NevaFolow

hey i have one question for the bose system can i add an amp and sub? and can i add an amp to the bose system itself? thanks guys

Ash A4

Here's the deal:

It can be done but is difficult because working with the bose amp is real tough.

Some say you don't even have to mess with the bose amp and work off the outputs from the headunit itself.

I know you'd have to find a sub rated at 2 ohms.. not sure why but the bose is that way.

Search the audio forum.. they might be able to help more.

stadtjunge

adding an external amp to the system to power a subwoofer or aftermarket coaxials isn't difficult. Find the appropriate line level converter which could be expensive.
Adding an amplifier to existing Bose speakers isn't the recommended way to go, you'll get a better final product just upgrading the speakers.

poolemac (sold)

And if you did they only go for about $30 iirc. The bose HU has line-level outputs. Search for the pin diagram, there is line level out for front and rear. I used it for my amp / sub.

stadtjunge

expect to pay upwards of $100. Mine was $120, and I don't even have bose.

Also, Bose uses a very low ohm load that is hard to tap into for a decent low level output. "line level outputs" are found on every deck.

poolemac (sold)

my understanding is that a line-level output is not amplified and therefore ohms are negligable, and that speaker-level outputs are amplified and therefore not good for connecting to an amp. Am I off base?

stadtjunge

speaker level outputs don't provide the best signal to use with an external amplifier, but it's not really that bad with the right adapter.

WJM

yes you can... you can tap into line level inputs... see tech section on how to add a sub