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I have the Bose system and my front right speaker rattles. I’m wondering if it’s worth the trouble (and possible damage) to get it repaired at the dealership or if I should just upgrade speakers. I read that Bose has weird ohm specs for their speakers so maybe a factory replacement would be better?

 

 

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I have the Bose system and my front right speaker rattles. I’m wondering if it’s worth the trouble (and possible damage) to get it repaired at the dealership or if I should just upgrade speakers. I read that Bose has weird ohm specs for their speakers so maybe a factory replacement would be better?
 
 
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Is it the one in the door or the one on the dash?


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Is it the one in the door or the one on the dash?


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Right front door.


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Right front door.


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Hmm, can’t help you there. Mine was on the passenger dash speaker. There was a screw loose holding it in that was rattling. It still rattles a little so eithe the screw is backing out now or it’s the cheap plastic grille that’s over it.


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First I would get it fixed under warranty. That way it is done and free to you. Then, if you want to upgrade to aftetmarket speakers. You can do so knowing you can always go back to the functioning factory setup if needed. 

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First I would get it fixed under warranty. That way it is done and free to you. Then, if you want to upgrade to aftetmarket speakers. You can do so knowing you can always go back to the functioning factory setup if needed. 



That’s what I’m thinking.

I may take the panel off and look for a loose screw because of hotrodz37 experience...


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Yeah, more than likely not a defective speaker. I had a ton of rattles in my door panels. Put down some Dynamat, felt tape anywhere it would potentially vibrate, etc. Was able to get most of the rattles squared away. Adding the Kicker sub cleaned up the rest being able to lower the bass on the HU and take some of the load off the doors. Annoying that the system is configured this way. Wish they would have put a better sub in the console and left the doors to mid-bass only.

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Hi, Jav_eee. We recommend contacting your dealership to further look into this for you, if you haven't already. Our team would be more than happy to connect with them. To do so, please send an email to [email protected] ATTN: Jav_eee/GMTrucks with your contact information, VIN, and preferred dealership. We look forward to hearing from you. To learn more about GM's privacy policy, please visit http://bit.ly/2h3ZUnC. 

 

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Hi, Jav_eee. We recommend contacting your dealership to further look into this for you, if you haven't already. Our team would be more than happy to connect with them. To do so, please send an email to [email protected] ATTN: Jav_eee/GMTrucks with your contact information, VIN, and preferred dealership. We look forward to hearing from you. To learn more about GM's privacy policy, please visit http://bit.ly/2h3ZUnC. 
 
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Can I send you pics of all the invoices for the warranty work I’ve had done in the first 3 weeks of owning it? [emoji3061]



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14 minutes ago, Jav_eee said:

 


Can I send you pics of all the invoices for the warranty work I’ve had done in the first 3 weeks of owning it? emoji3061.png



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Absolutely!

 

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JMONT New Member

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I know this is an old post, but what did you figure out? My right front door bose speaker in my 22 HC sounds like a fart sack at certain frequencies, low base. I dont listen to high volume.  Still under warranty.

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56 minutes ago, JMONT said:

I know this is an old post, but what did you figure out? My right front door bose speaker in my 22 HC sounds like a fart sack at certain frequencies, low base. I dont listen to high volume.  Still under warranty.

if yours is a plastic rattle sound I fixed it on both my front doors. The passenger door was by far the worst at mid to high frequencies where I could hear the door rattling.

 

Playing the same song on repeat I sat in the passenger seat and played with the door and found that pushing slightly on the top right corner of the speaker grille I was able to stop the rattling noise. I first tried to loosen up the pair of screws that are inside the grab area of the door by the arm rest and push the door in as far as it could go and screw it back down but it didn't help. I removed the door panel and tightened all the screws that you see from the inside area of the door but it didn't help. I then noticed the plastic bubbles the factory uses to secure each layer of plastic in the door had a few that were loose. Those bumps look like half of a M&M or skittle and I was able to see the play in each one of those nubs by pushing and pulling on the panel from the opposite side. Once I found each one that was loose I put some CA glue (super glue will do) on the spot and sprayed a little bit of acetone to accelerate the cure time and reinstalled the panel with no more rattling.

 

My drivers door was a similar sound with plastic rattling but I pinpointed the noise to the top left corner of the door panel closest to the plunger that goes up and down to show your door lock status. Slightly pushing on that area stopped the rattle. I performed the same fix of locating every loose plastic weld bump on the inner part of the door panel and my problems have been fixed for 2 weeks now.

 

My only other rattle noise is in the dashboard where the front defroster cover is rattling against the windshield. I didn't get to mess with that this year but will likely do it next summer since I don't like playing with plastics when it's cool out.

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With the Bose system, it's true that their speakers often have unique impedance (ohm) ratings, typically lower than standard aftermarket speakers. This can make direct aftermarket replacements tricky because mismatched impedance could affect sound quality or even damage the amplifier.

Here are your options:

1. Factory Replacement: Replacing the speaker with a factory Bose speaker at the dealership ensures compatibility and maintains the system's integrity. This might be a simpler, safer choice since it preserves the balance and sound Bose designed for your vehicle.

2. Upgrade: If you're open to upgrading, it’s important to research aftermarket speakers that match the impedance of your current system (likely around 2 ohms). A professional car audio shop could offer an upgrade solution that works well with the Bose amplifier and enhances sound quality without risking damage.

If you're looking for the safest option with minimal hassle, a factory replacement might be the best route. However, if you're seeking better sound quality, upgrading could be worth it with the right match.

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