Help please

Dalefan · 9th May 2016, 21:52

New to these forums and looking to learn more about my wife 75. It's a Y reg 2.0 Connie auto saloon with the leather interior.

Trying to identify her sound system as looking to upgrade in future.

It looks like the Harmony system with the cassette head etc but has a large Bose logo just underneath - is this a different unit/upgrade or somebodies wishful thinking?

Sorry if this been asked and answered before - but any help gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance

Duotone · 9th May 2016, 21:58

This is a Harmony radio.

Dave T

Dalefan · 9th May 2016, 22:04

Many thanks - yes that's the one as identified in the post that lists all in top of section.

But is the chrome Bose label a real system or just an applied add-on to look better ? ours doesn't have Philips on it as per the photo just the Bose label.The label is between the two slots underneath the controls ( the slots used to pull the unit out ?)

kc13661 · 10th May 2016, 03:16

If the label looks like a stick on label ,then I would guess it's a hopeful add on.

Wish they were Bose

Coups · 10th May 2016, 04:35

To my knowledge BOSE componants were not fitted to our cars. The top line stuff was provided by Harmon Kardon. If your car had this specified the little tweeters near top the side mirrors on your front doors will have their name on them. Have this set up in mine and a very good sound still coming from them after 12 years.

Reebs · 10th May 2016, 06:19

Yes, Bose did not make head units for our cars, so it is almost certainly just a go faster sticker or perhaps the previous owner changed the door speakers to Bose?

Dalefan · 10th May 2016, 21:32

Many thanks for all the replies.

Managed to pry the keys from the wife on Thursday this week to take it for a new tyre and exhaust back box so will check the speakers etc.

Chances are as said its just wishful thinking from a previous owner.

Dalefan · 16th May 2016, 00:03

Was just wishful thinking from a previous owner.

Still enjoyed having the car for the day though.

9th May 2016, 21:52	#1
Dalefan Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2016 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 27 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Help please New to these forums and looking to learn more about my wife 75. It's a Y reg 2.0 Connie auto saloon with the leather interior. Trying to identify her sound system as looking to upgrade in future. It looks like the Harmony system with the cassette head etc but has a large Bose logo just underneath - is this a different unit/upgrade or somebodies wishful thinking? Sorry if this been asked and answered before - but any help gratefully received. Many thanks in advance

9th May 2016, 22:04	#3
Dalefan Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2016 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 27 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Many thanks - yes that's the one as identified in the post that lists all in top of section. But is the chrome Bose label a real system or just an applied add-on to look better ? ours doesn't have Philips on it as per the photo just the Bose label.The label is between the two slots underneath the controls ( the slots used to pull the unit out ?) Last edited by Dalefan; 9th May 2016 at 22:06..

10th May 2016, 03:16	#4
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	If the label looks like a stick on label ,then I would guess it's a hopeful add on. Wish they were Bose __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

10th May 2016, 06:19	#6
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,948 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Yes, Bose did not make head units for our cars, so it is almost certainly just a go faster sticker or perhaps the previous owner changed the door speakers to Bose? __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

9th May 2016, 21:58	#2
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	This is a Harmony radio. Dave T

10th May 2016, 04:35	#5
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	To my knowledge BOSE componants were not fitted to our cars. The top line stuff was provided by Harmon Kardon. If your car had this specified the little tweeters near top the side mirrors on your front doors will have their name on them. Have this set up in mine and a very good sound still coming from them after 12 years.

10th May 2016, 21:32	#7
Dalefan Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2016 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 27 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Many thanks for all the replies. Managed to pry the keys from the wife on Thursday this week to take it for a new tyre and exhaust back box so will check the speakers etc. Chances are as said its just wishful thinking from a previous owner.

16th May 2016, 00:03	#8
Dalefan Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2016 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 27 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Was just wishful thinking from a previous owner. Still enjoyed having the car for the day though.