Total System upgrade from Bose

[bjoneill]

Has anyone upgraded the whole Bose system? I'm thinking about replacing all speakers and the amp with a complete Orion system, just wondering how much luck anyone else has had and what works or not, and has anyone had any luck putting subs in a 03 up Crew Cab if so what size, and where?

Thanks in advance
Ben

[pgreen]

Find a high-end car stereo shop in your area and ask them. I used to install, I don't remember the specifics, but the older Bose stuff was a pain to deal with. Basically, you had to replace EVERYTHING, speaker wires included!

If you are going away from the Bose stuff, you can definately add a sub, if you can find a place to put it!

[Ranger354]

I was looking to add a "powered" bazooka tube to my CC. If I can find a place to put it. Wonder if it and the Onstar will work together.

[pgreen]

From my cobwebs of memory, there's an adaptor that you can wire into the Bose system to get low-level outputs for amplifier (or in your case, Bazooka) inputs. I know definately that you can do this on a non-Bose system. Just speaker-wire inputs, RCA jacks as outputs. Kind of an amplifier backwards!

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[bjoneill]

Whats in the Bazooka tube an 8"

[Ranger354]

They come in different sizes. 6" , 8", 10". Look at Crutchfield or Circut City. I heard the one (Circut City) near me has the 6" inch on sale and possible free installation next week. I just have to see if it will fit. My buddy has one in his speed boat. Sounds fantastic.

[jbplock]

Originally posted by pgreen:
From my cobwebs of memory, there's an adaptor that you can wire into the Bose system to get low-level outputs for amplifier ...Was this the one? jpcustoms (http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=307)

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[pgreen]

Originally posted by jbplock:
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From my cobwebs of memory, there's an adaptor that you can wire into the Bose system to get low-level outputs for amplifier ...Was this the one? jpcustoms (http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=307)

smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Yeah, something like that will work! It's been almost 15 years since I was in the autosound biz, so I'm sure they have changed since then! Good find!

[lovette]

Got a dvc Sony 10" in a Probox in my crew cab. Also subthump makes dual 10 enclosures for crew cabs

[lovette]

My Probox enclosure is behind the seat. Subthump makes under seat boxes as well as behind the seat.

[Kennedy]

I have 3 6.5" subs in a single box behind the large section of the rearseat in my 2002. Had it built by Doug at www.auto-d.com (http://www.auto-d.com) I also have a Pionerr DEH940 head unit if memory serves.

The front drivers I replaced with Morel home type units. Much better quality for the $$$ with the home stuff, and plenty durable. I got my Morel's and had crossovers (the old fashioned kind) built using Leap design by Madisound Speaker Components. www.madisound.com (http://www.madisound.com)

My 05 has stock Bose, and I may just leave it as I'll likely go to a 2006 when they come out...

[NutNbutGMC]

Rockford Fosgates in all 4 doors, 10" Rock-Fos sub and 600w amp in a custom box behind the back seat, XM satellite radio wired into an Alpine head. Digital sound quality and no CDs to mess with... :D

Skinny Blinky had some pics of his stereo install a while back. I have pics of mine for those interested. I'll zip and e-mail. Nothing special but it's a far cry better than the OEM. :cool:

[TJ]

4 S8L7 Solo-Baric's. 2 Rockford Power Punch BD-1000's. All MB Quart high's. Nice Excelon Amp for those. And, an Alpine Phantom face to ignite it all! :D

All in a regular cab!