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shmidtd Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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I am looking for a unit to replace my original that does not require modification to the facia panels, does any one know of one that will fit with an installtion kit please?[size=12:7ab7313f98] [/size:7ab7313f98]
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KeyWestJack RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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I have not gone that route, deciding to fix my Bose , but I have noticed that a lot of guys have used the Alpine unit. You may also want to checi out http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.d ... 21f~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000050F .
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freakd RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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now where is bogus, he is our audio guru, pm him, he should come in and let you know :thumbright:
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90EXPVette RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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There are many that will fit. Your choices are from a single din to a double din unit. I put a single din unit in mine a few years back and ran the cable for the CD changer to the rear compartment. I also removed all of the speakers and replaced the bose amp units with 4x6 in the front kick panels and 6x9's in the rear.

The install kit that I used (metra) also gave me a little extra storage space below the headunit.

Here's a link to where I found the adapter to hook the aftermarket head unit to the radio receiver.

http://www.tune-town.com/Cars/stuff/C ... 96_Chevrolet_Corvette.htm
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shmidtd RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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[size=12:296b165b04] [/size:296b165b04]Thanks :thumbright: this will give me some options to look at!
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90EXPVette RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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Glad to help Let us know when you get one picked out. It's not hard at all to install the radio in the Vette...it's probably one of the easiest things to do.
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bogus RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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I am not a fan of repairing the Bose systems.

First off, it ain't all that great.

Secondly, the new amps are not Corvette specific, they are generic amps. This means they just don't sound as good as the OEM... and the OEM didn't sound all that good in the first place.

For the cost of the option ($1,200 or so???) and the repair (upwards of $600), there is better ways to spend money.

That kinda cash will buy a nice head unit (Alpine, Kenwood, Eclipse, Pioneer) and speakers (Polk, Infinity).

And I am sure it will sound better than anything Bose has ever sold.
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ZQQM I AGREE
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Dump the Blose and save it for the next guy. I went with an Alpine and it is sweet! It came with adjustable back lighting and looks factory at night with amber lighting.
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shmidtd RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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I am going with a pioneer head unit, CD/AM/FM with aux input for my MP3 player. 6" midranges and 2" tweeters inplace of the front bose speaker housings and two 8" square subwoofers inplace of the rear bose speakers. The "Pro" I talked with highly suggested I use two amps with one dedicated to the subs. I really want to go with one four channel and bridge two channels for the subs, simply because of space requirements in the vert already. I am not looking to vibrate babies from their wombs early from my subs two cars away, I just want to hear some good clear Frank Sinatra or if I so choose to, thump some Boston or Aerosmith with the top down. What do ya think?
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bogus RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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sounds like a good basic setup.

a few thoughts:

1) what 6" components are you looking at? I would suggest mounting the tweeter a bit higher. The sound get burried otherwise.

2) what subs? kickers? I would look for JL Audio 8w3v2 or Boston Acoustic 8". Just preference.

3) amps? Check into ArcAudio. I agree, 2 amps are better than one. the sub amp can mount to the rear bulkhead, the front stage, either under or behind the passengers seat.
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shmidtd RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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1. JL 6" and tweeters.
a. Where would I put the tweeters? I was thinking of putting them on
the A pillars in custom made mounts similar to guage pods. I have
extensive work in fiberglass, just a thought.
2. I was looking at the Kickers, but since you recommend otherwise I'll
check them out

3. I have dual sport seats so under the passenger is out, but would
behind it interfere with the seat?

MAN am I glad I don't have to pay for this kind of advise!!!! I would be broke before I get to the project. In Short

Thanks :thumbright:
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bogus RE:Aftermarket head unit for a 91 vert
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the JL's are nice.

I would upgrade to the 3-way series... I did this in my 92:

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the SQ is seriously insane.

It's the best I have heard in a C4. Period.

Those speakers are Canton RS3s. No longer available in the states, sadly.
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