secret bose system settings?
05-29-2001, 02:20 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the BOSE in our systems refer to the speakers themselves, not the head units. Somewhere in this forum says our head units are Clarions (tweeters also?), in which IMO, are not really that great. Hope I can change the unit out but the UDP comes first (soon) 
The head unit in the S4 is probably a Blaupunkt, Alpine or something...
The head unit in the S4 is probably a Blaupunkt, Alpine or something...
05-29-2001, 02:32 PM
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here is the link http://e-audi.tripod.com/eaudinewsar.../synfhead1.htm
From the pictures, I am not holding much hope.
From the pictures, I am not holding much hope.
05-29-2001, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by DooBall
i know the bose in my friends s4 has them, hold certain buttons and get a secret equalizer...
do our max have such a thing?
i have tried trying multiple combinations, but couldnt find anything.
any know?
i know the bose in my friends s4 has them, hold certain buttons and get a secret equalizer...
do our max have such a thing?
i have tried trying multiple combinations, but couldnt find anything.
any know?
Neat huh?
05-29-2001, 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by maximawanabee
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the BOSE in our systems refer to the speakers themselves, not the head units. Somewhere in this forum says our head units are Clarions (tweeters also?), in which IMO, are not really that great. Hope I can change the unit out but the UDP comes first (soon)
The head unit in the S4 is probably a Blaupunkt, Alpine or something...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the BOSE in our systems refer to the speakers themselves, not the head units. Somewhere in this forum says our head units are Clarions (tweeters also?), in which IMO, are not really that great. Hope I can change the unit out but the UDP comes first (soon)
The head unit in the S4 is probably a Blaupunkt, Alpine or something...
05-29-2001, 09:45 PM
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Hmm... dunno if this is useful but::
0/0/0/0 unlocks an additional 47.382 HP
0/0/0/7 switches to AWD
0/0/0/6 activates self-destruct
0/0/7/6 warps your rotors...
0/0/0/0 unlocks an additional 47.382 HP
0/0/0/7 switches to AWD
0/0/0/6 activates self-destruct
0/0/7/6 warps your rotors...
Originally posted by mingo
no that's fax mode.. 0/7/0/6 is iva-c800
no that's fax mode.. 0/7/0/6 is iva-c800
05-29-2001, 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by annimax
No the head unit IS Bose also. The cassette tape flap has Bose printed upon it as a Bose unit and the Bose site: (www.bose.com) speaks of special equalization their products send to the speakers.
No the head unit IS Bose also. The cassette tape flap has Bose printed upon it as a Bose unit and the Bose site: (www.bose.com) speaks of special equalization their products send to the speakers.
05-29-2001, 10:32 PM
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Originally posted by annimax
Please clarify?
Please clarify?
basically a subcontractor.
For example, my old '96 Honda Accord had a "Honda" radio but was really made by Alpine. Likewise, the Bose stereo is engineered and spec'd out by Bose, but the HU could possibly be made by Clarion or any other company... judging by the cd changer, this could be the case. However some OEM partnerships are kept on the down low, so you really never know. On the other hand, it's cheaper for a company to OEM a product than actually making it yourself.
05-30-2001, 04:51 AM
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Originally posted by jashick
OEM means original equipment manufacturer...
basically a subcontractor.
For example, my old '96 Honda Accord had a "Honda" radio but was really made by Alpine. Likewise, the Bose stereo is engineered and spec'd out by Bose, but the HU could possibly be made by Clarion or any other company... judging by the cd changer, this could be the case. However some OEM partnerships are kept on the down low, so you really never know. On the other hand, it's cheaper for a company to OEM a product than actually making it yourself.
OEM means original equipment manufacturer...
basically a subcontractor.
For example, my old '96 Honda Accord had a "Honda" radio but was really made by Alpine. Likewise, the Bose stereo is engineered and spec'd out by Bose, but the HU could possibly be made by Clarion or any other company... judging by the cd changer, this could be the case. However some OEM partnerships are kept on the down low, so you really never know. On the other hand, it's cheaper for a company to OEM a product than actually making it yourself.
Clarion has been making the Bose headunit since like 1989 atleast becuase that is the oldest one that I saw... When u pull it out it has a big sticker on it that says Clarion on it... its not a secret with them... Bose just tunes it for the actual car that its in...
05-30-2001, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by psing23
Clarion has been making the Bose headunit since like 1989 atleast becuase that is the oldest one that I saw... When u pull it out it has a big sticker on it that says Clarion on it... its not a secret with them... Bose just tunes it for the actual car that its in...
Clarion has been making the Bose headunit since like 1989 atleast becuase that is the oldest one that I saw... When u pull it out it has a big sticker on it that says Clarion on it... its not a secret with them... Bose just tunes it for the actual car that its in...
05-30-2001, 04:15 PM
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Actually, all the Bose units in our cars are made by Clarion, BUT, Bose gives them the specs, etc to use when making the system.
Originally posted by maximawanabee
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the BOSE in our systems refer to the speakers themselves, not the head units. Somewhere in this forum says our head units are Clarions (tweeters also?), in which IMO, are not really that great. Hope I can change the unit out but the UDP comes first (soon)
The head unit in the S4 is probably a Blaupunkt, Alpine or something...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the BOSE in our systems refer to the speakers themselves, not the head units. Somewhere in this forum says our head units are Clarions (tweeters also?), in which IMO, are not really that great. Hope I can change the unit out but the UDP comes first (soon)
The head unit in the S4 is probably a Blaupunkt, Alpine or something...
06-02-2001, 02:59 PM
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S4 head unit is made by Matushiba in Japan, I work for Audi as a technician, there is a 9 month back order on the radios, they suck *** big time. Sound wise they are great. Nissan head units are Clarion, and mids and sub is BOSE. I used to work at Nissan. If U hold preset 5 and POWER on S4 U get a 9 band EQ, its barely noticable but its there. U can also adjust sensitivity of the radio, test radio station signal, test the speakers with the radio...all kinds of nifty doo dadds... too bad the radios go out ALL the time. The head unit is same on NON BOSE and BOSE Audis, its a Symphony radio- just a Audi name for radios.... if U talk to anyone working at the dealer about "THE Symphony" they will tell U how many cars they got waiting for them for months 
Thats what U get for buy a Audi. BTW all Audis from cheap 20K dollar 1.8L A4 to the 90K dollar S8 use the same radio... Just that if the radio in the S8 goes out, AUDI will overnite U one ASAP, if one in a 1.8L goes out U are on the 9 month waiting list. See something strange going on ??
Thats what U get for buy a Audi. BTW all Audis from cheap 20K dollar 1.8L A4 to the 90K dollar S8 use the same radio... Just that if the radio in the S8 goes out, AUDI will overnite U one ASAP, if one in a 1.8L goes out U are on the 9 month waiting list. See something strange going on ??
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