Upgrading Bose Stereo Amp/Speakers - Factory Integration Solutions?

optiontrader · 08-02-2010, 04:33 PM

Not anytime soon, but I know down the road I'll be looking at upgrading the Bose stereo. I'd like to keep OEM look/functionality.

Some questions:
- With the double-DIN kit, I know you can retain the use of your steering wheel controls via the PAC adapter. Can this also be the case with the bluetooth controls? It may be too much to ask, but can you also use the factory mic near the rearview mirror, instead of routing the wire for the aftermarket mic?
- Has anyone used the factory integration offerings from Alpine, JL, JBL, etc. to use aftermarket amps and speakers with the Touring package?
- Finally, a more specific question: will the ring radiator tweets from an SPX-17PRO (Alpine) set fit comfortably in the stock dash locations?

Thanks!

bigaudiofanat · 08-02-2010, 08:51 PM

Using a MTX RE-Q5 you can add new amps and speakers to your system. Here are just a few threads that have asked the same questions.

Aftermarket Deck with Bose speakers

Adding more bass to Bose System??????

Audio System from scratch.. Bye bye Bose..

Advice wanted: Yanking the OEM Bose unit for something better?

optiontrader · 08-03-2010, 01:47 AM

Hmmm... none of those threads discuss using a RE-Q5/CleanSweep/other. I'll search a bit harder.

A pointed question is: do these factory integration solutions go before the Bose amp, or after? I'd love to be able to plug into the pre-amp signal, vice after it goes thru the big Bose EQ machine.

bigaudiofanat · 08-03-2010, 08:27 AM

They go after the amp. I know I at least talked about these in at least one thread if not all of them. The re-q can do before but I had read about problems doing that. Also unless you keep the factory head unit you will not be able to use teh factory mic and controls only the volume and all with a metra or pac steering wheel control.

optiontrader · 08-03-2010, 12:37 PM

Got it - thanks. After the amp's a problem. This'll give me something to chew on. Much appreciated!!!

bigaudiofanat · 08-03-2010, 12:50 PM

Not a problem please feel free to ask questions.

08-02-2010, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Upgrading Bose Stereo Amp/Speakers - Factory Integration Solutions? Not anytime soon, but I know down the road I'll be looking at upgrading the Bose stereo. I'd like to keep OEM look/functionality. Some questions: - With the double-DIN kit, I know you can retain the use of your steering wheel controls via the PAC adapter. Can this also be the case with the bluetooth controls? It may be too much to ask, but can you also use the factory mic near the rearview mirror, instead of routing the wire for the aftermarket mic? - Has anyone used the factory integration offerings from Alpine, JL, JBL, etc. to use aftermarket amps and speakers with the Touring package? - Finally, a more specific question: will the ring radiator tweets from an SPX-17PRO (Alpine) set fit comfortably in the stock dash locations? Thanks!

08-02-2010, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Using a MTX RE-Q5 you can add new amps and speakers to your system. Here are just a few threads that have asked the same questions. Aftermarket Deck with Bose speakers Adding more bass to Bose System?????? Audio System from scratch.. Bye bye Bose.. Advice wanted: Yanking the OEM Bose unit for something better? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-03-2010, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	They go after the amp. I know I at least talked about these in at least one thread if not all of them. The re-q can do before but I had read about problems doing that. Also unless you keep the factory head unit you will not be able to use teh factory mic and controls only the volume and all with a metra or pac steering wheel control. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 08-03-2010 at 08:30 AM.

08-03-2010, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Not a problem please feel free to ask questions. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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08-03-2010, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Hmmm... none of those threads discuss using a RE-Q5/CleanSweep/other. I'll search a bit harder. A pointed question is: do these factory integration solutions go before the Bose amp, or after? I'd love to be able to plug into the pre-amp signal, vice after it goes thru the big Bose EQ machine.

08-03-2010, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Got it - thanks. After the amp's a problem. This'll give me something to chew on. Much appreciated!!!