Bose adapter for amps
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Bose adapter for amps
I want to keep the original bose stereo. Is there a bose converter to attach amps. If so, did anyone try this yet and how does it sound?
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You can use an any brand line-out converter to convert or tap directly into the wires between the HU and Bose EQ for a low-level signal to take directly to your new amps. If your just talking about adding a new sub amp, you can tap directly into a pre-amp sub signal behind the rear seat to route directly to you sub amp. The choice is yours.
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Re: Bose adapter for amps
Originally posted by oliverd
I want to keep the original bose stereo. Is there a bose converter to attach amps. If so, did anyone try this yet and how does it sound?
I want to keep the original bose stereo. Is there a bose converter to attach amps. If so, did anyone try this yet and how does it sound?
My LOC is made my P.I.E. but there are different ones out there. Needless to say my system sounds great and the LOC works fine like it's not there.
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Take a look at this site here. I ordered the PD-4 which allows you to add aftermarket amps and speakers without ANY wire cutting. In addition to the PD-4 (or PD-2), you will need a wiring harness that will interface with the Bose radio. The people who work there are very nice and answered every question I threw at them.
I haven't installed this unit yet, but I plan on doing so within the next few weeks. I'll post a full review once everything is up and running.
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Did you try the adapter I'm talking about? I looked at the pinout from the Helms manual and it matches the harness perfectly.
Take a look at this site here. I ordered the PD-4 which allows you to add aftermarket amps and speakers without ANY wire cutting. In addition to the PD-4 (or PD-2), you will need a wiring harness that will interface with the Bose radio. The people who work there are very nice and answered every question I threw at them.
I haven't installed this unit yet, but I plan on doing so within the next few weeks. I'll post a full review once everything is up and running.
TL Daddy:
Did you try the adapter I'm talking about? I looked at the pinout from the Helms manual and it matches the harness perfectly.
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Originally posted by Master-G
TL Daddy:
Did you try the adapter I'm talking about? I looked at the pinout from the Helms manual and it matches the harness perfectly.
TL Daddy:
Did you try the adapter I'm talking about? I looked at the pinout from the Helms manual and it matches the harness perfectly.
Also that unit is pretty big (5 inches square). My LOC is small - about 2" x 4" - so it fits behind the Bose headunit. You'll have to find somewhere to mount that near the stereo.
Let us know if it works for you. Thanks!!!
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TL Daddy:
Check this out....link
Hmm, well this guy was able to get his to work on a 99' TL. I wonder if they are compatible with a 2002. What year is your car?
It looks like what I have will fit perfectly but I won't know for sure until I do the install.
Check this out....link
Hmm, well this guy was able to get his to work on a 99' TL. I wonder if they are compatible with a 2002. What year is your car?
It looks like what I have will fit perfectly but I won't know for sure until I do the install.
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I remember that guy from way back on the other board. In fact I've emailed him about his system a couple times. Anyway it looks he got that adapter to work - I have a '99 also! I hope that yours works too - but the plug did not fit my Bose harness - and I know that guy DarkAcura did his system before I did. Weird!
Are you going to do the work yourself?
Are you going to do the work yourself?
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Are you going to do the work yourself?
I have the Helms manual for the TL and all of the pinouts match up with the harness that I bought from AudioLink. From the physical features that are shown of the harness in the Helms manual, everything should work out fine (hopefully).
TL Daddy, do you think that they sent you a 98' TL harness instead of the newer models? Other than that, I don't really know why things didn't work out for you.
I just about have everything I need in order to do the install. Give me a few weeks and I'll let you know how things turn out.
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