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Old Jan 27, 2023 | 01:48 PM
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When installing a new head unit and not using the Bose amp (U65 system) or any additional interfaces (do not want chimes, steering wheel controls etc.)

The HU amp outputs 4 channels each at 4 ohms, the Bose amp has 3 channels, each at 4 ohms and 1 channel at 2 ohms (2 speakers in parallel).
When connecting the HU directly to the existing speaker wiring, bypassing the Bose amp, will the 1 channel with the 2 speakers in parallel create any problems such as frying the HU or the speakers or anything else?

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When installing a new head unit and not using the Bose amp (U65 system) or any additional interfaces (do not want chimes, steering wheel controls etc.)

The HU amp outputs 4 channels each at 4 ohms, the Bose amp has 3 channels, each at 4 ohms and 1 channel at 2 ohms (2 speakers in parallel).
When connecting the HU directly to the existing speaker wiring, bypassing the Bose amp, will the 1 channel with the 2 speakers in parallel create any problems such as frying the HU or the speakers or anything else?

Thanks in advance.
You can't use original bose speakers with non bose head
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You can't use original bose speakers with non bose head
Thanks for the info.
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Haven't we already been through all of this ?
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Haven't we already been through all of this ?
We have. This post was posted before the question was asked in the General topics forum, but there were no replies so I posted on the General forum. I tried to delete this post but do not know how.
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