Thinking about buying a Maxima

[Chunknorris]

It's time to buy a new car and I came across the Maxima. I like it but just have a question about the stock stereo. The one I'm looking at comes with the Bose stereo installed. Just wondering if it's going to be difficult to hook up a new cd player, speakers, and subs. Car is 2004 by the way.

[jltibbs]

Welcome to NICO!

The Maxima is an excellent choice. Check this link out.

I would not recommend replacing it, just out of sound quality issues. I replaced my HU in my 94 Q and I like the fact that I have a CD player and XM, but, I can only turn my radio up 1/4 of the volume due to distortion.

[davskins97]

I'm going to go way out on a limb here and say that the Bose speakers in an 04 maxima are slightly better than the ones in a 94 Q. I replaced my HU in my 01 Max and the speakers sounded 100% better. Besides, I'm sure the speakers sounded better in your Q but you had more power and volume and were able to get to the distortion level easier.

I think the 04 setup is similar to mine, in which case I would say if you are thinking about it then do it. You can go to http://www.crutchfield.com and enter the exact specs of your vehicle and it will show you exactly what is required to replace it. Check it out!

[Chunknorris]

Thanks for the info! I'll prob just take my subs outta my car now and see how they sound with the Bose system. If I don't like it I'll just replace the door speakers.

[davskins97]

Let me know how it goes. I've done a lot of tinkering around with my Bose and aftermarket systems in my maxima and can probably point you in a good direction.

[jltibbs]

The problem with mine is that the factory Bose are 3 ohm and of course my radio is not. I have the audio level piece hooked up and it's turned all the way down. If I turned it up the slightest bit, it would be nasty. I'm going to put the Bose HU back in. I only drive my Q on Saturdays and Sundays anyways.

Good luck in whatever you decide OP.