Replacing BOSE stereo?
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Replacing BOSE stereo? I have a 94 Z28 that came stock with the BOSE setup in it. I recently removed the stock BOSE amp/wiring and headunit to replace it with an Alpine headunit. The front speakers are pretty much shot, but the rears are ok. I want to replace every speaker, but not use the factory "sub", but instead have the stealthbox and a single JL W3 sub.
Well my question is, does anyone have a layout or know exactly where each speaker is and the sizing of each for the stock BOSE, because I'd rather replace everything on my own since it's just replacing the speakers. Also, is there anything else that I'd have to remove/modify/replace when changing over from the BOSE.
FWIW, Best Buy installed the headunit and gutted the BOSE stuff out when they did (small control box with a bunch of wires).
Well my question is, does anyone have a layout or know exactly where each speaker is and the sizing of each for the stock BOSE, because I'd rather replace everything on my own since it's just replacing the speakers. Also, is there anything else that I'd have to remove/modify/replace when changing over from the BOSE.
FWIW, Best Buy installed the headunit and gutted the BOSE stuff out when they did (small control box with a bunch of wires).
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Originally Posted by Out1aw
I have a 94 Z28 that came stock with the BOSE setup in it. I recently removed the stock BOSE amp/wiring and headunit to replace it with an Alpine headunit. The front speakers are pretty much shot, but the rears are ok. I want to replace every speaker, but not use the factory "sub", but instead have the stealthbox and a single JL W3 sub.
Well my question is, does anyone have a layout or know exactly where each speaker is and the sizing of each for the stock BOSE, because I'd rather replace everything on my own since it's just replacing the speakers. Also, is there anything else that I'd have to remove/modify/replace when changing over from the BOSE.
FWIW, Best Buy installed the headunit and gutted the BOSE stuff out when they did (small control box with a bunch of wires).
Well my question is, does anyone have a layout or know exactly where each speaker is and the sizing of each for the stock BOSE, because I'd rather replace everything on my own since it's just replacing the speakers. Also, is there anything else that I'd have to remove/modify/replace when changing over from the BOSE.
FWIW, Best Buy installed the headunit and gutted the BOSE stuff out when they did (small control box with a bunch of wires).
That means you will have to rewire if you want to install different speakers. Bose speakers use floating grounds as well as power and ground for the amp at each speaker. You'll also have to remove the adapter box from the back of the head unit.
