JoshC Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Just picked up the new car and the Bose left speaker problem is doing my head in already! Was hoping the fix would be easier than I have since found out that it is so I'm now considering a new head unit. My first question is, if I was to change for a JVC/Pioneer or similar double din unit, would I lose all my steering wheels controls? Assuming I would, can I get an adaptor to save these? If so how much, where from and how easy are they to fit? Also, any reccomendations? Really not looking to spend a fortune after just buying the car and needing a service soon. Do I need to ensure the HU is of a certain spec in terms of outputs and amps in order to work fully with the Bose speakers? Cheers, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 hi joshC,,,all you need to know can be found in here viewforum.php?f=27 but to help you more ,if you go for a jvc unit then you will require this to retain the steering wheel controls http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx and to improve on the sound have a look here viewtopic.php?f=27&t=61360 hope it helps.....theres a search button in the top right hand corner which can be most helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks mate, will take a lok through for some new HU tips! Ideally I'd like to save the BOSE HU as I prefer the OEM look of it but see what happens! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylb Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Josh, I'm guessing you know the left speaker problem is the "ribbon re-insertion" fix? I took mine to cookbot but I think he's off the radar now. It's not too bad a job for someone handy with a soldering iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeah, read the DIY giude for the ribbon fix but I'm useless with any fiddly job such as that so a tad afraid to even have a go myself tbh! I messaged a user called R35Lee (I think) who I spotted fixes them on here but no idea if he's still about? May have a go of fixing myself if it comes to it, no harm in trying I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Had a look through previous threads but just wanted to double check what I'm getting... The HU's I've narrowed it down to... http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/kenwood- ... 25866.html http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/jvc-kwr5 ... 34733.html Then I will need all 3 items on one of the following pages?...... http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx Is that all I need and are the HU's up to spec to work fully with the BOSE system? Cheers, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Anyone able to confrim? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Mate PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Bringing this thread back up, can anyone just confirm that I need both leads here if fitting a kenwood doube din? http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx And is that all I need to fit? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 If you have Bose then the Kenwood in your post only has 2xRCA so you have F + R or S/W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 If you have Bose then the Kenwood in your post only has 2xRCA so you have F + R or S/W Sorry mate, bit of a noob when it comes to audio! What is S/W? I have actually bought that very Kenwood, does it mean the Bose won't work properly then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 If you have Bose then the Kenwood in your post only has 2xRCA so you have F + R or S/W Sorry mate, bit of a noob when it comes to audio! What is S/W? I have actually bought that very Kenwood, does it mean the Bose won't work properly then? I've since worked out you mean the Sub won't work? Anyway, I'm guessing I need 1 more RCA output? If so, would one of these splitters do the job without effecting the output quality/wattage etc? http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -21603.htm http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -21602.htm Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 If you have Bose then the Kenwood in your post only has 2xRCA so you have F + R or S/W Sorry mate, bit of a noob when it comes to audio! What is S/W? I have actually bought that very Kenwood, does it mean the Bose won't work properly then? I've since worked out you mean the Sub won't work? Anyway, I'm guessing I need 1 more RCA output? If so, would one of these splitters do the job without effecting the output quality/wattage etc? http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -21603.htm http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -21602.htm Thanks again! May work but not great as the unit is set for F + R or F + SW If you already have the unit try it when you fit it, F + SW might sound better than trying to run F + R + spliced or split SW too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks for advice mate! Will wait till the HU comes and try that first. In my old car I had an amp and 2 subs fitted to the standard SEAT HU professionally. I'm guessing he spliced the rca cables in order to do this and tbh there was no effect on the sound quality so hopefully it won't effect it in this situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Back to my original question though, either way will I still need both these leads from incartech... http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Back to my original question though, either way will I still need both these leads from incartech... http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx Looks right to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Back to my original question though, either way will I still need both these leads from incartech... http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx Looks right to me Good stuff, cheers mate! Gonna be a lot of wires behind that HU P.s. COYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Back to my original question though, either way will I still need both these leads from incartech... http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx Looks right to me Good stuff, cheers mate! Gonna be a lot of wires behind that HU P.s. COYA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Back to my original question though, either way will I still need both these leads from incartech... http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/ ... owser.aspx Looks right to me Good stuff, cheers mate! Gonna be a lot of wires behind that HU P.s. COYA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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