Aftermarket amp & sub using speaker level inputs (Bose with sub)?

[Evan48]

Has anyone been successful using speaker level inputs to add an aftermarket amp to the stock Bose with sub system?

I've been reading a lot and it seems many people are having trouble with the bose amp cutting out and or poor performance of the new amp.

Some have said that a powered line out converter fixes the issue while other say it just barely improves it.

What's the deal?

[austingta]

Here:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/153662-adding-aftermarket-subamp/

[Evan48]

I've read through that whole thread multiple times. Just looking for additional opinions on speaker level inputs.

[Evan48]

Update:

 

I finished my install and it's working great. Maybe I did too much research and became hesitatnt. It seemed like everyone was using line out converters instead of speaker level inputs.

I opted to use the speaker inputs for two reasons: 1) so I didn't have to buy anything extra... Especially a powered line out converter at $80 and 2) the amp automatically turns on when it senses a signal on the speaker inputs saving me the trouble of routing a remote turn on.

If anyone is curious I'm running a single JL 10w0v3 subwoofer in a custom sealed box with an Alpine MRV-M500. I'm very happy with the results.