Taking into account that I'm probably a "few" years older than you or maybe it's just me but I think the stock Bose system and speaker setup in my Touring Z is awesome. I wouldn't want to change a thing! Not only am I a musician, I love listening to classic rock such as Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Moody Blues, Paul McCartney etc and especially their live events where there is a large orchestra playing in the background. Billy Joel's live performance in Shea Stadium, Sting in Berlin, and Paul McCartney in NY just to name a few are absolutley awesome to listen to in my Z. I have never heard a better stereo system in any car than the Bose system in my Touring Z and I also love to turn the volume way up. There is no vibration and no distortion no matter how loud it is. If I want any better sound than that, I'll stay home and listen to my home stereo. Just IMHO! Maybe it's not the stereo system but your choice of music....ha ha ha!