always always always always always use a harness adapter

never never never never never cut your factory wires

I think i'm gonna go cry now

 

So did you use any adapters for your sound (scotch?), or are sending signal straight to the bose amp without any line-level adapters? Does your system sound better with the pioneer?

 

Right now, I have no line-level adapter installed; there is a slight hiss when changing inputs. The Pioneer brought the factory Bose Speakers to life! They sound much better although I think that radio is a little too much for the stock speakers. I try not to set the volume too high because I think the stock speakers are being stressed.

Next on my plate is the line-level adapter, the steering wheel control harness and the Bluetooth interface module. I will also replace the factory speakers.

-SZ

 

Yeah...it was a pain my a$$. Definate lesson learned.

-SZ

 

I did my Pioneer z1 with the LOC. I also tried hooking it up without LOC, I can't tell the differece. Pioneer HU sound quality is much better than stock HU is for sure.

 

Great! I was concerned about that because I'm not fund of LOC... That makes me sight, because I'm about to take this plunge... Thank you.

 

I am glad to hear that... My younger bro has an Acura Tl with after-market speakers and tweeters... and is powering everything from the pioneer unit and the sound is just amazing.. I had worries concerning the Bose amp.... about bypassing it or just hooking everything up the same... Now just had to set aside a day to do my install... Anyone wants to help? I'm in Lansdowne PA, (Phily area) I'll pay for an extra pair of hands. PM me if interested.

BTW, thanx for the info JTG35

 

Not a problem Good luck with the installation..

 

Are the Pioneer and Bose stock speakers compatible ohm wise?

 

All the speakers (front and rear) run through the 2ohm Bose amp. I'm still using stock speakers and the stock amp...so yes, it is compatible. However,I think the built in amp that the Pioneer uses runs at 4ohm. If I were to power the speakers of the radio, then it would not be "compatible".

Thanks,
SZ

 

So whats your over all experience with the d3... Some folks are trying to discourage me and get the z2 instead. Are you using an ipod with it? If so hows that experience... I have seen reviews everywhere and feelings tend to be mixed. What do ya say?

 

I have nothing but good things to say about the D3! Not just does it look like a factory install, but it has an awesome interface. I am using my IPOD with it and it works great; I use it for both music and video. I would stay away from the motorized face type headunits for a few reasons. First, it may have clearance issues with the shift **** (surely won't look like a factory install if it hits) and secondly, I'm sure the motorized system is going to fail in the long run.

I really recommend the D3!

-SZ

 

D3 it is!!!