Replacing Bose?
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From: Grandview TX
Replacing Bose?
I am not to happy with the Bose system in my 92 and would like to replace it. Can anyone give me a total list of things I would need to do this? I already have a Kenwood CD player I pulled out of my last car and an amp, but what else do I need? Also what size speakers? The more specific the better. Any help is appreciated.
thanks in advance,
brad
thanks in advance,
brad
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Re: Replacing Bose? (BooRadley)
If you have a coupe:
6.5 speakers rear, you can fit 4" in the front pods, but most people will replace them entirely with 5.25 or 6.5
You'll need to get a kit to fit the headunit, unless you want to mount a full DIN EQ to place in the slot.
6.5 speakers rear, you can fit 4" in the front pods, but most people will replace them entirely with 5.25 or 6.5
You'll need to get a kit to fit the headunit, unless you want to mount a full DIN EQ to place in the slot.
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Re: Replacing Bose? (BooRadley)
If your speakers are good - just buy an adaptor($50) and install new/used head unit - I took this advice for my 87 from local radio shop - sounds great - I'm not going to win any crank-it up contest but the sound quality and volume are much better than original and I didn't have to cut up anything.
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From: Grandview TX
Re: Replacing Bose? (1987vette)
Well, I dont mind my Cd player it is the speakers that I dont like. I have been talking to a local guy that said he could do the swap. I will let you know how it turns out........if I can afford it.
thanks
brad
thanks
brad
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Re: Replacing Bose? (Eric 96)
I changed mine, or rather had it changed-read Bob Golden tech tips at batee.com you will lose the dimming function on you ac display.Doesn't really bother me. My system would have had to be rebuilt a second time in 3 yrs.
