New radio for C4 or fix Bose system

I am replacing the Bose system on my 90 Coupe; the reason, it stopped working

While the price of the new system and speakers is my choice, are the following also required?

Here's what I am looking at (these I know that it is a matter of preference):
Eclipse system - 150 (on sale)
6 1/2 Kicker speakers (rear) - 200
5 1/4 Kicker speakers (front - 125

How about these:
"Free installation" of the system, but
Rewire to "bypass amp" - $180
Template - $20 (this I can see)
Install both sets of speakers - $65 (isn't this part of rewiring, or does this refer to mounting?)
Antennae adapter (I can see this) - $50
Wiring harness (I can see this) - $35

Overall, I am looking at about $1,000 to replace the existing Bose system with a new Eclipse/Kicker
combination. How much will fixing the existing Bose system cost (do not have any idea why it is not
working, and all I have done is check the fuses).

Empty3

Empty3 wrote:
> I am replacing the Bose system on my 90 Coupe; the reason, it stopped
> working
>
> While the price of the new system and speakers is my choice, are the
> following also required?
>
> Here's what I am looking at (these I know that it is a matter of
> preference):
> Eclipse system - 150 (on sale)
> 6 1/2 Kicker speakers (rear) - 200
> 5 1/4 Kicker speakers (front - 125
>
> How about these:
> "Free installation" of the system, but
> Rewire to "bypass amp" - $180
Existing wiring for Bose won't carry the current for regular speakers.

> Template - $20 (this I can see)

> Install both sets of speakers - $65 (isn't this part of rewiring, or
> does this refer to mounting?)
Probably a little of both
> Antennae adapter (I can see this) - $50
> Wiring harness (I can see this) - $35
>
> Overall, I am looking at about $1,000 to replace the existing Bose
> system with a new Eclipse/Kicker
> combination.
Probably not unreasonable if it sounds good to you.

How much will fixing the existing Bose system cost (do not
> have any idea why it is not
> working, and all I have done is check the fuses).
You can go to mid-america or ecklers for overhaul costs on head end and
each of the four speaker-amp combos. You'll save a bit dealing directly
with Bose specialists.

>
> Empty3
>
>
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PJ

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"PJ" > wrote in message
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> Empty3 wrote:
>> I am replacing the Bose system on my 90 Coupe; the reason, it
>> stopped working
>> While the price of the new system and speakers is my choice, are
>> the following also required?
>> Here's what I am looking at (these I know that it is a matter of
>> preference):
>> Eclipse system - 150 (on sale)
>> 6 1/2 Kicker speakers (rear) - 200
>> 5 1/4 Kicker speakers (front - 125
>> How about these:
>> "Free installation" of the system, but
>> Rewire to "bypass amp" - $180
> Existing wiring for Bose won't carry the current for regular
> speakers.
>
>> Template - $20 (this I can see)
>
>> Install both sets of speakers - $65 (isn't this part of rewiring,
>> or does this refer to mounting?)
> Probably a little of both
>> Antennae adapter (I can see this) - $50
>> Wiring harness (I can see this) - $35
>> Overall, I am looking at about $1,000 to replace the existing Bose
>> system with a new Eclipse/Kicker
>> combination.
> Probably not unreasonable if it sounds good to you.
>
> How much will fixing the existing Bose system cost (do not
>> have any idea why it is not
>> working, and all I have done is check the fuses).
> You can go to mid-america or ecklers for overhaul costs on head end
> and each of the four speaker-amp combos. You'll save a bit dealing
> directly with Bose specialists.
>> Empty3
> --
> PJ
http://www.unitedradio.com/auto_products.shtml

i went with a direct fit pioneer head unit and rockford fosgate speakers.. did the work myself for around $425.. put 6x9's in the rear and 5 1/4 in the front.. the 6x9 were a direct fit in the rear then put the bose covers over them.. in the front i left the bose enclosures and the 5 1/4 worked out wel and again reinstalled the bose cover.. l.. ran all new speaker wires so that if i wanted to go back to the origanal it would be plug and play.. also used a wal-mart stero plug to wire in the head unit..


troy
"Empty3" > wrote in message ...
I am replacing the Bose system on my 90 Coupe; the reason, it stopped working

While the price of the new system and speakers is my choice, are the following also required?

Here's what I am looking at (these I know that it is a matter of preference):
Eclipse system - 150 (on sale)
6 1/2 Kicker speakers (rear) - 200
5 1/4 Kicker speakers (front - 125

How about these:
"Free installation" of the system, but
Rewire to "bypass amp" - $180
Template - $20 (this I can see)
Install both sets of speakers - $65 (isn't this part of rewiring, or does this refer to mounting?)
Antennae adapter (I can see this) - $50
Wiring harness (I can see this) - $35

Overall, I am looking at about $1,000 to replace the existing Bose system with a new Eclipse/Kicker
combination. How much will fixing the existing Bose system cost (do not have any idea why it is not
working, and all I have done is check the fuses).

Empty3

Check with this place for repair. They are the authorized repair center
for GM and they did a good job on my cassette and cd head unit from my
94.
PD

http://209.238.89.122/Automotive/auto_main.asp

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Thanks a lot everyone.

Empty3

'Key wrote:
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Just noticed a web ad from Eckler's. Not enough details to tell what
the product really is but it's a Pioneer head that's compatible with
Bose wiring, amps and speakers. Might be worth calling them. Believe
they wanted $ 150.
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PJ