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Kirk · 09-28-2010, 08:58 PM

I wouldn't worry about the Bose sub. If you're going to install your own head unit, own amps, and own subs, then what do you even need the Bose sub for? Once you bypass the OEM amp the Bose sub probably won't work anyway. To that point the MOST bus won't matter either if you're just replacing everything with your own components.

As for what amp to buy.... it's been years since I've needed to buy new stereo equipment. I just keep recycling my stuff from car to car.

But back in the day, I really liked the heavy duty amps that were under-rated for power. Stuff like Rockford Fosgate that would hit hard and pump out the tunes all day long without breaking a sweat. A lot of the Japanese brands - Eclipse, Alpine, Sony, etc. just could not do that. Personally, I've got JBL stuff in my cars now, but I used to work for them.

If Rockford still makes good stuff I would lean that way. This last weekend I dusted off an old Rockford Fosgate Symmetry EPX2 EQ and crossover and installed it in my 914. Despite being from like 1998 it worked flawlessly.... good stuff.

Kirk

09-28-2010, 08:58 PM	#5
Kirk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 959	I wouldn't worry about the Bose sub. If you're going to install your own head unit, own amps, and own subs, then what do you even need the Bose sub for? Once you bypass the OEM amp the Bose sub probably won't work anyway. To that point the MOST bus won't matter either if you're just replacing everything with your own components. As for what amp to buy.... it's been years since I've needed to buy new stereo equipment. I just keep recycling my stuff from car to car. But back in the day, I really liked the heavy duty amps that were under-rated for power. Stuff like Rockford Fosgate that would hit hard and pump out the tunes all day long without breaking a sweat. A lot of the Japanese brands - Eclipse, Alpine, Sony, etc. just could not do that. Personally, I've got JBL stuff in my cars now, but I used to work for them. If Rockford still makes good stuff I would lean that way. This last weekend I dusted off an old Rockford Fosgate Symmetry EPX2 EQ and crossover and installed it in my 914. Despite being from like 1998 it worked flawlessly.... good stuff. Kirk __________________ 2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars 2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels 1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody 1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914