing them, you will need to remove the doors. It sounds worse than it realyl is, butif your not comfortable I'd definately let a pro do it.

[matts]

yeah, then on top of them installing it if something messes up it's their butt....not yours :)

[Pte Socks]

yea, I picked up my Type-S's for 100$. Not bad for canadian prices.