C4 audio question
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C4 audio question
First off, let me start by saying im not huge audio guy, but i need to replace my Bose system in my 92 coupe. What i'm wondering is could i use something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tab%3DWatching with a bose wiring adaptor, mount the speakers in the bose enclosures, and use the existing speaker wiring? Would i have to run new speaker wires? With the wiring adaptor will my power antenna still work?
Please help a noobie!!
Please help a noobie!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Sorry no on all counts.
1) you have an amp under the passenger seat, you could bypass it there.
2) Your Bose system is way better than the system you are looking at.
3) The biggest speakers you can put upfront ar 5 1/4 and 6x9 have been known to work in the back.
4) If you are going to buy a package deal, go to Walmart, That way if you have problem, you can return it relatively easy.
PS - Circuitcity usually carries all the adapters need to make use of your stock antennae and power supplies.
1) you have an amp under the passenger seat, you could bypass it there.
2) Your Bose system is way better than the system you are looking at.
3) The biggest speakers you can put upfront ar 5 1/4 and 6x9 have been known to work in the back.
4) If you are going to buy a package deal, go to Walmart, That way if you have problem, you can return it relatively easy.
PS - Circuitcity usually carries all the adapters need to make use of your stock antennae and power supplies.
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From: Chesterfield Twp Mi
Sorry no on all counts.
1) you have an amp under the passenger seat, you could bypass it there.
2) Your Bose system is way better than the system you are looking at.
3) The biggest speakers you can put upfront ar 5 1/4 and 6x9 have been known to work in the back.
4) If you are going to buy a package deal, go to Walmart, That way if you have problem, you can return it relatively easy.
PS - Circuitcity usually carries all the adapters need to make use of your stock antennae and power supplies.
1) you have an amp under the passenger seat, you could bypass it there.
2) Your Bose system is way better than the system you are looking at.
3) The biggest speakers you can put upfront ar 5 1/4 and 6x9 have been known to work in the back.
4) If you are going to buy a package deal, go to Walmart, That way if you have problem, you can return it relatively easy.
PS - Circuitcity usually carries all the adapters need to make use of your stock antennae and power supplies.
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From: Mt Laurel NJ
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Sorry, but most of the answers are wrong.
While you can reuse the stock wiring, I would advise against it. New wire (buy at Home Depot or Lowes) is more work, but will work better in the long run.
To the OP,did you read the C4 sticky at the top of the section? All of your questions are answered there.
If you have any more questions, just let us know.
Randy
Sorry no on all counts.
1) you have an amp under the passenger seat, you could bypass it there.There is no amp under the pass seat. The CDM, which you will need to tap into for the power, ground, and antenna turn on, plus the radio antenna, is located in the dash, on the pass side. You will need to remove the hush panel to see it.
2) Your Bose system is way better than the system you are looking at.
Complete BS, any good aftermarket system will sound better.
3) The biggest speakers you can put upfront ar 5 1/4 and 6x9 have been known to work in the back.
If you read the FAQ, it is possible to use 6-1/2" componants in the front, and 6-1/2" round speakers in the rear; to install 6 x 9's, you would need a speaker box from a non bose system.
4) If you are going to buy a package deal, go to Walmart, That way if you have problem, you can return it relatively easy.
Walmart sells junk. Go to Circuit City or Best Buys for your Head Unit and amp (if your using one). You can also order speakers on line (Ebay) and save some money, just make sure they are new.
PS - Circuitcity usually carries all the adapters need to make use of your stock antennae and power supplies.
1) you have an amp under the passenger seat, you could bypass it there.There is no amp under the pass seat. The CDM, which you will need to tap into for the power, ground, and antenna turn on, plus the radio antenna, is located in the dash, on the pass side. You will need to remove the hush panel to see it.
2) Your Bose system is way better than the system you are looking at.
Complete BS, any good aftermarket system will sound better.
3) The biggest speakers you can put upfront ar 5 1/4 and 6x9 have been known to work in the back.
If you read the FAQ, it is possible to use 6-1/2" componants in the front, and 6-1/2" round speakers in the rear; to install 6 x 9's, you would need a speaker box from a non bose system.
4) If you are going to buy a package deal, go to Walmart, That way if you have problem, you can return it relatively easy.
Walmart sells junk. Go to Circuit City or Best Buys for your Head Unit and amp (if your using one). You can also order speakers on line (Ebay) and save some money, just make sure they are new.
PS - Circuitcity usually carries all the adapters need to make use of your stock antennae and power supplies.
To the OP,did you read the C4 sticky at the top of the section? All of your questions are answered there.
If you have any more questions, just let us know.
Randy
Last edited by RandyJ75; Apr 25, 2008 at 11:48 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Sorry, but most of the answers are wrong.
While you can reuse the stock wiring, I would advise against it. New wire (buy at Home Depot or Lowes) is more work, but will work better in the long run.
To the OP,did you read the C4 sticky at the top of the section? All of your questions are answered there.
If you have any more questions, just let us know.
Randy
While you can reuse the stock wiring, I would advise against it. New wire (buy at Home Depot or Lowes) is more work, but will work better in the long run.
To the OP,did you read the C4 sticky at the top of the section? All of your questions are answered there.
If you have any more questions, just let us know.
Randy
Bose Gold systems on 91-96 DOES have an AMP under the front seat.
He was looking at a cheap system so that is why I sent him to Walmart.
Walmart sells Sony, Pioneer, JVC and Kenwood, just looked at them. They maybe a couple years old manufacturing wise but they are NOT junk.
You can put 6x9's in the rear without putting in a custom speaker box, I have seen someone with them.
Yes, 6 1/2 can be MADE to fit, but 5 1/4 will bolt up perfectly.
Check your facts before calling something BS.
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Thanks for the reply, My bose does not work currently so anything is better. (CD player wont work and i'm down to 1 speaker the rest hiss and screech) I don't want to go through the hassle/cost of taking out all the Bose HU and speakers and having it refurbished, if i could just replace it with a after market unit. Is there a way of replacing the HU and speakers without re-wiring the car. Thanks for the help!!!
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From: Mt Laurel NJ
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Thanks for the reply, My bose does not work currently so anything is better. (CD player wont work and i'm down to 1 speaker the rest hiss and screech) I don't want to go through the hassle/cost of taking out all the Bose HU and speakers and having it refurbished, if i could just replace it with a after market unit. Is there a way of replacing the HU and speakers without re-wiring the car. Thanks for the help!!!
Randy
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RandyJ75 install question
Randy J75 I recognize the face plate as one from vrumvrum.(I just got one) He doesn't provide the backing plate anymore, but he says the install can be done withe appropriate Metra brand kit. Looks like it goes in the dash real clean thats what I want to do. My question is did you use the trim ring on that install or does the stereo "just fit" through the cutout. Also how did you get the faceplate to stay in place? pressure fit? Double tape?
Sorry to hijack the original thread, but when you do the install I think it should look as clean as Randy's ! So to redeem myself, Here's vrumvrum's email address where you can order the Corvette face plate
michaelstanzel@comcast.net
Mike is a great guy to deal with. He takes paypal and shipped mine in about 3 days!
Sorry to hijack the original thread, but when you do the install I think it should look as clean as Randy's ! So to redeem myself, Here's vrumvrum's email address where you can order the Corvette face plate
michaelstanzel@comcast.net
Mike is a great guy to deal with. He takes paypal and shipped mine in about 3 days!
Safety Car
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From: Mt Laurel NJ
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Randy J75 I recognize the face plate as one from vrumvrum.(I just got one) He doesn't provide the backing plate anymore, but he says the install can be done withe appropriate Metra brand kit. Looks like it goes in the dash real clean thats what I want to do. My question is did you use the trim ring on that install or does the stereo "just fit" through the cutout. Also how did you get the faceplate to stay in place? pressure fit? Double tape?
Sorry to hijack the original thread, but when you do the install I think it should look as clean as Randy's ! So to redeem myself, Here's vrumvrum's email address where you can order the Corvette face plate
michaelstanzel@comcast.net
Mike is a great guy to deal with. He takes paypal and shipped mine in about 3 days!
Sorry to hijack the original thread, but when you do the install I think it should look as clean as Randy's ! So to redeem myself, Here's vrumvrum's email address where you can order the Corvette face plate
michaelstanzel@comcast.net
Mike is a great guy to deal with. He takes paypal and shipped mine in about 3 days!
Mike suggested that clear silicone could be used to keep the cover plate in place, but I did not need to use anything. I did not use the trim ring, as mine fit very well; I believe each radio would be different so it all depends on how your radio fits. Keep in mind that I painted my faceplate the same color as the bezel and console, so if your car is a '90 or '91, you may want to do the same.
Randy
BTW, Mike (VrumVrum) is the man
Last edited by RandyJ75; Apr 29, 2008 at 11:50 PM.
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Here is the tip: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=114&TopicID=2
Good Luck
Randy