Would like to replace stock '03 speakers
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Would like to replace stock '03 speakers
I've read a lot on these forums, and talked to a couple of guys at stereo shops. From what I read, I can simply remove and replace the stock Bose speakers that are there. The stereo shop guys say I have to replace everything. Can someone please tell me which speakers will work with the Bose headunit? I'd like to replace the 3.5's, the 8" woofers, and the rear 6.5s. Any help would be appreciated. And also, please be specific, as I know nothing about ohms and stuff like that.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
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Originally Posted by solo25
I've read a lot on these forums, and talked to a couple of guys at stereo shops. From what I read, I can simply remove and replace the stock Bose speakers that are there. The stereo shop guys say I have to replace everything. Can someone please tell me which speakers will work with the Bose headunit? I'd like to replace the 3.5's, the 8" woofers, and the rear 6.5s. Any help would be appreciated. And also, please be specific, as I know nothing about ohms and stuff like that.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
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What Scott said. The factory 8" "subs" 
are powered by their own small amps located as part of the speaker mount assembly behind the 3.5" twiddlers (not real tweeters .. not really mids ... just blose crap). The 3.5" speakers in the front doors and the rear speakers are 4 ohm units (most everything for car audio is 4 ohms for stereo applications, IE not subs) and can be replaced by any 3.5" (front) or 5.25 or most 6.5" speakers for the rear. You can utilize the factory wiring in both instances. The 8's are like 1.5 ohms .. not upgrade friendly at all.
Look around through some of the system threads .. there are many paths to take in regards to upgrading the factory blose system .. all of which result in improved sound. My advice if you enjoy your audio at all is to figure out a budget you would be willing to spend for upgrades and let us provide you some options within that budget.
Fej
are powered by their own small amps located as part of the speaker mount assembly behind the 3.5" twiddlers (not real tweeters .. not really mids ... just blose crap). The 3.5" speakers in the front doors and the rear speakers are 4 ohm units (most everything for car audio is 4 ohms for stereo applications, IE not subs) and can be replaced by any 3.5" (front) or 5.25 or most 6.5" speakers for the rear. You can utilize the factory wiring in both instances. The 8's are like 1.5 ohms .. not upgrade friendly at all.Look around through some of the system threads .. there are many paths to take in regards to upgrading the factory blose system .. all of which result in improved sound. My advice if you enjoy your audio at all is to figure out a budget you would be willing to spend for upgrades and let us provide you some options within that budget.
Fej
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Thanks for the reply. I was thinking about just doing speakers, but if it's going to take more to get good sound (and I do like to hear good quality), I'd be willing to spend about a grand. What do you suggest in that price range? I can do most, if not all of the work myself.
thanks,
mike
thanks,
mike
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i'd say go with a nice 2-way component system up front... cdt or elemental designs come to mind. a nice moderate sub; jl, Image dynamics, elemental designs. and a 4 chan amp...again, elemental designs nine.4, xtant (used 603x or was it x603), phoenix gold 500.4 ti or zx.
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Originally Posted by solo25
I've read a lot on these forums, and talked to a couple of guys at stereo shops. From what I read, I can simply remove and replace the stock Bose speakers that are there. The stereo shop guys say I have to replace everything. Can someone please tell me which speakers will work with the Bose headunit? I'd like to replace the 3.5's, the 8" woofers, and the rear 6.5s. Any help would be appreciated. And also, please be specific, as I know nothing about ohms and stuff like that.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
There are companies, such as PAC, that make adapters to keep the stock headunit and replace the Bose speakers with most any aftermarket speakers.
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Le Mans Master
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for $500 you could get a killer 2 amp combo:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ead.php?t=7022
you could do a fully active 2 way setup with sub. i actually have a zapco active x-over if you were interested too :-)
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ead.php?t=7022
you could do a fully active 2 way setup with sub. i actually have a zapco active x-over if you were interested too :-)
