Base vs. Bose speaker/sound

bigaudiofanat · 09-18-2009, 10:01 AM

Honestly it would not even be worth the time and effort it is all the same. And with the processor there it would not help ata ll. Also even if you were to bypass the factory amp and run the bose speakers off that. You can not do it because the bose speakers are a 2 ohm load you would fry your new head unit as they can only are stable at 4 ohms.

southercadesi · 03-23-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Honestly it would not even be worth the time and effort it is all the same. And with the processor there it would not help ata ll. Also even if you were to bypass the factory amp and run the bose speakers off that. You can not do it because the bose speakers are a 2 ohm load you would fry your new head unit as they can only are stable at 4 ohms.

So if I understand this correctly...

1. If you buy an aftermarket HU, and you do NOT bypass the factory amp, your HU will be fine?

2. And if you want to change out the factory amp, you must change the speakers as well?

Equinox · 09-18-2009, 10:14 AM

I have the base sound system. I put a Kenwood DNX9140 Nav DVD system in. It sounds great, but I want to make it sound as good as it can. I will replace the four speakers up front with nice 1 way components - but I plan on putting two ways behind me. I notice the car still has the grills in the back where the bose speakers would go, but are there wires I can connect too behind the grills?

bigaudiofanat · 09-18-2009, 10:21 AM

The rear speakers have been discussed in anther thread most of us agree not to put anything there. Also I think you mean 2 way setup 1 way is just one speaker you have a tweeter and a woofer that is a 2 way. Yes you get a lot better sound from upgrading the head unit. No matter what you buy stock systems are nothing more than something there to play music. Even if it is the bose one it is not as good as what you paid for it could be.

Stock speakers vs aftermarket

As for the bose here is there sub amp now that thing can not push any sub hard. See the difference?

kenchan · 09-18-2009, 10:23 AM

Lol

polarity · 09-18-2009, 10:27 AM

Wow, I suddenly have a huge inferiority complex and really really really need to replace that bose amp before someone sees it. That thing just sucks lol

-William

bigaudiofanat · 09-18-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarity

Wow, I suddenly have a huge inferiority complex and really really really need to replace that bose amp before someone sees it. That thing just sucks lol

-William

LOL that is the thing though you can not just upgrade the amp if you do that you have to upgrade the speakers as well. Or you will have to use a jl clean sweep to integrate it into the bose system.

Carbon_z · 09-18-2009, 10:50 AM

i didnt even see the bose until i was like "WTF IS THAT" lol ohhhh

The Weapon · 09-18-2009, 04:46 PM

I just upgraded my Bose w/ Nav this weekend with a pair of Focal 165VS and 1 Old 12inch Kove Armegeddon M Series DVC

I used the MTX Re-Q to and wired it to the harness that went into the factory Bose Amp to 2 Punch Amps. 1 600a4 and 250.1.

Coming from aftermarket stereo in my 350Z i was kind of worried of the SQ but it sounds pretty good to me. It's loud, it's clear, there's no issues with sound fading at high volumes. You turn it up and it gets louder without distortion.

The only problem i had was the remote wire wasn't strong enough to power on both amps and i had to run the remote for the sub to the lighter which really doesn't matter because as soon as you turn the car it powers up the amps anyways without the stereo being on so you can have sound for the navigation/voice commands.

If looking stock is important then get the Bose. If not then start from scratch.

SlikNik · 09-18-2009, 07:13 PM

I really wish Nissan would have teamed up with a quality aftermarket stereo company and put some real options into the audio setup. How nice would it be to have a system that really hits and not have to pull one door panel or trim pieces off. Hell I would pay extra if it was a quality system.

The Bose name for whatever reason some people equate to good audio.

Look at the picture above of the amp that is the size of a cigarette pack. OMG that is funny.

The base system is absolute junk, speakers can't handle any volume but hey I knew it wasn't any good when I bought the car. Definitely going to put a few grand into the audio which will make the car perfect.

bigaudiofanat · 09-18-2009, 07:21 PM

They or no one rely does that. I mean even Mitsubishi and RF there systems are good but could be better. Most car companies are not interested in car audio they are more worried about weight and power. Even in there brochure they said "we have even shaved weight from places you would not think of like 5 pounds was shaved from the audio system" I mean that is directly form there words. Like I said the only real way to get a system is put on in yourself.

kenchan · 09-24-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Most car companies are not interested in car audio they are more worried about weight and power.

actually they are worried about cost. if you want good audio they know people will go aftermarket...like we do.

they will give you the bose quality audio as part of their
marketing scheme as a good system and for 99% of the
normal folks out there the bose will do it for them.

mpkayeuk · 01-11-2011, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

They or no one rely does that.

This is not true at all! Jaguar use Bowers and Wilkins! It doesn't get much better than that

Daishi · 09-24-2009, 02:30 AM

Vw has dynaudio sound upgrades.. Why couldn't Nissan use them. Would of been great.

cab83_750 · 09-24-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

Vw has dynaudio sound upgrades.. Why couldn't Nissan use them. Would of been great.

I just upgraded my base speakers with Dynaudio (with Precision Power 1000.4 amp) this last wekend and I am ecstatic!

09-18-2009, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	Honestly it would not even be worth the time and effort it is all the same. And with the processor there it would not help ata ll. Also even if you were to bypass the factory amp and run the bose speakers off that. You can not do it because the bose speakers are a 2 ohm load you would fry your new head unit as they can only are stable at 4 ohms. __________________ 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/

09-18-2009, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 19	I have the base sound system. I put a Kenwood DNX9140 Nav DVD system in. It sounds great, but I want to make it sound as good as it can. I will replace the four speakers up front with nice 1 way components - but I plan on putting two ways behind me. I notice the car still has the grills in the back where the bose speakers would go, but are there wires I can connect too behind the grills? __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

09-18-2009, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	The rear speakers have been discussed in anther thread most of us agree not to put anything there. Also I think you mean 2 way setup 1 way is just one speaker you have a tweeter and a woofer that is a 2 way. Yes you get a lot better sound from upgrading the head unit. No matter what you buy stock systems are nothing more than something there to play music. Even if it is the bose one it is not as good as what you paid for it could be. Stock speakers vs aftermarket As for the bose here is there sub amp now that thing can not push any sub hard. See the difference? __________________ 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/

09-18-2009, 10:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 20	i didnt even see the bose until i was like "WTF IS THAT" lol ohhhh __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

09-18-2009, 04:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3373	I just upgraded my Bose w/ Nav this weekend with a pair of Focal 165VS and 1 Old 12inch Kove Armegeddon M Series DVC I used the MTX Re-Q to and wired it to the harness that went into the factory Bose Amp to 2 Punch Amps. 1 600a4 and 250.1. Coming from aftermarket stereo in my 350Z i was kind of worried of the SQ but it sounds pretty good to me. It's loud, it's clear, there's no issues with sound fading at high volumes. You turn it up and it gets louder without distortion. The only problem i had was the remote wire wasn't strong enough to power on both amps and i had to run the remote for the sub to the lighter which really doesn't matter because as soon as you turn the car it powers up the amps anyways without the stereo being on so you can have sound for the navigation/voice commands. If looking stock is important then get the Bose. If not then start from scratch. __________________ Boosted Performance Comp Turbo - Tuner- CJM Fuel Return- Modified Berk CBE- ZSpeed Stage 4 Clutch - Southbend Flywheel - Tuned by Seb ~650whp - HKS Coilovers - SPL - Focal Audio 4 way Active - Audiocontrol DSP - Work CR 2P

09-18-2009, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Lol

09-18-2009, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
polarity Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166 Drives: [2009 370Z] Rep Power: 18	Wow, I suddenly have a huge inferiority complex and really really really need to replace that bose amp before someone sees it. That thing just sucks lol -William

09-18-2009, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 20	I really wish Nissan would have teamed up with a quality aftermarket stereo company and put some real options into the audio setup. How nice would it be to have a system that really hits and not have to pull one door panel or trim pieces off. Hell I would pay extra if it was a quality system. The Bose name for whatever reason some people equate to good audio. Look at the picture above of the amp that is the size of a cigarette pack. OMG that is funny. The base system is absolute junk, speakers can't handle any volume but hey I knew it wasn't any good when I bought the car. Definitely going to put a few grand into the audio which will make the car perfect.

09-18-2009, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	They or no one rely does that. I mean even Mitsubishi and RF there systems are good but could be better. Most car companies are not interested in car audio they are more worried about weight and power. Even in there brochure they said "we have even shaved weight from places you would not think of like 5 pounds was shaved from the audio system" I mean that is directly form there words. Like I said the only real way to get a system is put on in yourself. __________________ 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; 09-24-2009 at 07:45 AM.

09-24-2009, 02:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 18	Vw has dynaudio sound upgrades.. Why couldn't Nissan use them. Would of been great.

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