Bose Sound System

JoeD · 10-08-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Better than a number of OEM systems; lacks in areas (like when you turn it up, it drops out frequencies to prevent blowing speakers), but can't hold a candle to aftermarket systems in every category imaginable.

Agreed.

On the same note, the brakes that come with the Sport package don't hold a candle to the 380mm, 6-piston StopTech kit.

kannibul · 10-08-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Agreed.

On the same note, the brakes that come with the Sport package don't hold a candle to the 380mm, 6-piston StopTech kit.

Aftermarket > OEM in the majority of cases.

That said, it's also about how much you want to spend. For me, sport package....the wheels mostly. Same with the touring package - I wanted leather seats.

Blown32 · 10-08-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

The Bose Stereo is ok for the Z could it have been better sure, but why do most people buy a Z? it's not the stereo so if your happy as is fine and if not upgrade it's your car. we don't need Testosterone in the thread so discuss it civilized.

Testosterone???????..lol!

dweedlebug · 10-08-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

... Bose reputation is quite high ...

"Quite high" based on what??

Bose's marketing department?

Don't be a lemming, read both of the below links. Even Lou Reed has an opinion ...

Bose BLOWS.

What about Bose? Part 1 : Home Theater Blog | Home Theater News & Reviews
What about Bose? Part 2 : Home Theater Blog | Home Theater News & Reviews

"July 2004 issue of MONEY has an evaluation of speakers by Lou Reed listening to his own (and other) music.

He loved the Klipsch, liked the MartinLogan (except they didn't work at high
volume), thought the B&W over-priced average speakers, dismissed the
Infinity's as "so so" but with little bass, and hated the Bose (no midrange
and he'd pay money NOT to hear them).

I wonder if Bose will sue him and Money."

trent1331 · 10-08-2009, 05:42 PM

I want to ask, who listens to the radio in your beautiful new Z when you should have an Ipod connected blasting MP3'S.. because MP3 volume exceeds the radio by far.
I cant complain.

rudi · 10-08-2009, 07:48 PM

It is my opinion that hi quality sound systems in cars are a total waste of money. The acoustic qualities in a car is one of the worst environments for sound, particularly in the Z. The two things you will be paying for in a quality system is volume (amp power) and signal to noise ratio. Ok power you can use but signal to noise, forget it. I think the sound system in my Z is more than adequate anything more is overkill. As I said this my opinion only.

ltp · 10-08-2009, 07:53 PM

The Bose system of the Touring package is quite good if the audio source is not from AM/FM radio.
Otherwise, I am very happy with the Bose system when the audio source is from Itouch/Ipod, hard disk, etc.
It would be much better if the car has less road noise.

SlikNik · 10-08-2009, 08:02 PM

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spearfish25 · 10-08-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rudi

It is my opinion that hi quality sound systems in cars are a total waste of money. The acoustic qualities in a car is one of the worst environments for sound, particularly in the Z. The two things you will be paying for in a quality system is volume (amp power) and signal to noise ratio. Ok power you can use but signal to noise, forget it. I think the sound system in my Z is more than adequate anything more is overkill. As I said this my opinion only.

The Bose system does the job and nicely. If I want to listen to HiFi music, I'll listen in my living room on my Rotel/B&W system. Frankly, I prefer to drive with my stereo OFF as I'd much prefer the symphony of the engine and exhaust.

molamann · 10-08-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The Bose system does the job and nicely. If I want to listen to HiFi music, I'll listen in my living room on my Rotel/B&W system. Frankly, I prefer to drive with my stereo OFF as I'd much prefer the symphony of the engine and exhaust.

Well I can't quite keep my pedal to the metal at all times to drown out my girlfriend's nagging. That's when I need my stereo.

DropTopGal · 10-08-2009, 11:27 PM

The Bose in my Vette is VERY, very good. From what I gather, the Bose in the upcoming 370Z Roadster will be a bit different (improved) than that in the current 370Z. If the 370Z Roadster Bose is on par with the Vette Bose, I will have absolutely no complaints.

Aftermaket systems sure do sound outstanding, but I must admit, perhaps the best factory system I have ever heard is the Mark Levinson in my Lexus (current IS350 and previous SC430).

kannibul · 10-08-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by trent1331

I want to ask, who listens to the radio in your beautiful new Z when you should have an Ipod connected blasting MP3'S.. because MP3 volume exceeds the radio by far.
I cant complain.

I wish it was a bit clearer on the top end, and the bass tighter and more authorative without getting loose/boomy, and the mids tighter and less colored...

Then again, I have audio recording monitors (M-Audio BX-8A's) sitting on my desk at home to compare everything against...lol

For my needs in the Z, the bose system is OK. Like I said, it's better sounding that most OEM systems, but doesn't hold a candle to an aftermarket system.

I might change it out. I probably won't. 6-disc changer and bluetooth...I'd have to check around if there are others that do that (or in addition have a HDD, GPS would be bonus, but not required)...that plus about 2000w of amp for the sub(s), plus another 1K to go around to the rest. CLEAN power > loud distorted.

JakeZ34 · 10-09-2009, 01:28 AM

I agree with spearfish as well because I bought the base+sports package and the stock radio / audio sucks so bad....too weak to hear your music when your crusing with your windows down and just when you crank it up a bit. It sounds horrible. My mom's 08 Altima coupe has Bose and it's awesome and when I had my old 05 350Z touring the Bose was pretty good too. I know Nissan and Bose didn't make them to be like a Mercedes or BMW. But you gotta give them props for trying and sounding better than the stock radio while conserving space in the trunk with the crazy subwoofer idea. Anything is better than the stock imo. And not to mention Bose does have a REALLY high reputation. But those are just my two cents.

Lug · 10-09-2009, 02:22 PM

Anyone heard the new Bose vs. the 350Z's Bose? I find the 350Z's just barely good enough not to replace and was curious if the 370Z's was better or worse.

chief_Roka · 10-13-2009, 12:58 AM

Some people like rollin clubs. That's me... in my opinion. Being an audiophile.
And the thread having an audiophile connotation to it.
The BOSE system is inadequate.
Aftermarket speakers in many price ranges are superior.
From infinity to focal u can make a better system in this car.
Agreed that the Z is terrible for acoustics. BUT
There are plenty of high quality components that's can turn the Z's handicap into an attribute.
Certain speaker and dampening materials can actually make your Z bounce around sounds to near flawless quality. 300w rms to the front/50w rms rear is possible and would work perfectly in the Z considering you use advanced crossovers &eq. Your sub you would run 300wrms@4ohms
It will sound good. Most will tell u the rear speaker isn't necessary but it can handle your lows in stereo while your sub pushes your lows in mono. .
Or u can negate the rear speakers if ur really against it or not into using crossovers and add a fosgateibeem tactile transducer. U can also use it as a sub amp and add some bass shake into your Z "bruh".

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trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	I want to ask, who listens to the radio in your beautiful new Z when you should have an Ipod connected blasting MP3'S.. because MP3 volume exceeds the radio by far. I cant complain.

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rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	It is my opinion that hi quality sound systems in cars are a total waste of money. The acoustic qualities in a car is one of the worst environments for sound, particularly in the Z. The two things you will be paying for in a quality system is volume (amp power) and signal to noise ratio. Ok power you can use but signal to noise, forget it. I think the sound system in my Z is more than adequate anything more is overkill. As I said this my opinion only.

10-08-2009, 07:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
ltp Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nothern California Posts: 165 Drives: 370Z Black on Black Rep Power: 16	The Bose system of the Touring package is quite good if the audio source is not from AM/FM radio. Otherwise, I am very happy with the Bose system when the audio source is from Itouch/Ipod, hard disk, etc. It would be much better if the car has less road noise.

10-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	B uy O ther S tereo E quipment

10-08-2009, 11:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
DropTopGal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z Vert (TBA) Rep Power: 16	The Bose in my Vette is VERY, very good. From what I gather, the Bose in the upcoming 370Z Roadster will be a bit different (improved) than that in the current 370Z. If the 370Z Roadster Bose is on par with the Vette Bose, I will have absolutely no complaints. Aftermaket systems sure do sound outstanding, but I must admit, perhaps the best factory system I have ever heard is the Mark Levinson in my Lexus (current IS350 and previous SC430).

10-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#28 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	I agree with spearfish as well because I bought the base+sports package and the stock radio / audio sucks so bad....too weak to hear your music when your crusing with your windows down and just when you crank it up a bit. It sounds horrible. My mom's 08 Altima coupe has Bose and it's awesome and when I had my old 05 350Z touring the Bose was pretty good too. I know Nissan and Bose didn't make them to be like a Mercedes or BMW. But you gotta give them props for trying and sounding better than the stock radio while conserving space in the trunk with the crazy subwoofer idea. Anything is better than the stock imo. And not to mention Bose does have a REALLY high reputation. But those are just my two cents.

10-13-2009, 12:58 AM	#30 (permalink)
chief_Roka Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BKLYN,NY/DFW,TX Posts: 166 Drives: '10 370z7at B.C. Rep Power: 16	Some people like rollin clubs. That's me... in my opinion. Being an audiophile. And the thread having an audiophile connotation to it. The BOSE system is inadequate. Aftermarket speakers in many price ranges are superior. From infinity to focal u can make a better system in this car. Agreed that the Z is terrible for acoustics. BUT There are plenty of high quality components that's can turn the Z's handicap into an attribute. Certain speaker and dampening materials can actually make your Z bounce around sounds to near flawless quality. 300w rms to the front/50w rms rear is possible and would work perfectly in the Z considering you use advanced crossovers &eq. Your sub you would run 300wrms@4ohms It will sound good. Most will tell u the rear speaker isn't necessary but it can handle your lows in stereo while your sub pushes your lows in mono. . Or u can negate the rear speakers if ur really against it or not into using crossovers and add a fosgateibeem tactile transducer. U can also use it as a sub amp and add some bass shake into your Z "bruh".