Bose subwoofer?

T_R_J

Hey all,

I've got a 2011 touring coupe with nav and the Bose system. I bought it used and always felt the stereo sound was weak, so after some reading I came across the Bose subwoofer that's suppose to be in the back (I think) with the spare tire. I pulled everything apart and noticed it's not there, also I can't seem to find a harness for it either which made me think it wasn't originally equipped? Anyone have any thoughts?

I suppose this is something I can easily resolve with a sub box from WickedCAS, but moreover I'm trying to figure out if my "facts" are wrong or someone pulled the sub to begin with.

Cheers!

UNKNOWN_370

Thats why i didn't buy a touring. The stereo was shyt. Now it's going to be hard to put in a good aftermarket system.

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bigaudiofanat

Please search for other threads like this. Here is one to get you started.

What to know about Bose

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T_R_J

What I was looking for was any input from anyone with a Bose system, nav, and a 2011 mo/yr who has the sub, not really looking for comments on how shitty the stereo is. For the record I read and searched Bose and read the linked thread, it also really doesn't apply to my original question at all.

bigaudiofanat

Someone probably pulled some of the bose system out. Does your head unit say bose? Also The link is not a bashing thread its facts about the bose system and upgrading options.

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Trips

I could only add that this is what it's supposed to look like.

I would look for the long wire with the connector, it may have been tucked somewhere or see if it was removed from the wire harness.

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jlo370z

No highs No Lows, its gotta be Bose!!!


change it all out....... it makes me sad that the stereo in my Juke is 10 times better then the one in my z

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DEpointfive0

If you hav nav, you cannot change the sound system, maybe the sub, but Bigaudiofanat could tell you

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jlo370z

what tools are suppose to be in the cut outs i feel like i was robbed of something by the dealer LOL

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Trips

No tools for us in the states besides the jack and crank.

I just used the right empty space for my wheel lock.

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Tire pressure gauge, screwdriver, only the Japanese cars have it

Or at least not USDM

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T_R_J

The speakers have the logo on the grills, that's really my only indicator I know of.

I appreciate the photos, and I'm sorry if I came off pissy on that last post. I'll pull it all apart again and look for that harness. Earlier when I looked I couldn't find one and that was really my big indicator of whether the car came with one, logical or not.

EDIT: Found the harness, tucked away...bastards.

Assuming I have a harness is there really no way to use that with a LOC to an amp just for a single sub?

Fountainhead

HI T_R_J,

If you search there is one article about a guy who modified his bose wheel sub to accommodate an external amp, therein he describes the pinout of the plug you found in your car.
BAF can explain further your options, most likely just running 12V from your battery to the trunk, then using an EQ to flatten the emphasis from the BOSE preamp (- if it's emphasized, not sure haven't measured/swept sine thru my system yet), then attach a new amp with a sub. There again are several threads here in the audio section where folks actually build subs that fit in the mag spare tire cavity and they are very satisfied with the sound.
PS: The "What to know about BOSE" thread actually has a lot of information about the BOSE system, some of it's anti-bose but that's everywhere, sort of like "anti-apple" etc., but the article does have useful info about alternative approaches to obtain the "urban" sound from your system with a BOSE Navi/Headunit. Your options are very limited though.
Happy Hunting!

pfdaxe

OP: Here's another thread:

Just want more bass for Bose

My system sounds fantastic after the complete upgrade. The only thing not replaced (because ya can't) and lacking true quality is the HU.

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cheshirecat

You can replace the Bose HU. It's not too bad.

When I put an aftermarket double din (Pioneer AVH8400) on my Bose system, it made a HUGE difference.

IMO, the weakest link in the Bose system is the head unit itself. The system really woke up after swapping it out.

Of course, it's nothing compared to a full aftermarket setup, but for what little work is required to change out the HU, it was a huge difference.