vdubluv74

I have an 2002 pathfinder and I am wanting to replace my bose system. I have the 6 disk changer and radio in one unit, does it go to an amp then to the speekers or does the head unit have the amp in it for the 2002 model?

 

jarhead1

i know how you feel , I went with the kenwood single cd , fit is great,and sound with the Bose speakers ir really nice to say the least.

Orangetang

There is an amp in the drivers quarterpanel, so if you just install a new headunit the speakers will STILL be amplified, which is cool I guess... Except I fell the amplification is abit much for my deck... Stuff is real loud at a low volume setting.

SE4point0

For all bose systems, the head unit is an un-amplified signal feeding into external amplifiers, then to speakers.

a few things to keep in mind:

Like orangetang said, if you add a non-bose head unit to the vehicle, you will be sending an amplified signal to an amplifier to be amplified again. While not always a problem, there is a chance you could blow your stock speakers.

If you decide to replace speakers too, keep in mind that most BOSE speakers have an impedence of 4 ohms, most aftermarket speakers are 2 ohm. THis could cause you to blow your aftermarket speakers very easily.

The best way to replace your bose system is to COMPLETELY remove it. Wire aftermarket speakers directly to your new headunit.

supraholic

Bose speakers = 2 ohms
Aftermarket speakers = 4 ohms

 

sross

You don't necessarily have to change to a new head unit. Just pick up some inexpensive adjustable line-level convertors and run that to your new amp(s).

You will have to add new component amps and new 4 ohm speakers to enjoy life without Bose.

I just completed the big switch on my 04 Pathfinder with the 6-CD Bose stereo. Works fine with the stock head unit and convertors - though the stock head unit really needs a multiband Equalizer now. (I'm going to try a Nakamichi HU with separate equalizer to hopefully achieve a divine thunder)

It was unbelievable how horrible my Bose system was until I dumped it (much worse than the Bose system in my G35c)

vdubluv74

What kind of converters did you get, name and brand. I really do like having a stock look in the vehicle, keeps the thieves a little away. Did you have to get a special one because of the bose system or will any one do?

vdubluv74

is this a good one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MakeTrack=true

sross

I'm sure that will work, but you don't need such expensive hardware!

If you're keeping the HU, you're not really an audiophile anyways, so just go with some $8 - $25 line-level convertors. The key is to have ones that have an adjustment to bring the output in line with the specs of your amps. This isn't rocket science - it's easy to bring into adjustment by running the stereo up to 3/4 volume and ease-up the adjustments w/o inducing distortion and w/o tweaking the amp adjustments too close to their extents.

I used $8 convertors made by Pyramid (yikes - they are a sketchy company, but this particular item works flawlessly). You'll see the exact same item under various brand names. The local audio specialist suggested Schosche convertors for this job - and I saw the same item at Walmart for $20.

(Oh, and do not get sucked into buying $60 RCA cables - those Schosche ones work fine for about $.50/foot.)

nic_07

Be careful with getting an aftermarket because the steering wheel controls won't work unless it's Bose comapatable...These stock Bose systems(made by Clarion)really SUCK!!!!