Tips for Bose/Aftermarket integrations.
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Ok I got the speaker, here is what Is EXACTLY on the speaker sticker
SPKR ASSY, REAR, H PONT
25639424
180562
*/N 003829 10/12/98
MADE IN USA
There is a rubber stamp that was stamped on the magnet that says '0091'.
That is all that is there, hope this helps.
Jay
SPKR ASSY, REAR, H PONT
25639424
180562
*/N 003829 10/12/98
MADE IN USA
There is a rubber stamp that was stamped on the magnet that says '0091'.
That is all that is there, hope this helps.
Jay
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As for the replacing rear deck speakers... some guy at Best buy told me i cant do that becuase of the bose amp... and that if i put any speakers in there they will burn out... i have extra brand new sony explode 6X9'*... can i replace my burned out bose speakers with that?? and i also am attempting to install my amp for my sub... i need info on putting the line out converter on... please help!
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Yes, you can put the speakers in there. It will not blow your amp.
Just be aware that the Bose amp is tone matched for their speakers, and so adding aftermarket speakers may not sound like the speakers should with a non Bose amp.. I put some $20 Jensen 6x9 3 ways in there with the Bose amp and it sounds great.
Most 4 ohm speakers will work fine with the Bose amp. I have heard the Sony Xplod speakers can lack deep bass though, and since Bose Amps tend to be light on bass anyway, you may have to experiment with different speakers if you want deep bass.
Hope that helps.
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Andrew
Just be aware that the Bose amp is tone matched for their speakers, and so adding aftermarket speakers may not sound like the speakers should with a non Bose amp.. I put some $20 Jensen 6x9 3 ways in there with the Bose amp and it sounds great.
Most 4 ohm speakers will work fine with the Bose amp. I have heard the Sony Xplod speakers can lack deep bass though, and since Bose Amps tend to be light on bass anyway, you may have to experiment with different speakers if you want deep bass.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Andrew
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Wow, great info! I have been bothered by the lack of bass ever since I bought my Bonnie...my old GP used to sound much better with only 4 speakers so it was quite a dissappointment when I got a car with 8 speakers that sounds worse. :? I will be replacing mine ASAP now that I know it can be done easily.
Thanks!
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Hey, No Problems. I went through a lot of stress and antacid to get my stereo sounding good, and it ended up being fixed with a $20 pair of speakers. Mind you, it would probably sound even better with better speakers, but for now I am happy.
If you are unhappy, call Bose automotive and ask for some new speakers. They may just send them to you
They have great customer service. 
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Andrew
If you are unhappy, call Bose automotive and ask for some new speakers. They may just send them to you
They have great customer service. Cheers,
Andrew
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Well, i installed my xplode speakes.... a ton better than bose blown, but deep bass is not there, i have a 200 watt 2 channel Rockfordfosgate amp... should i amp my speakers?? i already one 10'' rockford sub on an 800 watt kenwood amp that i can add the rockford amp to... or should i ttry to get new bose speakers from bose??
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Hey JerseyKid,
You will not get deep booming bass from the Bose amp. It is more punchy bass, good for classical music. It will sound great though, just wont boom. I suggest a Sub amp and subwoofer if you want that bass booming.
The Sony Xplod speakers dont have that much bass anyway. They tend to get a crackling sound when the bass is cranked up.
You could call Bose Automotive and mention that your speakers are dead and that you are unhappy, and ask what can they do to help you. Offer to pay shipping if they can do an exchange for you. Be nice to them and you may be rewarded They like to keep their customers happy.
Cheers,
Andrew
You will not get deep booming bass from the Bose amp. It is more punchy bass, good for classical music. It will sound great though, just wont boom. I suggest a Sub amp and subwoofer if you want that bass booming.
The Sony Xplod speakers dont have that much bass anyway. They tend to get a crackling sound when the bass is cranked up.
You could call Bose Automotive and mention that your speakers are dead and that you are unhappy, and ask what can they do to help you. Offer to pay shipping if they can do an exchange for you. Be nice to them and you may be rewarded
They like to keep their customers happy.Cheers,
Andrew
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Thanx for the tip with Bose... im gonna have to try that... The sub sounds great... but i want more higher bass from my speakers... and the bose amp isnt supplying my xplode 6X9'* nearly as much as they were when i had them amped with a rockford 200Watt 2 channel amp in my old explorer... Thanx again!
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Thanx for the tip with Bose... im gonna have to try that... The sub sounds great... but i want more higher bass from my speakers... and the bose amp isnt supplying my xplode 6X9'* nearly as much as they were when i had them amped with a rockford 200Watt 2 channel amp in my old explorer... Thanx again!