Lackluster Bose Audio ...

OxZed · 05-17-2021, 10:05 PM

I'm quite unimpressed with the Bose system in my '17. I have a factory Alpine system in my '14 Ram 1500 and it's 200% better. I'm starting to wonder if the amp is bad in the Z or something … I mean, there is not really a thump at all out of the rear sub. Sound quality only seems to be decent with digital audio via my Firefly.

Am I off-base? Or, is this pretty much what others experience as well?

Reference thread- Bose System Sucks?

SouthArk370Z · 05-18-2021, 08:01 AM

If you want to thump, you'll need to replace the Bose system. It is on the weak side when it comes to power.

Cyber370 · 05-18-2021, 08:11 AM

I consider myself a moderate home audiophile and I find my Bose system quite good. Of course, this is subjective and it all depends on what you're looking for in a car audio system. If it's thumping bass, then yeah, the Bose system is not that. If it's accurate and clear reproduction of music, it is excellent for an OEM system. I am completely happy with mine. But, there is something that you can do to improve the subwoofer response. You should apply sound deadening material in the hatch area around and below the subwoofer. I found quite a difference in my case. I only applied the sound deadening material to drown out a little of the ARK exhaust noise. But, I also found it improved the subwoofer response quite a bit.

JARblue · 05-18-2021, 01:14 PM

Commonly referred to as the bLose sound system

bigaudiofanat · 05-26-2021, 02:17 PM

Bose blows in just about all areas except headphones.

Maestro666 · 05-26-2021, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber370

If it's thumping bass, then yeah, the Bose system is not that. If it's accurate and clear reproduction of music, it is excellent for an OEM system.

I also agree with this. I have had both my Z and my daily badly damaged in not-at-fault vehicle accidents this year so I have been in possession of 4 different late model rental cars. The audio clarity in the 370z very good. Audio in all the other cars sounds dull, even if the base is better.

Tractionless · 05-26-2021, 09:47 PM

Aftermarket HU with EQ capabilities really wakes it up. I don't feel the need to change anything but that.

SeeThruHead · 05-27-2021, 12:58 AM

Buy Other Sound Equipment

05-17-2021, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
OxZed Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 72 Drives: 2017 Nissan 370Z SPT Rep Power: 8	Lackluster Bose Audio ... I'm quite unimpressed with the Bose system in my '17. I have a factory Alpine system in my '14 Ram 1500 and it's 200% better. I'm starting to wonder if the amp is bad in the Z or something … I mean, there is not really a thump at all out of the rear sub. Sound quality only seems to be decent with digital audio via my Firefly. Am I off-base? Or, is this pretty much what others experience as well? Reference thread- Bose System Sucks?

05-18-2021, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you want to thump, you'll need to replace the Bose system. It is on the weak side when it comes to power. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-18-2021, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	I consider myself a moderate home audiophile and I find my Bose system quite good. Of course, this is subjective and it all depends on what you're looking for in a car audio system. If it's thumping bass, then yeah, the Bose system is not that. If it's accurate and clear reproduction of music, it is excellent for an OEM system. I am completely happy with mine. But, there is something that you can do to improve the subwoofer response. You should apply sound deadening material in the hatch area around and below the subwoofer. I found quite a difference in my case. I only applied the sound deadening material to drown out a little of the ARK exhaust noise. But, I also found it improved the subwoofer response quite a bit. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

05-18-2021, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Commonly referred to as the bLose sound system old guy likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-26-2021, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Bose blows in just about all areas except headphones. JARblue likes this. __________________ 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/

05-26-2021, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Aftermarket HU with EQ capabilities really wakes it up. I don't feel the need to change anything but that. __________________ Toys Not Tots

05-27-2021, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	Buy Other Sound Equipment bigaudiofanat likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

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