Bose Lifestyle 48 bass upgrade

I have a Bose lifestlye 48 system and would like very much to upgrade the bass module for lower frequency bass however this does not seem to be an option with Bose.

The bass I currently get from the module is not to my liking and was thinking of getting an Infinity PS212 subwoofer along side the bass module.

My question is ;would this work ok and how would i connect it , would it need to be connected from the source seperate to the bass mudule???

Thanks in advance for your help

You really need to replace your entire sound system. The Infinity won't work with that Bose proprietary system besides it has different impedance.

Thanks for your input, I have discovered that the bose link connecton is a 9 pin mini din audio output, i have also found a 9pin mini din to rca convertor cable which will conecct directly to the sub , i am sure ths would work, can anybody see any issues??

the bose link connecton is a 9 pin mini din audio output, i have also found a 9pin mini din to rca convertor cable which will conecct directly to the sub , i am sure ths would work, can anybody see any issues??

I only see about 9 issues.

lets hear them then

lets hear them then

It is a PROPRIETARY system. What you want to do will not work.

lets hear them then

The first issue you may well run into by running a patch cable,,,is that the other speakers dependent upon the bass module will more than likely be disabled. Personally, have not tried this but have read more than a few posts describing what you are trying to achieve. Please keep in mind that we are not here to bash your sound system but to offer our collective knowledge on the subject at hand. If it was me own sound system, the first thing me would do is to sell it to the highest bidder and opt for a conventional sound system. The merits of a conventional system far outweigh the "sound realism" of any over priced BOSE system. Sorry if me sounds a bit harsh but simply put, BOSE is 3rd rate equipment sold as 1st rate with a great marketing scheme.

I have a Bose lifestlye 48 system and would like very much to upgrade the bass module for lower frequency bass however this does not seem to be an option with Bose.

The bass I currently get from the module is not to my liking and was thinking of getting an Infinity PS212 subwoofer along side the bass module.

My question is ;would this work ok and how would i connect it , would it need to be connected from the source seperate to the bass mudule???

Thanks in advance for your helpI have a Lifestyle on one of my HDTVs and hooked the bass module to an external amp for driving some tactile transducers. What I had to do was to go inside the unit and wire out the signal to the subwoofer. I used a ground isolator to couple the signal to the amplifier input. While I was at it I wired out a relay signal to turn the amplifier on when the Bose was on. If you are handy inside of the unit, that would be the best solution so you get the benifit of the crossover in the bass module.

Overall, I'd suggest just starting over with a good receiver, but your results may vary.

Thanks gents , but i think you make have the wrong idea about what iam proposing to do, the bose receiver has a link output on the rear which allows you to extend to other rooms , essentially this is an audio output in the form of a 9pin mini din. with my 9pin cable that converts to rca i am going to run the powered subwoofer which has its own cross over and phase switch built in. I do not intend to touch the bass module at all .

Thanks gents , but i think you make have the wrong idea about what iam proposing to do, the bose receiver has a link output on the rear which allows you to extend to other rooms , essentially this is an audio output in the form of a 9pin mini din. with my 9pin cable that converts to rca i am going to run the powered subwoofer which has its own cross over and phase switch built in. I do not intend to touch the bass module at all .

You cannot do that, based on your own owners manual

Setting up other rooms
with sound
Your LIFESTYLE® system is capable of supplying up to
14 rooms with Bose® quality sound – for music
throughout your living space.
It can even play the audio from two different sound
sources (such as CD, FM/AM tuner, VCR, or AUX) on
separate streams in these different rooms.
So, when music is playing in the main room, listeners in
other rooms can enjoy that same music, or an entirely
different audio selection, for true independence.
Bose link-compatible products
make it easy
As an option to provide sound throughout your home
(or outdoors), the Bose link network connects all of the
pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of
consistent quality for use in other rooms.
For ease of installation, you can use the Bose link AL8
homewide wireless audio link to work with a variety of
our products, like the 3•2•1® system for rooms where
you have another TV.
Other possibilities include:
• A LIFESTYLE® Homewide powered speaker system
in your den.
• A Wave® music system in your bedroom.
• The LIFESTYLE® RoomMate® powered speakers in
the kitchen.
• Free Space® 51 environmental speakers (or any from
our variety of outdoor speakers) for the backyard.
To add a Bose link remote control in each of these
spaces, you can choose a PERSONAL® music center II.
For added control, it features an LCD screen so you
can see what is playing and what other play options
you can choose.
Each Bose link-compatible product includes detailed
instructions for adding it to your LIFESTYLE® DVD
home entertainment system.
For more information or to purchase additional
equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Or, to reach
Bose directly, refer to the address list included in the
carton.



This tells me that the proprietary Bose output needs a proprietary Bose device to understand it.

You cannot do that, based on your own owners manual


This tells me that the proprietary Bose output needs a proprietary Bose device to understand it.

Correct!

IndyNagra --

Your DIN to RCA adaptor just might work. Bose actually sells just such a thing for use with their wireless transmitter system for use with non-Bose amps in remote rooms.

Assuming that the adaptor works, and assuming you get the crossover setting right on the Infinity sub (which should be relatively high, considering the lack of bass in those dinky cubes of theirs), there's still a problem. The audio output of the main Bose control unit is almost certainly not volume control responsive. This means that as you adjust the audio up and down on the system the Infinity sub will go its merry way thump-thump-thumpin' on whatever level its volume control is set at -- even if you put the rest of the system in "MUTE" mode. Your only alternative will be to get up and adjust the volume manually on the Infinity's back panel.

It has been my belief based on experience that Bose engineers lay awake nights trying to think of ways to make it difficult for consumers to integrate non-Bose equipment with their stuff.

Welcome to being screwed by Bose. Sell the Lifestyle 48 (Bose has great resale due to marketing and demand) and get something else. You won't need patch cables, adapters, etc. And your new system will sound better.

Yes, I agree 100%. Do something else with your Bose stuff and purchase a real system. Almost any HTiB will outperform it, and you won't have the connection headaches ( hint: ONKYO ). You'll worry yourself sick trying to figure out what you want to do and why it doesn't work. :banghead:

What DoctorCAD posted is what is so wrong with BOSE (other than the subpar sound). Most decent receivers have zone 2 capabilities without having to purchase proprietary add-ons to make them work. To the OP, me original suggestion stands - sell the BOSE and use the money to get a decent to superb audio system. You will not regret the advice.

Ok guys thanks for all your help , i am going to try this with a sub to see what results i get , if i am not happy I will sell the bose and start again from scratch. The bose system i have got is the lifestyle 38 receiver with the lifestyle 48 speakers , i got system cheap from a dealer i know so should alsmost certainly make a profit on it.

watch this space to see how i get on.

I have a Bose lifestlye 48 system and would like very much to upgrade the bass module for lower frequency bass however this does not seem to be an option with Bose.

The bass I currently get from the module is not to my liking and was thinking of getting an Infinity PS212 subwoofer along side the bass module.

My question is ;would this work ok and how would i connect it , would it need to be connected from the source seperate to the bass mudule???

Thanks in advance for your help

OkiDokee here ya go. Take your 9pin to Boselink to RCA out to your <powered> sub or amp and it will have its own volume control. Been there done that. Been a while gonna double check old diagrams....may take a day to get the dust off of them but pretty darn sure you need an amplifier since boselink out is source only. Feel free to email if I can help. Spensive Bose stuff.....No highs no lows gotta be Boses <GRIN> Just ribbin ya.