audio system

[mike42]

hi i have a question, do i have to do any mods, or have to install a special chip to install my audio system in my 2000 alero. i have 2 320 watt amps. 1 alpine eq, 15¨ sub and 1 sony car radio.

[2002alero21]

same question basically...does the stock CD player have the plugins to install an amp or do I need a new CD deck???

[aboyle0203]

you def. need a new deck. no RCA jacks on the factory head unit. they do however make a converter for about $15. you slpice into your speaker wire and then you can plug in rca jacks. the problem is you also amplify all your noise. i did it for a few months in my 2000 alero. i ended up buying a new head unit to run my orion 12s with. sounded much better

[aboyle0203]

Originally Posted by mike42

hi i have a question, do i have to do any mods, or have to install a special chip to install my audio system in my 2000 alero. i have 2 320 watt amps. 1 alpine eq, 15¨ sub and 1 sony car radio.

no mods or chips required on my 2000 gls. the filler plate is kinda screwed up but it looks good when done. i installed a deeper cd player then cruthfield said i could. there was a need to cut a piece of the plastic in the back to fit it but it has been great for over a year. i used the wired adaptor kit from autozone and everything worked great no mods needed!

[DamienZ28]

ONE word "PIONEER" lol my fav OK I have one for you. Most are single din stereos GM uses Din1/2 and the aleros is double din correct!? Well I have a din1/2 the gm factory fit pioneer and i was wondering if anyone has seen a plate to mount this one or if ill have tomake one?

[jamcllw]

I know 2000 Alero's are DIN and a 1/2 not a double DIN. I've completely replaced everything from the factory radio and speakers. I'm running Pioneer 4x6's, 6x9's and tweeters. I have 3 Audiobahn 12" subs in the trunk. With 3 Rockford amps running everything so I'm pretty sure you don't have to do any mods or special chips for it to work.

[DamienZ28]

Thanks for the info!

[Half Breed]

I have a 2000 GLS and i left the factory deck and hooked up 2 alpine type R and a v12 deck to the stock system, and honestly it sounds better then when i had my alpine deck. i would recommend that you leave the stock deck in. the only adapter you need is a line out converter. there around $20 at any electronics store.