I want to amp my system but don't want to change out the deck if I don't have to. I like the functionality of the 6 cd changer and the fact that the steering wheel controls are on it, as well as a bunch of other things.

Can anyone tell me how I can put a 5 channel amp to it. I'm going to replace the door speakers, sub (probably with a boxed one out back).

If this is just too difficult a chore, I'll replace with an Alpine deck I have, but unsure what specifically I may lose other than steering wheel volume controls, possibly chimes ?

Anyone with some input would be greatly appreciated. The BOSE system, although good for a stock system, just doesn't cut it for me.

Thanks.

 

Just to be more specific....

I have the premium BOSE system, want to replace head unit with my Alpine 9853 and amp the system with a 5 channel.

Do I need the following to keep my steering wheel controls and chimes ?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-GMOS-04-Class...efaultDomain_0

and

http://cgi.ebay.ca/PAC-SWI-JACK-SWI-...efaultDomain_0

Would really appreciate any experts help, would like to buy off fleabay, I'll save quite a few bucks doing that. Installer quoted me at least twice that for each product.

Thanks in advance for your assistance !

 

Those should be the main parts you need other than the obvious dash kit and the antenna adapter.
If you want to add an amp to the factory deck I recommend using something like the RE-Q5, It's cheap and does it's job well.

 

Great! and Thanks!

I'm going to order shortly. I'm not going to use any of the BOSE stuff. Will be using the Alpine Deck, to MTX 5 channel amp to run 2 sets of components and a subbox in the back.