The Bose sound system, in my personal opinion... it wasn't that good enough, didn't have that crispy sound that you are expecting, not to much of fidelity in the sound, I am comparing the sound system of a previous 2007 BMW X3 that I've owned. I wasn't that impress with the Bose system. But it is better than the sound system that I have in my 2007 Base 350z. Again, that is my personal opinion.

One thing you guys should realize is that Nissan used a LOT of lighter components. One of the things they did help make the Z lighter was use lighter sound system components and less of them. I'm all for the car being lighter over the sound being better... I highly doubt I'll ever change the stock system out. As long as I get a little base and the sound is good enough to hear clearly on the freeway with the windows down, I'm good.

^ that was exactly my concern.
being able to hear on the highway with the windows down....(which i love doing!!!)

Audio quality in the Z was never really a highlight, but at least we can still change out the HU and speakers. Look at the G37 with its totally integrated setup, and that was pretty much a deal breaker for me since I wanted to do a bit of customizations with the audio system.

Anyhow, a good audio system does not require rear speakers unless it's for movie watching. We just have to work a little harder with the front channels to make it sound good. I want to keep the speaker in the door without resorting to external enclosures. Anyone tried DLS audio? I'm going to experiment with their products.

As for the sub, I have it in the stock BOSE sub location in my Z33. For this setup, it'll be in the hatch. The goal is to create a box with the smallest foot print to hold a single 12" sub (eD) facing upwards. Hopefully it doesn't get in the way of the spare tire, but I've not looked at the pictures enough.

HU.... Kenwoood DDX812 (no navi). It has 13-band EQ and 5V pre-out. This is going to be fun!

anybody got any good pics of the bose speakers/subs?

Well you technically can't photograph the speakers if it's in the doors and corner of the dash. The sub is hub mounted in the spare tire.

Here you go. A couple shots of the Sub.
http://www.the370z.com/images/japan%...70Z_com_18.jpg
http://www.z33driver.com/images/370z/IMG_1327.JPG

My music of choice is electronica/dance and the Bose system suits my needs! Just my 2 cents.

+1

I haven't gotten a chance to listen to the two systems, but is the base sound system really that bad? It can't be worse than the old Z/G Bose system...can it?

I just don't know if I want to spend the extra money for the touring.

^ same i would like to konw the difference too.
my old g's bose sounded like crap.

and i really don't need anything in the touring package except for the audio...

For me the auto dimming mirror is a must, and WOW the cargo cover is AWESOME!

Those 2 items should be standard, at least the cargo cover should be standard.

Oh yeah the homelink is nice too, I programmed my apt gate code today. So instead of rolling down the window to enter the code or giving a deposit for a huge gate opener, I just push the homelink button.

^how hard do you think it would be to retrofit a cargo cover on the non-touring model...

does it look simple?

hmmm I'm not mechanically inclined so I can't answer that. I do know that it can be removed, they show how to do it on the DVD that came with the owner's manual.

wonder how it works considering how weird it looks.. like a container for tortillas or something :icon17:

thanks for posting tho