Will LT1 Camaro Bose Speakers work in a LS1 Camaro?
06-04-2010, 11:11 PM
#1
Will LT1 Camaro Bose Speakers work in a LS1 Camaro? I just got all of the speakers out of a low milage LT1 parts car my uncle purchased and I would like to know if they will work in my LS1 Camaro? I clipped all of the pig tails on the parts car harness that hooked to the Bose speakers. The reason I want to change is that some of my speakers are blown, the LT1 speakers had a great sound to them and they were free.
06-05-2010, 09:59 AM
#2
Unfortunately, not without rewiring. Bose speakers are specific to Bose systems. They have individual amps attached to them and are designed for high-impedance low-level signal from the Bose head unit. LS1 f-bodies have ordinary Delco head units that produce speaker-level output. Also, Bose systems use a common ground wiring configuration but the Monsoon and base audio systems in LS1 models have floating ground.
You can buy an adapter that allows connecting a standard head unit to Bose speakers. It was intended for use when replacing a Bose head unit with an aftermarket one but it could be used to connect your LS1 HU to the Bose speakers if you run new wiring to the speakers (including a power wire to each one for the individual amps).
You can buy an adapter that allows connecting a standard head unit to Bose speakers. It was intended for use when replacing a Bose head unit with an aftermarket one but it could be used to connect your LS1 HU to the Bose speakers if you run new wiring to the speakers (including a power wire to each one for the individual amps).
06-05-2010, 11:47 AM
#4
There is the harness that goes from the Bose amp/sub to the front door speakers. Then, you've got the harness that goes from the amp/sub to the sail panel subs. And then there's the power harness that goes from the radio to the amp/sub. And you need the Bose relay. If you have a parts car you can strip all this out of, then it's no problem. But it will take you a while.
06-05-2010, 02:51 PM
#5
I already planned on doing this (except into my 97 TA). It will work. You just need the entire Bose harness. It is an entirely separate harness from the main harness, but you'll have to tear it out (it's taped to it).
There is the harness that goes from the Bose amp/sub to the front door speakers. Then, you've got the harness that goes from the amp/sub to the sail panel subs. And then there's the power harness that goes from the radio to the amp/sub. And you need the Bose relay. If you have a parts car you can strip all this out of, then it's no problem. But it will take you a while.
There is the harness that goes from the Bose amp/sub to the front door speakers. Then, you've got the harness that goes from the amp/sub to the sail panel subs. And then there's the power harness that goes from the radio to the amp/sub. And you need the Bose relay. If you have a parts car you can strip all this out of, then it's no problem. But it will take you a while.
