C4 Corvette Aftermarket Radio

[Blackbird96WS6]

Hey guys, does anyone here know what all is involved in installing an aftermarket headunit to a 94 Corvette? It has the Bose headunit in it, but I've read some stuff about having problems with plug-n-play aftermarket headunits and the Bose system. Was thinking it'd be a cool surprise for Monika for Christmas to do this, but afraid I'm gonna get a headunit and a harness and end up with the thing not working.

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[popo8]

ask our stereo sponsorn Kee Audio

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[Blackbird96WS6]

I thought about that, but their website only listed F-body setups. Worth a shot though. Kee Audio, any insight please?

[popo8]

Persobally I would keep.the bose set up alone. Whe I had TWEETER install an eclipse cd player in my camaro (bose equipt) they wired around the bose amp and i lost some of my lower music.

I love an aftermarket headunit...but some factory stereos are just right.

Btw...check his site for a contact us email...I remember him saying that was a better way of contactig him.

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[Kee Audio]

Hi, Thanks for the question. The Bose systems in all of these cars are pretty unique and a bit of a PITA. The problem with them like the other Bose systems in Camaro's is that the sound is amplified at the speaker. In other words each speaker has a small amp attached to it and the radio itself is essentially just a preamp. So if you replace the head unit it won't be compatible with the Bose speakers since the signal is already amplified from the radio in aftermarket head units. This will create a distorted signal at high volume.
You can replace the head unit pretty easily with a nice double DIN unit, a harness adapter and antenna adapter. The issue then becomes the speakers which at this point are old and wore out anyway. The best way to do that is if your going aftermarket, then do the whole thing. Radio, speakers, will get the job done but if your really wanting good sound I would recommend an amp to go with that. Clarion has a really cool micro amp I have been using lately that is about the size of a dollar bill and is a 4-channel with 80watts x 4. Does a very nice job for such a small foot print so you can hide it easily. That being said with a new amp or radio, you need to run new speaker wire. Leave the stock harness in place but run new wire either from the new radio directly to the new speakers or from the new amp to the new speakers depending on the route you go with. I will say that with a nice head unit and small amp with new speakers it does make a significant difference in sound quality and of course multimedia function having a newer model radio that has built in bluetooth which then allows for hands free calling, streaming of stuff like Pandora wirelessly from your smart device ie: iPhone, Android, etc. Same with all your music files. Depending on the unit you can also end up with navigation so it really updates the car into features found on newer model vehicles. Plus I generally use units that have variable illumination so that is also matches the interior lighting and not look out of place.
I can do any car at all by the way, I am just an F-Body enthusiast but do all sorts of vehicle upgrades. Shoot me an email at: keeaudio@bellsouth.net
I'd be happy to help you in any way I can!
Thanks!

[popo8]

Awesome info man..Thanku!

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[Blackbird96WS6]

Awesome info! Thank you, I'll definitely email you tomorrow about a whole aftermarket setup. The speakers are all but blown out anyway, so the whole thing pretty much has to go.

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[F.G.]

Great information, I too have been thinking about upgrading since I only have two working speakers at the moment.