Would this work?
#1
Would this work?
So my Bose CD changer has started skipping - and after hearing about all of the problems, I was thinking about just changing it out entirely rather than replace it.
I was looking at this model.
Would that work on my 2002 Maxima? I don't plan on changing the speakers - but would it sound any better or worse? Also, would my steering wheel volume controls work? I heard there is something else I have to add to it to make it work. I was thinking about having Ultimate Electronics or something do the install for me if I buy the system (obviously I'm not paying $450 or whatever at Clarion's web site for it). Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
I was looking at this model.
Would that work on my 2002 Maxima? I don't plan on changing the speakers - but would it sound any better or worse? Also, would my steering wheel volume controls work? I heard there is something else I have to add to it to make it work. I was thinking about having Ultimate Electronics or something do the install for me if I buy the system (obviously I'm not paying $450 or whatever at Clarion's web site for it). Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
#4
I removed my HU and Bose's amps. The new HU and amp work fine with Bose's speakers. The quality is 200% better. As soon as I get money, I will replace the speakers to front components and rear coaxs, but even without this, the sound got much better. So, I say, go for it
#5
Originally Posted by krasavchic
I removed my HU and Bose's amps. The new HU and amp work fine with Bose's speakers. The quality is 200% better. As soon as I get money, I will replace the speakers to front components and rear coaxs, but even without this, the sound got much better. So, I say, go for it
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just really nervous about this.
#6
If you get the Clarion HU, don't get it from the site you linked.
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
#7
Originally Posted by ABDomega
If you get the Clarion HU, don't get it from the site you linked.
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
#8
Originally Posted by ABDomega
If you get the Clarion HU, don't get it from the site you linked.
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
#9
Originally Posted by Wasim521
So I can get better sound just by replacing the head unit and the amp? It won't blow the speakers or anything? Also, was this a complex operation to do? And do your Steering wheel controls still work fine?
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just really nervous about this.
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just really nervous about this.
As for the steering-wheel controls, uhhhh....how should I put it....NO WAY! They will NOT work with your Clarion. They, too, are propritary for Bose. Bose HUs have inputs for them, aftermarket HUs do not.
#10
Originally Posted by usmanasif
Anyone who wants to buy anything from etronics needs to find and read my review on those bastards on www.epinions.com . And they might as well read reviews from others too. Those guys are crooks. It is a sham.
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
Wasim, yes you replace the HU, but you will need a modulating device in-between the HU and the speakers. Bose speakers use built-in amps and they will not accept a signal other anything other than a Bose.
As for the steering-wheel controls, uhhhh....how should I put it....NO WAY! They will NOT work with your Clarion. They, too, are propritary for Bose. Bose HUs have inputs for them, aftermarket HUs do not.
--Don
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Originally Posted by ABDomega
If you get the Clarion HU, don't get it from the site you linked.
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
Try this:
http://etronics.resultspage.com/disp...=11&image1.y=9
--Don
#13
Originally Posted by ABDomega
Really, I had no idea. What happened in your case? Late shipping, or high S&H charges?
It was only after that, that I went to epinions.com to read reviews on etronics and found out that I was the lucky one. Many others have had such bad experiences with etronics that one person was suggesting a class action suit to send them into bankruptcy.
I bought my car audio stuff on www.hookedontronics.com . Excellent selection and prices. Ordered with "regular" shipping on a Friday, had the items at my doorstep on Monday.
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
I bought my car audio stuff on www.hookedontronics.com . Excellent selection and prices. Ordered with "regular" shipping on a Friday, had the items at my doorstep on Monday.
--Don
#15
Originally Posted by Wasim521
So I can get better sound just by replacing the head unit and the amp? It won't blow the speakers or anything? Also, was this a complex operation to do? And do your Steering wheel controls still work fine?
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just really nervous about this.
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just really nervous about this.
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Hope it was helpfull,
Ilya
P.S. I never heard of the case with Etronics, but I always had exceptional experience with them. The last purchase was Alpine Type-R subwoofer. Works great, received it next day after I placed the order with the standard ground shipping (I live in Brooklyn though)
#16
I got so confused after reading all that, that I just went back to the dealer yesterday since I still have the basic warranty on the car. Since it is a very good dealer here (haven' t had a bad experience yet) they ordered me a replacement bose no questions asked, so I'm going to give it another shot and hope that this new HU doesn't have the same skipping problems that this one does.
I think I'm just audio dumb. Thanks for trying though.
I think I'm just audio dumb. Thanks for trying though.
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