Can I add a amp / sub to factory Bose?

knaffie · 03-05-2010, 03:33 AM

I have a 06 with factory Bose. How hard would it be to add a amp / sub to it? Do I need some kind of signal converter box?

**FREIGHTTRAIN** · 03-05-2010, 03:38 AM

would not be hard but like i said in the other thread i would say get a aftermarket radio even with a amp and sup on the stock head unit it does not sound clean

knaffie · 03-05-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FREIGHTTRAIN

would not be hard but like i said in the other thread i would say get a aftermarket radio even with a amp and sup on the stock head unit it does not sound clean

No interest in an aftermarket stereo. If you actually read the post I made, you'll see I want to add a sub/amp to the factory stereo.

**FREIGHTTRAIN** · 03-05-2010, 03:45 AM

ok and i said yes you can just take out the stock sub and than work with it than by getting black box i dont remember the real name we just call it that

**Johnasara** · 03-05-2010, 04:07 AM

You either need a High low converter or just buy an amp with the high level inputs. I have a amp and 2-10s hooked up to the factory Am/Fm radio in my Lmm. It sounds good. I also had to add a couple tweeters to calm the bass down. You having a bose system you should still be able to hear it clear and add some extra kick.

**cainer70** · 03-05-2010, 04:15 AM

Take a peek in the search, lots of info weve went through this a few times lately

**Tow Master** · 03-05-2010, 10:51 PM

Yup I did it to my truck!

You need a RCA converter where you attatch it to your speakers to grab signal. I spliced into my rear speakers then ran wire to the rear were I had my amp so I only need 1ft long RCA's. Then run the amp and wires like normal. I got 2 box's with 4 10's total. It slams :rockin

This is like the converter you need. I think best buy sells them

CAR STEREO HIGH LEVEL TO RCA LINE CONVERTER HIGH LOW - eBay (item 320382693171 end time Mar-08-10 00:14:34 PST)

Boreen · 03-05-2010, 11:00 PM

Do you splice this converter in before or after the factory amp?

Not ment to de-rail here, but it was said to take out the factory sub?How do you go abouts doing this and what are the actual benefits?

**FREIGHTTRAIN** · 03-05-2010, 11:06 PM

the factory sub in under the cup holders in the center console and it dosent matter if ir is before or after i dont think

**Tow Master** · 03-06-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Boreen

Do you splice this converter in before or after the factory amp?

Not ment to de-rail here, but it was said to take out the factory sub?How do you go abouts doing this and what are the actual benefits?

I did it after the factory sub on mine. You cant tell at all and it sounds great! :rockin

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FREIGHTTRAIN Dead beat seller! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Dakota/ South Florida Posts: 1,060	would not be hard but like i said in the other thread i would say get a aftermarket radio even with a amp and sup on the stock head unit it does not sound clean

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