Suburban LT

[offroadnes]

hi, I got a Suburban LT 03. I want to build a semi medium system.

I have a Bose system in the SUV now with audio controls in the steering wheel. I dont want to loose these controls, is it possible to keep the stock head unit and add amps for the subs and new speaker I want to install in the doors.

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[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

hi, I got a Suburban LT 03. I want to build a semi medium system.I have a Bose system in the SUV now with audio controls in the steering wheel. I dont want to loose these controls, is it possible to keep the stock head unit and add amps for the subs and new speaker I want to install in the doors.

Yes it is, I think you have to have a line input converter. I think thats what it is called.

 

[offroadnes]

do you think I will loose sound quality.

 

[BDIDDY 10+ year member]

do you think I will loose sound quality.

I dont think so, but I am not the smartest person on this forum, if you will give it some time someone else with reply.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

all you need is a line level output converter, this will take care of the low level inputs. i'm almost sure that shops will try to talk you out of it though. i dont know about the outputs for the highs/mids, but there aren't that many obstacles that stand in the way of getting what you want in the car audio world. with the bose system though, i wouldnt reccomend mixing bose speakers with other ones. if you are planning on upgrading certain speakers, i would reccomend doing them all. i find that with bose, they sound good (for a stock system) at low volumes, but they cant keep up with the aftermarket speakers at higher volumes.

 

[MaXiMa 10+ year member]

all you need is a line level output converter, this will take care of the low level inputs. i'm almost sure that shops will try to talk you out of it though. i dont know about the outputs for the highs/mids, but there aren't that many obstacles that stand in the way of getting what you want in the car audio world. with the bose system though, i wouldnt reccomend mixing bose speakers with other ones. if you are planning on upgrading certain speakers, i would reccomend doing them all. i find that with bose, they sound good (for a stock system) at low volumes, but they cant keep up with the aftermarket speakers at higher volumes.

can you do that on Bose speakers? my bro did that on his ford ranger WIth a PG ti and it sounds awsome. although this was my first expierance with this.