Replacing Bose headunit with Kenwood DNX7100, Install?
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I been reading for hrs and hrs and am really confused now. I read some things that say that if you have a Bose than the install is different. You would have to do extra things and get extra stuff or your system will not sound as good or you will hear "hissing" noises. I just want to make sure its done right and that no corners are cut. Can someone please clear somethings up for me if you can. I currently have a Bose and am planning on just replacing the head unit.
1. Do I need a Pac OEM-2? http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...oem2&i=127OEM2
2. Or do I need a factory amp interface? http://www.millionbuy.com/scooea4.html
3. Would the regular wire harness work fine or would I need a different one or something extra because I have a Bose?
4. Am I going to need to do a amp bypass?
I seen guides on non Bose
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/278145-avic-d3-install-guide.html
http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Head_Unit_Installation
but where are the install guides with Bose at?
This one suggest I need a pac oem-2
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....highlight=bose
This one suggest I need a factory amp interface
http://www.zcar.com/forums/read/5/1879437
1. Do I need a Pac OEM-2? http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...oem2&i=127OEM2
2. Or do I need a factory amp interface? http://www.millionbuy.com/scooea4.html
3. Would the regular wire harness work fine or would I need a different one or something extra because I have a Bose?
4. Am I going to need to do a amp bypass?
I seen guides on non Bose
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/278145-avic-d3-install-guide.html
http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Head_Unit_Installation
but where are the install guides with Bose at?
This one suggest I need a pac oem-2
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....highlight=bose
This one suggest I need a factory amp interface
http://www.zcar.com/forums/read/5/1879437
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the right way to do this is take the time and go buy urself some amps, speaker wire, and get all new speakers....just upgrading ur HU isnt going to really help sound quality it may only make it worse
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Originally Posted by k1653d
I have a 2004.5 Touring Roadster.
You will have to ground the wire from the headunit's harness to a chassis ground.
VERY simple tho.
May I ask where you picked up your DNX7100 from? I've been searching for it, but I don't feel like paying $1050+ for Crutchfield.
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May I ask where you picked up your DNX7100 from? I've been searching for it, but I don't feel like paying $1050+ for Crutchfield.
I have been stalking them on ebay for almost 2 months now. I finally convinced a guy to sell me one brand new in box for $700 shipped
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Originally Posted by project.dwnshft
the right way to do this is take the time and go buy urself some amps, speaker wire, and get all new speakers....just upgrading ur HU isnt going to really help sound quality it may only make it worse
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^^^ The DNX7100 has EXCELLENT sound shaping and EQ options, along with great sound output quality.
Damn... that was you!?
Was it an auction for one that a guy had won and is selling it?
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I have been stalking them on ebay for almost 2 months now. I finally convinced a guy to sell me one brand new in box for $700 shipped ![rockout](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/rock.gif)
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Was it an auction for one that a guy had won and is selling it?
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
^^^ The DNX7100 has EXCELLENT sound shaping and EQ options, along with great sound output quality.
Damn... that was you!?
Was it an auction for one that a guy had won and is selling it?
Damn... that was you!?
Was it an auction for one that a guy had won and is selling it?
Yeah that was me
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Originally Posted by k1653d
Yeah that was me
. Were you going to put a bid in?
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Daaaaamn yooou!!
I regret ever helping you
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for the guys that have this unit installed, can you tell me what audio settings you have it on? i have a g35 that had the bose system. i swear it doesnt sound as loud and the bass isnt as hard as the stock. im sure i have something set wrong but dunno what. other than that i love this hu. i have the kenwood bluetooth unit and pac steering controls,dont remember what they were called, and the ipod vid cables. i wouldnt think i needed additional parts to make it sound like it should. and what is this hissing issue? thanks for any help.
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