Aftermarket stereo connections with Bose stereo?

[Deeming77]

Anyone done this and know if its possible?
i have the Bose system with changer and amp. My head unit is looking a bit tired now, I've got a decent kenwood head unit I can put in, but will it wire up to the amp wiring etc , as if just connecting the normal speaker wires?
any ideas appreciated, cheers

 

[PetrolDave]

The Bose amplifier takes line level inputs, so you'll need to provide those from your new head unit.

 

[Deeming77]

This is going to sound ignorant, but how would I do this? Are they the Aux type audio plugs?

 

[PetrolDave]

This is going to sound ignorant, but how would I do this? Are they the Aux type audio plugs?

Depends what Audi head unit you currently have - the Series II ones (most likely what you have on a B6) use ISO connectors, the newer ones have Quadlock connectors. But you won't see an RCA type connector anywhere...

 

[Deeming77]

Depends what Audi head unit you currently have - the Series II ones (most likely what you have on a B6) use ISO connectors, the newer ones have Quadlock connectors. But you won't see an RCA type connector anywhere...

it is the one with the iso connectors. im ok with splicing and matching cabled up etc, just wondering if i used the normal power cables, and joined the aftermarket cables to the ico speaker cables and sub and amp triggers, would this still work through the bose amp?

also it has the sat nav thats by the handbrake, with the screen in the middle of the speedo clocks. would it affect the sound on this too?

 

[PetrolDave]

it is the one with the iso connectors. im ok with splicing and matching cabled up etc, just wondering if i used the normal power cables, and joined the aftermarket cables to the ico speaker cables and sub and amp triggers, would this still work through the bose amp?

That should work, but several people that have done that find they get ignition whine and switch on bangs - due to the difference in earth potential between the amp at the rear of the car and the head unit in the dash.

also it has the sat nav thats by the handbrake, with the screen in the middle of the speedo clocks. would it affect the sound on this too?

Can't answer that one, I've no experience of the BNS 4 sat nav like you have.