nissan stock stereo or touring(bose)?

jhtran13 · 07-30-2013, 02:11 PM

Hey guys just wanted your opinion on the stereo system for the 370z,

how big of a difference is it between the stock stereo system vs. the bose package that comes with the touring package?

Also, are there any other sound system alternatives that could be better than the bose system that comes with the touring package?

kenchan · 07-30-2013, 02:12 PM

base stereo = junk

bose stereo = less junky

kidkotic2001 · 07-30-2013, 02:50 PM

Base Stereo is not good at all.

Bose Stereo with/out navi is okay not the best but will keep you going for a while.

Bking · 07-30-2013, 03:15 PM

The Bose stereo is absolute crap. My friend's old Acura TL has a better system than the 370.

Mt Tam I am · 07-30-2013, 03:15 PM

I am happy with my Bose. I do not know what others are looking for. I never want bleeding ear drums so perhaps this is why folks don't like it. I am not as sophisticated as the unhappy folks.

C4Calvin · 07-30-2013, 03:44 PM

I could not believe my $33K car came with such a basic headunit with no real features.

I am sure the Bose is a lot nicer, but I just swapped head units to add rear view camera.

Brutal 370Z · 07-30-2013, 03:58 PM

I like my Bose system. I usually swear by Bose for all my other electronics at home. Surround sound systems, outdoor speakers, etc. I find that the clarity is pretty good and their built with quality. I don't know nearly as much about car audio but the Z's Bose system serves my needs just fine.

P.S. Keep in mind that I don't really like my music crazy loud or heavy bass. I'm more of a clarity/sound quality kinda guy.

DEpointfive0 · 07-30-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I am happy with my Bose. I do not know what others are looking for. I never want bleeding ear drums so perhaps this is why folks don't like it. I am not as sophisticated as the unhappy folks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

I like my Bose system. I usually swear by Bose for all my other electronics at home. Surround sound systems, outdoor speakers, etc. I find that the clarity is pretty good and their built with quality. I don't know nearly as much about car audio but the Z's Bose system serves my needs just fine.

P.S. Keep in mind that I don't really like my music crazy loud or heavy bass. I'm more of a clarity/sound quality kinda guy.

I believe I'm a sound/quality guy, and I normally HATE Bose products with a passion... But honestly, yeah, the bass is 8/10, but overall it's a pretty damn good setup IMO

JohnsZ · 07-30-2013, 04:23 PM

I know I mentioned this on another thread but I will say it again. I have a Touring with the Bose system and it is the best stereo system I have ever heard in any car that I have owned or have been in. I'm sure you could get a better after market stereo but unless you absolutely need the bass so deafening that it will rattle the license plates off their brackets, I think it is really not necessary. Yes I am one of the "older" members in this forum but I am not hard of hearing and am actually a musician so I think I know sound. Though I don't listen to the bass jarring sounds of today's Rap, I do love to listen to live classic rock performances backed by an orchestra such as Elton John in Australia and Sting in Berlin. One of my favorites is listening to Billy Joel's live performance in New York at Shea Stadium. I can't imagine a sound better than the bose system in my Touring while listening to that. For me, the Bose system is awesome.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-30-2013, 05:25 PM

Bose sucks. Base is worse...

AFTERMARKET

I personally prefer a full range sound and capability that most market stereos can't produce.
the g37s bose, is awesome. The z bose sounds like the rds system with a sub. The Z is better suited with aftermarket stereo and recaro seats.

Fountainhead · 07-30-2013, 08:08 PM

I like my Bose/Navi system, is it good as something that BAF could put in by completely disassembling my entire interior/doors and rewiring every square inch from stem to stern and then putting it all back together clip by clip and screw by screw? Definitely not. But it's a hell of a lot easier to just leave the interior of the car alone and enjoy it for what it is. We took our Klippel system and curved the frequency response in the drivers position and it's actually quite decent for a car. For what it's worth it's actually the best sounding stock stereo I've ever heard in a car. Sure I'd like a larger sub but again, do I want to tear my entire car apart to get one? Nope, it ain't worth it. Besides, it's nice to just own a car for once and leave it alone audio wise.

bigaudiofanat · 07-30-2013, 09:21 PM

Please read up!

What to know about Bose

Shadezz · 08-01-2013, 10:00 AM

Factory Bose is pretty good after I upgraded the deck to a kenwood ddx370. Although I do want more sound in the future....it will do for now and I agree the little sub feels the cabin quite nicely.

kenwood · 08-03-2013, 10:43 AM

Bose | Automotive systems division

Read this and forever know why you love your Bose / 370Z (MIT tuned) audio system. It's an engineering work of art.

bigaudiofanat · 08-03-2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenwood

Bose | Automotive systems division

Read this and forever know why you love your Bose / 370Z (MIT tuned) audio system. It's an engineering work of art.

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRight you wouldn't be working for bose or anything like that would you?

Bose audio systems are worthless. I have seen a set of 200 dollar speakers powered by a aftermarket head unit kick their ***.

07-30-2013, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
jhtran13 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 57 Drives: 15' 370z/sport Rep Power: 13	nissan stock stereo or touring(bose)? Hey guys just wanted your opinion on the stereo system for the 370z, how big of a difference is it between the stock stereo system vs. the bose package that comes with the touring package? Also, are there any other sound system alternatives that could be better than the bose system that comes with the touring package?

07-30-2013, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	base stereo = junk bose stereo = less junky Trips, Bking, kidkotic2001 and 6 others like this.

07-30-2013, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 16	Base Stereo is not good at all. Bose Stereo with/out navi is okay not the best but will keep you going for a while. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

07-30-2013, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I am happy with my Bose. I do not know what others are looking for. I never want bleeding ear drums so perhaps this is why folks don't like it. I am not as sophisticated as the unhappy folks. RonRizz, DEpointfive0, COSMO and 1 others like this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-30-2013, 03:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 15	I like my Bose system. I usually swear by Bose for all my other electronics at home. Surround sound systems, outdoor speakers, etc. I find that the clarity is pretty good and their built with quality. I don't know nearly as much about car audio but the Z's Bose system serves my needs just fine. P.S. Keep in mind that I don't really like my music crazy loud or heavy bass. I'm more of a clarity/sound quality kinda guy. fyousuf likes this. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-30-2013, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	The Bose stereo is absolute crap. My friend's old Acura TL has a better system than the 370.

07-30-2013, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
C4Calvin Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Posts: 458 Drives: 2017 Golf-R Rep Power: 454	I could not believe my $33K car came with such a basic headunit with no real features. I am sure the Bose is a lot nicer, but I just swapped head units to add rear view camera.

07-30-2013, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 15	I know I mentioned this on another thread but I will say it again. I have a Touring with the Bose system and it is the best stereo system I have ever heard in any car that I have owned or have been in. I'm sure you could get a better after market stereo but unless you absolutely need the bass so deafening that it will rattle the license plates off their brackets, I think it is really not necessary. Yes I am one of the "older" members in this forum but I am not hard of hearing and am actually a musician so I think I know sound. Though I don't listen to the bass jarring sounds of today's Rap, I do love to listen to live classic rock performances backed by an orchestra such as Elton John in Australia and Sting in Berlin. One of my favorites is listening to Billy Joel's live performance in New York at Shea Stadium. I can't imagine a sound better than the bose system in my Touring while listening to that. For me, the Bose system is awesome. DEpointfive0, tiger123 and fyousuf like this.

07-30-2013, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Bose sucks. Base is worse... AFTERMARKET I personally prefer a full range sound and capability that most market stereos can't produce. the g37s bose, is awesome. The z bose sounds like the rds system with a sub. The Z is better suited with aftermarket stereo and recaro seats. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 07-30-2013 at 05:32 PM.

07-30-2013, 08:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	I like my Bose/Navi system, is it good as something that BAF could put in by completely disassembling my entire interior/doors and rewiring every square inch from stem to stern and then putting it all back together clip by clip and screw by screw? Definitely not. But it's a hell of a lot easier to just leave the interior of the car alone and enjoy it for what it is. We took our Klippel system and curved the frequency response in the drivers position and it's actually quite decent for a car. For what it's worth it's actually the best sounding stock stereo I've ever heard in a car. Sure I'd like a larger sub but again, do I want to tear my entire car apart to get one? Nope, it ain't worth it. Besides, it's nice to just own a car for once and leave it alone audio wise.

07-30-2013, 09:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	Please read up! What to know about Bose __________________ 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/

08-01-2013, 10:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 44 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Factory Bose is pretty good after I upgraded the deck to a kenwood ddx370. Although I do want more sound in the future....it will do for now and I agree the little sub feels the cabin quite nicely. __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

08-03-2013, 10:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenwood Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 46 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	The Nissan 370Z Tuned (Noise Canceling) Bose Audio System Explained Bose \| Automotive systems division Read this and forever know why you love your Bose / 370Z (MIT tuned) audio system. It's an engineering work of art. nomad likes this.

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