BOSE upgrade in Coupe
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C230K Sport Coupe
BOSE upgrade in Coupe
Hiya all... When I first got my coupe, I purchased a BOSE system from someone who upgraded his coupe to an aftermarket system. I have since found that I will have to retrofit the entire factory stock audio harness with a factory MB BOSE harness. I have the part numbers and the person I purchased the BOSE from assured me that it will work (he checked with his MB tech).
My question... has anyone done this? I have ordered the harness and am about to go for it. A buddy of mine is a car stereo dealer and pro installer, so I have a great place to work... but before I make the jump to light speed, I want to be sure that it is worth the effort. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!:p
My question... has anyone done this? I have ordered the harness and am about to go for it. A buddy of mine is a car stereo dealer and pro installer, so I have a great place to work... but before I make the jump to light speed, I want to be sure that it is worth the effort. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!:p
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To tell you the truth the bose in the C-coupe isn't anything special... i've been in a stock non-bose c-coupe before and it's really only noticeable when the volume is really loud..... Did you pay a good chunk for the bose system?... if not then i recommend going after market..... if you did, sorry i didn't answer your question.... just giving ya my 2 cents... 
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C- 230 Kompressor,C2,C7,Black,JL sub,A/D/S/ amps,Alpine hu and changer
If you want your stereo to sound a little better get the Audio 10, if you want it sound really nice go with a after market hu
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Not looking for audio10 to 30 comparisons.. or aftermarket advice... only looking for advice from those who have attempted, or accomplished what I am about to try. The reason that I bought the used BOSE was that I want to keep the coupe stock. I had BOSE in my SLK, and while it sounded OK... it didn't really impress me as much as other upgraded "Premium" factory audio systems I have heard, and I am not expecting more from the coupe BOSE. Just want to know if I am wasting my time as the harness swap will be a big deal. I used to be an AudioPhool, and have done car stereo to death. I got my Coupe used (5k) and it was equipped with a stock Audio30 (hence the upgrade).
Thank you for your BOSE sound comments.... it does make me look forward to installing what I have.
Cheers!
BTW... it is really sad that MB provides a BOSE upgrade for the coupe that sounds (by many descriptions I have read) mediocre at best. I recently tested an 2003 Audi A4 with BOSE and was very impressed for a factory installed system. Good range... good bass... sounded nice.
Thank you for your BOSE sound comments.... it does make me look forward to installing what I have.
Cheers!
BTW... it is really sad that MB provides a BOSE upgrade for the coupe that sounds (by many descriptions I have read) mediocre at best. I recently tested an 2003 Audi A4 with BOSE and was very impressed for a factory installed system. Good range... good bass... sounded nice.
