Aftermarket Bose Surround Available?

[2Tonic]

Does anyone know if the Bose surround system is available from an aftermarket supplier? Also, is it just a set of speakers behind the seats or is a completely different system (including the radio)?

[Loren]

You need to state what year, model and current sound system your car is. Some of the later MOST (fiber optic) systems are hard to add on to.

[2Tonic]

My car is a 987S on order. Have a build date of 11 Jul 05 (this next Monday). Since ordering my car, I drove a car with the Bose Surround and found it to be far superior to the standard sound system. Just curious if I can upgrade by buying the speakers aftermarket.

[2Tonic]

Incidentally Loren, the Bose Surround Sound system is a current option in the 987. It is described in detail in the Product Information guide. As such it clearly is no problem to add since it's made for the car. I guess my question is merely whether one has to go through Porsche to get it or if it is available at lesser cost from an aftermarket supplier.

[Loren]

I am aware of that - of course you can add Porsche parts - that is what we help folks with here. When you said aftermarket I assumed you meant non-Porsche parts. In many cases Porsche prohibits their suppliers from re-selling parts or systems designed for Porsche. There have been a few exceptions but I think your best bet is to try a Porsche parts discounter like Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost link at the top of the page).

[2Tonic]

That makes sense. I've since discovered that the system is far more than a few speakers. The upgrade would probably cost as much as the option. Besides, it's probably overkill for me.

Thanks Loren!