Search results matching tags 'Bose' and 'installation'

Help replacing head unit in Infiniti QX4

bam — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:39:51 GMT

So, I'm looking to replace the headunit in my 2001 Infiniti QX4. It has a Bose factory system and I've heard those can be a little difficult to deal with. At a few of the big national electronics stores, the car audio guys have told me that I can't just replace the headunit - I would need to replace all the speakers, run new wire, etc. Is this true?

Also, if they are full of it and I can just replace the headunit will the tweeters on the dash still work or will all of the sound have to come out of the front and rear door speakers?

Thanks for the help.

03 Tahoe Install

ayoung — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:55:53 GMT

I have an 03 Tahoe with the Bose stereo. I want to put an amp and 2 twelves in the back of my tahoe. I was wondering if someone could tell me the steps I need to take to install these items?

85 corvette bose replacement

rons85 — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:38:16 GMT

Just did the (finally..) replacement of the stock Bose cassette head unit with a DIN mount Sony CD/USB receiver. Well worth it - but a comment about what you get for the installation:

The Scosche OEA-4 amp interface adapter Works fine - once you figure out how to hook it up, something that the instructions don't do much to help with. From what they give you it would seem that all of the connections are made through the group of three plugs on the end of the OEA-4 harness. This is not the case, the power lead Out to the Bose amp relay from the head unit (I replaced the stereo head unit but for now still have the bose speakers/amps in the car - Next up..) is Not in that group of plugs in the car harness, but is a separate single Pink wire. This wire Has to be powered from either the antenna remote out or a Sub remote out (I used the sub on this Sony) for the Bose systems to power up and work.

That's One small item not addressed by the instructions. Another biggie is that the full time +12 volt power coming In to the head unit is also not in that group of three plugs, but is one of two wires in a separate two lead connector in the car harness. There is a mating plug for this connector provided with the OEA-4 but nothing that tells you what to do with it.

At least all of the (eight) Speaker connections are straightforward and the adjustment pots in the OEA-4 work well.

The bottom line is that without the Helms manual (factory service book) and the wiring harness diagrams in it I would have been Really stuck trying to do this install. It Is complete though, and Does actually Work very well. Not Crutchfield's fault that Scosche doesn't include better instructions, I suppose.

2007 Mazda3 w/Bose, no Nav system upgrade

jonathan4740 — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:27:09 GMT

i just bought an '07 mazda 3 with bose (i really wanted the moonroof) without navigation. i have been listening to the bose system for a couple of weeks now, and although it is good as far as factory systems go, i don't think it is going to work for me long term. my biggest complaint is the very disappointing mids, and then the bright-but-not-so-clear highs. i wouldn't mind a little more bass, but want to get good full sound first. i also want to retain the factory look of the dash (avoid installing a new deck). my questions are:

is it as simple as swapping out speakers and/or adding an amplifier with these electronics, or are there impedance/wiring/horrible eq curve issues with the receiver?
what would be the best place to start: replace speakers or add a good 4-channel amp?
is that tiny plastic box under the passenger seat seriously what they call a subwoofer? And, can it easily be replaced down the road with a better option that still fits in that location without interfering with airbags/sensors?

Kenwood kdc-x891 on 2003 Mercedes with Bose

netboy — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:12:40 GMT

I just installed kenwood kdc-x891 on 2003 Mercedes c320 coupe with bose. The HU wont power off when i turn off car engine and pull out car key! Is this suppose to be this way? I have to manually turn off the unit everytime i get off car! The authorized dealer said all mercedes cant turn off aftermarket units, is that true? Or they not qualified to be a Kenwood dealer!?