Options for 300ZX Audio

**DJKhan85** · 07-12-2004, 08:43 PM

I recieved my N-684v today and man it does work incredibly. I got my stock sound back.

**Supermike** · 07-13-2004, 03:52 AM

DJKahn85- thanks, thats what I wanted to hear. Good to know you got the Audigy 2 NX sounding good now.

Thanks for the suggestion as well. I did some experimentation today and found that the problem with the break-up at higher volume was indeed the Peripheral Line Out Converter. I think that the cheap pots are to blame - the N-684v on the other hand looks like it probably uses beefy-er pots, hopefully with a good power rating. Hooked up the Bose system to the Clarion and it sounds as good as stock.- but I am worried about the risk of damaging the Bose system so I may get the N-684v. I s/w David Navone via email and that is what he recommended for my setup as well.

On the other hand, I borrowed some coax 5" Rockford Fosgate speakers and hooked them up - they put the Bose to shame. It sounded like the Bose speakers had a towel over them - I never really noticed till now - and now it bugs me. I may stop by the stereo place tomorrow and see what they can do for me, but if it looks like too much $$$, I will just spring for the N-684v (to protect the Bose amps).

The third option would be the pre-amps. In order to get to the pre-amp RCA, I would need to rip the system out for the 3rd time and with my in-dash install it would be a project (but each time I do it I get a little better at it

). I also need to search thru the manual to see if the Clarion has the ability to do a balanced output on the pre-amps.

**DJKhan85** · 07-13-2004, 10:54 AM

As I too have found out. BOSE is a horrible in car system. Its great for stock. But a pair of cheap speakers will blow it outta the water. Until I have the time and money to rip out all 8 speakers and the amp and replace everything to my liking. The sound is fine. If BOSE didn't cut so many cornors they would be a very nice system. My conclusion is I am NEVER getting a BOSE system ever again.

I don't think that the headunit will damage your bose amp, but then again mine was only in for about a week then I replaced it.

I can't even begin to count how man times I've had to rip my install out by now. I hope you solve your problem. I'm really surprised not more people are having this problem.

**Supermike** · 07-14-2004, 02:08 AM

DJKahn85, I know you are all hooked up with the N-684v, but I read on another thread about the audiocontrol THREE.1, and how it is a good option for head-unitless installs. Looked at the specs and it sounds cool. Was considering the FOUR.1i for my truck, but for the price I could get a better set of speakers and an amp. Cool thing about the AudioControl tho is that it has the capability to send or receive a balanced signal (like the Bose wants).

**compirate** · 07-14-2004, 02:18 AM

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**DJKhan85** · 07-14-2004, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Supermike

DJKahn85, I know you are all hooked up with the N-684v, but I read on another thread about the audiocontrol THREE.1, and how it is a good option for head-unitless installs. Looked at the specs and it sounds cool. Was considering the FOUR.1i for my truck, but for the price I could get a better set of speakers and an amp. Cool thing about the AudioControl tho is that it has the capability to send or receive a balanced signal (like the Bose wants).

I did some research ont he audio control matrix and overdrive. Didn't hear about the THREE.1 or FOUR.1. I actually spoke to the manager over there and described to him my problem. WHat I found out was the matrix accepts a balanced signal but does not output a balanced signal. Also for the price i could throw in a few more bucks and get started on a brand new system. DO you have a link for those two products?

**Supermike** · 07-14-2004, 07:39 PM

http://www.audiocontrol.com/MobileAu...sh/Three1.html

Right hand side says that it supports:

"Balanced Differential Inputs and Outputs for Maximum Noise Rejection"

I may get one of these (the Four.1) on Ebay and plug my pre-amp RCAs into it, then set it for balanced output. Thinking that should be the best possible signal for for the bose.

**DJKhan85** · 07-21-2004, 01:16 PM

I take what I said back. I just plugged my original headunit into my bose system and sorry to say my carputer does not hold a candle to my stock system. If I can fix this soon I will sell my entire carputer setup. I built the darn thing for music and if my music is going to suffer then its gotta go. Hopefully you had more luck.

**Supermike** · 07-22-2004, 05:00 AM

With the Clarion, the sound quality is acceptable, especially considering that MP3's will be the audio type I will be playing mostly. I am not sure how much benefit I would get from buying a new system vs. going back to the stock HU. I have considered moving the CarPuter to the back and putting the damn Bose back in, but then I would still need to get a Aux input or FM (ugh) adapter for audio input.

Did you get any additional interference from the N-684v (static or hiss)? It could be that you just don't have the power needed from the line out and need something like the line driver. Right now I am going native from the Clarion speaker outs to the Bose, but am thinking about the N-684v to adjust the level down so if the volume gets turned up too high it won't damage the Bose.

**SFiorito** · 07-22-2004, 12:11 PM

Okay, here's an update for those that care. I bought the harness adapter with the gain controls. Hooked up my onboard stereo out to the harness for front and back speakers and it works real well so far. I figure in the future I may get a better USB soundcard, but I think for now this is good enough.

Thanks for the tips!