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Hey folks,

 

Doing an upgrade to a Pioneer head unit and have a few questions.  I priced out everything on Crutchfield and seems fairly straight forward except for one component.  

 

One component that it says I need it "Axxess AXM50-GM1 Amplifier Retention Interface".  This adapter is 250$.  No way in hell I'm buying this part to keep a crappy amp.  Instead of buying this part I want to just buy a new amp.  I have the following questions.

 

1. I have Bose LTZ with center console, how can I confirm if I have a sub in the center console or not?  I have read various things saying some have it and some do not.  I would probably just replace the sub here.  Is this an 8" sub?

 

2. Does anyone have wiring diagram of the Bose Amp?  Essentially I would just run a new line out from the head unit to the back and put in the new amp to bridge and runt he sub. I would just run the other speaker from the head unit.  Any concerns with this configuration?  Keep in mind I have no issues with the current quality of sound from Bose, I jsut really am tired of this head unit and want to upgrade to get android auto and other features.

 

3.  Other ides or better configurations/options?  

 

 

 

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You want to power a factory sub with and aftermarket amp? Why not just bypass everything instead of cutting in to the factory harness? They make decent all in one amp/sub combos that fit under seats. As for connecting the door speakers the the radio directly, that's pretty common practice but the pillar tweeters are filtered through the Bose amp. That integration module is decent, only issues I had before was they would pick up engine noise and you would get a wine in the speakers(I think is was the Axxess brand). My recommendation would be use the module and keep the Bose amp for the door speakers and unplug factory amp and get and aftermarket amp/sub of you liking. Second option would be bypass Bose all together and run wires to speakers and connect to aftermarket amp or your radio.  

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