2009 bose w/ NAV. Have some questions about LOC & EQ options.

BobbyLight

I did not realize this nav system would be such a headache! I know a little about audio but not the technicals of it, but its pretty much established that I am stuck with the factory headunit, apparently. Which sounds like ****! Have any of you been able to successfully get it to sound good?

Anyway, since I am stuck with it, what are my options for EQ and sub control? I have always had nice headunits that I could tweak the sound on from the cabin, and the factory one sucks. Options are flat, flat, and flat. Is there an external EQ I can mount somewhere to change the sound on the fly?

Also, I know I need a LOC to hook up an amp for the sub, but what is the best out there/what are you all using? I have never needed one before. I read the stickies but they have aged so curious if something new and better is out. Also, since I will also need a separate smaller amp for the component speakers, does that mean I need 2 LOC's? Where do you wire these LOC's from?

Any help on this would be great. I want to run a 10' sub, at least 2 components in the doors, tweeters, and 2 amps (1 for sub one for components).

Thanks