bose sub question
 

I have the base system and i'm going to change out my radio soon. i was wondering, can I hook up one of the bose subs to an aftermarket amplifier. If so , anybody that has a bose sub, would you be interested in selling???? and approx how much?

thanks

So let me make sure I'm understanding you, you want to buy the factory OEM Bose subwoofer? Are you sure? And why? Why not do something else? I just took mine apart earlier tonight to see what's inside...pretty weak. I will say that it sounds pretty good for awhile. I've had my Z for 6-7 mos. and it is almost what I want/need. I'm looking for just a tad bit more bass that is tighter and cleaner, and a little louder.

If you're hooking up an aftermarket amp, I don't think this Bose subwoofer is going to be able to handle it; plus the speakers are 2 ohms. These things are flimpsy little 4" subs.

actually that is exactly what i wanted to do. I want something in the spare tire well, but i don't know if i want to wait for a stealthbox or spend the $$$$ one will cost. I didn't realize that there was a small amp built in.

If i were to hook one up, could i bypass the amp with my amp, or can i use the built in amp with speaker level inputs

Might want to read a little more. Most people say you should put in a device inbetween the two to clean up the signal because the way the Bose amp processes. If you'll read some of my posts, I plan I trying to build a box for the spare tire this weekend. Once I'm done, if completed, I will tell you how to build it or I might build them for others if it's worthwhile.