Bose Speakers In A 850?
#1
Posted 03 November 2009 - 12:13 AM
I guess my question would be has anyone tried to install any of the 6.5" Bose speakers out of any of these vehicles?
96' 850R
#2
Posted 03 November 2009 - 01:16 AM
I know its confusing but let me just give you and example, the mercedes speaker is 6.5 inches but the surround of it (plastic parts) is an odd shape that wont fit in any car other than the benz. You cant remove just the plastic part, its like a solid build with the cone and all mounted to the oddly shaped plastic.
2001 Honda s2000, gt30, 400whp - Sold :-(
#3
Posted 03 November 2009 - 01:48 AM
#5
Posted 03 November 2009 - 04:32 PM
beadgc23, on 02 November 2009 - 08:48 PM, said:
Also agreed
#6
Posted 05 November 2009 - 09:14 PM
But if you really want a great system, I completely agree on Infinity components.
Although if you really want to try something new, look for an e46 Bimmer with a Harmon Kardon system.
My cousin has that factory upgrade in his 02 325 ix and I can't tell you how amazing it sounds.
It makes pretty much anything sound incredible.
#7
Posted 06 November 2009 - 12:34 PM
96' 850R
#8
Posted 06 November 2009 - 02:35 PM

94 854 Turbo |OBX exhaust|Polly upper mount|Ipd plug wires|K&N panel filter|
94 855 Turbo So far: M56H|16T|T5 Motor w/104k|Partial R interior|rear spoiler|ongoing rebuild
#9
Posted 06 November 2009 - 03:37 PM
Dave 54, on 06 November 2009 - 07:34 AM, said:
Get the wiring and the box, most likely both the crossover and amplifier. Since you can get them for so cheap I say it is worth it to try them out.
#10
Posted 06 November 2009 - 03:47 PM
mkc70, on 06 November 2009 - 10:37 AM, said:
See that's what I was wondering, I have the R amp already would that work instead of pulling the Bose one?
The one's I can get are these(linked for example only),
http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item3ef9e9bd86
Guessing the box on the fronts are the crossovers, rears appear to be plug and play, so i'll just have to figure out how to make them fit in the fronts.
96' 850R
#12
Posted 06 November 2009 - 05:26 PM
Dave 54, on 06 November 2009 - 10:47 AM, said:
The one's I can get are these(linked for example only),
http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item3ef9e9bd86
Guessing the box on the fronts are the crossovers, rears appear to be plug and play, so i'll just have to figure out how to make them fit in the fronts.
Your amp would work, but not as well. Those boxes on the speaker look like they house both amp/xover. The amps are pretty tiny physically and normally on or near the speaker. Sounds like a fun project.
#14
Posted 06 November 2009 - 07:42 PM
Not to mention the OEM stuff that came with funky speaker mounted amps and extra wiring.
I'd run. Far and fast! But if you just hafta do this, wire it all up on the bench before you even
touch your car. Be sure that he stuff even works. I'm guessing you'll wave off...
Bose has made some pretty nice stuff over the years, but almost ALL of the car gear blows.
#15
Posted 06 November 2009 - 09:08 PM
johnloves850, on 05 November 2009 - 05:14 PM, said:
But if you really want a great system, I completely agree on Infinity components.
Although if you really want to try something new, look for an e46 Bimmer with a Harmon Kardon system.
My cousin has that factory upgrade in his 02 325 ix and I can't tell you how amazing it sounds.
It makes pretty much anything sound incredible.
HK is actually the parent company of JBL and Infinity. The high end JBL stuff is actually very, very good, especially the GTI comps.


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