BOSS Elite? Boss BE10ACP Test and Review
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- With the radio shortage all shops across the country seem to be dealing with I found what just may be a good candidate for a large majority of people wanting a new head unit.
In this video I go over features, measure high level output voltage, RCA output voltage, and discuss what I like and don't like about it.
Is a Boss head unit in your future?
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This is the best review by far on this unit. Thank you!
I have this radio, I have a firestick hooked up to a hdmi to rca converter and I watch TV at work at lunch. Great for that lol.
Thanks for doing this. I just bought the DE9ACP to put in our Ford F450 cab on our class C RV. I looked at everything from cheaper than this all the way up through the expensive Kenwood‘s and pioneers. At the end of the day this seemed to offer the most bang for the buck. I agree with you about the high pass filter but there’s a couple of ways around that but it would mean adding additional equipment. Thanks again for your input. Very helpful.
This is the review I was looking for. Great job man! Thanks
Very nice, in depth review. I enjoyed the time you took to walk through everything and demonstrate the functionality of this head unit. I'm on the fence about purchasing one for my older vehicle that I use as my daily driver, but watching this, it's almost to the tee of what 8m looking for.
I’m literally looking to put this in my lil Nissan Versa (daily driver) along with door speakers. 😂👌🏾 same story
Very nice test! If you can edit down between 7 and 11 minutes you will get pushed by TH-cam recommendations. Could break a vid up like this into 2 to 3 vids. Setup. Test. Conclusion/ install review.
Would you believe I shot this starting at 11 at night and did the test/upload in one go?
As busy as I am working on stuff, I wanted to get this video out and forced myself to stay up and get it shot/uploaded. I didn't put much time into editing. Just wanted to get the video out.
I understand that for sure. Editing takes a lot of time, or it can. The 7 to 11 minute zone is goldilocks for TH-cam . Maybe just keep an eye on time while you are shooting and intentionally break it up so it's all one takes/no-edit blocks with mini intro outro recaps.
A short vid of the testing and your conclusions would likely do well if views are your goal. 85 watt but only pushes 15ish at 4 ohm, or however you would interpret the numbers. People should know what's up!
I’ve had this thing for 2yrs in my 2000 camaro and it’s still going I love it
Great review! Thanks for going the extra mile.
I installed a Boss BV800ACP in a customer car last month, never used them before but I have to say, I thought it was a decent radio. Front and rear preamps outputs were clean to 49 and sub was clean to max volume. Seemed to have some decent features as well, paired with a PAC RP4-FD11 for swc with no issues. Added a reverse cam she already had and worked perfectly. I called her last week for a follow up and she says all is good. I feel I could recommend them for a customer on a budget.
Did u have to splice wires
@@quincybattle9458 In this case yes. it was a 2009 Ford Escape and in order for her to retain the Voice, OK and phone buttons on her steering wheel, I had to hard wire them to the PR4 since they were analog. This required getting into the steering column and wiring up the correct wires. In addition, one of the factory speaker wires needed to be re-pinned as it wasn't in the correct location on the harness. In most applications, you shouldn't have to splice into the wiring at all.
Nice review. I had this exact model installed in my car with money I had gotten from some idiot hitting my car (my first ever accident!). My son has a Tesla w its big screen, so he thought that’s prob what I would like too. He took my car to a carstereo install place and had the BC10 put in. I absolutely loved it! I live in an apt building and park in a secured locked garage. About 6 weeks after I had my wonderful Boss 10”, I went to my car and there’s was a huge hole where it should have been. Now, my spot is in the furthest row from the entrance and I always, ALWAYS back in, long before backup cameras were a thing. So whoever ripped it out of my dash, was looking for something worth some quick cash. So, here it is , over a year later and I finally was just able to replace it, but this time I got the BC7 (229$) which has everything the 10 has, just doesn’t stick out. It fits flush-in as if it came with the car. I drive a 2008 Camry and the car was locked & both fobs were up 4 floors in my apt, so I’m still trying to figure out how they broke into it.
My point is, if you are going to put a huge screen stereo in your car, make some kind of cover (in whatever the interior color of your dash is) and slip it over the screen when you park it anywhere, or even just throw a jacket over it…..If some jerk can get in to a secured locked garage & find something worth stealing, it’s possibly not gonna be there one of the times you return to your car. I’m still heartbroken that not only did my car get smashed up, (but actually fixed beautifully by the repair shop we used, although I was sans auto for 4 months) then got a really nice stereo and then .,,,poof…it’s gone. I replaced it with the same basic unit, just a few inches smaller so it fit into my original slot. My car came with a JBL system and the sound from my new stereo is outstanding. I can turn the car on, hit play on my Apple Music playlist and it connects automatically. I think android needs to be plugged in or something. Not sure. I know the installer said I’d need to plug my phone in to use the map, but that hasn’t been an Issue as yet.
I feel much more comfortable that I’m not going to find another big stupid hole in my dash. I just wanted to add my experience to the conversation….hoping it keeps at least one person from feeling invaded like I did. Yes, they are really nice systems if installed correctly (my backseat fader didn’t work with the 10, but it does with the 7), just be aware that thieves look for stuff they can get in, get off & get out fast. Think of it as leaving an iPad or laptop in sight when you are parked somewhere. And, make no mistake, I loved this system, but I feel better having the in dash BC7.
Good luck!
You do realize that this screen has two buttons you press on the rear and it comes right out for theft protection lol. You don’t have to leave it in the vehicle 👌🏻
Excellent video. Thanks brother.
This was a great review, thanks
Great review! I have a 2012 Tahoe with the Bose factory amp, and you touch on a boomy sound with factory speakers in the mid 30 minute mark. Would that apply to factory amplified speakers like Bose? Really great review. It's appreciated.
So basically the radio is an anomaly! Cheap with good screen quality and modern features on a budget. Ok with sound running headunit power. Additionally has decent preamp sound quality for aftermarket amp/processor. Sounds and seems like a great value to me. The difference maker will be longevity. Great review!!!!
Nick's gonna love it
Fo sho.
Great information. What would be a more powerful deck with a similar style
Great review! I’ve been having a problem with the gps having no sound. The radio connects to apple car play and android auto but I can get sound for the gps.
Man, I like style. This was entertaining video.
Thank you Mr. Clean
Great review!!!
This is a beautiful review by fare the best i've seen and vary helpful
What would be a good set of speakers for this unit. Right now I have it hooked up to my 2004 Jeep Cherokee factory speakers. No sub and not the infinity system.
Excellent review! I actually have this unit in my Denali and after spending thousands on an Alpine Halo 11 which is in my Tahoe and a Stinger Heigh 10 which is in my Escalade, I have to say the difference in sound quality and screen resolution does NOT warrant the huge price difference. The Boss head unit sounds great and the biggest downside is the lack of a HPF and maybe an HDMI input which I rarely use anyway. I like the Stinger because of the camera inputs for side view mirrors along with the front and rear camera input. This Boss Elite is actually a really good unit for the price. Again, excellent review!.. now if only Boss would put out some decent amplifiers!!
I totally agree....the price difference isn't worth it for what you get .$1000 more for an Alpine ,Kenwood, or Pioneer. They have better resolution and wireless Android Auto/CarPlay. Is that worth $1000 more? I added AAAD apps on my Android Auto and my system is an upgraded beast. If it gives me 3 years of use then I have won with this purchase $300!!!! Also I have it in a 2016 Toyota Tundra will JBL factory. It sounds better so I'm good with that despite what the author did comparing it to a $1500 unit.
I was thinking of this for my work van.. could you recommend other equipment amp /sub or powered sub for this with my JVC CS-DR601C and JVC CS-DR631 speakers..?
So I also just recently purchased this unit but I also have a boss 2000 W mono block amp this thing is small to you guys small is that I probably ever seen but I seen something on TH-cam about it and they say it’s a pretty decent amplifier so I’m wondering how would it sound with this radio
I love mine....If it gives me 3 years then I have won with this purchase. I replaced my factory in a 2016 Toyota Tundra 1794 and I feel like I've upgraded to the fullest! Is yours still holding up?
Thanks for the great review. What was the clean RMS wattage through the high level outputs at 40Hz? You mentioned it for 1kHz but not 40Hz.
Looks like its probably more like 12W or so... its less than at 1khz.
@@Wingnut353 Thanks🙂
I use aidiocontrol matrix in my system , and the problem you say whit the hpf, I have a audiocontrol crossover I believe that fix that issue for my system
Than you for the detailed review. I am considering putting one of these units in a classic truck simply for the apple car play and screen size. I have a question regarding the rca’s. Is it possible to run a dual sub setup with this unit since it only has a mono sub connection? Thanks!
You can. Just a matter of some RCA Y adapters if you need to split sub signal.
nice review bro.
i appreciate the review, i am a rca only user so i don't need the internal amp at all is there any chance you tested the rca output voltages with the internal amp turned off???
I did not.
I love your intro bro 😂
I mean, seriously...Boss? Elite?
I might have missed this, but what is the minimum distance the screen will adjust to above the radio? In my 2000 Mustang GT I have 1 inch above where the radio mounts before I cover up my A/C controls. Thanks!
I’ve been trying to find out to watch videos on it can you do a video about that please
If you turned the bass all the way down on it, would it help?
Do you know if this works with I drive to? It I can see everything that i can see on there?
ok i just got my answer from your reviews
By using the av inputs can you hook up a dvd player and watch a movie? Or how can you watch movies on this unit or screen mirror? Great video!
I haven’t messed with that. Couldn’t tell you.
I have a different Boss unit but has the same interface. There's an A/V input button on the main screen which will display whatever video source you have connected. My HDMI to RCA adapter worked fine, but the video quality wasn't great, maybe the adapters fault.
I found out there are presets for the mid range go to the user setting and move ^ and down to presets and pick from the list.
I have bmw e46 2000, what I should to do to make my steering wheel control wokr??
Very good stereo but has anybody figured out how to get the usb to play videos ive tried multiple and keep getting “No Data can be played” message
You have to use an adapter
Very nice distortion and clipping test..
Thankyou for that..
I found you, actually seeking info if it had LP/HP filters or not.
Obviously it doesnt..
BUT !!
You tested flat..
Which would effect the internal amplifiers ability to cleanly produce.. especially at 1,40 Hz..
1000Hz showed better results.. for the volume test, and the voltage peak (I think)
You switched from front channel to sub channel in there somewhere..
It seems to me (Im thinking)
If you adjusted the mains EQ lower frequencies negitive.. it would effect the outputs in a positive way.
But that setting may also effect sub output.. if the sub driving circuitry is not discreet.. most are connected.. meaning if you attenuate the main EQ lower feequencies, it also attenuates the sub signal at the same time..
This would be a good test to find out if the sub circuit is discreet, signal taken before the EQ circuitry effect filters, or after..
37 out of 50 max just means that if a person desires higher volumes, they have two options..
A. Install 4ohm speakers for high output..
B. Use the RCA outs to quad amplifier or 2×2.
And .. if the sub signal is taken post EQ.. then high pass crossover is necessary on the quad or 2×2 amps.. to filter the low frequencies out..
Again.. pending just how much a person really needs or wants from their system.. is directly related to amp selection and power output, and ofcoarse speaker capacity in wattage ratings, frequency reaponses, ect.
High level passive crossovers are also an option.
Ways to skin a cat?
Again.. thankyou for this video.. way more then I expected to ever find on the net for this unit, or any other really..
Your efforts are greatly appreciated out here..
Having seen your video.. I think Ive decided its worth the money as well..
I was concerned about the filters too.. but its all good.. full range is workable.. as long as the sub fikters work as designed with no added noise.
Speaking of noise..
Perhaps your voltage readings would have peaked with "loudness" circuit on?
But perhaps also effected the distortion and clipping.. in a negitive way.
No load on the amps? (No speakers?)
Doesnt that have an effect on the performence of the amps full closed circuit regulation?
Soooo i can go max volume if using RCAs with a 4channel and a Mono AMP?
How’s the screen Glare when it’s sunny ?
Looking for a I phone /android radio for with navigation and wireless for my rav4 2018 hybrid HELP
So run a 4ch amp with HPF and set gains for Max volume at 44 and it’s decent?
James, if you use pre-out only, yes - but volume level 43 (see below for explanation). There's no HPF for the front/rear channels. I'd also turn off the internal subwoofer LPF and use the X-over on the amp (or processor).
A quick run-down of max volume on the pre-outs:
The front/rear pre-outs, when measured with the 1KHz -0dB track will go to full volume (50 on the head unit) and have clean output at 3.46 Volts.
The front/rear pre-outs, when measured with the 40Hz -0dB track will have clean output up to volume level 44 at 3.3 Volts.
The sub channel has a max clean output at volume level 43 with the 40Hz -0dB track. At that volume level you have 3V on the Sub pre-outs.
Based on those numbers I'd stick to a max volume level of 43. This will ensure that none of the pre-outs clip.
This head unit clips at 40Hz before 1KHz no matter if you're using the pre-outs or high-level outputs. The high-level outputs also clip before the RCA pre-outs. Volume level 42 at with the -0dB 1KHz signal and volume level 37 with the -0dB 40Hz signal.
So max, un-clipped volume on the high-level outputs is 37.
May I ask why you suggest not using the LPF on the head unit? I'm asking because I'm using the LPF on my Boss 850acp, but I can use the amp's instead if the Boss' LPF is no good
Boss over the years have not been terrible gear. They just lied about the power levels. That being said you are still getting a decent value for the dollar. A Boss 5000-watt max will do about 1500 rms and for just a couple of hundred bucks is a good value. Back in my day you paid a dollar plus a watt and in some cases pay more than that now. Is it the best gear out there? Hell No! Is there a lot worse? Hell Yeah! So as always do your research. BTW I would have liked to have seen the Line out voltage with the internal amp turned off.
I wonder if turning off the internal amp would help the rca out at 40hz
No.
Do you guys recommend this for my mazda cx5 2014?
so this is alot of technical info, so lets me this easy for the general public is this radio worth buying for a stock truck
just put caps on your full range speakers like i did..easy peazy. by the way the equivalent pioneer around $349 has 2 volt pre outs not 4 volt, so i went with this Boss. Also all head units put out less voltage than advertised as well...Oh yeah, i have Kenwood and pioneer in my other vehicles. They of course are excellent. Just cost way more.
What is the distance the screen sits away from radio. ( to the front of screen not the back) I have a Colum shift wondering if it will interfere with shifter
From the mounting basket to the front of the screen is 3” - depending on how it’s angled. You can also position the screen vertically by moving it up/down.
John Paul, how low will the screen adjust down? For my installation it needs to be able to lower to an inch or less from the top of the radio. Any info will be greatly appreciated!!
How's the microphone quality?
I just got this radio and I like all the features but mines clips at 49 so I got clean signal at 48 because I turned everything to 0 or flat subwoofer level to it’s lowest setting instead of 7 that’s why your clipping around 44 and I do agree with u I wish this radio had high pass filter but soon I will add a amp for my door speakers.
And also I went to Walmart bought a nice slim size DVD player and hooked it up to this radio and it has a good picture quality also
Great video by the way
With sub level set to 0 you really lose output voltage on the RCAs. Also, turning the sub level up on RCAs should not cause the high level outputs to clip sooner at lower freqs.
That’s true too but I tune my subwoofer amps to -5db or -10db all depends on subwoofer and amp
@@JimmyBoy87 you can still do that. It’s all signal strength/clipping. Just means a different level/gain adjustment at the amp.
@@BatdogGarage gotcha good info I’m going to try sub level at 10 or 14
Does plugging into usb for apple car play charge your phone at the same time or no? That will help me with my decision
Yes.
@@BatdogGarage thank you.
I just installed this, ripped it out after 3 days. My speakers sounded staticy and unclear. Has anyone had this issue? My subwoofer didn't sound that good nor did my quality of speakers. Once I put my old kenwood single din in sub hit perfect and speakers sounded clear
Can you do a video on the paa6?
Good idea.
@@BatdogGarage do you recommend buying one? I just really liked what I saw in the video.
@@mattroadfeldt9012 I use it fairly often. Especially when I work on vehicles that other installers/shops have worked with. I'll use it to check polarity of existing wiring, as an O-scope to find max clean output level (as shown here), and the RTA feature is great for measuring outputs of factory speaker wiring so you know exactly what kind of signal you have to work with.
It has two line inputs, two mics, and a built-in signal generator (which I use for the polarity check function).
Overall it's a great little all-in one tool with six functions, but RTA, O-scope, and polarity are the three main functions I use.
You got sucked in by the "ACP," didn't you? lol Seems like a software update could add a HPF and make this a decent cheap option. We've been seeing a few Boss and Jensen radios with Carplay, and they react quickly and seem to work well, from a functionality standpoint.
Did you happen to catch how many amps it actually draws?
No
How high can you turn the volume up
Did It come with the wiring harness?
Yes. Don’t know of a head unit that doesn’t come with one.
Didn’t know anything about these saw some at Walmart on clearance for $30 now I’m kicking myself
Not for 30$ you didn't. Best sale around has been about 180-199
@@joncalman8180 wanna bet?
I saw them at Walmart, They were $249.
Is the oscilloscope used an owon sds6062?
SDS5032E that I've had forever
@@BatdogGarage would you recommend it to another hobbiest?
@@mattroadfeldt9012 yes. I put it in my vehicle. Biggest issue for me is the lack of a high pass filter on the front channels. If you have amps with crossovers built in (or a processor) this won’t be an issue.
How to set up my parking camera
It's covered in the manual.
www.bossaudio.com/manual/BE10ACP_EN_UM.PDF
Does the stereo have Spotify in Apple CarPlay?
Yes. CarPlay is dictated by Apple. If Apple allows the app to be used for CarPlay you can use it. Spotify, Pandora, and such are usable.
Does this unit support serious xm radio?
bossaudio.com/product/be10acp/
How is the radio so far, still holding up?
Yes. Daughter has been using it with no complaints.
Thanks quick reply, great in depth review.
I can't take my eye off that glow off the dome lol .. like bro did u put your head in the ball-O-shine lol?
Just for you, my man. 😀
my guy you were talking about getting a simple double din for your pickup and you've busted out enough audio equipment to detect an alien fart in space
😂
So, should i buy it or not? 😂
Does this need the camera.?
It doesn’t come with one.
Can we add a personal Photo as wallpaper?
I no longer have the vehicle this was in (got totaled a week after I made this video) but if I remember correctly, yes. Just put it on a thumb drive.
@@BatdogGarage that sucks about your car getting totaled. Thank you very much for the reply and letting me know. 👊🏾👊🏾
Wait it’s not 1080x600…
Anyway to watch movies on it
Before even watching the video im guessing it as good as Boss amps for the 90s
Dude I appreciate the videos and attention to detail but if you could just get to the point faster man it’s a little bit painful
Noted. I'm not the best at editing video.
In this instance, I did a thorough overview and test of a cheap radio that has the look and and some features of a more expensive unit. I wanted to show complete testing of both high and low level outputs as well as testing the claimed specs as far as output levels. I mean, it's a Boss.
As you saw in the video I couldn't simply measure the front/rear channels at 1KHz and the sub channel at 40Hz because there's no high pass filter on the front/rear channels.
The radio's internal amp clips before the line level outputs and, again it's different at 40Hz and 1KHz on the line level as well.
I also test the 85 Watt per channel claim.
@Batdog Garage Thanks for your detailed reply. keep up the good work, i guess some of us could have little more patience, (me) enjoyed the door videos as well. subscribed.
@@ebaysnipa it is what it is.
If you've watched other videos, I explain that I'd rather go into detail than leave info out. The videos carry a bit long, but I've found that it doesn't matter if the video is 10 minutes or 40, people skip through them.
For those that want to see the full test, the full test is there.
@@BatdogGarage Thanks for the review. I saw you measured 15W RMS clean through the high level outputs at 1000Hz. Were you able to measure the same thing at 40Hz?
Can I hook up the illumination orange wire with the accessorie wire together?? Cuz the radio harness I bought for my Dodge Ram doesn't have the orange illumination wire only the yellow accessories wire I think is Yello and doesn't have the positive wire either so I'm gonna use the cigarette lighter wire to get power
No Way its a 5 yr Warranty, if you order it from Amazon you can pay $35 for a 3 year warranty from and external company =)
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It would be great if you understood English
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You just contacted me. :)
@@BatdogGarage lol