bhammer

All, I have an 09 and am researching replacing the Bose Hu with a Nav unit. The question I have, is if I replace the HU, can I use the existing Bose speakers and amp? Or do I have to replace them as well? If I can use them, what do I need, to make it work?

rotoryfan1991

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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/installing-stock-nav-system-rx8-95138/#post2302827

I put it in my car but hooked up a car pc instead of messing with all the nav wiring.
Youll keep the bose stuff though.

bhammer

Thanks. really looking to just replace the HU instead of going the carputer route, I think.

So if I replace my head unit, can I just run speaker level wires to drive the bose amp and speakers and then use pre amp outputs to drive a sub and amp?

imop45

yes you'd have to separate and find just the speaker level wires though. The bose/amp system just has regular wires like all other simpler headunit-wires-amp-wires-speaker system.

kenpo1441

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You can buy my factory nav unit.

Speed_8

i know that, i cannot run other speakers if i use my bose headunit but i can run the speakers if i buy another head unit....

bhammer

Thanks guys!!! I am doing some research to see if I want to replace all he OEM audio equipment. I just may end up replacing all the bose stuff.

Speed_8

you should sell it your front door speakers sell for 800 a piece at the dealership lol.. i know cause mine broke and i needed a new one, but also got rear ended and threw it on my insurance claim

bhammer

Now that's a good idea. I will have a look around to see how much they go for. Maybe those would pay to change out all the Bose speakers as well. I could probably sell the whole system.