Ok. Last year, I added a NAV to my non-Bose CTS. I used the instructions here, and it worked GREAT.
I just purchased a Bose amplifier. Using the wiring manuals for both the U66 (non-Bose) and the U57 (Bose), I figure that it can be done. I have all the connectors and wires, but before I start, I have a couple of questions for the Bose owners.
1. I don't think the stock (U66) speakers will work. Is this a correct assumption? www.crutchfield.com lists different speakers for the Bose and the non-Bose cars.
2. I will buy new speakers, crossovers, tweeters and woofer from Crutchfield to replace my factory speakers. Any suggestions as to kind? I am looking at the Polk Audio now.
3. The non-Bose does not have a center speaker. I have looked at the mount, and think it's a 3" speeker. Is this the correct size (3")? Any idea where I can find a suitable speaker (Crutchfield doesn't list one)?
4. I also have to add a noise compensating microphone. Does anyone know the impedence of the factory mic? Any suggestions where to find one? Will a cellular phone hands-free mic work?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I just purchased a Bose amplifier. Using the wiring manuals for both the U66 (non-Bose) and the U57 (Bose), I figure that it can be done. I have all the connectors and wires, but before I start, I have a couple of questions for the Bose owners.
1. I don't think the stock (U66) speakers will work. Is this a correct assumption? www.crutchfield.com lists different speakers for the Bose and the non-Bose cars.
2. I will buy new speakers, crossovers, tweeters and woofer from Crutchfield to replace my factory speakers. Any suggestions as to kind? I am looking at the Polk Audio now.
3. The non-Bose does not have a center speaker. I have looked at the mount, and think it's a 3" speeker. Is this the correct size (3")? Any idea where I can find a suitable speaker (Crutchfield doesn't list one)?
4. I also have to add a noise compensating microphone. Does anyone know the impedence of the factory mic? Any suggestions where to find one? Will a cellular phone hands-free mic work?
Any help is greatly appreciated.