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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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i am new to this forum only about a month and i didnt even realize that there was a section on audio. thank goodness! i have been asking for some help on the tech page and i felt like a ghost. i want to put an amp and a woofer on my stock bose system. could someone tell me how? can i plug it in the factory harness? can i power the whole system or just a woofer? can the stock bose speakers handle outside power? any help and suggestion would be greatly appreciated! thanks
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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welcome to the forums. we first need to know what kind of car you have (which generation) and then we'd probably point you to the faq stickies at the top of the audio sub forum. what you want to do is doable...the ease of installation and integration depends on what gen you have.

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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i have a 97coupe, bone stock
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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You cant really amplify the factory speakers. What are your goals and budget and we can help from there
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
You cant really amplify the factory speakers. What are your goals and budget and we can help from there
hahha...wow, i didnt even read the entire post...thanks for catching that...busy at work!
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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the sound of the bose is fine for me. i just desire a little more base (not alot but more than the bose produces) and as far as corvettes go on budgets- i didnt know you could have one!
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well how loud do you wanna go lets go that route... just a little bit of bump or do you wanna **** hardcore
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wanting to keep the stock system i dont want to overpower the base. i just want some good thump for the inside not interested in shakin the bolts out of it.
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wanting to keep the stock system i dont want to overpower the base. i just want some good thump for the inside not interested in shakin the bolts out of it.
100 watt amp and a nice 10" sub in a sealed box would do the trick. Look in the C5 FAQ (sticky notes) on how to add this to the factory system.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1540407 this thread will give u a lil bit of insite
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100 watt amp and a nice 10" sub in a sealed box would do the trick. Look in the C5 FAQ (sticky notes) on how to add this to the factory system.
Could also do 2 8" in the large compartment area. They might be a little more responsive and and less 'thumpish' if you are trying to find a nice match for the stock system. Just an idea, the 10" would also work.
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Could also do 2 8" in the large compartment area. They might be a little more responsive and and less 'thumpish' if you are trying to find a nice match for the stock system. Just an idea, the 10" would also work.

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