Can I add a sub or no?

Koojo · 07-01-2001, 11:16 PM

Ive been told that because Bose wires their system differently, I cant add a sub. I dont want to change my whole sound system, all I want is good hard bass. How can I go about adding a sub (with a probable amp) to my system?

Grunter · 07-02-2001, 12:19 AM

I read a book not so long ago called the CAR STEREO COOK BOOK, it had all about adding on to bose systems, i cant remember what it said so i will go get it out, and let you know.
Cheers

redvalkrie · 07-02-2001, 01:32 PM

:o Well there are diffrent way's to go about it I'll give you the cheapest way:
1. go to the nearest stereo shop & ask for a speaker wire to RCA converter thats what I call it don't know the technical name for it, it comes with brief explantion's.

on the rear deck you will find a black upside down amp looking like box this is were you speaker wires are conected to the bose amp (well atleast in my car, thats were it is. we are asuming you have a 2000 G20t)
Look for the 2 rear wire both lft & rght for the rear speakers then tie in the converter there from there just hook up your amp of you chooce & you sub setup of your choice.

Dont worry about the sub turn down the bass to the rest of the system in the car & tweek your amp for more bass it will sound good pople will never know you did it the cheap way.

For bettter results add a CROSS OVER to clean up the bass.

If you do not have your amp in the rear find your to rear speaker wire and connect from there, this is the inexpensive way to add a Sub.

And remember play it loud! always bump.
:alien:

Hope it gives you a head's up!:licker:

MauiBlueGRide · 07-02-2001, 02:35 PM

Correct way:
Rockford owns a small division called InstallEdge (www.installedge.com)
They make OEM amplified line out convertors. They do what the last guy said, convert the amplified sound to RCA's.... If your amp doesn't have a crossover - get one. Remember the amp is feeding off the same signal as the speakers, so if you turn the bass down on your head your doing the same thing to your sub (Thats why aftermarket head units have no fading sub outputs). Anyways that would be the easiest way to add a sub to your car.......
Also depending on sub size/amp power you may notice distortion in your rear speakers, you may want to disconnect them - you'll notice anyways that if you do disconnect them and have the sub going, the air pressure from the sub alone will cause the cone of the speaker to move up and down as if it was powered....
Chris

Koojo · 07-02-2001, 05:56 PM

If I print the instructions that you gave me above and bring them to a car audio store, would they know what to do, and will they most likely do it? I want to be able to add two 10" subs, and an amp that runs it. Thanks

Grunter · 07-05-2001, 02:33 AM

Does the Bose system have a factory amp ??????

MauiBlueGRide · 07-05-2001, 06:22 AM

Yep located in the trunk area attached in the middle of the parcel shelf....
Chris

Koojo · 07-05-2001, 11:36 PM

So if I bring the instructions to the audio profeesionals would they be willing to do it???

Also...what are those three white boxes attached near the rear speakers (in the trunk)?

MauiBlueGRide · 07-06-2001, 06:20 AM

If you can't just goto the shop and tell them what you have and what you want and they say no way I wouldn't trust them. They either have very little clue as to what they are doing, or just don't care to mess with your car (which will actually be an easy install). As for the white boxes, I've never really looked and my car is in the shop, so sorry can't help ya there... Anybody?
Chris

Twiggy · 07-10-2001, 03:28 AM

koojo those three white boxes are somesort of hook for the child safety seat restraints for a car seat thats all and if not they are most likley where the seat belts rewind themselves when not in use. hope i helped. :smoka:

Sleepy · 08-13-2001, 12:54 PM

its not hard ive done quite a few when i worked at circuit city doing installs easy and quick the part you need will run you about 19 dollars here

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