Adding Rear Speakers?

[mbrockman5]

I have a couple questions about adding some aftermarket speakers in my 2012 Verano (without the Bose System). I was looking in my trunk and noticed that there are 2 empty spots in my rear deck lid that look like they can hold a couple 6x9's.(I assume they're for the Bose Option)

My questions are:

1) Is there a way to wire them into the existing sound system so they function the same as the others?

2) Is it very difficult to remove the rear deck lid to access those 2 spots?

3) Would there be/cause any issues, and would I lose any features/functions by adding additional speakers to the existing factory stereo?(i.e. Auto volume, Hands free, etc.)

I am knowledgeable in aftermarket audio installation, I just haven't had any experience with Buick.

 

[egpowers]

try Crutchfield or a car audio forum and see if they have more detailed exp.

 

[Jerome]

You probably can add them. are there grills on the top side of the deck? If you tap into the existing amp you could run it off the rear door speakers, although there is a risk of damaging that amp. You could add a new amp to run the 6x9's that would be tapped off the existing amp output and it would work.

 

[joseph.layman]

I have the same two empty 6X9 spots in the back of my 2014 Regal. I ordered some Pioneer TS-A6995R to put back there. As soon as I install them I will post how they sound and if it was a difficult install.

 

[ICKelly]

The more I think about it, the more complicated it gets. I just got a 2015 Verano, a couple of months ago and was wondering about installing 6x9's. Thinking about the stereo interface, the back door and rear 6x9's would be under the same input value (ie fade, balance & vol). Definitely a technician question.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Keeping the OHM's the same is usually the first challenge. Not sure on yours but most are 4 ohm speakers, so the new ones will have to match what is installed. If you are not clear on how to set it up seeking a technical person or shop to at least get you a list of what parts are needed may be the best route.

 

[G-173482]

How do I replace my 6x9 in my 2017 verano

 

[DAllen5025]

I have a couple questions about adding some aftermarket speakers in my 2012 Verano (without the Bose System). I was looking in my trunk and noticed that there are 2 empty spots in my rear deck lid that look like they can hold a couple 6x9's.(I assume they're for the Bose Option)

My questions are:

1) Is there a way to wire them into the existing sound system so they function the same as the others?

2) Is it very difficult to remove the rear deck lid to access those 2 spots?

3) Would there be/cause any issues, and would I lose any features/functions by adding additional speakers to the existing factory stereo?(i.e. Auto volume, Hands free, etc.)

I am knowledgeable in aftermarket audio installation, I just haven't had any experience with Buick.

Did anyone answer these questions? I am trying to figure out the colors of the rear wires.

 

[EzMac]

Did anyone answer these questions? I am trying to figure out the colors of the rear wires.

I just did this yesterday, I tapped the wires from the rear door speakers, ran them along the wire cluster on the base of the door trim. Then followed up along the back rest of the backseat, again following the existing wires so not to potentially pinch anything. The back deck has 3 clips you can easily identify when the back seats are folded down. Then there are some compression clips holding it down at the front, when you have those it's a forceful lift and slide. Takes about 3 minutes at most. The worst part was trying to get the 6x9 hole cut from the fiberglass with was easy to cut with a jigsaw... I did go through the fabric so I will have to replace that. I used self tapping screws to get through the metal.... I'm adding an MB Quart all in one sub today and there is.a power line in the rear on driver side I will pull power from while using a line output converter so I don't have to pull the deck off. If your familiar with this type of work it was very easy... my audio lines did change colors but at the center column its easy because they are twisted together. Hope this makes sense and helps if you have not completed your project yet!