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Nov 12, 2006 | 02:58 PM

jasenr

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C4 Bose question?

Is it worth the trouble to replace the Bose Gold CD/tape system in my 1991 or should I just have the speakers and hu refurbished? Is the Bose system good if everything is working? This is my forst vette so I am unsure as to what it would sound like when everything is working. Currently, at least two of my speakers don't have anywhere near the output of the others.

Nov 12, 2006 | 03:07 PM

bogus

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Personally, the bose system isn't all that great. I just don't like the way it sounds.

It won't adapt for a changer (unless you do RF), same for sat radio or MP3 players.

It can be upgraded internally to play home burned CDs, but it doesn't have the logic to deal with MP3s.

Take a few minutes and read the C4 Audio FAQ. It might help you get a base line.

Nov 12, 2006 | 03:14 PM

jasenr

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I should have put in that I have read the FAQ and a lot of comments from other owners. I gather that the Bose system is not great, I guess I was just wondering if the difference was worth the work for a guy like me that doesn't need a super high end stereo system, but I do want good clear sound. I have an Alpine hu with Alpine Type S speakers in my truck. Thanks for the advice!

Nov 12, 2006 | 04:33 PM

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The thing is that if you are going to pay to have the bose system refurbished, it will cost more than an aftermarket system.

If you can rebuild it yourself then it might be worth a try.

Nov 13, 2006 | 05:03 PM

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The problem w/ getting everything fixed is that it could break again in a few years. The equipment is old; replace it w/ new, you will be happier in the short and long run.

Randy

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Nov 13, 2006 | 09:42 PM

bogus

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And as the aftermarket parts break, replacement becomes a true upgrade.

Keeping up with the bose system means you are stuck at whatever paradigm they established in 1988.

Nov 17, 2006 | 10:27 PM

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Well, my mind has been made up for me. I went to drive the car since it has sat for a couple of months. The HU makes clunking sounds and won't tune any stations. I have to fight it to get a cd out and when I put one in, it clunks and grinds and stops ans starts as it sucks the disk in. I'd say time to put my Alpine system in the Vette!