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Isriam
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ok trying to get a feel here...i have the premium bose system in my denali, is this not available for that, only the base system without the sub?

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Well, I finally got a hold of their Customer Service Supervisor. He treated me like gold and took care of everything. Shipped a second harness overnight and I installed it last night. Still playing wi

2014MallCrawler
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Funny you asked that I was just thinking the same exact thing!

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If you could get the wiring schematic from kicker I can see where it wouldn't be hard to add a sub. The one good thing about the amp/crossover setup is the highs/mids sound much better up front. Don't get me wrong when some hard hitting bass tunes come on it does sound good.

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I was very seriously thinking about getting that Kicker. But I ended up getting my audio shop to do a little custom set up.. basically the same idea, but with better stuff. Total costs of my set up was about $850 and it is worth every penny. This BOSE system really comes to life with a sub.

 

I got a JL 10TW3, custom fab box for double cab.. JL AMP, base control knob.

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If I had the Bose,I would have went to a custom shop for a sub. But the base stereo is seriously lacking volume and clarity.

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I'm thinking about selling the sub portion of my kicker setup. Just not enough bump for my taste. Love the high/mids up front.

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No,the front amp/crossover and a self powered sub have separate power leads. They can be separated if you already have the bose system.

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No bose system here, just the stock shity system.

 

I wish they offered just the front option. Sounds really clean. So I could add my own sub.
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I wish they offered just the front option. Sounds really clean. So I could add my own sub.

Trying to decide if I wanna buy this kicker upgrade. I found it for $599 at a dealer, trying to get rid of the last few they have...knocking my head on it lol.

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Come to Savannah and buy mine for $500 I'll help you install it after you hear it in mine.

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Just wondering if anyone bought just the sub enclosure setup and if they still have their directions lying around. I need to know which colored wires to slice into behind the front left kicker panel. Thanks

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I believe Crutchfield has a how-to video that you can use for the install. The sub by itself is only like 527.00 linked to price. The video link from Crutchfield is LINK. I still cant decide if I want to pay the $850.00 for the full upgrade.

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Trying to decide if I wanna buy this kicker upgrade. I found it for $599 at a dealer, trying to get rid of the last few they have...knocking my head on it lol.

 

Dude, I LOVE my Kicker upgrade. especially at 599 thats a steal. just make sure it also comes with the amp and processor for the highs or thats not a deal. if its just the sub I wouldnt have been happy with it.

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