So the 00-05 Monte and Impala are also pretty identical (except one is 2 and the other is 4 doors). As you noticed, GM stuck with that trend in the 06-07 Monte and Impala. Nothing horribly bad about that. Keeps a lot of things easy to mass produce.

I admit, I am pretty ignorant on the sound options in 06-07, but I thought the doors had both a woofer and tweeter like the 00-05 premium sound packages. But I am not sure. Curious if they did some fancy stuff with the back speakers (like the multi-channel 6x9's in the Grand Am or the setup for 4 speakers in the back that I believe the Regal had).

 

According to Crutchfield, and some You Tube Videos, all I have are 4 speakers. Two 6 inch in the front, and two 6x9 in the rear. They may be counting the tweeters mounted inside those as 4 more speakers. I just want mid range and highs up front, and bass in the rear. Front stage, rear fill. Would like to get the tweeters up high to ear level, but that may be a real job. I can get a decent set up for around $140 for all of them. Not an easy install though, so need to find someone that does car audio. Rears don't look too bad, but the front door panel has to come off.

 

I found the same to be true on the Impala side of things (as they're practically the same car). Our 08 was much cheaper (and had far more issues) than our 00 and 03 had. Wasn't too obvious on the showroom floor, but the more you lived with the car, the more you'd find places they cut corners.


You have any local car audio shops? Having worked in that field for several years during college, it's a very simple job for them - including the high mount tweeters.

If you liked the added power of the older monte, you could always add an aftermarket 2 or 4 channel amp at the same time to power them with.

 

First problem is I moved to a small town, and there are no shops anywhere near me. Second, this car is borderline. Not sure I want to spend the money on it, but just making myself fix some things, like the dreaded rust. It wasn't too bad, just a small place on the right rear fenderwell. Should have addressed it much sooner. I have had two Impalas, so know them well. Actually pretty dependable cars, and the reason I dumped my 2005. I am going to do some more research, and have watched a few YTs about this. The rear 6x9s aren't hard, and if I decide to go all out I will add a 5 channel amp and probably a single 10" sub in the trunk. I have extra cars, so probably just dump it at Best Buy for a week. Mechanically it is in great shape, as I not only replaced the tranny, but while I had things out, I replaced some seals, and both front axles. Already did a brake job, and new MC, rotors and pads. Tires are good, and just found a nice set of almost new Michelins for $350. BTW, I found out you cannot put 235/55R/17s on the car. Rubs the rear struts. Being an LTZ, it has a tall gear ratio, so not a highway cruiser. I could get 32mph with my Impala and 3500. This one around 27.

 

If you're considering DIY, I'd look up info on the fronts too. IMO if you can do the rears, then the fronts are definitely doable. Its just a few screws and pop clips to get each door panel off.

4 speakers, a 5 channel amp, and a sub will take them less than one day for sure. A pro installer can do it in half a day, but hourly pay folks won't be as motivated.

I am curious though, does your Best Buy still do car audio? The two closest to me got rid of the entire car section and now just use the old install bays for added warehouse storage. I don't go there often, so I was surprised to see it this last time.

 

I have no idea. Glad you mentioned that. I will call around first to be sure, or maybe get lucky and find someone that can freelance and come to my place. I have a nice garage.