Does anyone know what the factory Bose stereo amplifiers put out (Watts, RMS)? I've done a lot of custom stereo installs and would like to know what the factory system is before I start ripping it apart. If it matters, the car's an '02 coupe.

Thanks!

 

it ususally says in the owners manual.

 

Ok... I don't have a manual. Still looking for help...

 

ok..im not a big stereo guy...isnt there a meter or gauge of sorts to find out? would it be printed on the unit itself? how about calling a GM parts department?

 

Good questions, I wish I had answers... my attempt with the local Chevy dealer have been less than fruitful. It seems they can't even find Bose Part Numbers, much less any info on them. I asked what I thought was a simple question - "Can I buy an additional 12 disc magazine for the CD changer?" They couldn't even find the bloody thing! I wish somebody out there had already been through this. If the Bose system puts out enough power I'll swap out the speakers with better ones and save a lot of hassle. If the Bose system does NOT I'll have to run all the wires for additional amplifier(s).

 

how about this...contact a bose retailer?

 

NJ, the actual head unit puts put very little, all the amplification and signal processing comes from the individual amps in each door and one for the rear. each frot set up contains: 8" woofer, 3.5" Twiddler and a 100 watt power amp w/ built in equalization and processing, the rear has 2- 6.5" twiddlers driven by a 52 watt amp w/ built in EQ and processing, for a total of 252 watts overall system power. But it sounds like crap i suggest upgrading ( the factory system is dubed blows for a reason ).

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I thought that the system in my 01 Z06 is plenty good.... and I've had my fair share of custom systems.

 

I think the sound on the stock system is pretty decent for a stock system. True Audiophiles won't like it though. I considered going to a DVD player type system from Panasonic about a year ago, but just never bothered...

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you would have to be out of your mind to mess with the stock system, bose is the best, nothing out ther is going to beat it, why would you mess with this? its so loud and clear