Bose Sound System - 87 Coupe
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Bose Sound System - 87 Coupe
Im looking into replacing my Bose sound system but am still confused on what to do. There was already an aftermarket head unit in the car when I bought it. Im not sure if there was a bypass harness installed. I replaced the rear speakers with 6x9s but I believe they are still connected to the original amps. Do I need to bypass the amps and install a new one to get good sound quality? Im completely new to sound systems, so this being my first one is a pain.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Im looking into replacing my Bose sound system but am still confused on what to do. There was already an aftermarket head unit in the car when I bought it. Im not sure if there was a bypass harness installed. I replaced the rear speakers with 6x9s but I believe they are still connected to the original amps. Do I need to bypass the amps and install a new one to get good sound quality? Im completely new to sound systems, so this being my first one is a pain.
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Im looking into replacing my Bose sound system but am still confused on what to do. There was already an aftermarket head unit in the car when I bought it. Im not sure if there was a bypass harness installed. I replaced the rear speakers with 6x9s but I believe they are still connected to the original amps. Do I need to bypass the amps and install a new one to get good sound quality? Im completely new to sound systems, so this being my first one is a pain.
Not sure how an aftermarket head unit would work with factory Bose speaker/amp, so there is a good chance your speakers have bypassed the amps.
A good head unit and speakers will give decent sound.
I have a 7 flip up screen head unit going to an Alpine 4x150 amp then Focal 6 1/2 component speakers in doors and JL 8 subs in the rear Bose holes.
Sounds awesome, but a lot of work and $
