Bose system breakdown

Fauxnali · Mar 7, 2010

Does anyone have a break down of all the parts of the Bose system in an 07 Yukon?
Is there an amp, speaker size etc...
I want to know where to mount an amp and what kind of room i have before i add mids in the doors and such.

Fauxnali · Mar 9, 2010

So I was checking out some of the older posts, there's a sub in the console? My truck came with 2 JL 12" W7's so i have no more need for more bass (at this point) but I did not realize that there was a sub in the console, where is the amp for it? and does the rest of the system have a factory amp or does it just run off the factory head unit. I currently have an Alpine IVA-D106 head unit but I'm not sure if there is a factory amp if it was bypassed or what. Any one know what the output of the factory amp is and how much would a guy have to spend to be substantially better than that?

stevek · Mar 9, 2010

If you have the Bose, there is an amp pretty much straight plumb down from the radio behind the fascia... non-bose it comes from the headunit. I had to use a lineout converter to make RCA jacks for my sub amp when I had the stock HU. The sub is under the center console. Wiring up the speakers with a bose system is pretty much a nightmare.

If you want to add an amp, try and add it under one of the front seats or under one of the two back seats.

Anyways, I don't like to halfass things, I usually would go the route that costs a bit more than it could. You can spend a few hundred bucks and get a poor amp and poor speakers, or you could spend $1000 at crutchfield and have something you will love and won't need to replace. It's up to you.

Fauxnali · Mar 10, 2010

I saw on one set of pics that they mounted the amp under the console where the sub was, that may be the best and shortest route to put in and wire up a bad ass 4 channel and send it off to the door and A pillars. Shortest route between two points?

gibsonm21 · Mar 10, 2010

What type of amp are you going to use for your highs? You're gonna need a pretty stalky setup to keep up w/ 2 12W7's. I placed my amp where the factory sub used to be because I was strapped for space. If the amp is not too long, you can also look into mounting it behind the left rear wheel well cover, but then you will have to run a ton of wire to your speakers.

stevek · Mar 10, 2010

Fauxnali said:
I saw on one set of pics that they mounted the amp under the console where the sub was, that may be the best and shortest route to put in and wire up a bad ass 4 channel and send it off to the door and A pillars. Shortest route between two points?

The only problem with mounting it under the console is heat, there is no ventilation there whatsoever. As far as amps go, I had an alpine amp and it fit perfectly under the back seat (wasn't power folding, might want to check fitment first). And what would you need to go to the A pillars for?? The moldings between the seat and the door come off and you can wire under that. Getting wire across the car is another story - going front to back is way easier than side to side. Go under the carpet behind the rear captains seats and you can pull it through in sections.

Fauxnali · Mar 10, 2010

I'd want to put the tweeters in the a-pillars where the existing ones are.
i also have the second row bench seat.

macky · Mar 10, 2010

i have the power folding 2nd row bench, there is a lot of room under there. my install guy found a removable carpeted part under the bench and ran the wires underneath.

Konman09 · Mar 18, 2010

I have a 2009 Yukon. I am going to keep the factory Nav HU and use a line out converter for my JL 500/1. Where are you guys picking up speaker wires? At the speaker and running through the door boots, or are you tapping in somewhere inside the cabin? Looking for best place to pick up wires for the converter if someone can help. Thanks

EDIT: Got it done, nevermind. Used the sub wires under the center console.

Fauxnali · Apr 11, 2010

Anyone have insight on removing the center console? Screws, clips, bolts etc...
If i take it out do i need to remove a seat first? I want to mount my amp in the console like gibsonm21 did and really don't want to wreck anything taking it apart.

stevek · Apr 11, 2010

Fauxnali said:
Anyone have insight on removing the center console? Screws, clips, bolts etc...
If i take it out do i need to remove a seat first? I want to mount my amp in the console like gibsonm21 did and really don't want to wreck anything taking it apart.

What amp? Also, what kind of center console do you have? The one with the doors or the one with the big open center part with the removable cupholder?

Just start by taking off the hinged door, it'll make it easier. There are a few screws inside the compartment. It's just a little bit of searching for screws but they are there...

Fauxnali · Apr 12, 2010

It's a pioneer amp, more importantly its dimensions are 11 inches by 13 inches.
And ya it's got the big removable cup holder it just snaps out. I hate doing it the first time and not being sure that there's not another bolt or screw that you don't find until the piece of plastic snaps and you end up with a cup holder embedded in your forehead from pulling so hard. :emotions122:

I dont have time to get it all disassembled tonight but i'll let you know how it goes once i get it all apart.
Thanks for the help Steve.

Some days you just have to put your purse down and pull with both hands.

gibsonm21 · Apr 12, 2010

I used the instructions for installing the JL stealth box for removing the center console(less installing the sub lol). Anyways, it was pretty much right on except for one or two harnesses that came right off.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/pdfs/12371.pdf

Fauxnali · Apr 13, 2010

Thanks man, you're wealth of information and your picture posts of your install were great. You should post more often, you're a benefit to the membership.
Thanks again.

Do you have any tips on getting wires up to the tweeter locations?

gibsonm21 · Apr 14, 2010

Hey man, sorry for the late responses, but my laptop is on it's last leg. anyways, to get the speaker wire up to the A pillar, I used a wire running kit, used for home wiring. I guess this is a little too late, I saw your post saying you put the tweeters in the door sail.

Also, if you don't feel like buying a wire running kit( I got mine for 10 bucks), if you have a car with an old school antenna( the ones that screw on to the car), you can tape the wire to the antenna and use that to route it(also good for getting power wire through the firewall).

Fauxnali · Apr 14, 2010

No worries, i didn't like my mounting options up in the a pillar and i was hoping to have the tweeter firing a little more directly and didnt feel like messing up the little Bose grille to do so. The tweeter is black so it's really hard to see against the sail panel and is hardly noticable so I'm happy with it. Thanks though.
I ended up having to run way less wire this way to as i left the crossover in the door panel. Doesnt make it easy to get to but once it's set i shouldn't have to mess with it anyways. I'll post some pics when i'm done.

Fauxnali · Apr 29, 2010

Here's some pics of my install;
Did the doors speakers first, one at a time so that the wifey could use the truck during the day.

Fauxnali · Apr 29, 2010

Next i removed the center console and the guts, bose sub and amp;
That sub and box is smaller than the 12W7 by itself.

Fauxnali · Apr 29, 2010

Next i test fit the Amp in place and wired it all in.
That location is awesome by the way. Lots of room and i can remove the cup holders and make any adjustments to the amp that i may need.

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