Install Aftermarket Head Unit in 2002 Acura RL With "Premium" Bose Sound System
Hi, I'm new on the forum but was hoping I could get some help. I would like to upgrade the stock head unit in my 2002 Acura RL which is the non-navi version with the premium Bose sound system. I would like to do this without having to swap the factory Bose speakers/amp. I was looking at the double DIN Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS as a possible option. My understanding of this Bose system is that the factory head unit sends line level signal, not speaker level signal to the amp. If this is true, I'd assume feeding the signal directly from an aftermarket head unit could overpower the Bose amp/speakers which would cause problems, correct? With that being said, the AVH-X3800BHS has six 4-volt pre-amp outputs. Would it be possible to simply use a harness like the one below that would connect to the Pioneer's RCA pre-amp outs to feed the audio signal to the LF, RF, LR, RR connections on the factory harness?
Thx,
Josh
Hi, I'm new on the forum but was hoping I could get some help. I would like to upgrade the stock head unit in my 2002 Acura RL which is the non-navi version with the premium Bose sound system. I would like to do this without having to swap the factory Bose speakers/amp. I was looking at the double DIN Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS as a possible option. My understanding of this Bose system is that the factory head unit sends line level signal, not speaker level signal to the amp. If this is true, I'd assume feeding the signal directly from an aftermarket head unit could overpower the Bose amp/speakers which would cause problems, correct? With that being said, the AVH-X3800BHS has six 4-volt pre-amp outputs. Would it be possible to simply use a harness like the one below that would connect to the Pioneer's RCA pre-amp outs to feed the audio signal to the LF, RF, LR, RR connections on the factory harness?
Thx,
Josh
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I went down this road on my 07 trailblazer ss, just rip it all out. I put in a pioneer double din then struggled wit line level adapters by several manufacturers.
Wound up changing amps speakers wiring, did find a nice adapter for the stock steering wheel controls.
You may find info on an Acura forum
Good Luck
I went down this road on my 07 trailblazer ss, just rip it all out. I put in a pioneer double din then struggled wit line level adapters by several manufacturers.
Wound up changing amps speakers wiring, did find a nice adapter for the stock steering wheel controls.
You may find info on an Acura forum
Good Luck
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