C6 Bose Speaker Help
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7th Gear
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From: AL
C6 Bose Speaker Help
Hello all, not to long ago I acquired a 13 GS with the Bose Factory System. Shortly after acquiring so, I noticed my passenger side woofer was blown. I have searched this forum reading many posts and want to be sure I'm understanding everything correctly. Preface, I am planning to keep the system stock including the factory amp (have tossed around the idea of switching the HU, but will cross that bridge at a later point). I talked with a rep at Crutchfield and they recommended this product to best work with the factory amp - not sure if anyone has any experience with this product: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_151OE6...***-OE-6C.html
From also reading through these forums, I've seen a few members state that they've had success with the MB Quart Discus 10" or Rockford subs as substitutes, but not sure if that only works with aftermarket amps, etc. I guess the point of what I'm getting at, should I go with what Crutchfield recommended, replace with a different woofer, OR because I'm keeping everything factory just trying to purchase another OEM Bose woofer?
Thanks for everyone's input!
From also reading through these forums, I've seen a few members state that they've had success with the MB Quart Discus 10" or Rockford subs as substitutes, but not sure if that only works with aftermarket amps, etc. I guess the point of what I'm getting at, should I go with what Crutchfield recommended, replace with a different woofer, OR because I'm keeping everything factory just trying to purchase another OEM Bose woofer?
Thanks for everyone's input!
Melting Slicks
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DO NOT USE WHAT CRUTCHFIELD ADVISOR RECOMMENDED. It is the wrong size, wrong impedence. Will sound terrible and you will return it.
Easiest thing for your case would be to get a factory bose woofer. Anything else will require some modification... mounting adapter, connector, etc...
Easiest thing for your case would be to get a factory bose woofer. Anything else will require some modification... mounting adapter, connector, etc...
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DO NOT USE WHAT CRUTCHFIELD ADVISOR RECOMMENDED. It is the wrong size, wrong impedence. Will sound terrible and you will return it.
Easiest thing for your case would be to get a factory bose woofer. Anything else will require some modification... mounting adapter, connector, etc...
Easiest thing for your case would be to get a factory bose woofer. Anything else will require some modification... mounting adapter, connector, etc...
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7th Gear
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From: AL
I really appreciate everyone’s input! I was unsure about that recommendation, so thank you for steering me away from there. Vince I believe if I remember correctly that it was you who installed the MB Quart speakers, would those also work as a replacement or no since I’m planning to keep the system stock? If no, would you mind briefly sharing the technical reason just so I can understand it all? Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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Yes, I "upgraded" because I wasn't too happy with the stock sound. If you're happy with the stock system, then just replace 1 speaker. If you plan on having the same illness most of us here have, then let the mod madness begin!
I chose the the Discus 10 because it can play free- air and they were on sale. I was impressed with how they sounded on the stock astockDoes it sound better? YES! Will it satisfy an audiophile? No, not without a stronger amp and sound deadening.
In fact, I'm still running the exact same woofers in my C7. Someday soon, I'll finally finish my install @Pb82 Ronin ..
I chose the the Discus 10 because it can play free- air and they were on sale. I was impressed with how they sounded on the stock astockDoes it sound better? YES! Will it satisfy an audiophile? No, not without a stronger amp and sound deadening.
In fact, I'm still running the exact same woofers in my C7. Someday soon, I'll finally finish my install @Pb82 Ronin ..
Last edited by VinceC5; May 29, 2021 at 11:13 PM.
