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[OmegaAnglesey]

The Bose equipment is more than just speakers - it's a set of Bose speakers plus a Bose amplifier and a Bose subwoofer.  The amplifier, subwoofer and speakers only work as a package with a Bose enabled headunit as the output needs to be at 'Bose amplifier input' levels rather than speaker or line level as it would be in any other car..

Connecting a 'normal' headunit (e.g. a non-Bose GM unit or an aftermarket unit) to the Bose amplifier or Bose speakers is a no-no due to the odd input levels (amplifier) or very low impedance speakers if you bypass the amp..

So because the Vectra, Signum etc didn't have Bose on any spec models that means this head unit will not work with the Bose if I understand correctly. So the easiest way to cure this to work on Bose would be to buy another head unit (an Omega one). I imagine it's not going to be a simple swap even if I can find a compatible unit.

[tunnie]

The Bose equipment is more than just speakers - it's a set of Bose speakers plus a Bose amplifier and a Bose subwoofer.  The amplifier, subwoofer and speakers only work as a package with a Bose enabled headunit as the output needs to be at 'Bose amplifier input' levels rather than speaker or line level as it would be in any other car..

Connecting a 'normal' headunit (e.g. a non-Bose GM unit or an aftermarket unit) to the Bose amplifier or Bose speakers is a no-no due to the odd input levels (amplifier) or very low impedance speakers if you bypass the amp..

So because the Vectra, Signum etc didn't have Bose on any spec models that means this head unit will not work with the Bose if I understand correctly. So the easiest way to cure this to work on Bose would be to buy another head unit (an Omega one). I imagine it's not going to be a simple swap even if I can find a compatible unit.

No, some can be Bose enabled 

[OmegaAnglesey]

The Bose equipment is more than just speakers - it's a set of Bose speakers plus a Bose amplifier and a Bose subwoofer.  The amplifier, subwoofer and speakers only work as a package with a Bose enabled headunit as the output needs to be at 'Bose amplifier input' levels rather than speaker or line level as it would be in any other car..

Connecting a 'normal' headunit (e.g. a non-Bose GM unit or an aftermarket unit) to the Bose amplifier or Bose speakers is a no-no due to the odd input levels (amplifier) or very low impedance speakers if you bypass the amp..

So because the Vectra, Signum etc didn't have Bose on any spec models that means this head unit will not work with the Bose if I understand correctly. So the easiest way to cure this to work on Bose would be to buy another head unit (an Omega one). I imagine it's not going to be a simple swap even if I can find a compatible unit.

No, some can be Bose enabled 

Ahhhhh I'm getting confused again 

[albitz]

If your unit can be Bose enabled,or if you replace it with one which already is enabled,you still need to install a Bose amp,speakers,wiring loom etc. They are all readily available,but a bit time consuming to fit it all.

[OmegaAnglesey]

If your unit can be Bose enabled,or if you replace it with one which already is enabled,you still need to install a Bose amp,speakers,wiring loom etc. They are all readily available,but a bit time consuming to fit it all.

its a Elite Omega with Bose installed just that the radio head unit seems to be from a Veccy C or Signum.

[TheBoy]

I have a silver one like that. Sat on top of the telly in the dining room 

A bit of billy bovine on this thread, so lets clarify. All NCDC2013/5 are bose-able, regardless of the original car. Needs a chat with Tech2. Bose on the display means the square root of frack all.

[albitz]

If your unit can be Bose enabled,or if you replace it with one which already is enabled,you still need to install a Bose amp,speakers,wiring loom etc. They are all readily available,but a bit time consuming to fit it all.

its a Elite Omega with Bose installed just that the radio head unit seems to be from a Veccy C or Signum.

I should have read all of the previous posts on the thread.

[OmegaAnglesey]

If your unit can be Bose enabled,or if you replace it with one which already is enabled,you still need to install a Bose amp,speakers,wiring loom etc. They are all readily available,but a bit time consuming to fit it all.

its a Elite Omega with Bose installed just that the radio head unit seems to be from a Veccy C or Signum.

I should have read all of the previous posts on the thread.

no worries it's easily done 

[paul.lovejoy]

mine comes up tosser...and i know for a fact my 2.2 cd is not tosser equiped

sorted that for you darling