Aftermarket head unit and Bose?

[vncj96]

My GP has the factory Bose system in it, I have always been impressed with a factory Pontiac system especially compared to a Chevys. The Bose is actually even better in this car then in my dads 07 NNBS Silverado. How much will I lose by installing an aftermarket head unit, or will the bass, mids and highs still be decent?

[BillBoost37]

If you connect an aftermarket HU directly to the factory wiring, you need to power the amp to get any sound. At that point the amp will be working and likely you will enjoy the new HU as it'll retain the amp.

[vncj96]

Ok simple enough, where is the amp located at? So I just need to wire an on/off switch then?

[BillBoost37]

Do it this way..
http://www.grandprixforums.net/cants...gtp-45223.html

Hook the remote turn on wire to it.

[BillBoost37]

I think that wire is maybe orange or pink.. and in pin 7 of the small connector.

[vncj96]

Last question on this, being that aftermarket unit has power built in do I risk burning up that factory Bose amp by sending more power through the speaker wires that would be routed to the amp?

[Slick2500]

Why not just buy the adapter? PAC SOEM-4 Factory Integration Adapter Connect a new car stereo or amps to factory vehicle wiring with this universal 4-channel line output converter at Crutchfield.com

[Logan541]

I think that wire is maybe orange or pink.. and in pin 7 of the small connector.

Bill what do I connect this wire too? Power accessory? what?

[killerspeed101]

Why not just buy the adapter? PAC SOEM-4 Factory Integration Adapter Connect a new car stereo or amps to factory vehicle wiring with this universal 4-channel line output converter at Crutchfield.com

Because that costs money on something you can do for free.

[Logan541]

Because that costs money on something you can do for free.

Actually if you read the reviews and that thing they are terrible most say, it did not work or fell apart

[Slick2500]

So just hook the remote turn on lead to pin #7? Will this same thing work in other bose equipped vehicles?

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