Installing sub with stock Bose system

[Woodblocker55]

Yes but guys watch old posts because it was Bose adding subwoofer. If you can find me fresh link .. let me know . Do all 2002 suburban subwoofer parts fit in a 2006 ? That be great..

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[AL Yeager]

Has anyone found a company that makes a wire that plugs into the factory harness from the factory Bose Speaker so you can avoid cutting up your factory harness on a 2005 Yucon. I see they make one for the later model Yucons. Trying to add a sub and an amplifier to run it, maybe Metra?

 

[AL Yeager]

I just call Metra, they have nothing.

 

[theangrynortherne]

Call crutchfield. They sell a harness allows you to keep all ateering wheel controls and door chimes and everything. Cost you about 100 tho but worth it for plug and play.

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[AL Yeager]

I just call Metra, they have nothing.

Anyone out there? Has anyone added a amplifier to a 2005 Yucon, or a Tahoe with a factory Bose System? A bit confused on some things I've seen like seeing 4 wires to run you high level outs and being connector to a single voice coil driver. I know about the connector in the console just need to be clear on what the wiring is and what color is what, can anyone give me some advise? thanks, AL.

I just call Metra, they have nothing.

 

[AL Yeager]

Does anyone have a 2005 Tahoe or Yucon and did a aftermarket sub amplifier to a stock Bose system?

 

[Monkey_Wrench]

Does anyone have a 2005 Tahoe or Yucon and did a aftermarket sub amplifier to a stock Bose system?

Anyone out there? Has anyone added a amplifier to a 2005 Yucon, or a Tahoe with a factory Bose System? A bit confused on some things I've seen like seeing 4 wires to run you high level outs and being connector to a single voice coil driver. I know about the connector in the console just need to be clear on what the wiring is and what color is what, can anyone give me some advise? thanks, AL.

There's a youtube video of a guy making his own harness to bypass the Bose amp.

If you want to add an amp to the stock Bose you could run wires from the stock sub to an amp with speaker level inputs.

 

[WHYTNOYZ]

People have said it's possible to install a subwoofer with the existing Bose system. I also noticed in the rear left console (over the wheel) there is a space to install a sub. How easy is this to do? Is there a wiring harness already in that space? I'm a novice audio guy, so I don't want to take on more than I can chew (ie, running wires from the HU to the back of the truck).

Don't know if this helps but I added a dual 12's in a fairly large box in far rear of my Denali prior to aftermarket h unit. I bought the "audio control lc2i" which is a line out converter which I tapped into the far rear d side pillar speaker for signal to subs and turns on amp when key on. So I could retain the use of all Bose speakers. If I had ran off h unit only four speakers would work. I put my amp and l.o.c in the area you mentioned. Honestly it's not very hard at all to run the power from battery to the rear in these vehicles since it's pretty much open after you get to that rear panel. I can take a few pics if you like so you can get an idea. Audio control makes a lc1i converter now too. Unfortunately if u want to add a aftermarket sub you will need to run power wire to the amp from battery. Lmk.

 

[Jonesy92]

I installed 8” touchscreen, backup cam, and have had 2 industry Titan 15’s in the back. No 3rd row. I did however build a box for twin 12’s that fits between the 3rd row and hatch(Non XL), that sounded pretty good. As of now, picked up a third car, so the Tahoe is now my Hoe.

 

[WHYTNOYZ]

Does anyone have a 2005 Tahoe or Yucon and did a aftermarket sub amplifier to a stock Bose system?

Yes I have 05 Yukon and added a sub and amp. I did not connect it to Bose factory. I kept stock speakers since they sound fine even with 2 12" subs. I use the "audio control lc1i line out converter and tapped off far rear cargo pillar speaker for signal to amp turn on for subs. Great little device. Check it out. There are cheaper less expensive loc's but this gives you much more control and ease of function.

 

[AL Yeager]

Yes I have 05 Yukon and added a sub and amp. I did not connect it to Bose factory. I kept stock speakers since they sound fine even with 2 12" subs. I use the "audio control lc1i line out converter and tapped off far rear cargo pillar speaker for signal to amp turn on for subs. Great little device. Check it out. There are cheaper less expensive loc's but this gives you much more control and ease of function.

That would be one way of running it. I figured going of the factory sub woofer lead was a better bet for cutting out high range, being low bass notes only.

 

[bfishing]

I have the Z2 which behind the unit it has a set of "Subwoofer Preamp Outputs" I also have the peripheral integration adapter installed which retains the Bose Amp...Can I just hook up an external amp that will power my sub to the Z2's "Subwoofer Preamp Outputs"? Or am I just suppose to run an LOC from the Bose Amp?

Hey Brother I think you answered your own question I have a pioneer radio installed with the accessories to power my front bose woofer but still have the open rca output from the radio, so I'm thinking to setup the rear sub as your thinking and I'm sure it will work, yes you will need a pre-amp in place as well!

 

[bfishing]

I did not look at the date you have in question, I guess you have solved your case in question by now, what was the solution?

 

[DolphineasMcGee]

I did not look at the date you have in question, I guess you have solved your case in question by now, what was the solution?

If he has a preamp out, that will work. Using a LOC from the bose subwoofer or D pillar speakers will also work, although I would be hesitant to use the D Pillars because they might be EQ'd to only have high or mid frequencies.

 

[DolphineasMcGee]

Being a total newbie to this stuff (just got a 2003 Yuk), I'd like to learn from your experience..... what is the best path to run the connections from the center console back to the quarter panel ? I'm looking at putting a radio into the dash or console and am considering an antenna run to the quarter panel and then outside the body (maybe use a through window mount, or run out through the vent holes in the black corner panel that everyone seems to dislike). Any lessons learned or best ways to run it ? The more details the better. THANKS

Wiring paths are:
Use fish tape to go under carpet from console to B Pillar (cut a slit in the carpet at console, push fish tape to B billar under plastic running board things)
There is a flat spot up and to the left of the steering wheel ingress (looking from the engine bay) where you can put a bushing for running heavy gauge wire, it is metal
Wires can be run under the plastic running boards on either side of the vehicle. I was able to fit 4AWG wire without a problem.
Wires can be run from behind radio behind glove box to passenger side (push in the tabs on sides of glove box to release)
Wires can be run from behind radio behind instrument cluster to driver side (will need to use fish tape)

Updating old threads may not help the OP, but they can help people looking for information in the future. I'm in the process of upgrading and hope to post a thread when I'm complete.