Hi,

I posted some time ago about a bad 2004 sedan bose amp. I got some great advice, but need to choose an amp now and do the rewire job with RCAs.

I am hoping to keep the stock head unit (just spent money to have it fixed before doing proper research) and the speakers. I will be selling this car in about a year and need the stereo working, but don't want ot do a full overhaul.

Anyone who has just replaced the amp with an aftermarket one:

Which amps are best for this purpose?
Anything I need to be aware of?

I did search...and have a lot...but I haven't seen anything that answers the above...so forgive me if I missed something.

 

Well, lots of discussion already on this. But, if i were you . . .

1. For regular (4) channel, get a JL Audio 300/4

However, i have a Sedan '04 BOSE amp in perfect working condition if you want something plug-n-play. PM me if interested.

Dan

 

budget is usually the key here

of course you want the best sounding amp for the money...budget?

I really like the new rockford amps for budget and they are pretty small

 

hi, hoping to spend $300 or less...I know that won't buy a bunch, but would be pretty good.

tx.

jj

 

please remember that you need wires for this amp also.

depending on which you chose that can be anywhere from $30-$100+

I like knukoncepts copper clad wire, you really cant tell the difference and its about $40 shipped for an entire amp kit with RCAs....although I would buy a better set of RCAs

JL makes great amps, they are a bit more money, but are worth it. Alpine makes great amps.

As long as you stick to a name brand amp, you will be happy

 

I love my JL 500/1 It knocks the 10 inch w7 hardcore i wouldn't go with anything less than JL audio ever again. Its expensive but so worth it. I got a new in box 500/1 for 200 bucks and a lightly used 10 inch jl w7 in small custom ported box for 300.

Id recommend the jl audio 300/4 also.

 

i have a alpine pdx 4 channel and it works great in my coupe

 

Both the Alpine and JLs are great amps, but if you're getting rid of this thing in a year, I wouldn't want to waste the money. The Rockford is going to have power but not so much clarity, but a Cadence would give you both reasonably at a decent price.

The thing you're going to have to contend with is converting the low level output from the factory head unit to a usable rca signal. I believe on that one it's a 2 channel stereo output, but the voltage is going to be pretty low. Your most foolproof option is to use a JL Cleansweep to grab the signal and convert it up. Last time I needed one they were going dirt cheap. I'm not sure if that's changed.

 

I am with Liche on this one, if you are going to get rid of it in a year, and your are keeping the stock speakers the same...just get a replacement amp. Plus, unless you get a sub, if you get a new amp, you won't have anything running the low frequency drivers in the car.

 

Thanks all. liche and I worked out purchasing his amp. plug and play for a reasonable price and now i am set for the day i move on. thanks again.