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Old 08-02-2003, 02:46 PM
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Attached is a photo of the right rear access panel, there are a bunch of cables coming out. One says AMP.

Could these be the factory wiring for the Bose Amplifier? If the car comes prewired those of us without Bose could but the Bose amp and install it in the stock position?

Anyone out there with the factory Bose option that can investigate and photo the Bose amp?

I will eventually put MB Quart speakers in, but all better speakers need more power than the stock radio. This would be a perfect upgrade for those of us with the Audio 10. Even our stock speakers should sound better. :p
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Those cables are for the telephone. I was told this by Steve when he installed my COMAND. The orange "wires" in the pic are fiber optic cables.

The Bose amp is located behind the airbag door on the right side of the back seat. The bass module would be in the location shown in your pic if you had Bose. It is connected to the Bose amp by copper wires.

Pics of the bass module have been post on this forum, if you care to search for them.
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I wouldn't spend money on bose anything, just get an some aftermarket company amp b/c bose is not worth it.
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Here ya go.

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And here is the center speaker...
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How do you remove the center grille? Do you just take a screwdriver to it?
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Cool pics. Always nice to know what's under what.

Also, I have the Bose sound upgrade; that means I can't do any aftermarket stuff to it right?
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How do you remove the center grille? Do you just take a screwdriver to it?
Flat thin screwdriver...prying from multiple parts at the same time...two person job. Do opposite sides at the same time...it bends easily...

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Also, I have the Bose sound upgrade; that means I can't do any aftermarket stuff to it right?
You can do almost anything with it. I added a DVD Navigation unit to mine. I can listen to the radio, 6-CD Changer, DVD movies, and Navi all from the stock BOSE speakers. Just change the headunit and re-wire the speakers.

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Hey tifosiv, after changing the headunit, can you say that's what caused the seemingly low-quality sound from the Bose system? 'Cause it'd definitely save some money if I don't really need to replace the speakers or amp at the same time.
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Originally posted by preyx
Hey tifosiv, after changing the headunit, can you say that's what caused the seemingly low-quality sound from the Bose system? 'Cause it'd definitely save some money if I don't really need to replace the speakers or amp at the same time.
I am not 100% sure. I had my car for 1 day (250 miles) before I had it taken apart to install the system. I never really listened to the BOSE stock unit. I am happy with my setup and I didn't feel the need to change the speakers.

If you lived in NJ i'd be more then happy to let you hear it...but I know you live out in CA.

The only time I really don't like the system is when I drive with my windows down and the top open...at highway speeds its hard to hear the radio or CD.

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