Bose System Speaker replacement
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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In my '05 vert I installed a JL CS113TG-TWS which is a 13 1/2" sub woofer speaker mounted in a slim fiberglass fully enclosed box laid on its back in the trunk:
Powered by a JL HD 750 watt dedicated 1 channel amp:
I removed the firewall to the trunk along with those useless mono Bose speakers so the sound travels forward. I also have a dedicated volume *** for the sub woofer installed on the center console.
To get the sigbal from the Bose head unit I used a PAC SNI-35 variable line out converter.
I kept the Bose 3 1/2" door speakers for a little while and probably would still have them because they sounded a whole lot better now that the splitter was sending all the lows to the sub, but I had already ordered Polk Audio db351 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers so I eventually swapped them out:
Noticeable upgrade
Powered by a JL HD 750 watt dedicated 1 channel amp:
I removed the firewall to the trunk along with those useless mono Bose speakers so the sound travels forward. I also have a dedicated volume *** for the sub woofer installed on the center console.
To get the sigbal from the Bose head unit I used a PAC SNI-35 variable line out converter.
I kept the Bose 3 1/2" door speakers for a little while and probably would still have them because they sounded a whole lot better now that the splitter was sending all the lows to the sub, but I had already ordered Polk Audio db351 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers so I eventually swapped them out:
Noticeable upgrade
Last edited by keyplyr; Mar 9, 2011 at 02:09 AM. Reason: added info
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 443
Likes: 12
From: KITCHENER ONTARIO
Boston Accoustics
A couple of years ago there seemed to be many members posting that 3.5 Boston Accoustics worked very well. Many posted excellent DIY pictures. I printed them and put them in binder. They are not sold in Canada, so I did not get arround to replacing mine. I plan to import them this spring and hire the installation.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: New York
In my '05 vert I installed a JL CS113TG-TWS which is a 13 1/2" sub woofer speaker mounted in a slim fiberglass fully enclosed box laid on its back in the trunk:
Powered by a JL HD 750 watt dedicated 1 channel amp:
I removed the firewall to the trunk along with those useless mono Bose speakers so the sound travels forward. I also have a dedicated volume *** for the sub woofer installed on the center console.
I kept the Bose 3 1/2" door speakers for a little while and probably would still have them because they sounds a whole lot better now that they splitter was sending all the lows to the sub, but I had already ordered Polk Audio db351 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers so I eventually swapped them out:
Noticeable upgrade
Powered by a JL HD 750 watt dedicated 1 channel amp:
I removed the firewall to the trunk along with those useless mono Bose speakers so the sound travels forward. I also have a dedicated volume *** for the sub woofer installed on the center console.
I kept the Bose 3 1/2" door speakers for a little while and probably would still have them because they sounds a whole lot better now that they splitter was sending all the lows to the sub, but I had already ordered Polk Audio db351 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers so I eventually swapped them out:
Noticeable upgrade
you got the polk db351s right? and i need 3 of these? 2 door and 1 center channel?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 791
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From: SoCal CA
1. Replace the 3.5 door and 5.25 inch rear speakers with Polk dB speakers.
2. Install a ADD-PAC24 adapter to get the line out from the Bose (or Nav) head unit. This is the hardest part as you will actually have to build the adapter yourself and solder RCA jacks. Instructions are in the Audio section, and it's really not too hard.
3. Keep the Bose amp for powering just the sub woofers.
4. Install a 4 channel amp. I used a Kicker 35Wx4 channel amp.
Total cost was $205 and worth every frugal penny. I tried switching just the speakers and using the Bose Amp to power them, but it was too weak to drive the speakers so the amp was necessary.
Last edited by hokieZ; Mar 9, 2011 at 01:07 AM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: SoCal CA
If you need the radio harness to get line out for an amp, here is the thread on how to make it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...r-harness.html
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Enfield Connecticut
Crutchfield had one for me
I got a harness from Crutchfield, and everything works. However I think I already blew my passenger door speaker. Which is strange becasue I didn't think the HU would do anything to the power since it is all going to the Bose Amp. Maybe it was just old.
