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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: rajveer.sandhu on 16 August 2010, 11:23:29

Title: Replacement Stereo
Post by: rajveer.sandhu on 16 August 2010, 11:23:29

Hi guys,

Ive decided to replace my Bose Setup with something newer.
I was thinking about getting the Pioneer FH-80BT (Double DIN) stereo. What else would I need (connectors for MID, steering wheel etc.).

Or can anyone else recommend another setup?

All I really need is for it to play MP3s,WMA etc., have a USB input and also be able to connect my Subwoofer and Speakers to it.

Raj

Title: Re: Replacement Stereo
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2010, 11:24:22

Presumably, you are changing all the amps and speakers?

Title: Re: Replacement Stereo
Post by: Dave DND on 16 August 2010, 11:42:26

BOSE amplifier is not compatable with aftermarket head units, and teh BOSE speakers are 2 Ohms, so they will also need to be changed if going aftermarket.

Title: Re: Replacement Stereo
Post by: rajveer.sandhu on 16 August 2010, 12:05:01

Yep, I'm changing subs, amps and speakers.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Replacement Stereo
Post by: Dave DND on 16 August 2010, 12:18:26

This is still proving to be immensely popular !!

http://www.dndservices.co.uk/cx609e.html

 :y

Title: Re: Replacement Stereo
Post by: harpersimon on 17 August 2010, 11:06:03

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BOSE amplifier is not compatable with aftermarket head units, and teh BOSE speakers are 2 Ohms, so they will also need to be changed if going aftermarket.

just a question - what is the actual issue - only I happened to be passing an ICE dealer I have used for years for bits and pieces and the techy bloke said there is no issue with the right head unit.. Obviously I was "Er are you sure" but wondered what the issue is as Stereo man says there isn't, but its well documented on there that there is.. ?

Title: Re: Replacement Stereo
Post by: Dave DND on 17 August 2010, 11:55:45

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BOSE amplifier is not compatable with aftermarket head units, and teh BOSE speakers are 2 Ohms, so they will also need to be changed if going aftermarket.

just a question - what is the actual issue - only I happened to be passing an ICE dealer I have used for years for bits and pieces and the techy bloke said there is no issue with the right head unit.. Obviously I was "Er are you sure" but wondered what the issue is as Stereo man says there isn't, but its well documented on there that there is.. ?

The problem is that the BOSE head unit uses non-standard line level voltages, and the RCA voltage converters from just about every manufacturer out there do not allow correct operation - tell that to the techie guy and see if he has a solution - but I doubt it.