Damn, so there isnt any work around other then going aftermarket. So no one has ever tried swaping out the boses.... =(

 

i still don't understand why he posted that giant, unfocused picture of some random chick (not gonna comment)

 

Damn, that does suck. I wanted to do that my self I dont like the way an after market HU looks I like the OEM look...how about changing the middle console ? 0_o

 

2005 BOSE VS 2006 BOSE... HMmmm I believe both suck just as much.

go aftermarket!!!!!

 

+1.. bose in Nissans isn't as good as bose in other cars

 

Just so i am clear ...we cannot put an 2005 G35 Bose headunit in a 2005 350z?

 

no you cannot put a G35 bose headunit in a 350Z

 

That's new to me. Last time I checked bose sucked in my old Audi, as with any other car I've ever see it in.

Bose = junk. its nothing more then a name. I will never ever ever own bose unless I have no other options.

 

As an example, back when Acura had Bose, it was better than any of the current Nissan's Bose system.

 

Not true. I installed the Pioneer DEH-P680MP in my Z and was still able to keep stock speakers, etc...and surprise, surprise, they sounded a hell of a lot better with the new HU than when the stock Bose POS was in dash.

Go aftermarket.

 

What's that blurry chick picture for?

 

hmm.. didn't know that.. i was just telling them what i've heard

 

After reading BOSE threads for 3 years, it is my understanding that :

- You CAN change the HU of the Bose and keep the rest IF you use a line output converter. The Audiolink PD4 and other LOCs change the signal out of the after market HU to match the Bose signal tot he amps. http://www.linkmeup.com/pd4.htm

- The same can be used to change everything else (amps, speakers) and keep the Bose HU.

I have read reports of people changing the HU and everything sounds great, but was never clear if they used some kind of LOC or it happens that the line output from the new HUs matches the Bose.

 

Regarding the 2006 unit (with MP3), wouldn't changing the rest of the facia on the console do? I don't think they would have change the frame itself, there is no point in that...

 

Man, so from what you guys are saying there isn't any work around? I wanted to keep eveything looking stock, and not get to crazy....I called the dealership here in AZ and asked the service department they said it was possible and that I would only need to buy a connector or something....so any other recommendations on the headunit? I want a double din one, and want to keep the bose speakers and stuff...( i know i know they suck...but id ont want to spend a lot of $)

 

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Not to steal thread but do you guys know how much i can sell my brand new replaced 05 6cd changer for?

 

I'll buy it off of you ..if you can tell me how i can put it in my 05

 

If you had the 03 Bose, the 05 Bose would be a direct plug in. The advantage is it gives you aux controls so you can hook up an iPod etc. Search on iPod/aux for threads on this. I went from my 03 to an 05 for this.

 

hummm so you are saying you can connect a IPOD in the 05 Bose???