Adding aftermarket headunit to stock BOSE system
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Adding aftermarket headunit to stock BOSE system
Hi everyone,
I am planning on adding an aftermarket headunit (Pioneer AVIC X930BT) to my existing stock BOSE sound system.
I have been very dissapointed with the stock sound system since I bought the car almost 2 years ago. I tried adding aftermarket speakers (Infinity Reference) to the front and rear, and also added a Rockford Fosgate Amplifier with a Rockford Fosgate 8" Punch subwoofer, using a LOC (line out converter) to connect the amp. However, that setup has turned out to sound worse than the stock BOSE system.
I decided it is time to change the headunit, which many people suggested was one of the main issues with the BOSE system. When I change the headunit, I will have aftermarket speakers (that I plan to power using the headunit), and an aftermarket sub (powered by the aftermarket amp). I will ensure that the amp isn't connected through the LOC, but rather through the RCA pre-amp outputs at the back of the headunit.
My question is, how do I power the speakers through the headunit (instead of buying a separate amplifier to power the speakers)? I know I need to by-pass the stock BOSE amp that powers the speakers currently. Do I need to run new speaker wire from the speakers to the back of the headunit? If so, which wires do I connect them to?
Also, I've read there is no need to buy the PAC harness if i don't use the stock amp. Which harness should I buy?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I plan on starting the headunit install in the next couple of weeks and will post pics of my install for those of you that are facing the same issues.
I am planning on adding an aftermarket headunit (Pioneer AVIC X930BT) to my existing stock BOSE sound system.
I have been very dissapointed with the stock sound system since I bought the car almost 2 years ago. I tried adding aftermarket speakers (Infinity Reference) to the front and rear, and also added a Rockford Fosgate Amplifier with a Rockford Fosgate 8" Punch subwoofer, using a LOC (line out converter) to connect the amp. However, that setup has turned out to sound worse than the stock BOSE system.
I decided it is time to change the headunit, which many people suggested was one of the main issues with the BOSE system. When I change the headunit, I will have aftermarket speakers (that I plan to power using the headunit), and an aftermarket sub (powered by the aftermarket amp). I will ensure that the amp isn't connected through the LOC, but rather through the RCA pre-amp outputs at the back of the headunit.
My question is, how do I power the speakers through the headunit (instead of buying a separate amplifier to power the speakers)? I know I need to by-pass the stock BOSE amp that powers the speakers currently. Do I need to run new speaker wire from the speakers to the back of the headunit? If so, which wires do I connect them to?
Also, I've read there is no need to buy the PAC harness if i don't use the stock amp. Which harness should I buy?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I plan on starting the headunit install in the next couple of weeks and will post pics of my install for those of you that are facing the same issues.
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if you have an after market head unit and aftermarket speakers (and aren't gonna use a amp for them), just run new speaker wire...
edit...just saw another post that the doors may be a pain in the **** though...
edit...just saw another post that the doors may be a pain in the **** though...
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I'm in the same boat, I'm actually removing the sub and amp (i guess both amps ) and want to run the 4 speakers off my head unit. I tried jumping pins on the cannon plug for the amp the other day without success. I really don't want to run speaker wire thru the car. Any ideas?
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