ICE questions 8L

[jbkudos]

Hi

I know this should be in the ICE forum ( I have posted it there to) but there is a lot more people viewing this forum!!

Right before anybody moans I know there are lots of threads about this but to be honest I found some quite confusing ie BOSE/Non BOSE part BOSE etc?!?

1 - I have the bose system with the "SUB" (more like a mid range speaker!!) in the cubby on the left of the boot and a BOSE (massive lol!!) amp in the right cubby hole

2 - My standard concert head unit has the volume issue so I have ordered http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products...0UB/index.html
got it for £119 of Amazon

The questions:

1 - What wiring connector will I need to plug the new HU in? I don't want to do anything to complicated like bypassing the bose amp etc as wiring is not my forte!!

2 - What facia adaptor will I need?

3- I would like more bass, is it easy to wire in a pre amped sub box in the boot? and just disconnect the BOSE one?

4 - Andymac seems to be a man who knows his stuff and he recommends changing the tweeters in the doors, any good recommendations for an upgrade to?

5 - I want to put my ipod in the glove box as the new stereo has the lead out of the back will I need to drill a hole for the wire?

Any advice would be much appreciated as I don't mind admitting I am an ICE novice?!?

Thanks again

 

[Ibzzzzz]

I have a DEH-P55BT in mine with iPod input, the adaptor has been put behind the glovebox by taking the crappy trim under the box and routing the wires through but then i have the iPod in the glove by tucking the wire inbetween the glovebox and centre console, it is not visible and no holes!
I changed the tweeters and fronts to pioneers then the rears to another set of pioneers i originally ran them of the standard amp then ran them off the head unit with better results and clarity.

 

[jbkudos]

cheers, is it eay to just bypass the bose amp then? In one of my previous cars I had a pioneer and just wired the speakers 6x9s to it and they sounded really good!!

 

[Ibzzzzz]

I have the non bose amp so the block socket is different but when i tried this i got fedup and ran new wires from the head unit to the back speakers. Plus if you want proper punch from the sub you need to buy andymacs enclosure.

 

[Ibzzzzz]

 

[danotto]

on the subject my s3 has bose in it,could i just change the rear sub with an aftermarket one or is this a pain in **** to do.

 

[Ibzzzzz]

You can replace the sub but the standard amp is too **** to run it, and the plastic enclosure makes it sound ****. If im wrong im sure andy will be along soon to correct me.

 

[A3_Turbo]

Im running an Apline Ipod ready unit with a JBL 12" and a seperate JBL amp.

I dont get any popping through the speakers at all.

Jason

 

[Ibzzzzz]

I got a Kenwood 640 running my 12" jl audio with no poping. The box takes up abit of space thats all. Mind you when i think about it im not using any OEM ice at all.