ok heres my problem. the bose system suck period so i replace the head unit sub and amp with some aftermarket stuff and also i replace the speakers but its sounding crappy beacuse the of the bose so now im wondering how do i rewire or wire my speakers so its running directly from the head unit not the bose amp. is it possible if i unplug the bose amp under my seat and rewire it directly from there? or what someone help!

 

i thought you are supposed to wire your speakers from your amp. buy a new amp. doesn't make sense to replace all that and still use the bose amp.

 

bose uses different ohm's then everyone else. If your going to replace some of the chit, you gotta do it all

 

What's so bad about the OEM Bose stuff? Better than any stereo they had ever put in a Civic/Integra before.

Clarity is great. My only knock is that I wish the sub had a gain control. Otherwise the sound is fine.

 

All you have to do is an "amp bypass". Your stock headunit sends a low level signal to the amp where it is "amplified" and sent to your speakers. I am not sure what harness you used but the amp integration harness works great for me! The amp bypass is rather simple...

1. Disconnect amplifier and all plugs.

2. Using wiring guides for the correct color of the speaker wires, connect the signal "in" harness for the amp to the signal "out" harness of the amp. You will need to just match front left "in" to front left "out"... etc etc, making sure to get the positive and negative right so you are not out of phase! I would suggest solder and shrink wrap for the connections, but if these are not readily available then simply use crimp caps or butt connectors. Most of these things can be picked up at the local auto parts house or Wal Mart.

**Tips** If you cut the harness then make sure you cut it so it can be reconnected if you sell the car. Also if this seems a little beyond your capabilities then I highly suggest professional installation.

If you need the wiring colors at the amp let me know and I will try to get them for you from work. This weekend is kinda hell so I may not be able to do it until Monday but I would be more than happy to help you out! Later and good luck!

 

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Clarity is great. My only knock is that I wish the sub had a gain control. Otherwise the sound is fine.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The BOSE system in my car is extremely quiet. I think many people would agree with me. The clarity is there but it is too quiet.

I have heard the BOSE system in the new mazda 6's and that sounds good. Mine and ours suck.

 

Did switch the wires on the sub? I think the purple and yellow wires. That is why it's probably quiet. the 02-04 and from what i've read some 05's had from factory a wiring messup. here check it out:

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=12357

i had to do it to my car. when i bought the 02 after i wrecked my 03 it sounded pretty quiet and i was wondering wtf was going on. then i found out why.. and it sounds a lot better.

 

was your whole system quiet or just the bass. Because over all, my system is quiet.

It's fine if i'm sitting still, but up at highway speed, it seems like thee volume is only going halfway up. I catch myself turning that **** daily, just hoping for a little more when that good song is on. But it's not there...

 

years ago bose had been notorious for having a high distortion level in their amps. I dunno about now because i'm not into stereo equipment anymore, but i've never liked bose.

 

NO highs No lows must be Bose! Kick it to the curb with a new four channel

 

its beacuse the speakers are running offf of the bose amp. if u unplug the bose amp everything will turn offf and you wont hear a sound

 

mine was just the bass i'm fine with it now. I'm not a stereo guy like i used to be. I'd rather have a fast car then a loud bass droppin car.