aftermarket head unit with bose amp?

magenb · Postby **magenb** » Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:32 pm

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?

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:27 pm

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

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:46 pm

Dump the Bose amp. They're crap.

timk · Postby **timk** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:47 am

The impedance is really weird too, it's not standard stuff (including speakers).

magenb · Postby **magenb** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:58 am

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.

Postby **NitroDann** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:15 am

Does the bose amp have rcas?

Or an rca level input?

Dann

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:17 pm

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.