I have a 2000 Maxima w/ stock Bose. I think my Pioneer deck would sound better. What do you think, and do I need a special adapter & how much are they?
2006-06-13 04:11:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
You will definitely need an adaptor (typically $50-$85). The pioneer deck is not going to sound much better, however. The Bose audio systems are all amplified, so the amplifier within the radio is not going to mean a thing. You may get better reception or a clearer output from your CD player, but the overall sound will not be much different.
2006-06-13 06:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by casaudiotc 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You may need an adapter (and probably will) because aftermarket decks usually don't come with a connector for a specific vehicle. Depending on where you choose to go a connecter will run you between 10 and 15 bucks.
I also suggest a product called "heat shrink" (not available at my local best buy, but should be at an audio shop) place this over each of your harness (adapter) wires before you connect them to the deck. Once connected, move the shrink over the connection and apply a little flamage (or blowdryer if you don't have a lighter). Just like magic, the heat shrink will create a tight (usually waterproof) bond. Just don't apply heat too long. Other wire capping supplies are also good, but just avoid electrical tape, it tends to lose it's sticky after a little while (at least it does in my car).
Otherwise, you will need a screwdriver (probably a phillips), adapter (or harness), possibly a mounting kit (depending on how much larger the face of your stock radio is compared to the face of your Pioneer). That should be about it.
2006-06-13 04:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by pxhero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As i know, Bose uses 2 Ohm speakers for their system. So, if you are planing to install a after maket for your car, you properly need to change all your speakers because after-market cd player don't support for 2ohm speakers which your car current has.
2006-06-13 08:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by realkhonan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Premium sound systems are usually a PITA to upgrade. They have amplifiers, so those need to be bypassed, which means running speaker wire. I recommend soldering your connections, and using heat shrink tubing. Heat shrink can be bought at Radio Shack.
2006-06-13 07:07:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A GOOD THERAPIST.
2006-06-13 06:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by carguyjf@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋