Replaced 03 Bose Headunit and sound isn't that great
06-30-2006, 08:15 AM
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Replaced 03 Bose Headunit and sound isn't that great
Hey guys, I replaced the stock Bose headunit in my 2003SE with a Pioneer P80 running everything stock except the Pac Roem adapter or however it's spelt. It sounds fine but honestly the Bose sounded better. i know bose sends out special signals so the radio and amp can communicate giving better sound (or so they say) but it doesnt matter considering the pos doesnt play cd's 
I dont really wanna make a time or money investment in this so getting a whole new speaker/amp is out of the question...any ideas? thanks for your help in advance and wishin eveyrbody a great and happy 4th
I dont really wanna make a time or money investment in this so getting a whole new speaker/amp is out of the question...any ideas? thanks for your help in advance and wishin eveyrbody a great and happy 4th
06-30-2006, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by AdamK
Hey guys, I replaced the stock Bose headunit in my 2003SE with a Pioneer P80 running everything stock except the Pac Roem adapter or however it's spelt. It sounds fine but honestly the Bose sounded better. i know bose sends out special signals so the radio and amp can communicate giving better sound (or so they say) but it doesnt matter considering the pos doesnt play cd's
I dont really wanna make a time or money investment in this so getting a whole new speaker/amp is out of the question...any ideas? thanks for your help in advance and wishin eveyrbody a great and happy 4th
I dont really wanna make a time or money investment in this so getting a whole new speaker/amp is out of the question...any ideas? thanks for your help in advance and wishin eveyrbody a great and happy 4th
2. Your system should sound BETTER than before. Something was not done right. How is it wired?
06-30-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
1. Bolded area is the biggest load of crap I've ever heard.
2. Your system should sound BETTER than before. Something was not done right. How is it wired?
2. Your system should sound BETTER than before. Something was not done right. How is it wired?
wiring is all just done by colors matching...radio>pac adapter>harness
06-30-2006, 10:07 AM
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06-30-2006, 11:19 AM
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Adapter
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
which pac adapter? All you need is metra 70-7551.
06-30-2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Yes.
10adapters.
10adapters.
06-30-2006, 11:51 AM
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Not true. If you want to replace your Bose head unit with an aftermarket one this is the Metra wiring harness you need. There is another non-plug-and-play way of doing it, but the harness is ~$15, so why not.
edit: of course just like any head unit you will also need a standard antenna adapter.
edit: of course just like any head unit you will also need a standard antenna adapter.
06-30-2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Not true. If you want to replace your Bose head unit with an aftermarket one this is the Metra wiring harness you need. There is another non-plug-and-play way of doing it, but the harness is ~$15, so why not.
edit: of course just like any head unit you will also need a standard antenna adapter.
edit: of course just like any head unit you will also need a standard antenna adapter.
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