Why are Bose systems hated?

Namir

Like a LOT of of other brands of electronics equipment, the company makes a wide range of products from relatively poor to higher end models.
In the case of BOSE, they have had a poor reputation in older Z and G models for being imbalanced and of generally low quality (speaker failure sooner than expected).

The set ups in those cars were undoubtedly horrible. BOSE has made terrific sound systems, the one in the M35/45 premium surround package is a perfect example of this. It has crisp highs and rich deep lows through a 14.2 speaker set up. The standard model comes with an 8.1 BOSE set up, which is noticeably less balanced and true at higher volumes.

The point I am trying to make is that when people are saying "BLOSE" and 'Bose = Buy Other Sound Equipment" they are usually referring to specific set ups that haven't performed well. This doesn't mean all BOSE systems are horrible.

My 97' Infiiniti QX4 has BOSE speakers that are still working wonderfully and sound better than some of the OEM set ups in my friends BMW's and Audi's.


As long as the audio quality meets your needs then there is no reason to fret. Audiophiles will never be satisfied with a stock arrangement, but I'm sure they know not to expect anything to meet their standards.

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