upgrading 08 radio system?

[lasvegash2]

has anyone here upgraded the 08 h2 SUT radio system and still kept the factory radio? i was thinking about adding a amp and changing the speakers out. is there a factory amp currently in the 08 or is it being powered by the radio? is there a factory sub like the 07 earlier models? thanks.

[MVR 155]

I dont have an 08+ but I do have a 2006 with the factory Bose set up and Navi. I used a PAC interface to add a amplifier to the factory head unit, I hooked up an older 12" Pioneer sub with a Alpine amp (had the stuff sitting in my garage), I also added the Nucleus ipod integration (lets you control the ipod through the factory navi unit). The system sounds amazing, I have a friend who also has an 06 H2 that spent alot of $$ (around 6 grand) having a shop do a full out custom install on his rig and while it sounds good, its not much better than mine sounds (not 6 grand better). Everyone who has heard mine is really amazed at how good it sounds. I did the exact same thing in my Z06 and the result is the same...... 10" Rockford sub in a custom made enclosure (similar to the stealth box) with a Rockford amp, PAC interface and Peripheral ipod2car.

Add just the sub first and see if it satisfies your needs...... if not then you can start adding on. PAC makes all of the neccessary interfaces to add amp(s) to your factory head unit. Good Luck

[lasvegash2]

did you still use your bose factory speakers.

[twr]

Hi Scott, their is a amp in your truck under center consol [UQA] code

[lasvegash2]

thanks tracy...is there also a factory sub for the 08 and newer? i know the earlier models had a sub in the ctr console.

[twr]

hi their is a speaker in there in a h2 i am not sure if its a sub or not, SUT maybe different

[twr]

Hi this if you have a [UQS] code, Amplifier W/premium. This is the one in my truck. I had to tap into 2 wires off it, when i put nav in my truck.

[MVR 155]

Originally Posted by lasvegash2

did you still use your bose factory speakers.

Yes, still utilizing the factory Bose speakers

[baldfox]

Originally Posted by twr

Hi this if you have a [UQS] code, Amplifier W/premium. This is the one in my truck. I had to tap into 2 wires off it, when i put nav in my truck.

Hey sorry for bringing up an old thread, but needing to do the same, which lines did you actually tap into for the LOC (line out) and also can you access the rear of the console without needing to pull the whole guts out ?

Cheers

[baldfox]

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