Finally got rid of the bose

[D_roc]

Well had some issues but everything is resolved and everything is working good the stock sub bangs harder and the sound is more crisp than the bose unit. the new one is a Clarion VRX765VD its a old model bought it brand new w/ 3yrs warranty still plays DVD and can add nav if i want to soon i'll be installing the headrest monitors

before (kinda miss the wood grain)

Now

[getuaload]

did you keep the bose amp ? I want to change my head unit because the cd quit working. I read you can buy a special plug that will adapt to your wire harness for for the BOSE system.thanks JP

[D_roc]

yea the same amp. you jut get a wire harness for the maxima and if it didnt come wiht the RCA plugs just solder them to the speaker wires on the Harness and connect them to the Pre Amp out on the Head unit. also change + - on the front channels other wise the sub won't work

[davskins97]

Nice looking setup. I replaced my Bose in my 2001 Maxima and the stock system did sound much better, although my sub starting hitting harder and rattling my rear deck which it did not do before. But I wanted more bass and that's a whole new saga. Maybe I will post some pics of my system when it's completed. I have to install my new front components and neaten up the wiring in my trunk, although it is concealed by a 3-piece carpeted wall.One added benefit of replacing the stock head unit was the additional storage pocket under the new head unit. I was really lacking a good place to put my wallet for longer trips. Holds the head unit remote nicely too. I don't miss my steering wheel controls at all. and they were occasionally not functioning on every button press too which was annoying.

[Tonyx]

Nice stereo set up. I was wondering where did you get the stereo mounting? and the wire harness? If you can gice me some advise it will be great. I have a 2001 Maxima and want to change the stereo on it. Thanks for any info.

[D_roc]

if you have a Boomermaclou near by go there and you can get the Dash kit for $20 and the wiring kit for $18, an in the wiring kit into the speaker wires hook up RCA jacks and hook it to the Pre amp out puts in the new HU. The dash kit get the metra or the AI DON'T but the scoche (however you spell it) coz it might look nice but don't fit good. And to take the stock system out theres an article in somewhere in this forum good lick !D

[Tonyx]

Thanks for the advise. I am in Seattle and there aren't any Boomer mcloud around here. That sucks man; anyway I will keep looking trough the forums to see if I can find that other link. One more question, did you have any problems with the original speakers and the new HU? I have read that there are some bad connections or not compatible. Also what do you mean by this " AI DON'T but the scoche " sorry couldn't figure it out.Thanks for the info.

[D_roc]

heres the link to remove the headunit http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=157945

Link for the audio harnesshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V

link to the antenna adapterhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Nissan-Max...wItem

And heres a combo dash kit,harnesses (cheaper too)http://cgi.ebay.com/Nissan-Max...wItem

hope this helpsD

[MTZI30]

Man thats a nice setup. I was thinking about upgrading my bose...but the thing goes loud enough, i dont wanna blow my hearing out.

[Tonyx]

Thanks a lot!!

This will definitely help. Once I get the parts and have time to install this I will post some pics so you can give me your point of view.

Tony

[Tomsoxfan]

Im lookling for a new radio for my 05 Maxima. I currently have a NON Bose factory installed Nissan radio(AM/FM,single CD, cassette, SAT). Does anyone know if a BOSE Nissan radio would plug into the current wires I have now?

[D_roc]

i think its the same wiring harness you use on the 04-07 jus install like a regular stereo no need to use line converters or pre amp out coz theres no amp

[Tonyx]

Sorry to bother you again but I have oone more question, did you have to get an OEM Amplifier Adapter for your connections? Thanks for the info.

Tony

[D_roc]

if the new HU have preamp out puts just get a couple of male RCA adapters and hook them to the speaker wires in the wire harness and connect them to the pre amp out puts(cheepsest) or get a line converter thats like $20 at best buy

heres a pic of the harness

[Tonyx]

Hello D_roc,

I got everything installed and working great. Thanks for you help on this man. I will post some pics later once I figure how to do it.

Tony.

[Evil Empire]

Hey, D_roc, what did you mean by "change + - on the front channels"

[McSteve]

so i might be wrong, but after doing a lot of research i found out that you need to use PAC's ROEM-NIS2 wiring harness, because the way BOSE stereos are made is that the headunit will only send a super weak signal to the amp, which amplifies it then. Aftermarket stereos would sooner or later either fry the amp or blow the speakers. only my .20 from what i heard.

[97A32]

lookin good man.. nice setup.. do you have any road noise using the bose amps still?