Maxima Stereo Question
02-19-2014, 08:24 AM
#2
Yes, you can. Each of the speakers have their own amp that power them, which would usually require using an adapter to make it work. In our case (I also have the Bose speakers), you could just bypass with the remote turn-on wire (the blue wire w/ white stripe)
02-19-2014, 08:39 AM
#3
Pac adapter
This is what you will need to replace the BOSE stereo.
http://www.autosoundcentral.com/PAC_...p/roemnis2.htm
http://www.autosoundcentral.com/PAC_...p/roemnis2.htm
02-19-2014, 09:11 AM
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02-19-2014, 09:49 AM
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How do you use the remote turn on to make it work.
02-19-2014, 01:55 PM
#7
Remote turn on is for an aftermarket amp, no need to worry about it....
Once you install the adapter I suggested, turn on the radio, the signal from the radio will turn the Bose amp on. Like I said, it is plug and play.
Once you install the adapter I suggested, turn on the radio, the signal from the radio will turn the Bose amp on. Like I said, it is plug and play.
02-19-2014, 02:22 PM
#8
If you planning on running a cheap aftermarket deck, you will need the PAC adapter.
My suggestion: get a high-end deck with at least 4.8v or 5v (high-voltage) preouts and use the Metra 70-7551 adapter. This method allows you to use your preouts on the headunit to send your audio signal to the Bose amps. Take note again, you need high-voltage preouts to do this. If you use anything below 4v, you will not be satisfied with the volume limit. Simply, you will not have enough signal output to achieve high volume levels. I've used both line-level and preout methods of connecting an aftermarket deck to Maxima Bose speakers, and the preout method is much more simple and clean as far as installation and I also feel this method achieves better sound quality (totally subjective!).
For example, take a look at JVC's current Arsenal line of single DIN decks. Most, if not all, of them come with at least 4.8v preouts at a reasonable price. Again, I do not recommend anything below 4v if using the Metra 70-7551 adapter! With either method, you will need the antenna adapter though.
My suggestion: get a high-end deck with at least 4.8v or 5v (high-voltage) preouts and use the Metra 70-7551 adapter. This method allows you to use your preouts on the headunit to send your audio signal to the Bose amps. Take note again, you need high-voltage preouts to do this. If you use anything below 4v, you will not be satisfied with the volume limit. Simply, you will not have enough signal output to achieve high volume levels. I've used both line-level and preout methods of connecting an aftermarket deck to Maxima Bose speakers, and the preout method is much more simple and clean as far as installation and I also feel this method achieves better sound quality (totally subjective!).
For example, take a look at JVC's current Arsenal line of single DIN decks. Most, if not all, of them come with at least 4.8v preouts at a reasonable price. Again, I do not recommend anything below 4v if using the Metra 70-7551 adapter! With either method, you will need the antenna adapter though.
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02-19-2014, 06:01 PM
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If you planning on running a cheap aftermarket deck, you will need the PAC adapter.
My suggestion: get a high-end deck with at least 4.8v or 5v (high-voltage) preouts and use the Metra 70-7551 adapter. This method allows you to use your preouts on the headunit to send your audio signal to the Bose amps. Take note again, you need high-voltage preouts to do this. If you use anything below 4v, you will not be satisfied with the volume limit. Simply, you will not have enough signal output to achieve high volume levels. I've used both line-level and preout methods of connecting an aftermarket deck to Maxima Bose speakers, and the preout method is much more simple and clean as far as installation and I also feel this method achieves better sound quality (totally subjective!).
For example, take a look at JVC's current Arsenal line of single DIN decks. Most, if not all, of them come with at least 4.8v preouts at a reasonable price. Again, I do not recommend anything below 4v if using the Metra 70-7551 adapter! With either method, you will need the antenna adapter though.
My suggestion: get a high-end deck with at least 4.8v or 5v (high-voltage) preouts and use the Metra 70-7551 adapter. This method allows you to use your preouts on the headunit to send your audio signal to the Bose amps. Take note again, you need high-voltage preouts to do this. If you use anything below 4v, you will not be satisfied with the volume limit. Simply, you will not have enough signal output to achieve high volume levels. I've used both line-level and preout methods of connecting an aftermarket deck to Maxima Bose speakers, and the preout method is much more simple and clean as far as installation and I also feel this method achieves better sound quality (totally subjective!).
For example, take a look at JVC's current Arsenal line of single DIN decks. Most, if not all, of them come with at least 4.8v preouts at a reasonable price. Again, I do not recommend anything below 4v if using the Metra 70-7551 adapter! With either method, you will need the antenna adapter though.
02-20-2014, 07:16 AM
#10
It is ok to use lower voltage output with PAC adapter, it is true that you do lose sound quality but still an option. To be honest, best way to secure the best sound quality would be to re wire the car, run aftermarket amps bypassing under powered Bose amps and running a decent set of HU. Oh and replace the Bose speakers with a good set of separates for front and back as well as a sub.
Last edited by locknuts27; 02-20-2014 at 12:36 PM.
02-20-2014, 01:58 PM
#12
If you planning on running a cheap aftermarket deck, you will need the PAC adapter.
My suggestion: get a high-end deck with at least 4.8v or 5v (high-voltage) preouts and use the Metra 70-7551 adapter. This method allows you to use your preouts on the headunit to send your audio signal to the Bose amps. Take note again, you need high-voltage preouts to do this. If you use anything below 4v, you will not be satisfied with the volume limit. Simply, you will not have enough signal output to achieve high volume levels. I've used both line-level and preout methods of connecting an aftermarket deck to Maxima Bose speakers, and the preout method is much more simple and clean as far as installation and I also feel this method achieves better sound quality (totally subjective!).
For example, take a look at JVC's current Arsenal line of single DIN decks. Most, if not all, of them come with at least 4.8v preouts at a reasonable price. Again, I do not recommend anything below 4v if using the Metra 70-7551 adapter! With either method, you will need the antenna adapter though.
My suggestion: get a high-end deck with at least 4.8v or 5v (high-voltage) preouts and use the Metra 70-7551 adapter. This method allows you to use your preouts on the headunit to send your audio signal to the Bose amps. Take note again, you need high-voltage preouts to do this. If you use anything below 4v, you will not be satisfied with the volume limit. Simply, you will not have enough signal output to achieve high volume levels. I've used both line-level and preout methods of connecting an aftermarket deck to Maxima Bose speakers, and the preout method is much more simple and clean as far as installation and I also feel this method achieves better sound quality (totally subjective!).
For example, take a look at JVC's current Arsenal line of single DIN decks. Most, if not all, of them come with at least 4.8v preouts at a reasonable price. Again, I do not recommend anything below 4v if using the Metra 70-7551 adapter! With either method, you will need the antenna adapter though.
Someone gave me a Best Buy gift card and I was going to get it with that, that might be my first mistake. 
because the only ones I have found are 2.0V and IIRC 2.8V.They also suggested a cheap Metra install kit since I have the Bose, like 12.99$.
A Metra Turbo Wire aftermarket harness for Nissan vehicles.
And the antenna thingy that was mentioned above.
02-21-2014, 07:42 AM
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Damnit ... I can't find any in the 150-200$ range. Someone gave me a Best Buy gift card and I was going to get it with that, that might be my first mistake. because the only ones I have found are 2.0V and IIRC 2.8V.
They also suggested a cheap Metra install kit since I have the Bose, like 12.99$.
A Metra Turbo Wire aftermarket harness for Nissan vehicles.
And the antenna thingy that was mentioned above.
Someone gave me a Best Buy gift card and I was going to get it with that, that might be my first mistake. because the only ones I have found are 2.0V and IIRC 2.8V.They also suggested a cheap Metra install kit since I have the Bose, like 12.99$.
A Metra Turbo Wire aftermarket harness for Nissan vehicles.
And the antenna thingy that was mentioned above.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-KD-R840BT-In-Dash-CD-MP3-WMA-Car-Stereo-Receiver-w-Built-in-Bluetooth-NEW-/121278219728?pt=Car_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers&hash=item1c3cbec5d0#ht_1947wt_1001
Last edited by locknuts27; 02-21-2014 at 07:47 AM.
02-21-2014, 08:50 AM
#14
Damnit ... I can't find any in the 150-200$ range. Someone gave me a Best Buy gift card and I was going to get it with that, that might be my first mistake. because the only ones I have found are 2.0V and IIRC 2.8V.
They also suggested a cheap Metra install kit since I have the Bose, like 12.99$.
A Metra Turbo Wire aftermarket harness for Nissan vehicles.
And the antenna thingy that was mentioned above.
Someone gave me a Best Buy gift card and I was going to get it with that, that might be my first mistake. because the only ones I have found are 2.0V and IIRC 2.8V.They also suggested a cheap Metra install kit since I have the Bose, like 12.99$.
A Metra Turbo Wire aftermarket harness for Nissan vehicles.
And the antenna thingy that was mentioned above.
May I suggest the following:
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/All...FFDouble%40DIN
http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=26
http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=31
and a GLE ventilator assembly
02-21-2014, 02:27 PM
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02-22-2014, 08:11 AM
#16
Question wasn't directed to you my friend! I get your intentions, I have done that as well. I have a JVC with blue tooth so I can play my music thru BT. Sound was amazing, and no connections!!!
02-24-2014, 10:56 AM
#17
all you need is the $10 Metra 70-7551 Amplifier Integration Harness which you can find on Amazon. I replaced my Bose head unit about 3 years ago with the Clarion NX501 Navigation Unit... at the time the unit offered everything I wanted and then some for a fairly reasonable price.
Trust me you DON'T need the $40-$50 or $60 convertor boxes mentioned above. Just make sure you pick up a head unit with at least 4V preouts and has front and rear RCA channels...
The sound quality is amazing, much better than the stock unit... All speakers in my car OEM Bose and sound amazing... about a year latter I upgraded the sub to the infinity basslink powered directly to the sub out on the headunit so I can control it separately from the rest of the system. If I had to do it again I would chose the same route...
Trust me you DON'T need the $40-$50 or $60 convertor boxes mentioned above. Just make sure you pick up a head unit with at least 4V preouts and has front and rear RCA channels...
The sound quality is amazing, much better than the stock unit... All speakers in my car OEM Bose and sound amazing... about a year latter I upgraded the sub to the infinity basslink powered directly to the sub out on the headunit so I can control it separately from the rest of the system. If I had to do it again I would chose the same route...
02-28-2014, 07:10 AM
#18
all you need is the $10 Metra 70-7551 Amplifier Integration Harness which you can find on Amazon. I replaced my Bose head unit about 3 years ago with the Clarion NX501 Navigation Unit... at the time the unit offered everything I wanted and then some for a fairly reasonable price.
Trust me you DON'T need the $40-$50 or $60 convertor boxes mentioned above. Just make sure you pick up a head unit with at least 4V preouts and has front and rear RCA channels...
The sound quality is amazing, much better than the stock unit... All speakers in my car OEM Bose and sound amazing... about a year latter I upgraded the sub to the infinity basslink powered directly to the sub out on the headunit so I can control it separately from the rest of the system. If I had to do it again I would chose the same route...
Trust me you DON'T need the $40-$50 or $60 convertor boxes mentioned above. Just make sure you pick up a head unit with at least 4V preouts and has front and rear RCA channels...
The sound quality is amazing, much better than the stock unit... All speakers in my car OEM Bose and sound amazing... about a year latter I upgraded the sub to the infinity basslink powered directly to the sub out on the headunit so I can control it separately from the rest of the system. If I had to do it again I would chose the same route...
OP wants to swap out decks so I am wondering how amp integration helps the OP?
02-28-2014, 04:07 PM
#19
nope... no re-wiring required if he is using the harness which I used to feed signal to the OEM amp... I had to run a separate wire to my aftermarket Sub but thats all... even when I still had the OEM sub on back deck the system sounded 10X better with the aftermarket unit than the OEM Bose unit... trust me its really simple and it works if he gets a good quality high pre out volt unit...
03-01-2014, 03:08 PM
#20
nope... no re-wiring required if he is using the harness which I used to feed signal to the OEM amp... I had to run a separate wire to my aftermarket Sub but thats all... even when I still had the OEM sub on back deck the system sounded 10X better with the aftermarket unit than the OEM Bose unit... trust me its really simple and it works if he gets a good quality high pre out volt unit...
03-02-2014, 05:54 PM
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