[s-cars] Replacing Original Bose Head Unit

[Paul Friedenberg]

I've don almost every option that you speak of, I had a RF top my Bose, I've
had a Blaupunkt that runs to the amps (not amplified), and now I have a
Alpine that bypasses the rear amp, but somehow does not bypass the front
amp. None of which sound very good. Spend a good 2-300 on a CD deck, and
then buy 2 front speakers and 2 rear speakers (don't bother with the entire
6) and leave it at that. Oh, you might want an amp and subwoofer. Take it
from me, spend your money where it matters and where it will work.

Paul (I hate bose without a factory CD in the dash) Friedenberg
'95 S6

>From: "Timothy Lynch" <tlynch at aquaengr.com>
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Subject: [s-cars] Replacing Original Bose Head Unit
>Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:41:26 -0600
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>As with everyone that owns a UrS4 or UrS6 w/o the CD changer option, I
>have been running through hoops in an attempt to find a solution.  I
>have been told that if I replace the head unit that I would have to also
>re-run the speaker wires in order to bypass the speaker amps (which
>supposedly wouldn't sound as good as the factory system), or replace the
>entire system head unit, wires, and speakers (very pricey solution).
>Other options are to install an RF modulator type CD changer (my last
>choice) or to locate the original CD changer that was offered as well as
>the correct harness (nearly impossible to find and requires more
>patience than I think I have).  I was thinking (dangerous sometimes as
>we DIY's all know), what if I were to purchase an aftermarket head unit
>that has no built-in amp (i.e. Alpine 7995)?  Would there be any
>problems with doing this?  Are there any other alternatives that anyone
>has done and been happy with the results?  Thanks!
>
>Tim Lynch
>1992 Audi S4
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