Well, hell, what do I do now?
#1
Well, hell, what do I do now?
I have a '95 Maxima GLE with the BOSE stereo, my front right speaker blew, it sounds like **** now. What can I do?
I know one option is to replace everything in the system, and I am expecting some money pretty soon... what kind of system could I build for 800-1000 dollars? Suggestions? Did I mention that this blown speaker sounds like ****?
I know one option is to replace everything in the system, and I am expecting some money pretty soon... what kind of system could I build for 800-1000 dollars? Suggestions? Did I mention that this blown speaker sounds like ****?
#3
If you don't want to spend the money on a new system, you might be able to buy a used replacment speaker. Lots of people have changed them out. Just a thought.
If you want a new system, there's a whole world full of options out there. Do you want satellite radio? What kind of music do you listen to? How loud do you want to play it? Any brand names you really like?
If you want a new system, there's a whole world full of options out there. Do you want satellite radio? What kind of music do you listen to? How loud do you want to play it? Any brand names you really like?
#4
yea mine is blown in the right passenger speaker, but I will just go to the junk yard and grab out out and swap it in, shouldnt cost more than $30.
but if you want this could be a good time to take out all the speakers and get a nice thumping system in there, if you're going to do that, then let me know I would like to buy your speaker that is still working good. PM me.
but if you want this could be a good time to take out all the speakers and get a nice thumping system in there, if you're going to do that, then let me know I would like to buy your speaker that is still working good. PM me.
#5
its like $170 to rewire the system.buy some rockford 6 1/2" speakers ($120 ea pair) all around and a nice alpine or pioneer deck.($300-600) then maybe some BA or Kicker subs and amp.probably reach about $1000-$1200.
#7
Originally Posted by Ant96GLE
Some people still sell their old Blose speakers. They suck major *****. You cant use any others though unless you change the ENTIRE system. 1000 for an entire system isnt much, thats like Best Buy territory
#9
The amp is probably underneath the front passenger seat, right? What's wrong with using aftermarket speakers on the BOSE wiring - won't that amp still power them?
Edit: My head unit and amp are fine, it's just a blown speaker. I don't see why everything would need to be replaced, unless its a compatibility issue (such as the BOSE speakers using different wiring than JL).
Edit: My head unit and amp are fine, it's just a blown speaker. I don't see why everything would need to be replaced, unless its a compatibility issue (such as the BOSE speakers using different wiring than JL).
#12
if you like rap/hip hop/crunk music (lots of bass) go with infinity subs/speakers/and a alpine HU (or pioneer if you want to save some) and high powered multi-channel amp so you could really feel the boom. all this should run you just under a grand if you find the right deals.
#13
Originally Posted by SolidSnake
The amp is probably underneath the front passenger seat, right? What's wrong with using aftermarket speakers on the BOSE wiring - won't that amp still power them?
Edit: My head unit and amp are fine, it's just a blown speaker. I don't see why everything would need to be replaced, unless its a compatibility issue (such as the BOSE speakers using different wiring than JL).
Edit: My head unit and amp are fine, it's just a blown speaker. I don't see why everything would need to be replaced, unless its a compatibility issue (such as the BOSE speakers using different wiring than JL).
![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Blose uses a different format... each speaker has an amplifier connected on the back of it. Open your trunk and take a look at your rear speakers, see that big plastic cover they have? Thats the amplifier. Its the same for the front speakers. Blose system uses the Head Unit to just send a signal and then EACH speaker has an amplifier to amplify and play music. There is no other amplifier in the headunit either. The wiring you can still use, I used the original wiring in the car and it was fine.
Edit: In order to use your JL's you need another headunit... The Blose headunit has no power just a signal so no juice is going to go through those speakers. If you go that route, all you'll need is the new headunit and a wiring harness to have the new unit plug into the OEM one so you can use the same wiring in the doors. Its really not that complicated. Ask in the audio forum, those guys in there are good...
BTW.. yes I keep calling them Blose... they're garbage, I blew out 3 out of my 4 speakers to dust, my headunit would skip and half the buttons wouldnt work... it sucked!
#14
Id say just replace them all, I never had the bose, I had crapfactory pioneer's and blew out the rear's. So i picked up some MB quart components for the front, and some rear 6.5's by MB also and they sound sweet. I just need to get an amp to them because im underpowering them off my pioneer deck.
#15
Originally Posted by Ant96GLE
Man I wish that were the case ![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Blose uses a different format... each speaker has an amplifier connected on the back of it. Open your trunk and take a look at your rear speakers, see that big plastic cover they have? Thats the amplifier. Its the same for the front speakers. Blose system uses the Head Unit to just send a signal and then EACH speaker has an amplifier to amplify and play music. There is no other amplifier in the headunit either. The wiring you can still use, I used the original wiring in the car and it was fine.
Edit: In order to use your JL's you need another headunit... The Blose headunit has no power just a signal so no juice is going to go through those speakers. If you go that route, all you'll need is the new headunit and a wiring harness to have the new unit plug into the OEM one so you can use the same wiring in the doors. Its really not that complicated. Ask in the audio forum, those guys in there are good...
BTW.. yes I keep calling them Blose... they're garbage, I blew out 3 out of my 4 speakers to dust, my headunit would skip and half the buttons wouldnt work... it sucked!
![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Blose uses a different format... each speaker has an amplifier connected on the back of it. Open your trunk and take a look at your rear speakers, see that big plastic cover they have? Thats the amplifier. Its the same for the front speakers. Blose system uses the Head Unit to just send a signal and then EACH speaker has an amplifier to amplify and play music. There is no other amplifier in the headunit either. The wiring you can still use, I used the original wiring in the car and it was fine.
Edit: In order to use your JL's you need another headunit... The Blose headunit has no power just a signal so no juice is going to go through those speakers. If you go that route, all you'll need is the new headunit and a wiring harness to have the new unit plug into the OEM one so you can use the same wiring in the doors. Its really not that complicated. Ask in the audio forum, those guys in there are good...
BTW.. yes I keep calling them Blose... they're garbage, I blew out 3 out of my 4 speakers to dust, my headunit would skip and half the buttons wouldnt work... it sucked!
#18
the bose speakers are 1ohm resistance. normal speakers are 4ohm, thats why when you replace the headunits, you have to buy new speakers. but if it were a clarion headunit, it would play the stockers just fine.
i'd replaced my front speakers only if i were you. most people dont have rear fill. unless its for midbass. Adire Audio Koda 6.1's are on sale right now for $225 they are 6.5 components. or you can get a set of CDT EF61's for around $199.
i'd look into some soundstream amps for you. they are great speaking from personal experience.
i have the vga500.4 for my front stage, and a vga1600.2 for my Brahma.
i'd replaced my front speakers only if i were you. most people dont have rear fill. unless its for midbass. Adire Audio Koda 6.1's are on sale right now for $225 they are 6.5 components. or you can get a set of CDT EF61's for around $199.
i'd look into some soundstream amps for you. they are great speaking from personal experience.
i have the vga500.4 for my front stage, and a vga1600.2 for my Brahma.
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