Vehicle 2002 M320

Thinking about replacing my Bose head unit, the power amp is going bad under the dash and the head unit sucks. Do I have to replace the speakers if I switch out the head unit? Willing to give up on the 6 disc changer as well as I am aware that the fiber optics will no longer work, any help, has anyone done this mod?

thanks Gary

 

Hi Gary I talked to a tech today and the speakers are only 1-2 Ohms and no head unit made today is for that. You will have to change the speakers.

 

thanks 808 that is what I was afraid of.

 

what happens if I use the 2 ohm speakers with a new 4 ohm amp?

 

that would run you amp at 2ohm and can cause it to run warm. 4ohm amps like to see the 4 ohm but can run down to 2. what are you wanting to get from your system? It's also very pricey to change that system it's a long job. I was going to do it but now I'm keeping everything stock. it's not a bad system you can get a used head unit off ebay for about $75