zorro71

Hey Everyone,

I drive a 2004 A4 sedan with the Bose sound system. I recently found out that my Bose amp needs to be replaced. Amp was causing feedback with the radio, causing a funky smell and a buzzing sound coming from the center speaker when the car was turned off. Price quoted was $850.

I decided that instead of replacing the Bose amp, I would get a new non-Bose amplifier and a new head unit(something with bluetooth, maybe even Nav). Figured that I could buy a decent amp and HU for the cost of replacing the Bose amp.

Is this the right decision? OR should I just replace the Bose amp? Can I replace with a non-Bose amp?

If I do replace the amp and HU, can I use my existing Bose speakers with a non-Bose HU and amp? If not, then I would need to replace the speakers? I have been reading the forums and am unsure of this.

Thanks everyone.

zorro71

Anyone???? thnx.

Reggie

I have read the speakers need to be replaced too. But I would go the route you are suggesting - of course you loose the dash display of the radio stations on drivers side - but that is not much of a loss.

I would suggest making the change and then see how it sounds - if it is bad then change the speakers too.

scvines

I have also heard that the Bose systems in Audis are not the easiest things to upgrade. Something to do with reversed polarity. I Googled Audi Bose AMP repair and found www.carstereohelp.com. They can repair your AMP and it appears that the most you'll pay is $300.

zorro71

Thank you all for the advice... Based on your comments and research online, i think I will replace the head unit and speakers.