Delco -Bose System

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The Delco -GM/BOSE® audio system is an advanced automotive sound system that is tuned to the interior of the vehicle. The six speakers in four locations, two amplifiers in the forward speaker locations, and an amplifier incorporated into a signal processor are designed to deliver acoustically customized sound. The following are considered in the customization of the sound:

The shape of the windows
The location of the windows
The type of upholstery
The type of carpeting
The position of the passengers

The result is a carefully calculated distribution of sound. The sound does not seem to come only from the speaker which results in a resemblance of a live concert performance.

When the system is turned ON the Bose® relay is energized through the radio receiver. The relay contacts close and apply current from the Bose® fuse to the two door mounted speaker/amplifier assemblies. This causes a slight delay from the time the system is turned on, until the sound is heard.

Loud bass volume is possible while maintaining sound clarity. Both forward speaker assemblies contain a specially designed amplifier and woofer (speaker) to assure clear sound reproduction at high volume levels. The following are some features of the system:

Full -time loudness control
Built -in Dolby® B tape noise reduction
Direct and reflected sound design
Front and rear tuned speaker locations and front location amplifiers with an overall system power of 252 watts