Upgraded HU, which speakers?

nurseryboy · 09-26-2012, 09:58 PM

I replaced my stock head unit (Bose, non-nav) with a JVC KW-NT800HDT, and now would like to upgrade the speakers. I'm thinking I'll keep the sub in the trunk (I know it's crappy, but don't want to get into anything too crazy), but replace the speakers in the doors and rear. The JVC is rated at 50W x4 max, and 20 + 20W RMS x 4ch at 4 ohms and no more than 1% THD+N.

1. Since I'm not using the stock head unit any more, do I have to worry about using a LOC or whatever, or can I just hook up the new speakers?

2. What sizes would be best for the locations?

3. Any recommendations for speaker brand / model that would fit and work well with the JVC?

Thanks!

bigaudiofanat · 09-26-2012, 10:10 PM

You are going to need a new amp to power your speakers if you have the bose system, OR you would need to bypass the bose amp and run new speaker wire directly from the head units speaker outputs to your new speakers.

Please search for speakers, as there're plenty of threads asking what to get and what size.

Polk DB ar a good start

Focal polyglass are another great component set. Your rears would still run off the bose amp however I recommend disabling both the rears and the crappy bose sub as your new speakers are going to produce more bass than that thing could.

nurseryboy · 09-27-2012, 02:10 PM

So even the front, door, and rear speakers go through a factory Bose amp, that wasn't part of the Bose HU?

bigaudiofanat · 09-27-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nurseryboy

So even the front, door, and rear speakers go through a factory Bose amp, that wasn't part of the Bose HU?

Yes all speakers and subs go through the bose amp in the bose system. You have to bypass the amp and run your new speakers to your new head unit or to a new amp.

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nurseryboy · 09-27-2012, 03:36 PM

Totally missed that, thanks. Bummer!

09-26-2012, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	Upgraded HU, which speakers? I replaced my stock head unit (Bose, non-nav) with a JVC KW-NT800HDT, and now would like to upgrade the speakers. I'm thinking I'll keep the sub in the trunk (I know it's crappy, but don't want to get into anything too crazy), but replace the speakers in the doors and rear. The JVC is rated at 50W x4 max, and 20 + 20W RMS x 4ch at 4 ohms and no more than 1% THD+N. 1. Since I'm not using the stock head unit any more, do I have to worry about using a LOC or whatever, or can I just hook up the new speakers? 2. What sizes would be best for the locations? 3. Any recommendations for speaker brand / model that would fit and work well with the JVC? Thanks!

09-26-2012, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You are going to need a new amp to power your speakers if you have the bose system, OR you would need to bypass the bose amp and run new speaker wire directly from the head units speaker outputs to your new speakers. Please search for speakers, as there're plenty of threads asking what to get and what size. Polk DB ar a good start Focal polyglass are another great component set. Your rears would still run off the bose amp however I recommend disabling both the rears and the crappy bose sub as your new speakers are going to produce more bass than that thing could. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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09-27-2012, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	So even the front, door, and rear speakers go through a factory Bose amp, that wasn't part of the Bose HU?

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nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	Totally missed that, thanks. Bummer!