Speaker placement

andyj · 09-05-2013, 03:07 PM

Hello,
I'm looking at buying either a base 2013 or a Touring with the 8 speaker Bose.
If i get the base model, I'll upgrade the head unit and speakers. My question is, regarding the base model with only 4 speakers, are the interior panels of both models the same, that is, do they have the speaker locations already molded into them to accomodate 8 speakers, or will you have to cut holes in the interior panels of the base model to add more speakers to the 4 speaker factory set up? Thanks in advance for your help.

Chuck33079 · 09-05-2013, 03:11 PM

The spots for the two rear speakers should be there. The last two speakers are the subwoofers in the spare tire. And if the Bose system is the only reason for getting the touring, don't bother.

bigaudiofanat · 09-05-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The spots for the two rear speakers should be there. The last two speakers are the subwoofers in the spare tire. And if the Bose system is the only reason for getting the touring, don't bother.

This

Fountainhead · 09-05-2013, 08:57 PM

Hi Andyj,
First, look at the 370Z comparison chart at Nissanusa.com and see if the additional features of the Touring justify the expense.
Second, go look at the Touring and the base to see if you like what you see.
Third, make an informed purchase based on hands on experience.
Fourth, enjoy your new car!

09-05-2013, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
andyj Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: MO Posts: 30 Drives: no z yet Rep Power: 12	Speaker placement Hello, I'm looking at buying either a base 2013 or a Touring with the 8 speaker Bose. If i get the base model, I'll upgrade the head unit and speakers. My question is, regarding the base model with only 4 speakers, are the interior panels of both models the same, that is, do they have the speaker locations already molded into them to accomodate 8 speakers, or will you have to cut holes in the interior panels of the base model to add more speakers to the 4 speaker factory set up? Thanks in advance for your help.

09-05-2013, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	The spots for the two rear speakers should be there. The last two speakers are the subwoofers in the spare tire. And if the Bose system is the only reason for getting the touring, don't bother. Cbtech likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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09-05-2013, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Hi Andyj, First, look at the 370Z comparison chart at Nissanusa.com and see if the additional features of the Touring justify the expense. Second, go look at the Touring and the base to see if you like what you see. Third, make an informed purchase based on hands on experience. Fourth, enjoy your new car!