1993 RB7 Bose radio
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1993 RB7 Bose radio
The Bose stereo in my 1993 RX7 has died. I am looking for a replacement, but Mazda says there is no stock replacement. Has anyone replaced the head with an after market unit that fits and works well?
Last edited by misterstyx69; Nov 17, 2017 at 07:31 PM. Reason: MOVED.Please use correct Section when posting and no WTB allowed.
On the for sale section here check to see if anyone is selling and/or make a wanted ad asking for one
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...2002-parts-99/
^^There is a minimum number of posts required before you can place an add in the for sale section IIRC it is 10. So hang out a bit and enjoy the forum
You can also contact Fritz. He is good source for parts
https://www.rx7club.com/members/fritz-flynn-3583/
Edit- If you are looking for an aftermarket option Nakamichi CD-500 is a retro style deck and it is a decent replacement. However, I'm not sure if they are still manufacturing them...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nakamichi-CD5...-/120611743924
from their website:
http://nakamichi.com/pfv/ICE/CDPlayer/CD500.htm
I guess the back lighting can be changed:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...2002-parts-99/
^^There is a minimum number of posts required before you can place an add in the for sale section IIRC it is 10. So hang out a bit and enjoy the forum
You can also contact Fritz. He is good source for parts
https://www.rx7club.com/members/fritz-flynn-3583/
Edit- If you are looking for an aftermarket option Nakamichi CD-500 is a retro style deck and it is a decent replacement. However, I'm not sure if they are still manufacturing them...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nakamichi-CD5...-/120611743924
from their website:
http://nakamichi.com/pfv/ICE/CDPlayer/CD500.htm
I guess the back lighting can be changed:
Last edited by Montego; Nov 17, 2017 at 03:46 PM.
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Montego gave you a plethora of Info so this post was not deleted for asking for replacement parts in 1: the wrong section..and 2: posted in HOW TO USE THIS SITE Section.
Good luck to ya.
You may want to check out the threads where guys are installing Tablets into their dash..or Double Din units.
Good luck to ya.
You may want to check out the threads where guys are installing Tablets into their dash..or Double Din units.
No personal experience with the BOSE system, but as I recall the speakers were individually amp'd and just replacing the head-unit with aftermarket won't work. If you want to keep it stock (and I'm told the BOSE system sounded pretty good) I think you'll have to source good used BOSE components as Montego mentioned.
No personal experience with the BOSE system, but as I recall the speakers were individually amp'd and just replacing the head-unit with aftermarket won't work. If you want to keep it stock (and I'm told the BOSE system sounded pretty good) I think you'll have to source good used BOSE components as Montego mentioned.
Correct & thank you for pointing that out as I completely forgot to mention about the bose...
The bose head unit is passive and that is why every speaker requires an amplifier, plus the bose speakers work on a 1 ohm system instead of the regular 75 ohm. What that means is that if you get an aftermarket replacement head unit and want to leave the bose speakers in place, you also have to purchase an adapter.
Something like this:
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-TkWlnUDIW3k/p_142C4MA02/Scosche-C4MA02-Wiring-Interface.html?source=pjn&subid=43737