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#2
Yes it is. The adapter will convert the amplified signal from your new deck to a low voltage signal that when connected to the factory wiring will still present a low level signal that the Bose amplifiers can safely pass on as an amplified signal to the speakers.
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You can find one at www.peripheral-aamp.com called the NISAH4 I believe. It should be available from any car audio dealer that carries Stinger car audio accessories, but might not be a stock item. It could be ordered. Online I believe autotoys.com has it available for ordering.
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Originally posted by CanuckAMP
You can find one at www.peripheral-aamp.com called the NISAH4 I believe. It should be available from any car audio dealer that carries Stinger car audio accessories, but might not be a stock item. It could be ordered. Online I believe autotoys.com has it available for ordering.
You can find one at www.peripheral-aamp.com called the NISAH4 I believe. It should be available from any car audio dealer that carries Stinger car audio accessories, but might not be a stock item. It could be ordered. Online I believe autotoys.com has it available for ordering.
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bose adapter
Originally posted by gtr_rider
I dont see that item, in there.
I dont see that item, in there.
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Re: bose adapter
Originally posted by JeepRage
i bought mine at circuit city, same brand, in stock, just ask the install bay people, they actually know somewhat what they are talking about.
i bought mine at circuit city, same brand, in stock, just ask the install bay people, they actually know somewhat what they are talking about.
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
I dont see that item, in there.
I dont see that item, in there.
http://www.peripheral-aamp.com/perip...ut_convert.htm
#10
Well I do have a pricelist here MSRP is $73.90 but you should be able to get it for around $60 or so....
I'm not sure what Crutchfield charges for it as it doesn't appear on their website. They could probably get it though.
Autotoys has it for $59.95 http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wf...iew/NISSANAR95
I'm not sure what Crutchfield charges for it as it doesn't appear on their website. They could probably get it though.
Autotoys has it for $59.95 http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wf...iew/NISSANAR95
#11
Try w/o the adapter first...
You don't "really" need the adapter. I never got why everyone said you need the Bose "Line Adapted" to use an aftermarket HU. No, an aftermarket HU will not run the Bose speakers w/o the built-in amp with their low impedience (measured 1.7 Ohm). But the amp is what sees the speaker load, not the HU. Yes the volume will be louder, __just don't crank it__ and you won't blow the speaker. I would normally listen to my Denon at a volume level of 15-25, but with the Bose amplified speakers it's more like 5-9. As far as I can tell, all that the adapters are is a series of potentiometers (dimmer if you will) that reduce the amplitude? of the HU's signal.
The built in equiliztion for the Bose HU throws the EQ curve off a bit for an aftermarket HU, but not too bad IMHO. This setup will certainly do until I can afford decent speakers and an amp _without_ throwing away $50+ for the adapter.
Mike
The built in equiliztion for the Bose HU throws the EQ curve off a bit for an aftermarket HU, but not too bad IMHO. This setup will certainly do until I can afford decent speakers and an amp _without_ throwing away $50+ for the adapter.
Mike
#12
The ohm rating is way off between the HU and the amp thats why. PLus,the amps arent designed to take 15 to 25 watts of power sent to it, and the loads that the amp will put on the HU is enough over time to burn out the amps in the HU. Thats why. The Bose HU sends very low level signals to the Bose amps. The Converters lower the amount of power ( dim as you said) so that there isn't an overload. Lets see $50 on a converter or $300 on a new HU. There's always 2 ways of doing things, the right way, and the wrong way.
#13
You're probably right
Like I mentioned this is a temporary step. And $400 HU, I think not! My wife would truely shoot me. I picked up an older model Denon (DCT-950r) for $50 on auction. I just wanted a CD player in my daily driver - I have a changer in my Z. I almost went for an RF-changer, but 2 of the Bose speakers were acting up and I figure replacement is emmenent. I plan on getting decent speakers as I find ones I can afford and like. I still don't follow how the line converter reduces the load on the HU though.
Mike
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Re: Try w/o the adapter first...
Originally posted by 4togrfr
You don't "really" need the adapter. I never got why everyone said you need the Bose "Line Adapted" to use an aftermarket HU. No, an aftermarket HU will not run the Bose speakers w/o the built-in amp with their low impedience (measured 1.7 Ohm). But the amp is what sees the speaker load, not the HU. Yes the volume will be louder, __just don't crank it__ and you won't blow the speaker. I would normally listen to my Denon at a volume level of 15-25, but with the Bose amplified speakers it's more like 5-9. As far as I can tell, all that the adapters are is a series of potentiometers (dimmer if you will) that reduce the amplitude? of the HU's signal.
The built in equiliztion for the Bose HU throws the EQ curve off a bit for an aftermarket HU, but not too bad IMHO. This setup will certainly do until I can afford decent speakers and an amp _without_ throwing away $50+ for the adapter.
Mike
You don't "really" need the adapter. I never got why everyone said you need the Bose "Line Adapted" to use an aftermarket HU. No, an aftermarket HU will not run the Bose speakers w/o the built-in amp with their low impedience (measured 1.7 Ohm). But the amp is what sees the speaker load, not the HU. Yes the volume will be louder, __just don't crank it__ and you won't blow the speaker. I would normally listen to my Denon at a volume level of 15-25, but with the Bose amplified speakers it's more like 5-9. As far as I can tell, all that the adapters are is a series of potentiometers (dimmer if you will) that reduce the amplitude? of the HU's signal.
The built in equiliztion for the Bose HU throws the EQ curve off a bit for an aftermarket HU, but not too bad IMHO. This setup will certainly do until I can afford decent speakers and an amp _without_ throwing away $50+ for the adapter.
Mike
#15
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
Well I do have a pricelist here MSRP is $73.90 but you should be able to get it for around $60 or so....
I'm not sure what Crutchfield charges for it as it doesn't appear on their website. They could probably get it though.
Autotoys has it for $59.95 http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wf...iew/NISSANAR95
Well I do have a pricelist here MSRP is $73.90 but you should be able to get it for around $60 or so....
I'm not sure what Crutchfield charges for it as it doesn't appear on their website. They could probably get it though.
Autotoys has it for $59.95 http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wf...iew/NISSANAR95
to have aftermarket speakers in the front and rears, correct.
Since this post has been a while is there anything new? Have any other 4th gen had problems with aftermarket speakers with stock Bose headunit w/o adding a converter or such?
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Re: You're probably right
Originally posted by 4togrfr
Like I mentioned this is a temporary step. And $400 HU, I think not! My wife would truely shoot me. I picked up an older model Denon (DCT-950r) for $50 on auction. I just wanted a CD player in my daily driver - I have a changer in my Z. I almost went for an RF-changer, but 2 of the Bose speakers were acting up and I figure replacement is emmenent. I plan on getting decent speakers as I find ones I can afford and like. I still don't follow how the line converter reduces the load on the HU though.
Mike
Like I mentioned this is a temporary step. And $400 HU, I think not! My wife would truely shoot me. I picked up an older model Denon (DCT-950r) for $50 on auction. I just wanted a CD player in my daily driver - I have a changer in my Z. I almost went for an RF-changer, but 2 of the Bose speakers were acting up and I figure replacement is emmenent. I plan on getting decent speakers as I find ones I can afford and like. I still don't follow how the line converter reduces the load on the HU though.
Mike
#17
On the subject of Bose, I just found out that the speakers on the 5th gen Bose system is not individually amplified like previous models. Would I still need this Ohm reducer if I were to:
1) get aftermarket HU with stock speakers
2) get aftermarket speakers with stock HU
3) get aftermarket speakers and HU (leaving in the Bose woofer)
1) get aftermarket HU with stock speakers
2) get aftermarket speakers with stock HU
3) get aftermarket speakers and HU (leaving in the Bose woofer)
#18
1. Yes. Because there is probably some sort of external amplification with the stock system. It might only be the rear speakers and subwoofer amp.....
2. No. But if you replace the stock speakers you will have a low power system output from the stock amplifiers since they are designed to driving lower impedance speakers than what's available in aftermarket products.
3. Yes. You will still need a way to integrate the stock amplifier of the Bose subwoofer to the aftermarket headunit. Aftermarket headunits alone can't drive subwoofers.... If you decide to get an external amplifier to drive the Bose sub you won't need the adapter though you will require RCA cables and an amplifier installation kit...
2. No. But if you replace the stock speakers you will have a low power system output from the stock amplifiers since they are designed to driving lower impedance speakers than what's available in aftermarket products.
3. Yes. You will still need a way to integrate the stock amplifier of the Bose subwoofer to the aftermarket headunit. Aftermarket headunits alone can't drive subwoofers.... If you decide to get an external amplifier to drive the Bose sub you won't need the adapter though you will require RCA cables and an amplifier installation kit...
#19
Originally posted by CanuckAMP
2. No. But if you replace the stock speakers you will have a low power system output from the stock amplifiers since they are designed to driving lower impedance speakers than what's available in aftermarket products.
2. No. But if you replace the stock speakers you will have a low power system output from the stock amplifiers since they are designed to driving lower impedance speakers than what's available in aftermarket products.
#20
Originally posted by Maximum Velocity
I found out that the stock speakers have a 4 Ohm impedance, and the aftermarket ones also have a 4 Ohm impedance. Wouldn't this work? Are there any other factors that I need to take into consideration? Like Wattage?
I found out that the stock speakers have a 4 Ohm impedance, and the aftermarket ones also have a 4 Ohm impedance. Wouldn't this work? Are there any other factors that I need to take into consideration? Like Wattage?
Cool, if that's the case then you should be able to use aftermarket speakers. As for power ratings expect the Bose amplifier to put out about 20-40Wrms to each speaker, I'd shop for ones with about 60-100Wrms ratings and look for ones with a sensitivity rating of at least 89-90 dB or higher which is generally better than a speaker with a low sensitivity rating when powered by relatively small amplifiers.....
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