Why do I have a Bose amp?

370zFORme!! · 10-28-2010, 07:03 PM

If it cant hit the highs and it cant hit the lows, then it must be a Bose!

bigaudiofanat · 10-28-2010, 07:03 PM

That is what I am trying to figure out.

Guard Dad · 10-28-2010, 08:08 PM

DeEePiDDY has it right, I can't understand why a Bose amp is there when I have the basic-basic factory radio, is this normal? Secondly, does this offer me any opportunities for upgrades?

bigaudiofanat · 10-28-2010, 08:17 PM

Not really like I said if you want to add a new head unit and have bose than you have to use a pac converter between the harnesses. If you ever want to put in new speakers you will have to run new speaker wire from your head unit to them to bypass the bose system. If you want to add a sub and have bose you have to use a LOC or what I recommend a MTX re-q to add the amp and sub.

cab83_750 · 10-28-2010, 08:56 PM

I was going to get the morels but I found a used Dynaudio. Pretty satisfied!

Nice ML setup. I am ready to pull the trigger on some Martin Logan Purity, or Maggies. PM me your opinion on Maggies vs MLs. Don't want to hijack the thread, though I think the OP got the message regarding Bose/blows.

OP, Bose are OK. They appear to be popular due to strong company marketing. Obviously, this is just rumors and personal opinions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

LOL no but their is image dynamics audison, morel, focal, and so on that can be great in a car.

Here is some more info on bose systems. Why are Bose systems hated?

Just some background on ML. They make some of the worlds best speakers using electrostat panels to reproduce sound rather than tweeters. Very natural sound and very realistic.

DeEePiDDy · 10-28-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guard Dad

DeEePiDDY has it right, I can't understand why a Bose amp is there when I have the basic-basic factory radio, is this normal? Secondly, does this offer me any opportunities for upgrades?

Is the head unit even hooked up to the amp?

DeEePiDDy · 10-28-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

I was going to get the morels but I found a used Dynaudio. Pretty satisfied!

Nice ML setup. I am ready to pull the trigger on some Martin Logan Purity, or Maggies. PM me your opinion on Maggies vs MLs. Don't want to hijack the thread, though I think the OP got the message regarding Bose/blows.

OP, Bose are OK. They appear to be popular due to strong company marketing. Obviously, this is just rumors and personal opinions.

actually theres technical reasons y the Bose systems arent very good... its not an opinion is actually the way the system works.

Guard Dad · 10-28-2010, 10:44 PM

For the moment let's put the discussion of a new HU on hold. If the Bose amp actually works and the mystery cables under the hatch trims are really for rear speakers and they are actually live, couldn't I use them as a convenient source to feed a low profile self powered sub under one of the seats? If so I'd be a step closer to my goal of an all new system without having to pop for the HU and the self powered sub at the same time. And yes, when I eventually do get a new HU I'll probably just eliminate the Bose amp.

bigaudiofanat · 10-28-2010, 10:55 PM

You should read about some of the bose owners and what they have to do to add things. Even if it is a low output it is still being processed threw bose and that cuts anything it sees as a threat to its speakers out. That is a big down fall for bose anytime you want to add amps to a bose system you need to use a JL clean sweep or more preferred a mtx re-q or re-q5. So you would need them to clean the signal before sending them to a new amp. I would still like to see a picture of your head unit. If it is a base than that is what you have.

Guard Dad · 10-29-2010, 12:59 AM

I haven't tried posting pics yet, but I've got a 2010 base model with the A7 and sport package. That's it. I've seen many pictures of the HU on this site and mine looks like all of the others-doesn't have a SAT button, no Bose labeling on the HU and no aux inputs in the console. It does have a front mounted aux audio only input jack for ipod/mp3 player.

bigaudiofanat · 10-29-2010, 01:02 AM

Than you have stock and base model no bose.

Guard Dad · 10-29-2010, 01:34 AM

I agree, just keep wondering about that Bose amp lurking behind and between the seats.

90 ST · 11-01-2010, 02:57 PM

Maybe there was a HU swap at the dealer...someone wanted the Bose deck and you didn't?

bigaudiofanat · 11-01-2010, 03:00 PM

Highly doubt it either swap is a lot of work and would not be cheap.

sonic370 · 11-01-2010, 08:44 PM

just a dumb thought maybe when the car was on the line the build sheet said
one thing and the workers did another and just covered it up.....

i mean the bose amp is there............

10-28-2010, 07:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	If it cant hit the highs and it cant hit the lows, then it must be a Bose! __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

10-28-2010, 07:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	That is what I am trying to figure out. __________________ 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/

10-28-2010, 08:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Not really like I said if you want to add a new head unit and have bose than you have to use a pac converter between the harnesses. If you ever want to put in new speakers you will have to run new speaker wire from your head unit to them to bypass the bose system. If you want to add a sub and have bose you have to use a LOC or what I recommend a MTX re-q to add the amp and sub. __________________ 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/

10-28-2010, 10:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You should read about some of the bose owners and what they have to do to add things. Even if it is a low output it is still being processed threw bose and that cuts anything it sees as a threat to its speakers out. That is a big down fall for bose anytime you want to add amps to a bose system you need to use a JL clean sweep or more preferred a mtx re-q or re-q5. So you would need them to clean the signal before sending them to a new amp. I would still like to see a picture of your head unit. If it is a base than that is what you have. __________________ 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/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 10-28-2010 at 10:57 PM.

10-29-2010, 01:02 AM	#26 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Than you have stock and base model no bose. __________________ 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/

10-28-2010, 08:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	DeEePiDDY has it right, I can't understand why a Bose amp is there when I have the basic-basic factory radio, is this normal? Secondly, does this offer me any opportunities for upgrades?

10-28-2010, 10:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	For the moment let's put the discussion of a new HU on hold. If the Bose amp actually works and the mystery cables under the hatch trims are really for rear speakers and they are actually live, couldn't I use them as a convenient source to feed a low profile self powered sub under one of the seats? If so I'd be a step closer to my goal of an all new system without having to pop for the HU and the self powered sub at the same time. And yes, when I eventually do get a new HU I'll probably just eliminate the Bose amp.

10-29-2010, 12:59 AM	#25 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	I haven't tried posting pics yet, but I've got a 2010 base model with the A7 and sport package. That's it. I've seen many pictures of the HU on this site and mine looks like all of the others-doesn't have a SAT button, no Bose labeling on the HU and no aux inputs in the console. It does have a front mounted aux audio only input jack for ipod/mp3 player.

10-29-2010, 01:34 AM	#27 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	I agree, just keep wondering about that Bose amp lurking behind and between the seats.

11-01-2010, 02:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Maybe there was a HU swap at the dealer...someone wanted the Bose deck and you didn't?

11-01-2010, 03:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Highly doubt it either swap is a lot of work and would not be cheap. __________________ 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/

11-01-2010, 08:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	just a dumb thought maybe when the car was on the line the build sheet said one thing and the workers did another and just covered it up..... i mean the bose amp is there............

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bose System value?	alvinmathew88	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	31	06-22-2011 10:16 PM
Bose system	chainsaw39	Audio & Video	11	04-23-2010 09:43 AM
FS: Bose Speakers & Sub	370book	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	1	04-11-2010 02:05 AM
bose sub question	Trolling222	Audio & Video	3	01-12-2010 02:03 AM
Bose w/Nav options	polarity	Audio & Video	29	10-29-2009 09:45 AM