the bose controversy
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the bose controversy
aight...heres the deal..i have the 98 gle with bose..and i've done the search on the head unit replacement..and i saw mixed feelings on replacing ALL the speakers and wiring OR simply getting the adapter for the HU to work with the factory bose speakers can i get some advice from those of you with first hand experience with the HU replacement...and lemme know what i should do..thanx
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Re: the bose controversy
I just did a straight headunit replacement w/adaptor and kept the speakers. It works just fine - was actually an improvement on the sound. Unless you're a hardcore audiophile, you should be very happy w/a new head unit and the original Bose speakers. It's a real easy job, too - very DIY.
Originally posted by blakmax45
aight...heres the deal..i have the 98 gle with bose..and i've done the search on the head unit replacement..and i saw mixed feelings on replacing ALL the speakers and wiring OR simply getting the adapter for the HU to work with the factory bose speakers can i get some advice from those of you with first hand experience with the HU replacement...and lemme know what i should do..thanx
aight...heres the deal..i have the 98 gle with bose..and i've done the search on the head unit replacement..and i saw mixed feelings on replacing ALL the speakers and wiring OR simply getting the adapter for the HU to work with the factory bose speakers can i get some advice from those of you with first hand experience with the HU replacement...and lemme know what i should do..thanx
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Re: Re: the bose controversy
Originally posted by mango95se
I just did a straight headunit replacement w/adaptor and kept the speakers. It works just fine - was actually an improvement on the sound. Unless you're a hardcore audiophile, you should be very happy w/a new head unit and the original Bose speakers. It's a real easy job, too - very DIY.
I just did a straight headunit replacement w/adaptor and kept the speakers. It works just fine - was actually an improvement on the sound. Unless you're a hardcore audiophile, you should be very happy w/a new head unit and the original Bose speakers. It's a real easy job, too - very DIY.
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No problem. 
I ordered my stuff from Crutchfield. they had an adaptor for around $50.00. Some other store supposedly has a higher quality adaptor for $150.
I ordered my stuff from Crutchfield. they had an adaptor for around $50.00. Some other store supposedly has a higher quality adaptor for $150.
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yeah...i think thats what im gonna do...i appreciate the help...where did u get ur adapter?
yeah...i think thats what im gonna do...i appreciate the help...where did u get ur adapter?
the reason why you will automatically get a better sound out of a different headunit is because the wattage on (good)after market stereos is a little cleaner and truer. the average aftermarket hu says 45 x 4 which is really about 20x4 of clean watts where most factory head units are only about 25 x4 to start off with which only leave you with about 12.5 to 15 watts x 4 of clean wattage. The problem you will face later on is that the speakers will not hold up to the aftermarket hu those cheapo paper cones will deteriorate more quickly. Especially if you listen to your music loud. These speaker(bose)were not made to take the beating!!!
the reason why you will automatically get a better sound out of a different headunit is because the wattage on (good)after market stereos is a little cleaner and truer. the average aftermarket hu says 45 x 4 which is really about 20x4 of clean watts where most factory head units are only about 25 x4 to start off with which only leave you with about 12.5 to 15 watts x 4 of clean wattage.
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yeah...i know the speakers will take a beating...but this is just a temporary thing as i plan on redoing the whole sound system within the next year anyways...but i def appreciate all the help..btw do u guys know of any good motorized tv screen headunits for a reasonable price...(i dont need the dvd player capability cuz i plan on hooking up the HU to a PS2)..thanx
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