What to know about Bose

Sensei Kreese · 02-07-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Very sorry to hear this man.

I personally do not even touch push button start cars for remote starts yet. Your lucky they didn't fry the cars computer.

I should be out there in a month or so if you would like me to look at the audio.

I'll keep an eye out for when you come out here again.

SuperDave · 02-10-2014, 12:22 PM

As Promised: DIY: Upgrade Component Speakers from BOSE

Bear in mind this is a DIY, aka, a cheap and easy solution without having to purchase a bunch of professional equipment or pay a professional to perform work. That said, please don't flame my DIY with negative opinions, or present professional opinions on what you should have or do, as facts, thank you.

axmea? · 05-23-2015, 03:16 AM

Matt - what about AudioControl LOC's. Any experience with them?

RonRizz · 05-23-2015, 03:12 PM

Audio Control anything is top-notch.

axmea? · 05-23-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Audio Control anything is top-notch.

Never had problems with them at all. I've used their EQ's, line drivers, crossovers, and center channel processors before for ground up installs but never used an LOC to integrate. I hate noise and is a pain in the *** to fix. Hoping someone can give their testimonial.

Audio Control DQ-61

Uxi · 06-16-2015, 06:00 PM

Is there anything like a service menu/mode for OEM Bose Nav?

alangoooo · 09-08-2015, 11:26 PM

Why did I not register for this forums before buying my car

I assumed it would be easy like my 350z...

Anyways I have the Bose with OEM nav... just found out I probably won't be able to get a new HU but that's fine...
I plan on adding my old Sundown 12" sub and my Memphis amp and make it run with the stock radio. Asked the shop nearby if a basic PAC would be fine but they suggested an LC2 by audio control, would this be okay?
Not adding any other speakers just the sub to the stock radio with an LC2.

ladyschayde · 11-12-2015, 03:21 PM

So I am in the middle of determining what it takes to move from the stock nav unit in my touring model to the non-bose setup. I've already purchased the interior pieces with the cubby. I am having the shop (who is doing perf work on the car) test out the non-nav setup climate controls (three knobs instead of the various buttons from the nav piece) before continuing.

Does anybody happen to know if they are compatible? I tentatively purchased a NaviSkauto Android Headunit for my SUV to test it out and found it to be pleasant enough to want to use in the Z.

Tokugawa · 11-12-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

As long as you have the bose system and not the nav you can pull the whole thing out. There is still hope!!

Not true, see my recent post. Yes you can pull the Nav System out

Doggins · 02-24-2016, 08:04 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread so any help I can get will help me out. I bought a 2009 with the Bose system and no navi. The previous owner has installed a pioneer double din headset and is using the stock bose speakers. I can only assume having not pulled anything apart that everything is installed properly (the steering wheel controls work and the speaekrs are doing fine). My question is, with the aftermarket head-unit installed, can't I just replace the factory Bose speakers with aftermarket ones by running new speaker wire to them from the Pioneer head unit?

Thanks!

avantcrap · 05-20-2016, 03:52 AM

So this may be already posted and I just missed it but here goes nothing:

I have non-nav bose in my car. I replaced the HU with a pioneer NEX model last year, but now I would like to replace the speakers. If I replace the bose amp with a new one and run new wires, that's all I'd need to hook up new speakers, correct?

avantcrap · 05-20-2016, 03:52 AM

LOL the person above me posted basically the exact same question.

bigaudiofanat · 05-20-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by avantcrap

So this may be already posted and I just missed it but here goes nothing:

I have non-nav bose in my car. I replaced the HU with a pioneer NEX model last year, but now I would like to replace the speakers. If I replace the bose amp with a new one and run new wires, that's all I'd need to hook up new speakers, correct?

No, you need to run RCA's from your new head unit to your new amp as well as power wire from your battery to the amp. Then run new speaker wire to all speakers.

avantcrap · 05-20-2016, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

No, you need to run RCA's from your new head unit to your new amp as well as power wire from your battery to the amp. Then run new speaker wire to all speakers.

So....new wires.

ChaseZ · 05-20-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by avantcrap

So this may be already posted and I just missed it but here goes nothing:

I have non-nav bose in my car. I replaced the HU with a pioneer NEX model last year, but now I would like to replace the speakers. If I replace the bose amp with a new one and run new wires, that's all I'd need to hook up new speakers, correct?

If you had previously bought a HTIB and we're looking to upgrade the speakers, would you use the same speaker wire?

02-10-2014, 12:22 PM	#92 (permalink)
SuperDave Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manteca, Nor-Cal Posts: 691 Drives: My Z Daily Rep Power: 13	As Promised: DIY: Upgrade Component Speakers from BOSE Bear in mind this is a DIY, aka, a cheap and easy solution without having to purchase a bunch of professional equipment or pay a professional to perform work. That said, please don't flame my DIY with negative opinions, or present professional opinions on what you should have or do, as facts, thank you. zakimak, Plasmite, Cbtech and 1 others like this. __________________ R2 ZEE 2 Build Journal Upgrade your speakers from BOSE without new wiring, LOC's, or a new head unit.

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Doggins Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: charleston Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	Sorry to revive an old thread so any help I can get will help me out. I bought a 2009 with the Bose system and no navi. The previous owner has installed a pioneer double din headset and is using the stock bose speakers. I can only assume having not pulled anything apart that everything is installed properly (the steering wheel controls work and the speaekrs are doing fine). My question is, with the aftermarket head-unit installed, can't I just replace the factory Bose speakers with aftermarket ones by running new speaker wire to them from the Pioneer head unit? Thanks!

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avantcrap Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: atlanta area Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 370z Rep Power: 11	So this may be already posted and I just missed it but here goes nothing: I have non-nav bose in my car. I replaced the HU with a pioneer NEX model last year, but now I would like to replace the speakers. If I replace the bose amp with a new one and run new wires, that's all I'd need to hook up new speakers, correct?

05-20-2016, 03:52 AM	#102 (permalink)
avantcrap Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: atlanta area Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 370z Rep Power: 11	LOL the person above me posted basically the exact same question.