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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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Default 1984 C4 - Replace speakers but keep stock head unit?

Previous owner of our 1984 C4 replaced the stock speakers and head unit. Now the head unit is failing and I would like to go back to the Delco/Bose head unit for the "stock" look. Is it possible to interface the stock head unit with the aftermarket amp/speakers that are now installed in the car?

I realize that this is a very general question without providing any information about the amp or speakers that are installed, but just looking for a high-level "yes" or "definitely no" so that I can assess what to do next. Do the Delco/Bose head units from the 1984 vintage work only with the stock "one amp per speaker" set up?

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Previous owner of our 1984 C4 replaced the stock speakers and head unit. Now the head unit is failing and I would like to go back to the Delco/Bose head unit for the "stock" look. Is it possible to interface the stock head unit with the aftermarket amp/speakers that are now installed in the car?

I realize that this is a very general question without providing any information about the amp or speakers that are installed, but just looking for a high-level "yes" or "definitely no" so that I can assess what to do next. Do the Delco/Bose head units from the 1984 vintage work only with the stock "one amp per speaker" set up?

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not likely the aftermarket speakers have the required amps needed for the stock radio. You need an amp to power each speaker
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Get a CD player from say a 97 s10 or cavalier
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Get a CD player from say a 97 s10 or cavalier
wont fit
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