Thread: Aftermarket Audio + New Cars = noob

Hey,

I am pretty new to this car, but I've owned a couple of Bonneville's in the past...but anyway...

I have a 2005 Grand Prix GTP CompG and I want to install my aftermarket audio equipment in the car. I want to rentain on the functions the car came with. I have the Monsoon system, with On-Star.

Which factory integration module should I get? All the reviews I have read on the Metra one suggested in the FAQ on this site say it is crap. I am installing a head unit and a sub/amp. I am not touching any of the speakers yet.

Also, what is the difficulty of the install with all of these data adapters? I have done many old school installs with harnesses, but nothing with this stuff.

Thanks for the help!

Nay, just the single disc MP3 deck.

How "aftermarket" do you want to get? If you want increase in bass, just use a "high-low" adapter with your rear speakers to amp/sub setup, if you're looking to change out everything including deck, and speakers, that's going to be a tough one as a deck will only power 4 speakers, on top of that, your monsoon system might have different "ohm" speakers that would potentially blow your deck- so you'll have to get new speakers. Plus, you have 7? 9? speakers, so you'll definitely need another amp as well to power those other speakers.

mark at humount.com might be able to help you

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