Audio Systems: Changing car stereo, do I need to buy speakers?, acura cl, factory speakers

Question
The stereo in my 97 Acura CL was a Bose that died.  I have another car stereo (Aiwa) I bought last year at Best Buy, that I want to use to replace my dead one. I called to make an appt to get it changed and they said I had to buy new speakers b/c of the amps.  I went to another place that said they needed two hours labor b/c they had to bypass etc...  I feel like they are seeing a woman and thinking they can rob me blind. I am already aware I need a harness b/c the wires don't match up. So do I need to change speakers to change my car stereo?  I do not need any added expense right now!

Answer
1997
I believe those factory speakers do have amplifiers built on to each of them and will require replacement to interface with a self-powered headunit like the Aiwa.
I would not advise to bypass them since they are so old.
That is a lot of money in labor bypassing the amps (on what are very used speakers).
www.crutchfeild.com has online reps that can assist you as to what fits (and at many price levels). They also have a 1-800 number listed on their website for phone assistance.

Sincerely,
Jerry Mael