Bose Amp dead!! Aftermarket??

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Oct 10, 2008 | 11:53 AM

silkrcket

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Bose Amp dead!! Aftermarket??

It appears that the Bose amp controls all six channels. Is there a single option or suggestion on replacing the Bose amp with an aftermarket unit? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Oct 11, 2008 | 07:06 AM

5speed6 v.2

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The problem is...

the BOSE amp has equaliztion that works with the head unit and the speakers.

You are better off with one of two options:

1) Simplest is to source a replacement.

2) Change the headunit as well as the speakers...you'll reward yourself with better sound in the end.

Oct 11, 2008 | 08:40 AM

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No, you can just snip the Bose wire on the back of the HU to get rid of that shyte Bose EQ

the main problem is the speakers are 2 ohm impedance so you need to ensure any amp can handle that load.

Oct 12, 2008 | 06:08 AM

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But again, going the route of putting a good aftermarket unit in, and..

..keeping the crappy BOSE drivers is doing a half-*** job.

You know the old saying "A cheap pair of speakers will make an expensive amp sound cheap".

Oct 14, 2008 | 01:21 PM

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Re: Mac sub

MacSub, you have helped me in the past with issue. You told me to resolder the components. That worked for a short time before i started to expirience the same problems again of the amp cutting out. The amp appears to be a 5 channel. Is this correct? Is there a typical aftermartket replacement for these amps. Any other information is appreciated.

Oct 14, 2008 | 01:24 PM

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Re: But again, going the route of putting a good aftermarket unit in, and..

I agree. in the long run i would have to replace speakers. Right now i just want to hear some music since i drive around in silence, since the amp is shot.