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aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:32 pm
by magenb
I've been searching all over the place for a guide on replacing the stock head unit. I've found a mass of DIY removal instructions and tib bits here and there in various forums all over the place.
Has anyone found a guide on connecting an aftermarket head unit to the bose amp?
Re: aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:27 pm
by NitroDann
4 channel amps can be had for as little as 100 dollars, I cannot imagine, unless there is a patch loom or simple diy, that it is worth trying.
Dann
Re: aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:46 pm
by bear2230
Dump the Bose amp. They're crap.
Re: aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:47 am
by timk
The impedance is really weird too, it's not standard stuff (including speakers).
Re: aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:58 am
by magenb
NitroDann wrote:4 channel amps can be had for as little as 100 dollars, I cannot imagine, unless there is a patch loom or simple diy, that it is worth trying.
Dann
Yeah I've gone down that path before, PITA to mount it and cable it all correctly, I'd rather just solder a few wires
timk wrote:The impedance is really weird too, it's not standard stuff (including speakers).
Yeah I've read the same thing which is why I was looking for a guide
bear2230 wrote::BROADY:
Dump the Bose amp. They're crap.
I'm only changing the headunit to get USB/MP3 support, I don't have a problem with the sound volume or quality its putting out now.
Re: aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:15 am
by NitroDann
Does the bose amp have rcas?
Or an rca level input?
Dann
Re: aftermarket head unit with bose amp?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:17 pm
by bear2230
NitroDann wrote:Does the bose amp have rcas?
Or an rca level input?
Dann
Naa Dann, there is 2 pissy little amps stuck under the dash about the size of a packet of ciggies. I think 1 is for the mids and 1 for the tweeters. Would be heaps easier to just connect the wires.
Give it a crack yourself or drop it to a shop. It won't take them long to sort.
Richard.