incid

my 8 is base model.. so i have stuck audio.. and i wanna upgrade it .

can base model installed bose system?

i mean.. not from aftermarket.. just stuck one..which is in upper base model.

khtm

You don't want the bose system. It's all midrange...weak highs and lows. Even the so-called tweeters aren't actually tweeters. You can do a lot better for less $ to just upgrade the stock system yourself.

incid

khtm....can you explain more specific?

poolsidenaz

Coming from an owner of the Bose in their 8, get something else. The only thing "Bose" about this system is the name I'm afraid. It's disappointing.

StphNieuw

It makes more sense to go the aftermarket approach. IMO the Bose doesn't sound that great and for a lot less money you can a system that sounds a lot better with increased coverage of the high, med and low sounds.. Quite a few people have replaced the stock speakers (front and rear), added a set of new tweeters (if even needed) and possible a sub with an amp. Here are some good links to excellent how to's:

Advice for upgrading the sound: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...light=speakers

How to remove front door trim: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/how-do-you-remove-speaker-cover-50213/

Replacing Rear 6X9's: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-how-replace-rear-6x9-speakers-9991/

Removing tweeter cover: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=50213

PIE XM Satelite Radio/Portable MP3 Player Install: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/pie-xm-satelite-radio-portable-mp3-player-install-48978/

These links should give you some good info on what can be done and how.

bureau13

Start with the front and rear speakers. Change 'em out to something you like. That right there will make a huge difference. Depending on your budget, you can go from there. For a bar minimum of funds you can drastically change the quality of the sound coming out of the base stereo.

jds

DreRX8

Yeah man--I switched stock speakers for Infinity components in front and Infinity 6x9s in back--100% improvement--and thats off of the factory headunit. I plan on adding an amp and sub next.

TRU681

Amps are one of the most inportant & easiest way to make your speaker sound better.The 1st thing I did was replace the Bose amp & change it to a Phoenix Gold amp.The differenve was amazing.Souns a lot better, cleaner, & louder. After that then I changed the speakers to drastically make it better.

incid

hmmmmm... this is hard job.. i'm confused..

but thanks for replying everybody !!

StphNieuw

It shouldn't be that hard to replace the speakers.. Just some time and planning.. You can always get it installed but then you will pay more for installation costs.