Kenwood KSC hookup to OEM Bose (non-nav) question

InnerDragon10 · 08-20-2014, 11:12 AM

Hey all,

I'm thinking off adding a powered sub to the OEM Bose system (non nav). I just want some extra bass, nothing crazy. I downloaded the kenwood manual and looked at it, but I have one question about the install: how exactly does the Kenwood (or any powered sub unit) connect to factory wiring? It appears it just splices into your speaker wires. Has anyone done this? Does the OEM Bose head unit have RCA outputs?
No, I don't want to upgrade the head unit

Zteve · 08-20-2014, 02:15 PM

What to know about Bose

honestly not sure if it can be done since BOSE has its own sub and amp already

InnerDragon10 · 08-20-2014, 02:22 PM

Thanks - I read this article in the past but it doesn't seem to address adding a powered subwoofer. I don't want to replace the Bose woofer, I want to supplement it with a 'standalone' woofer

Zteve · 08-20-2014, 02:24 PM

wait for big to chime in, maybe he has more insight on this

Minhtin · 08-20-2014, 02:43 PM

Self powered sub usually have a speaker lvl input. All you have to do is splice into your existing speaker wires after the Bose amp and connect it to your self powerEd sub unit. If the unit doesn't have a speaker line in, then You need to buy a loc. A loc will take your signal from the speaker wire and convert to an RCA output which then you can plug it into your amp or self powered sub.

InnerDragon10 · 08-21-2014, 07:33 AM

Cool, thanks Minh. I've settled on the Kenwood KSC-SW11 - looking at the manual, it does have speaker level inputs so I shouldn't have a problem with install.

08-20-2014, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Kenwood KSC hookup to OEM Bose (non-nav) question Hey all, I'm thinking off adding a powered sub to the OEM Bose system (non nav). I just want some extra bass, nothing crazy. I downloaded the kenwood manual and looked at it, but I have one question about the install: how exactly does the Kenwood (or any powered sub unit) connect to factory wiring? It appears it just splices into your speaker wires. Has anyone done this? Does the OEM Bose head unit have RCA outputs? No, I don't want to upgrade the head unit

08-20-2014, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	What to know about Bose honestly not sure if it can be done since BOSE has its own sub and amp already __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package Last edited by Zteve; 08-20-2014 at 02:18 PM.

08-20-2014, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	wait for big to chime in, maybe he has more insight on this __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

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08-20-2014, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Thanks - I read this article in the past but it doesn't seem to address adding a powered subwoofer. I don't want to replace the Bose woofer, I want to supplement it with a 'standalone' woofer

08-20-2014, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	Self powered sub usually have a speaker lvl input. All you have to do is splice into your existing speaker wires after the Bose amp and connect it to your self powerEd sub unit. If the unit doesn't have a speaker line in, then You need to buy a loc. A loc will take your signal from the speaker wire and convert to an RCA output which then you can plug it into your amp or self powered sub.

08-21-2014, 07:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Cool, thanks Minh. I've settled on the Kenwood KSC-SW11 - looking at the manual, it does have speaker level inputs so I shouldn't have a problem with install.