Bose subwoofer?

cheshirecat · 04-25-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

OP: Here's another thread:
Just want more bass for Bose
My system sounds fantastic after the complete upgrade. The only thing not replaced (because ya can't) and lacking true quality is the HU.

You can replace the Bose HU. It's not too bad.

When I put an aftermarket double din (Pioneer AVH8400) on my Bose system, it made a HUGE difference.

IMO, the weakest link in the Bose system is the head unit itself. The system really woke up after swapping it out.

Of course, it's nothing compared to a full aftermarket setup, but for what little work is required to change out the HU, it was a huge difference.

pfdaxe · 04-25-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

You can replace the Bose HU.

I should have clearified. You can't replace the BOSE HU with Nav. OP has Nav. Regular BOSE HU without Nav you can replace

sparky · 04-25-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I should have clearified. You can't replace the BOSE HU with Nav. OP has Nav. Regular BOSE HU without Nav you can replace

Hey pfdaxe did you ever carry on and get the rest of the speakers swapped out? New loc and amp etc. I really like my sub and want to keep going but wanted to hear how you made out first!

pfdaxe · 04-25-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Hey pfdaxe did you ever carry on and get the rest of the speakers swapped out? New loc and amp etc. I really like my sub and want to keep going but wanted to hear how you made out first!

Here ya go:

Click here:

What to know about Bose
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T_R_J · 04-25-2013, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the links guys, I'll start digging.

I'm not sure why there seems to be so much hatred towards the nav system HU in general. Sure I get that Bose doesn't sound as badass as a complete aftermarket setup, but I've rolled with aftermarket double DIN navs in the past (Pioneer AVIC-D3) and I was definitely not impressed with the navigation. I'm pretty sure that my current nav is Navteq and my previous Pioneer was Teleatlas, in my opinion Navteq is far superior in quality. Again, this might just be psychosomatic but it feels much higher quality. Also, I've never had an aftermarket bluetooth handsfree integration work as well as stock factory one. This of course excludes the Zs just because no matter what mic system you have the road noise makes it useless.

Cheers!

sparky · 04-26-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Here ya go:

Click here:

What to know about Bose
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Thanks and looks like you went all out! Glad it worked out for you and nice write up.
Time for me to go shopping.

Red_Z · 04-25-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

You can replace the Bose HU. It's not too bad.

When I put an aftermarket double din (Pioneer AVH8400) on my Bose system, it made a HUGE difference.

IMO, the weakest link in the Bose system is the head unit itself. The system really woke up after swapping it out.

Of course, it's nothing compared to a full aftermarket setup, but for what little work is required to change out the HU, it was a huge difference.

After you changed the Bose HU, can you still use the factory mic and steering wheel control?

bigaudiofanat · 04-25-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Z

After you changed the Bose HU, can you still use the factory mic and steering wheel control?

No you can keep steering wheel controls but factory mic you would have to hard wire into but I recommend using the mic that comes with the new head unit for best results.

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04-25-2013, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
T_R_J Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portland area Posts: 21 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the links guys, I'll start digging. I'm not sure why there seems to be so much hatred towards the nav system HU in general. Sure I get that Bose doesn't sound as badass as a complete aftermarket setup, but I've rolled with aftermarket double DIN navs in the past (Pioneer AVIC-D3) and I was definitely not impressed with the navigation. I'm pretty sure that my current nav is Navteq and my previous Pioneer was Teleatlas, in my opinion Navteq is far superior in quality. Again, this might just be psychosomatic but it feels much higher quality. Also, I've never had an aftermarket bluetooth handsfree integration work as well as stock factory one. This of course excludes the Zs just because no matter what mic system you have the road noise makes it useless. Cheers!