Bose with aftermarket Headunit

Maila87 · 01-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Trying to get better sound form my stock Bose sound system with Kenwood DNX5220BT. The issue is, that couldn't set bass output. Is possible to get wired Bose sub with connecting to sw outputs?

90 ST · 01-23-2012, 10:39 AM

The real problem is the bose part, the stock HU is not too bad, but the speakers and amp in the bose system suck.
If i'm getting the questions right, you can switch the rear RCA's to sub and use that, and just disconnect the rear speakers.

bigaudiofanat · 01-23-2012, 04:18 PM

Ya I am not real clear on the question either.

Maybe this would help?

What to know about Bose

Also, agreed on even if you change the head unit your not really going to get much better sound. If you use the bose adapter which has rca's to accept your new head units pre outs you should be fine with getting your bose sub to work.

Maila87 · 01-24-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Ya I am not real clear on the question either.

Maybe this would help?

What to know about Bose

Also, agreed on even if you change the head unit your not really going to get much better sound. If you use the bose adapter which has rca's to accept your new head units pre outs you should be fine with getting your bose sub to work.

Yes, already read this. And many thanks for nice write up. Do you have pics or link for that adapter? Know just that installed with 4 RCA connectors - one set for rear and one for front.

Maila87 · 01-24-2012, 11:48 AM

Is any 6RCA adapter to BOSE or wire up SW differently. Already read about seperate amp cor SW.

bigaudiofanat · 01-24-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maila87

Is any 6RCA adapter to BOSE or wire up SW differently. Already read about seperate amp cor SW.

Yes the bose adapter only have 2 sets of rca's which is how bose has their system setup only with using a factory harness instead of rca's.

There is not much you can do in the terms of taking control of the sub from the head unit.

Maila87 · 01-25-2012, 01:35 PM

If I understand to this diagram which I'm thankful to you Who Wants Bose Wiring Diagrams!!

The Bose Amp has 5 channels and stock HU is also have 5 channel output (never used stock HU) and Bose adapter use just 4 channels (rear speakers with sub).

And anything like MTX-re-Q5 can help?

bigaudiofanat · 01-25-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maila87

If I understand to this diagram which I'm thankful to you Who Wants Bose Wiring Diagrams!!

The Bose Amp has 5 channels and stock HU is also have 5 channel output (never used stock HU) and Bose adapter use just 4 channels (rear speakers with sub).

And anything like MTX-re-Q5 can help?

The sub output is actually split FROM the 1st bose amp and goes to the sub amp.

So by using a re-q you only have to tap the front speakers to get a full signal. The req is only going to help you if you want to add new amps and speakers to your system. If you are already running a new head unit you can bypass the entire bose amp and run your new speakers from the new head unit.

01-22-2012, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
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01-24-2012, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 36 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Is any 6RCA adapter to BOSE or wire up SW differently. Already read about seperate amp cor SW. __________________ -->2005-6 Nissan Micra 1,3i CVT 72PS Red MY 98 -->2006-8 Nissan Almera 1,5i N16 96PS Red -->2007-8 Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2HTP 3 cylinder 60PS Green -->2008-11 AUDI TT 2,0TFSI FWD S-tronic 200PS Red MY06 -->2011 Nissan 370Z manual White Pearl

01-25-2012, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maila87 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague Age: 36 Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	If I understand to this diagram which I'm thankful to you Who Wants Bose Wiring Diagrams!! The Bose Amp has 5 channels and stock HU is also have 5 channel output (never used stock HU) and Bose adapter use just 4 channels (rear speakers with sub). And anything like MTX-re-Q5 can help? __________________ -->2005-6 Nissan Micra 1,3i CVT 72PS Red MY 98 -->2006-8 Nissan Almera 1,5i N16 96PS Red -->2007-8 Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2HTP 3 cylinder 60PS Green -->2008-11 AUDI TT 2,0TFSI FWD S-tronic 200PS Red MY06 -->2011 Nissan 370Z manual White Pearl

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01-23-2012, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	The real problem is the bose part, the stock HU is not too bad, but the speakers and amp in the bose system suck. If i'm getting the questions right, you can switch the rear RCA's to sub and use that, and just disconnect the rear speakers.