1994 Additional Stereo System question
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1994 Additional Stereo System question
Hey Gang,
I just purchased a '94 red/red hatchback which has the original am/fm cassette player. I really don't want to go through the trouble of upgrading, but would like to add an additional stereo w/ CD player, ipod hookup, etc. Can I install a new one with it's own speakers and it not interfere with the Bose?
Thanks,
Breezie
I just purchased a '94 red/red hatchback which has the original am/fm cassette player. I really don't want to go through the trouble of upgrading, but would like to add an additional stereo w/ CD player, ipod hookup, etc. Can I install a new one with it's own speakers and it not interfere with the Bose?
Thanks,
Breezie
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Hey Gang,
I just purchased a '94 red/red hatchback which has the original am/fm cassette player. I really don't want to go through the trouble of upgrading, but would like to add an additional stereo w/ CD player, ipod hookup, etc. Can I install a new one with it's own speakers and it not interfere with the Bose?
Thanks,
Breezie
I just purchased a '94 red/red hatchback which has the original am/fm cassette player. I really don't want to go through the trouble of upgrading, but would like to add an additional stereo w/ CD player, ipod hookup, etc. Can I install a new one with it's own speakers and it not interfere with the Bose?
Thanks,
Breezie
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By the time you fabricate, mount and wire the new audio components, you could've already upgraded the existing audio components.
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GKK & AirForceOne, isn't it a problem with the SYS light coming on? I'm not the tool time electrical person, so I will get a local audio company to install it (either one.) How much of a hassle is it to change out the speakers? What's the price for double din setup like you have, if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks,
Breezie
Thanks,
Breezie
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If you're mechanically inclined, the Audio upgrade is very straight forward.
The "SYS" blinking light issue only applied to the 90-93 C4 Vettes but, here is the TSB describing the problem just in case. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/dave8476/index4.shtml
The "SYS" blinking light issue only applied to the 90-93 C4 Vettes but, here is the TSB describing the problem just in case. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/dave8476/index4.shtml
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Id second what Airforceone has said, I have the same headunit as him and run a Kenwood amp and Alpine speakers, not difficult to do and you can get the EXACT sound your looking for by building your own system
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GKK & AirForceOne, isn't it a problem with the SYS light coming on? I'm not the tool time electrical person, so I will get a local audio company to install it (either one.) How much of a hassle is it to change out the speakers? What's the price for double din setup like you have, if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks,
Breezie
Thanks,
Breezie
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Thanks for posting those pics; that's a cool looking system. So, let me get this straight, I can install any namebrand head and it doesn't have to be a Bose like the original? Plus I don't have to be concerned with the SYS light coming on because it's a '94? Can I use the 4 existing original Bose speakers or are they trash? I'm not looking to rock out the person in the car beside me at a stop light, I just want a decent sound for me to enjoy. Do I have to buy a 2 din head to fit the hole? I'm sorry I sound like the person who needs 'Corvette Stereos for Dummies,' but my 95 Corvette Pace Car had a decent CD player/speakers, so I didn't have to be concerned with it. Thanks again, Breezie
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Thanks for posting those pics; that's a cool looking system. So, let me get this straight, I can install any namebrand head and it doesn't have to be a Bose like the original? Plus I don't have to be concerned with the SYS light coming on because it's a '94? Can I use the 4 existing original Bose speakers or are they trash? I'm not looking to rock out the person in the car beside me at a stop light, I just want a decent sound for me to enjoy. Do I have to buy a 2 din head to fit the hole? I'm sorry I sound like the person who needs 'Corvette Stereos for Dummies,' but my 95 Corvette Pace Car had a decent CD player/speakers, so I didn't have to be concerned with it. Thanks again, Breezie
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You can fit any double din head (or single din if you blank of the space left after fitting a single din bracket) if its a '94 (like mine) you will NOT get a "sys" light, you WONT be able to use your existing Bose speaker system, because each has its own little amp, but this is all good because there are way way better speakers out there! plus you can allways listen to different speakers, headunits, amps etc at the store before you buy, so you put together a more personal system
GKK, thanks for posting the sticky. I'm doing some copy/pasting to take the info to the audio people
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You've talked me into getting a double din replacement. Now, do I need an Antenna Adapter or can I use the existing one? If I need one, is this one okay? Metra 40-GM10 GM Antenna Adapter.
Thanks,
Breezie
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FWIW Ive heard that Metra is a good make so if you find something to do the job it should be fine..
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I just replaced the bose stereo in my '95 with a Pioneer FH-X700BT. Crutchfield is an excellent source. The unit isn't top of the line (only cost $140), but it has bluetooth connectivity and a wireless remote. Crutchfield threw in a wiring harness that bypasses the receiver in the back. A really simple connection. They also threw in the mounting brackets. You can use the existing bose speakers, but everytime you turn the system on, or press any button on the head unit, you will hear a very annoying "pop" from the bose speakers. A week of this was all I could take. I replaced the rear speakers with 6.5 inch Polk Dxi speakers and disconnected the fronts. I'm thinking about installing two 6-inch subwoofers in the back and moving the Polk speakers to the front. Right now, I have no amp, but the system sounds much better than the bose. In the future, I do plan to install an amp, but I'm enjoying what I have now.
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One more thing, getting to the front speakers is really easy. The speaker cover is attached to the door sill cover. There are two screws that hold the door sill in and two screws that hold the piece of plastic trim on the edge of the door sill. Remove the screws and lift off the door sill.
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One more thing, getting to the front speakers is really easy. The speaker cover is attached to the door sill cover. There are two screws that hold the door sill in and two screws that hold the piece of plastic trim on the edge of the door sill. Remove the screws and lift off the door sill.
My JVC double din arrived today as well as my speakers. I'll post pics when completed.
Breezie