Radio swap disable/remove active sound enhancement?
 

I was curious if anyone knows what fully controls the ANC as well as the new active sound enhancement? I have a 2016 sport model and swapped the Bose head unit for a Kenwood and was wondering if they were linked. I can't honestly say when I had the stock unit that I ever felt like I heard anything that sounded "enhanced" with the radio on or off. So now, with the Kenwood, I'm at a loss to know if the feature is gone or not.

Not that I ever wanted that feature, but it'd be nice to know if removing the radio removed that silly feature.

Is that the system that increases the audio volume based on your speed? If so, I turned mine off shortly after buying my car and I've never missed it.

Not quite, but I do know what you are referring to. From Nissan News website:

For 2016, enhancements include the addition of a new Deep Blue Pearl exterior color and a new available Bose® audio system incorporating Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Active Sound Enhancement (ASE).

The ANC system generates canceling sound to help remove undesirable low frequency engine noise while preserving invigorating sounds of engine performance, providing a more "pure" sound. The system is also utilized on the famed Nissan GT-R. The ASE enhances natural engine sounds to help bolster the driver's acceleration experience.

Also available again in 2016 are the Nissan 370 NISMO and 370Z NISMO Tech, along with three 370Z Roadster models – 370Z Roadster, 370Z Touring Roadster and 370Z Touring Sport Roadster (for details, please visit NissanNews.com).

Ah, gotcha. I didn't realize that'd been added to the 370z's. I'm curious to know whether anyone who has owned older an older 370z and new 370z can attest to the difference or lack thereof.

I just traded in my '09 for a '16. I confirmed the fake engine sound on test drive. I was very disappointed that Nissan would put something like this on the Z AND the GTR.

At the time I knew nothing and only suspected. I almost walked away from the deal but the techs found a way to turn it off.

Will pick up the new one tonight. :-)

Just a guess, but ASE is possibly based on engine RPM and/or output and/or throttle pedal position. ANC may use the same microphone that the cell phone interface uses (or the same RPM/&c signals as ASE). If you find a good answer, please share the link.

I think the ANC/ASE are just awful ...I have had them in my Acura and my 2016 maxima ... Makes it almost impossible to add subs and amplifiers ...I havnt found any why to disable it. I can turn off the ASE but the ANC still causes problems with aftermarket subs and amps.....glad my 2015 370 nismo didn't have those features added yet 2016 was 370 first year with it.