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Old May 31, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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I just bought two 12" Kicker Comps and a 600 Watt amp from one of my buddies. Now how do I go about installing them? I have the Bose system to work around.
Old May 31, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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you'll have to get a Line Out Converter. And hook them to the wires before the amps.
Old May 31, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Just a thought, if you dont know where to start, you might be better off bringing it to a shop and letting them do it.

But yes, you need a Line output converter. As opposed to what kcid said, Ive always wired Bose l.o.c.'s after the bose amp. But anyway, wire that in, and run RCA's from that to the amp. Run power, remote, ground, and speaker wire and your done.
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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Hmmm, I know the reason why we didn't run it after the amps on the 3rd gen was because it was 1 ohm stable. Plus, it just sounded like crap because the signal that was received.

Maybe it works just fine on the newer setups
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kpr10is
Just a thought, if you dont know where to start, you might be better off bringing it to a shop and letting them do it.

But yes, you need a Line output converter. As opposed to what kcid said, Ive always wired Bose l.o.c.'s after the bose amp. But anyway, wire that in, and run RCA's from that to the amp. Run power, remote, ground, and speaker wire and your done.
you dont need a shop. just nice orgers for good info
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Hmmm, I know the reason why we didn't run it after the amps on the 3rd gen was because it was 1 ohm stable. Plus, it just sounded like crap because the signal that was received.

Maybe it works just fine on the newer setups
Can't say Ive ever done one on a 3rd gen
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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And I haven't done any 4th, 5th, and 6th gen Maximas.
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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The stock amps on 4th gen BOSE are stable down to 1 ohm. The speakers are rated at 1 ohm but put out something like 1.7 IIRC.




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