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Fwd: Bose Stereo on 98 GLX

I was told that if I wanted to replace the deck (Bose), I had to replace all
the speakers too, because Bose uses a non-standard speaker that only works
with their decks  (I think the guy told me that Bose speakers are 12 ohms or
something weird like that).  I'd really like to replace the deck and amplifier
in back, and then replace the speakers later on when I have more cash.  Did I
get bad info?  I was told this by a installer at a high-end stereo and alarm
store.
Thanks,
ROB
'97 GLX
Sequioa Green
Beige leather
Bose 10 speaker system

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On Aug 5,  9:13pm, John A. Gersic wrote:
> Subject: Bose Stereo on 98 GLX
>   I have a 1998 GLX which I just purchased (first Jetta was a GL)..anyways
> away from performance modifications (whole other subject)...I wanted to know
> if there is a way to replace JUST the head unit and keep the Bose amplifier
> (under the rear deck), and the stock CD changer...I already called
> Crutchfield, and they have a wiring harness adapter, but there is no 'OEM
> integration' adapters that they carry for some of the other cars.
>   Any tips/ideas/anyone done it? Again, all I want to do is replace the
> stock head unit (Bose/made by Panasonic), and keep the amp, CD changer. Will
> another Panasonic head unit work?
>   Thanks, all your comments/help was great with the chip recommendations
> before..

If you wish to keep the CD changer, then you'd need to get another Panasonic
head unit and run another changer cable.  I replaced my head unit with a
Clarion (no changer) and love the sound.

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