View Poll Results: What should I do with my Audio system
Change the whole sh*t?
18
56.25%
Just change the HU, the Bose speakers are actually pretty good.
14
43.75%
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Replacing Bose HU. Keep the speakers??
#1
Replacing Bose HU. Keep the speakers??
Hey guys, I want to change my HU since it doesn't have any adaptors for my iPod. My question is should I change the whole system? or Just replace the HU and keep the speakers? I've heard some say the speakers are actually top-notch; it's the HU that makes the speakers seem crap. I've heard others say the speakers are crap and will blow with an Aftermarket HU, and I should just change the whole system. What do you guys think?
#4
Originally Posted by sterlingmaxima
change the whole thing you will regret it otherwise.
#6
Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
i changed my HU and realized how good the bose actually were. my new HU gave the bose speakers a new life. they sound much better now, no need to upgrade.
#7
Originally Posted by SilverGLE
Not necessarily. As long as you either keep the volume low or use an OEM integration harness (check out Crutchfield's site), you won't damage your Bose speakers with an aftermarket HU. I'm using an Alpine HU and all the Bose speakers (sub is disconnected) and have yet to damage them. The best thing to do would be do pick up a new HU and see if you like the sound with the existing speakers. If not, upgrade.
#9
The truth is the older bose in the 4th gens is BEYOND sub-par, the 5th gen is not all that much better as the same eq'uing is used to give the average listener a level of satisfaction in the bass response they hear, the bose also pulls MANY frequencies that the average listener would not notice. You would notice all of that as soon as you replace with an aftermarket HU.
Once you replace with an aftermarket head unit you will have a much better sounding system however the aftermarket does provide plenty of options that would put the bose to shame.
It all really boils down to personal preferences, the nice thing is you can do things in steps, get a HU that has hi voltage pre-outs to give the bose amp (s) a solid signal, run'em with the metra 70-7551, if it doesn't sound good to you simply get a metra 70-7550 and rewire it to run new speakers or keep the 70-7551 and add an amp and good quality components.
The beauty of car audio is that not all of it has to be done at once. You can take baby steps.
Unlike some of us..... who get 50 toys at one time.... (Cough) Don (Cough)
Once you replace with an aftermarket head unit you will have a much better sounding system however the aftermarket does provide plenty of options that would put the bose to shame.
It all really boils down to personal preferences, the nice thing is you can do things in steps, get a HU that has hi voltage pre-outs to give the bose amp (s) a solid signal, run'em with the metra 70-7551, if it doesn't sound good to you simply get a metra 70-7550 and rewire it to run new speakers or keep the 70-7551 and add an amp and good quality components.
The beauty of car audio is that not all of it has to be done at once. You can take baby steps.
Unlike some of us..... who get 50 toys at one time.... (Cough) Don (Cough)
#11
Originally Posted by Strontium
Why did you disconnect the subs? Using aftermarket?
#17
Originally Posted by SilverGLE
Well, my sub has always been cutting on and off... Usually off 95% of the time. I knew I was going to be putting in my 2 12's very soon, so I just waited a few weeks after I got the Max. I'm 99% sure it's the black box on the power connector to the sub's amp, I just never had the strength to pull the damn connectors out.
While I know that there's better available, I'm ok with the BOSE for now.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
#18
#20
Okay. I pulled that set of wiring out and directly connected the sub. Obviously it's working now, but it doesn't sound as crisp. Anyone know what that set of wires and stuff is there for?
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