How Many Watts Is The Bose 9-Speaker System?

Zack46 · 03-20-2016, 10:58 AM

I love the stereo system in my 2LT. The 9-speaker system Sounds fantastic and I only have it cranked up half way. Ha Ha! I'm so glad I went with this.

But, what is the actual wattage that this system puts out? 600 watts? 900 watts?

ctrlz · 03-20-2016, 11:38 AM

Bose tends to never advertise these kinds of numbers. Any high number like 600 or 900 would be peak power, which is kind of meaningless anyway. RMS power output is more meaningful.

The output can be measured, although only serious hobbyists will have an oscilloscope (I don't).
http://www.bcae1.com/measpwr.htm

An easier way to get pretty good info is to open the Bose amplifier and see what drivers they use. Bose does NOT make their own IC drivers. Most likely they are ST Microelectronics drivers. The drivers will be affixed to the heatsink and will have numbers on them. Then it's simply a matter of going to the ST Micro web site and looking at the datasheets. That will give a good ballpark of what the amps can do. You might have to look at the amp a little more closely. Sometimes two drivers can be run in bridged mode (within the amp), which might be the case for the amp driving the 6x9 woofers on this camaro. The ST Micro website will typically give specs for bridged mode as well as stereo mode.

Cam 6 · 03-20-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack46

I love the stereo system in my 2LT. The 9-speaker system Sounds fantastic and I only have it cranked up half way. Ha Ha! I'm so glad I went with this.

But, what is the actual wattage that this system puts out? 600 watts? 900 watts?

Not trying to split hairs here, but I thought it was 7 speakers, and 6 on the 1LT/1SS? Is that correct?

paul84043 · 03-20-2016, 12:12 PM

If you never turn it to full volume, (and who does that?)... it really doesn't matter what the maximum power consumption is.

I've never turned the stock systems past 1/3 volume. Don't need the hearing damage.

Zack46 · 03-20-2016, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam 6

Not trying to split hairs here, but I thought it was 7 speakers, and 6 on the 1LT/1SS? Is that correct?

I read this on the final print order available in .pdf file format that discusses in depth all of the options. I downloaded from this site.

6 speakers on the 1lt and 1ss
9 speakers on the 2lt and 2ss

fastball · 03-20-2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul84043

If you never turn it to full volume, (and who does that?)... it really doesn't matter what the maximum power consumption is.

I've never turned the stock systems past 1/3 volume. Don't need the hearing damage.

It's not the power consumption that's measured in stereo amplifiers, it's the power output.

Cam 6 · 03-20-2016, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack46

I read this on the final print order available in .pdf file format that discusses in depth all of the options. I downloaded from this site.

6 speakers on the 1lt and 1ss
9 speakers on the 2lt and 2ss

Looks like the vert has 7. Missing two speakers where the top is stored. That must be where my confusion came from.

I stand corrected.

cellsafemode · 03-20-2016, 01:35 PM

1lt can be optioned with 9 speaker bose. RPO. Uqa.

ctrlz · 03-21-2016, 05:51 PM

The other thing with Bose is their speakers are typically low impedance ( 2 ohms or less). Typical car speakers are 4 ohm. It takes half the power to drive a 2 ohm speaker compared to 4 ohm to get the same volume level. The amps have to be rated to drive the low impedance. You have to watch out for some of these non-conventional "features" when working with Bose car stuff.

gblaue · 03-22-2016, 08:28 AM

First, you can't measure real output power when there is EQ

Second, there are a few dead guys (Volta, Ohm, Watt(P)) that determine what power can be produce. You only have a 12.7V battery, so that takes care of V, unless you have a boost supply in the amplifier. A really, really good power amplifier IC will let you get 9.5-10Vrms @ 10%THD+N out when battery is at 14.4V (Charging). Let's just say the woofer is 1 Ohm for simple math.

P=V^2/R = (10*10)/1 = 100/1 = 100W

That's pretty much the best you can do on battery. You can never reach full power with EQ and compressors.

DallasStorm · 02-05-2020, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam 6

Not trying to split hairs here, but I thought it was 7 speakers, and 6 on the 1LT/1SS? Is that correct?

Not on the new Camaros. They have a 9 speaker Bose system now!

arpad_m · 02-05-2020, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DallasStorm

Not on the new Camaros. They have a 9 speaker Bose system now!

The 2019-20 does have a few updates over the pre-refresh 2016-18, but this isn't one of them. The RPO code 'UQA' denotes the 9-speaker Bose system on coupes and a 7-speaker system on convertibles with all of these cars.

2SS Capt · 02-05-2020, 10:29 PM

The funny thing is, my 2020 2SS has the Bose 9 speaker system, but I have hardly even listened to it, I love the sound of my NPP much better than the stereo!!!

Mrbobcat · 02-06-2020, 03:25 AM

I had been looking at these cars for well over a year and just noticed that there is no CD player! I know I'm a little behind the times being a bit older than a lot of you and not up with the latest tech. But I would really rather have a CD player rather than using one of those SD cards or whatever they use now. Is there a way to install one or would it be better to plug in an external unit and if so where could you put it. Btw, its a similar situation with the Challenger, but Mustang still offers one. Also, does anybody know how the Bose system compares to the Harmon Kardon in the Challenger?

03-20-2016, 10:58 AM	#1
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02-05-2020, 10:29 PM	#13
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,030	The funny thing is, my 2020 2SS has the Bose 9 speaker system, but I have hardly even listened to it, I love the sound of my NPP much better than the stereo!!! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

03-20-2016, 11:38 AM	#2
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	Bose tends to never advertise these kinds of numbers. Any high number like 600 or 900 would be peak power, which is kind of meaningless anyway. RMS power output is more meaningful. The output can be measured, although only serious hobbyists will have an oscilloscope (I don't). http://www.bcae1.com/measpwr.htm An easier way to get pretty good info is to open the Bose amplifier and see what drivers they use. Bose does NOT make their own IC drivers. Most likely they are ST Microelectronics drivers. The drivers will be affixed to the heatsink and will have numbers on them. Then it's simply a matter of going to the ST Micro web site and looking at the datasheets. That will give a good ballpark of what the amps can do. You might have to look at the amp a little more closely. Sometimes two drivers can be run in bridged mode (within the amp), which might be the case for the amp driving the 6x9 woofers on this camaro. The ST Micro website will typically give specs for bridged mode as well as stereo mode.

03-20-2016, 12:12 PM	#4
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	If you never turn it to full volume, (and who does that?)... it really doesn't matter what the maximum power consumption is. I've never turned the stock systems past 1/3 volume. Don't need the hearing damage.

03-20-2016, 01:35 PM	#8
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	1lt can be optioned with 9 speaker bose. RPO. Uqa.

03-21-2016, 05:51 PM	#9
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	The other thing with Bose is their speakers are typically low impedance ( 2 ohms or less). Typical car speakers are 4 ohm. It takes half the power to drive a 2 ohm speaker compared to 4 ohm to get the same volume level. The amps have to be rated to drive the low impedance. You have to watch out for some of these non-conventional "features" when working with Bose car stuff.

03-22-2016, 08:28 AM	#10
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 642	First, you can't measure real output power when there is EQ Second, there are a few dead guys (Volta, Ohm, Watt(P)) that determine what power can be produce. You only have a 12.7V battery, so that takes care of V, unless you have a boost supply in the amplifier. A really, really good power amplifier IC will let you get 9.5-10Vrms @ 10%THD+N out when battery is at 14.4V (Charging). Let's just say the woofer is 1 Ohm for simple math. P=V^2/R = (10*10)/1 = 100/1 = 100W That's pretty much the best you can do on battery. You can never reach full power with EQ and compressors.

02-06-2020, 03:25 AM	#14
Mrbobcat Drives: 2016 Mustang GT premium Join Date: May 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 362	I had been looking at these cars for well over a year and just noticed that there is no CD player! I know I'm a little behind the times being a bit older than a lot of you and not up with the latest tech. But I would really rather have a CD player rather than using one of those SD cards or whatever they use now. Is there a way to install one or would it be better to plug in an external unit and if so where could you put it. Btw, its a similar situation with the Challenger, but Mustang still offers one. Also, does anybody know how the Bose system compares to the Harmon Kardon in the Challenger?

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