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Post by LoudAurora on May 11, 2004 9:18:50 GMT -6
Does anyone besides me have an upgraded audio system or plan on getting one? If so, post what you have or have planned.
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Post by JimW on May 11, 2004 10:09:15 GMT -6
Not really, only because I love the 12 disc w/Acoustimass, however, a lot of ppl with upgrades have found that they loss the date feature on the DIC? Any idea on how to fix it? I did consider a ceiling mounted monitor tho  |
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Post by erw38 on May 11, 2004 20:19:56 GMT -6
Everytime I have upgraded something audiowise in my car it seems to lead to more problems. Plus, I think I have outgrown that stage in my life. Beside I love the factory sound anyway! I don't know if its Bose tho?  |
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Post by JimW on May 11, 2004 21:46:08 GMT -6
The way to tell, is the base module in the back, a stock 10" rear deck mounted sub and 6 speakers. The head unit also has the automatic EQ settings and a 12 disc changer in the trunk... Good I love it |
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Post by erw38 on May 12, 2004 12:28:22 GMT -6
it has 6 speakers, but I don't know of any 12 disk changer in the back............ it has 2 twweters in the fron doors..........2 midrange in the front door as well............and two 6 x 9's in the back deck...........its a single disc player in the front.........so I guess not  |
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Post by JimW on May 12, 2004 14:18:48 GMT -6
Those 2 lil tweets in the front are so "cute" according to my passengers of the softer gender  I will check the RPO code of the Acoustimass systems and post it. Then you can cross reference your RPO list and see for sure! |
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dred98
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Post by dred98 on May 12, 2004 15:31:28 GMT -6
You can tell if you have the Bose by looking at the main unit inside the car. If it has a "mute" button, it's the bose. If it has a "tone" button then it's not.
According to my 1998 owner's manual, anyway.
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Post by JimW on May 12, 2004 15:40:24 GMT -6
This is what I managed to dig up for the old Classic Aurora board
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Post by erw38 on May 12, 2004 16:10:31 GMT -6
dred,
it has a tone button, but that controls the eq settings.................. no 12 disc cd either
i'll check my RPO codes in a bit
thanx dred and Jim
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Post by erw38 on May 12, 2004 17:58:20 GMT -6
no U1F rpo code......guess I'll go home and cry.
WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm already home!
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Post by JimW on May 15, 2004 8:30:13 GMT -6
Throw a nice couple of 10's in the back with a new amp, then there be no mo tears |
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Post by erw38 on May 15, 2004 18:30:58 GMT -6
Everytime I have upgraded something audiowise in my car it seems to lead to more problems. Plus, I think I have outgrown that stage in my life. Beside I love the factory sound anyway! Thanks, but I'll pass |
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Post by 97 silverbullet on May 15, 2004 22:23:44 GMT -6
kicker 6 1/2's front kicker, 3 1/2's in back doors, pioneer 6x9's in the back along with two kicker comps in the trunk, pioneer head unit and two 250 watt amps and one 600 watt amp kept the stock tweaters
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Post by JimW on May 16, 2004 18:45:39 GMT -6
You got any pics of that setup?  |
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kscwv
Aurora Newbie
"Aurora" I'm Lovin' It
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Post by kscwv on Jun 2, 2004 11:56:20 GMT -6
Installing an Alpine CDA-9835 and a set of 12's this weekend. I bought a regular wiring harness but was told that I needed a harness for the bose amp. Does anyone know if this is true. As for losing the date I really don't mind because I wear a watch with the date and I leave it set to show me the mpg. Will probably be switching out the interior speakers as the money comes.
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Post by JimW on Jun 2, 2004 18:26:53 GMT -6
I have heard that you do need a specific harness for once the Bose is out. Not 100% sure tho. Everything is so wired together is these cars.
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Post by erw38 on Jun 3, 2004 19:58:11 GMT -6
I would say that you do. In a car with am amp already built in (the factory bose uses an external amp to power all the speakers) you have to bypass that factory amp. That is why a special wiring harness is needed.
At least that is what I believe to be true.
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Post by dubya on Jun 11, 2004 21:34:08 GMT -6
ive got a 95, and never lost the date function on the DIC, i did loose the steering wheel controls, thats it panasonic 901u deck, Massive audio Mki6 components up front, cx 6x9's (massive audio) in back running off a kenwood 4 channel. ive got a massive audio CW stage 2 12" subwoofer, 2.0 digi cap (massive audio) and a CA100 (650rms, 1000peak, again massive audio) but i need a box, with the way the trunk is ill have to make it myself, and im waaaaaaay to busy to do that for a while, it'll be a few weeks. oh yeah, and this really cool phoniex gold power block to hold the fuses that has green LED's when the fuse is good, red when there blown |
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kscwv
Aurora Newbie
"Aurora" I'm Lovin' It
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Post by kscwv on Jun 17, 2004 17:35:41 GMT -6
I'm looking to put a set of components in the front doors and let the bose amp run them while disconnecting the rear speakers and sub. All I will have is a set of speakers and tweeters in the front doors and the subs in the trunk. Does anyone know what the speaker size is in the front doors...no biggy, I can ask the audio store tech.
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Post by aurora18 on Jul 1, 2004 16:25:59 GMT -6
is it possible to put subs in with the factory bose stuff (cd changer and front controls). i have two 12"s just laying around that i'd love to put in, but everywhere i call keeps telling me it's not possible without losing the back two speakers or getting an aftermarket cd player. anyone know what's up with that?
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Post by SupaStealth on Jul 27, 2004 19:01:42 GMT -6
Well, i just bought my 98 Aurora Today(I'm sure it'll be a lot nicer than the Ford Taurus i just sold), ;D, heh, on the way back from the guy's house i bought it from, i stopped at best buy for the adapter to fit in the dash  . i hear the battery is underneeth the rear seat? is it easy to run power wire to the trunk? This is what i'm going to put in tonight, Kenwood MPV-7300 deck, 2 Rockford Fosgate 12" HX2 Subs, Rockford Fosgate 1000bd amplifier, and a Rockford Fosgate 1 Farrad Capacitor with some 4 guage power and ground wire, and phoenix gold RCA cables ;D |
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Post by RADEoN on Jul 27, 2004 23:03:51 GMT -6
its too bad the subs and amp are rockford fosgate. the only RF i like is their 6x9's becasuse they are punchy and have accurate highs
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Post by SupaStealth on Jul 30, 2004 16:48:00 GMT -6
Yeah, i don't know as if i'm happy with the Subs, i think i might go for some alpines, JL's, or possibly Kicker L7's after these start to go, i do like the amp though, its rated at 1136 watts RMS, rather than the 1000 that the minimum is for that amp.
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Post by tedhontz on Jul 30, 2004 22:11:29 GMT -6
I know from experience that you'll be happiest with the Alpine subs, reason being, is because they have no centercaps on the subs. Every sub I've ever bought has sounded good at first, but then the vibrate loosens the center cap (especially in MTX subs) and then you will hear terrible vibrations from your subs. Not good! So, if you get Alpine, the good sound will last longer. ALTHOUGH, I must say that I DO have a FOSGATE AUDIONICS HOME AUDIO powered-subwoofer with a 15" sub in it that has knocked the showerhead off the bathroom wall on the other end of the house! It is HUGE, HEAVY, and will tear up the Paradigm 15" comparison sub. So anyways, with CAR audio and not HOME audio, go with Alpine over Rockford or MTX.
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Post by SupaStealth on Jul 30, 2004 22:19:42 GMT -6
ugh, well, i still haven't been able to get my deck in, i ordered what i thought was the harness off of ebay, and it came with the male end, which is what plugs into the factory stereo, and what i needed was the female end, grr.... for those who have bought harnesses for this car, where did you get them?
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Post by tedhontz on Jul 30, 2004 22:57:07 GMT -6
circuit city has a ROADSHOP install shop that can custom order anything for you. Including VERY NICE decks that are FACTORY GM SIZE. They have a nice Alpine one thats all black, flush mount GM size with crome trim on the knobs.
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Post by Mr. Javi on Aug 22, 2004 17:24:15 GMT -6
Does anyone besides me have an upgraded audio system or plan on getting one? If so, post what you have or have planned. I got a Kenwood e Xcelon head unit KDC-X817, with a credit card size remote control and a Kenwood e Xcelon Cd Changer KDC-X87 that is a 10 Disc Cd,MP3,CDR/CDRW changer, kenwood 6 3/4 door speakers and 1 inch Kenwood tweeters, with a JL Audio 500/1 amp, and 12 inch JL Audio DVC speaker. Here are some pictures.   Drivers side door, installation by me.  Passenger Door, tweeters installed by me.  |
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Post by JimW on Aug 22, 2004 17:41:01 GMT -6
Very nice! I like the look of the tweeters in the door. As an aside, the stock 12 disc changer is apparently built by Pioneer and labelled as Delco Electronics.
No seat warmers Javi?
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Post by omegaic on Aug 22, 2004 19:44:32 GMT -6
I'm sure those are next, Jim!
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Post by R4D30N on Aug 22, 2004 21:59:22 GMT -6
Yeah, i don't know as if i'm happy with the Subs, i think i might go for some alpines, JL's, or possibly Kicker L7's after these start to go, i do like the amp though, its rated at 1136 watts RMS, rather than the 1000 that the minimum is for that amp. no, it isnt rated at 1136 watts RMS. the 1000bd is rated 1000 peak, and since audio is my game, you cant get nuts past me. in all honesty you would be lucky if that amp gave each of those speaker 250 watts RMS... and try not to get all black people stuff... the only company up there i respect is Kicker. heres a subwoofer for you:   so, in all honesty, it might be a good idea to think away from best buy for the whole stereo. i bought my 6x9's there, they were a good deal, and I'm satisfied with that sound. |
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