First off, glad to say there is a forum for blazers. I just purchased a 2001 Trailblazer for a steal of a deal, but it doesn't have the bose system in it. I want to convert to the bose system. I was wondering what I need, other then the headunit itself, and what is required. Thanks

EDIT: I have onstar also.

 

Is there a specific reason for going to the Bose system. Personally i think aftermarket sounds a lot better than the Bose and if the Bose is in there sometimes its a little harder to adapt with aftermarket products.

 

Don't do it!!!! Spend your time and money on a quality system.

 

i agree

 

This is really just a winter vehicle, so I want something a little better but not anything great. If I can piece together the Bose system for less then a hundred, thats my best option.

 

The problem with a factory Bose system is the wiring. The Bose system does not rely on the headunit for amplification, but rather has a separate amp for that purpose. The wiring is part of the main interior body harness and would be a real PAIN to swap out of a Bose equiped truck and install in yours. You would literally need to have the two trucks side by side to get everything swapped over...

 

this is true. a headunit for about $100 bucks would do the trick. it would make it sound a hundred times better than the Bose system would. Try these headunits

DEH-1900MP
KDC-135
KD-G230

 

Can you get any kind of Bose system for under 100 bucks anyway?Cheapest vehicle Bose system i've ever seen was 180 bucks.

 

I dont think so, maybe on ebay, but i doubt it