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Old 04-06-2012, 11:27 PM
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Well I was hopeful that I'd like the sound of the Pioneer with the Bose amp, and I can't stand it. I'll be finishing my back up camera next week and the amp's gotta go.

I guess I'm glad I tried it cause I'd always have been curious otherwise. If you know anyone who needs a PAC-ROEM-NI2 I'll send them mine. They can just pay for the shipping. Time to start looking for another amp...
 

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Old 04-07-2012, 02:33 AM
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I tried stock radio with stock amp aftermarket speakers and felt the same, I changed the amp and was much happier. I am running an alpine 5 channel amp and am super happy with it. I gave it mounted where the Bose is so its hidden, I can get you the model number if interested.
 
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Originally Posted by Mikesta
I tried stock radio with stock amp aftermarket speakers and felt the same, I changed the amp and was much happier. I am running an alpine 5 channel amp and am super happy with it. I gave it mounted where the Bose is so its hidden, I can get you the model number if interested.
I'd like to know... Do you have a coupe or sedan? Also, when you used your new amp, do you no longer use the factory sub/6x9's? Or did you connect the 5th channel to it/them?
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:07 AM
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I have a coupe, I run a sub for the 5th channel. But you could wire the top deck up to it.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:30 AM
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I havent had a setup with a second amp for mids and highs yet so that would be great.

I do plan on using the 6x9s with the 5th channel so any info on impedance that comes into play would be appreciated as well.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:33 AM
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The Bose system is a 2ohm setup so the rear deck is probably a 2ohm speakers, when selecting the amp make sure it's okay to go down to 2ohm.

I am unsure how much you will like aftermarket amp with Bose speakers (if that's what you want to do) I read before and got mixed reviews on it some love some hate. Mine are there just not plugged in.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 08:36 AM
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Oh no they're all going. Factory amp, factory 6 1/2's, factory tweeters, 6x9s's. Only thing I want left are the screws holding them in. I just meant I don't want to have two 6x9's sitting there doing nothing.
 

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I have a coupe, I run a sub for the 5th channel. But you could wire the top deck up to it.
What alpine amp are you using?
 
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I ordered the 4400 model. should be here this week.
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:20 AM
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What alpine amp are you using?
I purchased the MRX-V60 amp.
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 04:08 PM
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Hey Top Teke, I posted this in the double din pic thread too but just wanted to see if there was any reason you went with the HCE-C104 instead of the ND-BC5? How are you going to set it up? Just wondering because I'm planning to install my P4400BH this weekend and was not decided on the rear view camera. Thanks!
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:53 PM
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The backup cam was really just an afterthought and Alpine is what my local installer carries. No real good reason.
 
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Old 04-11-2012, 03:38 AM
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Please post pics when you install your rear camera. I'm curious how you will attach the camera and where. Thanks!
 
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Old 04-11-2012, 11:21 AM
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Mine is one that goes on to the license plate I actually attached it above it so that you cannot see it as much, I have been pretty happy with it to especially at 13$ for it.
 
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I do! to tap in for the backup wire from the radio to only turn backup camera on during backing up, you use a purple wire from the driverside kick panel, there is a huge FAT black loom full of cables carefully open that up and look for a purple cable there is two one is in a smaller collection to the other, you want the other not from the small cable collection (I hope that helps) also test the cable when you do it to be 100% sure with a multi reader, Change the stereo setting to be battery so it only turns on when in reverse.

At the back of the car there is a rubber gromit feeding the tag lights, you can use that to push the cables into the trunk. I used the power from the backup light at the back of the camera so it only comes on during backing up its also a dark purple on the light.

I always wish I took pictures during install and never do. sorry I hope it helps though
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Which harness is the correct one?
 


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