Bose w/ Nav Upgrade
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: St Pete Beach FL
Bose w/ Nav Upgrade
I am considering various options to improve the sound on my 2007 Bose with Nav. On the low end, am considering the Boston or Infinty up grade path. I'am also considering an amp back upgrade, just keeping the head unit---and if I go this route, would have it installed (old and lazy). I'm looking for good, solid sound with reasonable volume. Also, I would like to imend on cargo space to the min amount possible, I do not want huge rack mounts etc
For approx $1200-1500 installed, what advice would the forum have (keeping head unit)?
For approx $1200-1500 installed, what advice would the forum have (keeping head unit)?
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Founder St. Jude Fundraiser
Alpine Amp, cost: $210.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134701297748
The 3 1/2's, cost $69.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166236336445
The 5 1/4's, cost: $99.00
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166234894439
The 6 1/2's, cost: $219.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166236336377
Wire kit, cost $100.00.
Install approximately: $150.00
A few others things I don't recall. Total: approx. $1,250.00.
Very pleased with the outcome
Update: Best Buy installed the system, and kept the Bose amp. to drive the rear 5 1/4's, and to avoid problems with the stock radio/nav.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Los Angeles Ca
lol...you're getting some mileage with that post!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...6&postcount=13
how about starting a thread and showing us some pics!
congrats on the upgrade
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...6&postcount=13
how about starting a thread and showing us some pics!
congrats on the upgrade
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 317
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From: St Pete Beach FL
Thanks for the info. I see the refernces are all best buy, did you have them install the system?
Looks like you replaced the bose subs (see 6 speakers), and I see the alpine is a 4 channel amp. Did you run two of the speakers in paralell, or use the orginal amp for something?
Finally, where did the mount the amp, hidden? Thanks for the info
Looks like you replaced the bose subs (see 6 speakers), and I see the alpine is a 4 channel amp. Did you run two of the speakers in paralell, or use the orginal amp for something?
Finally, where did the mount the amp, hidden? Thanks for the info
Here's what I just installed:
Alpine Amp, cost: $210.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134701297748
The 3 1/2's, cost $69.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166236336445
The 5 1/4's, cost: $99.00
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166234894439
The 6 1/2's, cost: $219.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166236336377
Wire kit, cost $100.00.
Install approximately: $150.00
A few others things I don't recall. Total: approx. $1,250.00.
Very pleased with the outcome
Alpine Amp, cost: $210.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134701297748
The 3 1/2's, cost $69.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166236336445
The 5 1/4's, cost: $99.00
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166234894439
The 6 1/2's, cost: $219.00:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166236336377
Wire kit, cost $100.00.
Install approximately: $150.00
A few others things I don't recall. Total: approx. $1,250.00.
Very pleased with the outcome
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Founder St. Jude Fundraiser
Thanks for the info. I see the references are all best buy, did you have them install the system?
Looks like you replaced the bose subs (see 6 speakers), and I see the alpine is a 4 channel amp. Did you run two of the speakers in paralell, or use the orginal amp for something?
Finally, where did the mount the amp, hidden? Thanks for the info
Looks like you replaced the bose subs (see 6 speakers), and I see the alpine is a 4 channel amp. Did you run two of the speakers in paralell, or use the orginal amp for something?
Finally, where did the mount the amp, hidden? Thanks for the info
and I left while he tore the car down.He mounted the amp. in the furthest point forward in the trunk on the right side. Plenty of room, and plenty of air to stay cool.
Also, the installer kept the Bose Amp. to drive the rear 5 1/4 speakers, and to avoid any problems with the Nav.
Retired Admin
Joined: Apr 2002
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Founder St. Jude Fundraiser
Just trying to help other's by showing them what I decided on for the improvement and cost.
Really nothing to show with the pic's, since everything fit just like stock
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 317
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From: St Pete Beach FL
Ah,Vert....that helps with the AMP. I am a little concerned with where to put it in a coupe.....do not really want a huge amp box.
Thanks, sounds like best buy did a good job for you.
Thanks, sounds like best buy did a good job for you.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Skippack PA
St Jude Donor '13
Check out my install thread linked in my signature below. I put an Alpine PDX-4.150 in one of the cubbies of my vert.
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