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Part 4: Replacing the head unit and installing an iPod.

In Part 1 of this series, I outlined the plan for my stereo upgrade and completely removed the stock Bose stereo. In Part 2 of this series, I installed new MB Quart component speakers and crossovers into the front doors. In Part 3, I replaced the factory 6×9 package shelf speakers with speakers also from MB Quart and installed two MB Quart amplifiers.

In this post, I will be selecting and installing a new head unit and I will be installing an iPod and iPod controller cable.

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Part 3: Replacing package shelf speakers and amplifiers with higher quality components.

In Part 1 of this series, I outlined the plan for my stereo upgrade and completely removed the stock Bose stereo. In Part 2 of this series, I installed new MB Quart component speakers and crossovers into the front doors. In this post, I will be replacing the factory 6×9 package shelf speakers with speakers also from MB Quart. I will also be installing two MB Quart amplifiers.

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Part 2: Replace door speakers with a component speaker system, utilizing separate drivers and a crossover.

In Part 1 of this series, I outlined the plan for my stereo upgrade, removed the door panels from the car, and removed the Bose speaker module, which was secured to the door with six Philip screws. I discarded the module, because I will be upgrading the woofer from 4″ to 5.25″ and I could not see how the module could be used to help secure the new woofer to the door. For some applications, it might be possible to reuse the Bose door module with a replacement driver. If chosen carefully, component speakers and a crossover could also be secured inside the door module. I had hopes for a truly stealth installation, but it was no use. The MB Quart crossover I am using is as big as a breadbox. I swear it looks like one of those Radio Shack science kits from the 70′s. More on this later.

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Part 1: Project Overview

Since my door panel is off the car until I fix the window regulator, I thought it would be a good time to begin Nessie’s Bosectomy by installing new component door speakers. So, what is a Bosectomy? My car, like all UrS cars, came standard with a Bose stereo system. A Bosectomy is the total removal of that system.

You might ask why in the world I would do that – Bose makes a great stereo! Actually, I will let you in on a little secret – no they don’t. I won’t belabor this point, but there is strong evidence to suggest otherwise. Other people have already done a fine job of articulating this point of view (here is one of the better pieces), so let’s just move on. Label me a hater, if you must.

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