Base vs. Bose speaker/sound

sonic370 · 10-12-2011, 11:15 PM

yeah it's a shame. the base system sounds
like a radio shack special

370zDoc · 10-12-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

yeah it's a shame. the base system sounds
like a radio shack special

lol!

Cafiax · 10-13-2011, 01:57 AM

bose is not that bad. Im not an audiophile so maybe my opinions are completely wrong. The only complaint about the Bose system is that the bass is not quite good enough. If i had the chance i would invest in an small sized sub-woofer from alpine or smthing. The treble is very crisp sounding though.

anyone can call me deaf and stupid if im wrong LOL

Mecinoid · 10-17-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zDoc

To answer the original OPs question (like 2 years after the fact lol): the Bose upgrade is hardly any better than the crappy stock audio. You're way better off going aftermarket.

and while I'm on the subject of sound, I love this car to death but the audio system is absolutely unforgiveable; got in my bud's Si the other day and was blown away by the sound quality compared to the Z. I think it's a little embarassing that a Civic with "Honda premium sound" has a better sounding system than our beloved 370Z.

Yep, That is true... But, a stereo system is a easy swap. I pointed the bad stereo in the Base Model to my sales person who didn't even know it didn't have back speakers. I got a few hundered dollars off for that observation.

I mean really... the 350Z at least had speakers behind the seats to fill out the sound.

Guard Dad · 10-18-2011, 08:28 PM

I really wanted to work with the factory provided base system but it frustrated me at every turn. So, as many here have suggested, I changed out the entire system and have been very satisfied with the result. My only divergence from convention was that I did install speakers in the B-pillar (often referred to as the "rear speakers") and am glad I did, but that's just my opinion.

Notsud 13 · 10-21-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasmaball

Bose is good, but not the best. If i could get money off with not having Bose i would. Then just special order awesome speakers and such.

Infinity Kappa or something.

i had the kappas on my 4runner with a 12" L7 sub, the best sounding system i've had by far. Much better than the mb quart components i had.

Pelican170 · 10-21-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I will explain why the bose system is worse than the base system. Yes the bose has more speakers and a sub and all. But it also has what is called "sound processing circuitry" What this dose is looks at the signal of music and looks at what parts will distort the speakers and what parts it can not reproduce. Than what it dose is cuts them out of the signal than amplifies them and sends them to the speakers. So bose knows there speakers can not take a lot of power nor can there amps put a lot of power out. That is why the put this in ALL there merchandise form car audio to HT systems. So those subs in the bose system are not going to put out much of any base. In fact I have hear reports that the base models produces more bass than the bose system. This is the main reason why the base model is better than the bose. Not even upgrading the speakers will help the problem as the amp and processor will still do what they are doing. There are many other reasons as well.

+1, anyone who is into sound knows to stay away from Bose. A lot of times, cheap speakers will in fact be better than Bose. Don't let their marketing fool you...

370zDoc · 10-24-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecinoid

Yep, That is true... But, a stereo system is a easy swap. I pointed the bad stereo in the Base Model to my sales person who didn't even know it didn't have back speakers. I got a few hundered dollars off for that observation.

I mean really... the 350Z at least had speakers behind the seats to fill out the sound.

What did you swap it out with? I'm still stuck with stock.

bigaudiofanat · 10-24-2011, 09:32 PM

Polk db's are good however I recommend getting a new head unit to run them as the stock will only provide about 9 watts of power. If you have the bose system your talking a entire system rebuild mostly.

370zDoc · 10-26-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Polk db's are good however I recommend getting a new head unit to run them as the stock will only provide about 9 watts of power. If you have the bose system your talking a entire system rebuild mostly.

I have seen your posts all over the forum; thank you for your advice/expertise!

Alstann · 12-13-2011, 11:00 PM

Sorry to bring this from the dead, but there was a question asked on the first page that I have as well:

Does the 4-speaker base have the holes for the other 4 speakers, or are they a different interior panel part? I'm thinking that it might be worlds better to get a base and upgrade the sound, and do some aftermarket seats or whatever.

bigaudiofanat · 12-14-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

Sorry to bring this from the dead, but there was a question asked on the first page that I have as well:

Does the 4-speaker base have the holes for the other 4 speakers, or are they a different interior panel part? I'm thinking that it might be worlds better to get a base and upgrade the sound, and do some aftermarket seats or whatever.

You mean does the back of the radio have wires for 2 more speakers meaning the 2 in the back? No you would have to get pins and install them along with new wire and run it back. Or the easier way is to get a new head unit as they already have all 4 outputs. If you think the base system does not have tweeters it does so you mean is their holes in the rear for rear speakers yes. Bose has rears but you would have to upgrade a lot more if you ever wanted to upgrade just speakers. Check out the sticky I made it will explain a lot.

Alstann · 12-14-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

You mean does the back of the radio have wires for 2 more speakers meaning the 2 in the back? No you would have to get pins and install them along with new wire and run it back. Or the easier way is to get a new head unit as they already have all 4 outputs. If you think the base system does not have tweeters it does so you mean is their holes in the rear for rear speakers yes. Bose has rears but you would have to upgrade a lot more if you ever wanted to upgrade just speakers. Check out the sticky I made it will explain a lot.

Ok, so there are the holes for the speakers in the base audio - just no speakers there. Gotcha.

I'm actually in the market for the Z at the moment, but I wanted to save money by getting the Base versus getting the Touring. Factory audio is never good enough for me, and the leather seats can always be done aftermarket.

I'm planning on doing a custom car computer install in the car, alongside a 4 channel amp and most likely one subwoofer. I've done custom audio before, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Of course, this will be all down the line. ^^

eastwest2300 · 12-20-2011, 08:10 PM

I would take an aftermarket system over a factory bose system any day of the week, thats just me though. I like it loud.

10-13-2011, 01:57 AM	#63 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	bose is not that bad. Im not an audiophile so maybe my opinions are completely wrong. The only complaint about the Bose system is that the bass is not quite good enough. If i had the chance i would invest in an small sized sub-woofer from alpine or smthing. The treble is very crisp sounding though. anyone can call me deaf and stupid if im wrong LOL __________________ 2010-PW-370z Fast Intentions CBE 18" res + HFC, K&N Typhoons Intakes(Gen 3 Stillen soon), 20mm H&R Front - 25mm H&R Back, Shine Auto(Sunline)

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Polk db's are good however I recommend getting a new head unit to run them as the stock will only provide about 9 watts of power. If you have the bose system your talking a entire system rebuild mostly. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,990 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I would take an aftermarket system over a factory bose system any day of the week, thats just me though. I like it loud. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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10-12-2011, 11:15 PM	#61 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	yeah it's a shame. the base system sounds like a radio shack special

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Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	I really wanted to work with the factory provided base system but it frustrated me at every turn. So, as many here have suggested, I changed out the entire system and have been very satisfied with the result. My only divergence from convention was that I did install speakers in the B-pillar (often referred to as the "rear speakers") and am glad I did, but that's just my opinion.

12-13-2011, 11:00 PM	#71 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Sorry to bring this from the dead, but there was a question asked on the first page that I have as well: Does the 4-speaker base have the holes for the other 4 speakers, or are they a different interior panel part? I'm thinking that it might be worlds better to get a base and upgrade the sound, and do some aftermarket seats or whatever.