Bose speaker replacement question
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Burning Brakes
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Bose speaker replacement question
I have replaced all my speakers but the front Bose (the 8" ones). Can they be replaced just plug and play or is there something else needed?
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami FL
It is my understanding that their impedance is just 1 or 2 ohms. That is not common, and if you replace them with 4 ohms units, right there you will be effectively limiting the power output of the subwoofer amps to just 1/4 to 1/2 of their current output with the OEM subwoofers.
On the other hand, there is the issue of physical limitations. These are reverse cone subwoofers mounted in a very tight assembly. Finding an 8-inch aftermarket subwoofer with an impedance of 1 or 2 ohms that also conforms to the physical limitations of the OEM mounting is going to be a challenge 
