BLKTOPTRVL

Hello again.

My FD is doing well, but I'd like to replace the radio "head unit" with something more modern. When I replace the head, I also want to add:

• Navigation (With wifi Updatability)
• Backup Camera - it would be nice if this could also function as a redundant rear view mirror.
• Connection of my IPOD via Bluetooth or Wired USB
• Connection of my Android phone and my wife's Apple Phone

All this through the new head. Of course, like all these other projects, I haven't a clue to what I am doing, but will tackle it anyway.

My questions, if anyone is interested in answering are:

• How many speakers are in the car? It is a Bose Acoustic Wave system so I am guessing:
  • Center dash speaker
  • Left and right door speakers
  • Bose Snake in the hatch.
  • Are there one or two speakers in the wave guide?
• What configuration of a head unit do I need to drive these speakers?
  • How many channels?
  • Can a modern head drive all the speakers that are installed directly, or will a separate amplifier be needed?
  • Can the speakers already in the car be reused or should they be replaced?
  • Are the factory speakers of standard sizes or custom sized OEM units?
• How many amplifiers came in the car? Can/should they all be bypassed/removed if I can find a head that can drive all of the speakers individually?
• Is there a rear view camera that anyone here really likes?

A lot of questions I know, But I am a blank when it comes to audio.

Thanks

tsmith94FD

iTrader: (1)

Multiple Existing threads answering all these and more. In short. Each and every speaker has it's own amp. Aftermarket head unit won't work with the Bose system without an adapter. 2 speakers in the snake.

BLKTOPTRVL

Thanks.