Bose System Sucks?

exedy699

Exactly my point. While it may not be a harman kardon system, that has a cross over for each speaker and a unique channel per speaker, it is a good setup with quality until a point. Besides, if you wanted something ultra why would you expect a Bose system to be top notch? Spend the 4k it would cost to buy each component, and then spend another 1k getting it installed (assuming you cannot do it based on the description of your issues).

Polk? That is a mass produced/oriented brand. Sure, it sounds decent, but you are buying cheap.

+1.

Same here. I went the Kicker route myself, but after the 2000W system derailed my sunroof, and I got married, I got rid of it.

bigaudiofanat

Even a normal personal that listens to music at normal levels can hear a quality difference between bose and a normal system. I am a audiophile, I own way over 1,000 cd's and all music is ripped in flac for full uncompressed. I do not like massive amounts of bass I like a fully clear level sound production. A bose system which processes and omits many of the frequencies a normal set of speakers can reproduce is not quality in my mind or ears. If the system works for you great, however even in a altima or audi a bose system is still as bad to my ears as ipod earbuds.

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SouthArk370Z

In an A-B test, yes, even someone with not-so-good ears can hear the difference. But few could tell you which is the most accurate. Yes, there are some ppl that have perfect pitch but they are few and far between.

I feel sure that your home system is fantastic. But we are talking car audio where the acoustics defy true hi-fi.

I have over 2000 LPs, just under 1000 CDs, plus numerous 8-tracks, cassettes, MD discs, &c. I get high-end stereo equipment for the house, where the environment is conducive to sound reproduction, but not for the car. Putting high-end gear in a car, especially in a small cabin like the 370Z, is like polishing a turd, IMNSHO.

But if your ears can hear that much difference and you are willing to replace the factory system then, by all means, go for it. We all have different ears and I recommend that ppl get the stereo that sounds good to them; not the one that sounds good to me or the salesman.

PS: I've never tried earbuds - I'm a headphones kind of guy.

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H2O_Doc

I've experienced said nuptials and copulation, but it hasn't changed my enjoyment of dual twelves one bit.

Unfortunate that Polk hasn't treated you well; I've done two recent vehicles (6 pairs) with Polks (in part) and have had no problems.

I didn't like the Bose system at all , but certainly do begrudge anyone who does.

exedy699

Regardless of our individual opinion on how much we like the Bose system, the facts are simple. It is not meant to be a thumper system, and it is definitely better than the normal equipment (quality of head unit, amount of speakers, nominal watt handling rate, distortion at average listening volumes, etc).

Sounds like OP has some not ordinary problems. Lets agree to disagree. Oh, and OP, have you taken your Z to the dealership? I am sure they can check it out if you are not fully sure how to check your grounds and what not.

iissmart

I checked the subwoofer in the truck and the screw holding it down was loose. Tightened it up and it sounds a bit better. I'm still using +4 bass and +2 treble though. Always below 15 volume, typically between 9-12. I can feel the air move out of the subwoofer port, and it vibrates, but it's not the best sounding sub I've heard haha. Guess that's what you get when you mount a sub on top of the spare wheel!

I think it depends on the sound source as well. I fixed the bluetooth hissing with a better 12v to usb adapter, and some internet searching shows that sirius radio does have a muffled sound compared to CD/FM.

Bret86944

Our cars have little to no sound deadening material. So unless this thread is referring to listening to music with the car not moving and the engine off, it's pointless.

H2O_Doc

Guilty as charged on (almost) all counts;


But at least I am more modest than one of my colleagues:

Squall180

I am sorry to say but I test drove a 2012Z with the bose and the leather, and honestly I wasn't impressed. I looked on this forum and everyone didn't like the bose, or said it wasn't worth the upgrade and I agree. I am going to do my HU when I do my first oil change.

V8Killer

I have an 09 Touring that was purchased in Dec of 09. I have had zero issues with the bose system and I like it. When I want it to hit I just turn it up, I've never even messed with the bass or treble. I guess it depends on how critical you want to be, hell I had it turned up one day and was just cruising down the street to my buddys house and he could hear my music clearly from a block away. For a stock system I give it a thumbs up.

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H2O_Doc

It might be worth going back to the original post (see below). The post wasn't a poll and didn't ask for a debate on whether or not the Bose system is any good. The question was whether or not the performance the poster was experiencing was normal for that system. Having heard the Bose and non-Bose systems, it sounds to me like the performance is pretty standard for his system; that is it is functioning normally and his disappointment in his system likely won't be cured without modifications to or replacement of that system.


Some of this is subjective (do you like what you hear in your system), some of it is objective (are the components relatively high quality and does the system faithfully reproduce recorded sound)? For many of us, we differ on the answer to the first question. The answer to the second question might well be no. Finally, there is the question of value - again a subjective question; is it worth having the system to get a factory install that is clean, neat, with a warrantee for the price you pay despite the short comings of the system (there will almost always be short comings). I think this is some of what Bigaudio was alluding to and the sorts of things he spoke of are what leads some of us to go non-stock, whatever the system our Zs came with.

NismoZ70

Well said

Fountainhead

I TRY to listen to my stereo but I invariably end up listening to my car....
I like every clanky little sound it makes, from the rear end whine, to the drivetrain noise, to the wimpy stock muffler.

Plus, I'm listening for ......changes......in the engine and drivetrain sound. But, after a minute I forget about paranoia and enjoy listening/driving.

chii370

Lol thats the exact opposite of what i do. Its annoying to me that the induction sound and tranny whine is actually louder than the exhaust. And wouldnt be so bad if the noise coming from said exhaust was actually good. Thats why i just ordered an ark dts. Little deeper tone then the FI and isnt PLEASE PULL ME OVER loud like the motordyne and doesnt make that dumb wheezing sound when u let off the gas.

Wicked CAS

I am not sure what your expectations were in the "Bose" option, But sounds like you are not very happy with what you have... Fortunately there are several options you can choose to better your sound using the bose amp and speakers, or you may decide you want to overhaul the full system...

Either way Bose system in your 370z is limited to it's capabilities... for some it is more then enough for others it is not adequate... It is your personal experience that counts. But what you are experiencing with bose is with in the norm.

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