Are Buick century speakers from different model years compatible with each other?

[Andy87]

I need to replace the speakers in my 2000 Buick Century because they are blown. I'm not looking for any upgrades so I would like to buy the original speakers. A car scrapyard is offering to sell the speakers I need for $15 which is perfect for me. My question is that if the speakers they have are from a different model year, are they still compatible without any problems? And will they sound the same quality?

 

[sonjaab]

Why bother with used junk?

Just pull the bad speakers and size them up and head to your local wallyworld.
They are prob. 4 inch anyhoo.

Thats what I did for my Z-28s front speakers.
A new set of Boss $14 bucks.

 

[Andy87]

Why bother with used junk?

Just pull the bad speakers and size them up and head to your local wallyworld.
They are prob. 4 inch anyhoo.

Thats what I did for my Z-28s front speakers.
A new set of Boss $14 bucks.
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Do the Boss speakers sound any better than the stock Century speakers? They are cheap as dirt, but so are a used pair of stock ones. I've also heard that it is difficult to find replacement rear subwoofers that are the correct size. (I think they're subwoofers at least)

 

[sonjaab]

Heck YEA they sound better!
My Z has a aftermarket CD/am/fm unit in it.
I have a pair of 6x9 Jensens in the rear.

Much better than the 33 yo factory speakers!

My Buick has a delco am/fm CD player I got from a Pontiac!
Factory speakers are still hangin' in there...........

Neither soumds like a concert hall but serviceable.

Your car uses 6x9 rear speakers according to Crutchfield.
Easy to find and cheap to boot.

 

[Andy87]

Heck YEA they sound better!
My Z has a aftermarket CD/am/fm unit in it.
I have a pair of 6x9 Jensens in the rear.

Much better than the 33 yo factory speakers!

My Buick has a delco am/fm CD player I got from a Pontiac!
Factory speakers are still hangin' in there...........

Neither soumds like a concert hall but serviceable.

Your car uses 6x9 rear speakers according to Crutchfield.
Easy to find and cheap to boot.

The Jensens are a bit expensive though. I have gotten some speakers from a junked
Century for $10. If they don't work I'll consider new replacements. Thanks.