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TriGem2k · 11-18-2008, 01:07 PM

1. Aftermarket amp will most likely blow the Bose speakers as the factory amp also houses the crossovers.
2. If your current speaker require 2ohms then you need 2ohms. Its not a good idea to mess with the recommened ohms of the speakers.

The only amp I know of that is BOTH 4ohm and 2ohm stable with the same power output for boths ohms is the Alpine PDX amps and these would be way overkill for the factory speakers.

My suggestion if you want good sound is to redo the entire system.

Good luck!

11-18-2008, 01:07 PM	#2
TriGem2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,431	1. Aftermarket amp will most likely blow the Bose speakers as the factory amp also houses the crossovers. 2. If your current speaker require 2ohms then you need 2ohms. Its not a good idea to mess with the recommened ohms of the speakers. The only amp I know of that is BOTH 4ohm and 2ohm stable with the same power output for boths ohms is the Alpine PDX amps and these would be way overkill for the factory speakers. My suggestion if you want good sound is to redo the entire system. Good luck! __________________ http://i46.tinypic.com/2qx0rqs.jpg 2001 Boxster Artic Silver / Black Interior -GT3 Front Bumper w/ Lip -Side Skirts -Gemballa Exhuast and Cats -O.Z. Racing 18" Wheels --18X8.5Front 18X10 Rears -Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18 -5mm Rear Spacers -Porsche Door Sills -H&R Springs -Powerflow Intake -B&M Short Shifter -Pioneer Avic-F90BT Navigation -Focal Polyglass 165VR3 -Alpine PDX 5 Amp -Bose OEM Subwoofer & Midrange -Audio Controld DQXS (DSP)