Kellen T's 1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE

by Crutchfield's Writing Team

Items installed:

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X491
Polk/MOMO MMC460
Rockford Fosgate P1694C
Kicker 12" Competition (x2)
Kicker ZX750.1
Soundstream XTA360.4
JL Audio 4 GA Amp Connection Kit
JL Audio Twisted 2 Channel RCA
JL Audio Twisted 4 Channel RCA
Dynamat Original
Kicker Subwoofer Grills
(2) Stinger 0 GA 3-Way Distribution Blocks
Stinger Battery Terminal
JL Audio 100 Amp Fuse

Installation Description

Started with the installation of the Kenwood headunit. Very simple installation. Next was the rear deck speakers (Rockford Fosgate). This was fairly easy as well with the speaker wire adapters from Crutchfield. Next I installed the Polk Momo plates in the front doors. This was somewhat difficult because it wasn't an exact fit and I had to do minor modifications. Next I started with a factory Kicker subwoofer box but decided to build my own using fiberglass. This was a fairly difficult process because I had never done fiberglass before. Turned out to be harder than I thought. Next I installed the two amps and all the wiring. If a 16 year old can do it, so can you.

Q&A Section

Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?

Love loud music, stock system wasnt working out.

What's the first thing you show people about your installation?

Custom fiberglass enclosures

Why did you choose these products?

Did a lot of research, decided these were the best bang for the buck.

What was the most difficult part of the installation?

Fiberglass enclosures

What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?

New car soon, meaning an upgraded everything!

Overview of trunk

Overview of trunk

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Soundstream amp

Soundstream amp

Kicker 750

Kicker 750

Grand Am

Grand Am

I'm a skater

I'm a skater

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