Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

OK, I am not satisfied with the "O Mighty" Bose system. I was wondering if I could just add some after market mids and tweeters (more tweeters) and have them pawered by the stock amp and head unit? Will this work or will I have to add an after market amp? Thanks
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It'll work, and you'll hear a little bit of difference, but you're not using the MB Quarts to its full potential unless you get an amp.

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Re: Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

Thanks for the reply. Would you happen to know if there is a write up on how to install speakers in the G, particularly removing the door panels? Also, what amp would you reccomend for MB Quarts? Thanks again!!

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Re: Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

Yes, look in the threads above by nycg35. He has wonderful writeups. What model MB Quart are you purchasing? I only know of their PCE and QSD line...I'd recommend using a JL Audio 300/2 for those but I'm biased towards JL Audio. Any amp that outputs ~100 watts/channel should make those babies shine.

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Re: Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

To tell you the truth, I do not know which line of speakers I am considering. I want high quality sound, but do not want to spend more than like $200-300 per set of 2. I have been trying to find out the difference and recommendations for the G Coupe on what speakers to use. Not much out there. Same way with the amp. Do not know which one to look into. I have been out of the car audio scene for a while now. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks

Re: Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

I did just this install. Here's the write-up, just follow the thread:

MB Quart Install Thread

You can get the previous year's top-of-the-line MB Quart components (QM218.61) for a bit over $300 on eBay (new old-stock), but the QSD's will run a lot more. I used QM's for the front, and new model PCE's for the rear. It sounds great, even with the stock Bose Amp. I later added a JL 300/4 to power these components, (and a bridged JL300/2 to power my sub) but I would not hesitate to add just component set speakers....you will see a big improvement and can always upgrade the amp later.

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You don't want to use the bose amp with mb quart. bose runs at something like 1 ohm and would sound like crap running Quarts. Get a Phoenix Gold amp or something. Q's on ebay are pretty cheap compared to paying full price, I even think you can get the top end QSD's for under $500 a pair and those retail for like $1400 a pair. That's a deal!!!!! PG amps are also cheap on Ebay. I paid almost $900 for my PG and they have it on eBay for less than half that.

Re: Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

I tried to search in ebay but no luck, only found few used mb quarts...
can u point me to some direction on how to search for the old-stock ones?

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Re: Adding MB Quartz's with Bose amp & Head Unit????
 

I bought mine about 7 months ago, and there were lots of these QM's around. I guess you've missed that boat. On the plus side, the QSD's were selling at pretty much list price while the old ones were still on the shelves; they seem to have come down substantially since then.

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Everytime I check out the QSD line on eBay they have had some for around $500, thats a lot cheaper than the $1400 retail!