base Z stereo......=SH1T
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Treble + 3
Bass + 1
That works best for me. The speaker behind the driver's head rattles with the bass above +2.
In Nissan's defense....I have NEVER heard a decent stock stereo in any car ever. I have a Ford Escape that actually has some decent punch, but it's still not very good.
Bass + 1
That works best for me. The speaker behind the driver's head rattles with the bass above +2.
In Nissan's defense....I have NEVER heard a decent stock stereo in any car ever. I have a Ford Escape that actually has some decent punch, but it's still not very good.
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My brother has a enthuist roadster and the sterreo in his car sucks compared to the one that comes with the touring roadster.
Definatly worth the 2k getting the touring edition over the enthuist.
Definatly worth the 2k getting the touring edition over the enthuist.
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BASS -1, Treble +5 all the way. I also have an M3 , same thing , Harmon Kardon Sound, still sounds stock sh$tty! I think the manufacturers get together with High End Audio companies, and think of ways to fool us Consumers to think that we get a better stereo with there Logo on it! Thats B.S.! Stock is still Stock, unless you upgrage!!!!
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Yeah guys a crappy stock stereo is common to many brands - BMW, Honda, Nissan, Benz (the cheaper ones anyway)...I'd love to have mark levinson systems in all of those cars, but nobody listens to me. ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally posted by Built2shredZ
My brother has a enthuist roadster and the sterreo in his car sucks compared to the one that comes with the touring roadster.
Definatly worth the 2k getting the touring edition over the enthuist.
My brother has a enthuist roadster and the sterreo in his car sucks compared to the one that comes with the touring roadster.
Definatly worth the 2k getting the touring edition over the enthuist.
In addition, I feel you can spend a couple of thousand bucks on an after market stereo that will blow away the bose system. In addition, the bose typically have amps for each speaker and when they blow, the cost to replace is VERY expensive. You cant simply replace a Bose speaker with another brand. When one Bose speaker blows, the others are not far behind. They typically run on a 2 ohm system thus to replace one, replace all so for the cost (Bang for the buck) and the cost to fix a Bose system, it is not a choice I would recommend.
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Ok, I couldnt watch this any longer without getting involved. A few years ago I paid my bills with custom audio/video installs in residential properties. At that time, not only was I working with systems that costed several hundred grand, but also had a pretty top end system in my car (MB Quart full range and 2 Image Dynamics IDmax 12s, Orion HCCA amps at .5 ohm). The bose system in the touring model is no "premium" system, true. It is however one of the best stock systems Ive ever heard and on par with something you would pay a lot of money for not that long ago in the aftermarket. The problem with the general public especially these days is if the system doesnt get to supersonic levels while the bass rattles your fillings loose then it must "suck." Before I get accused of veing an old guy, know that I am a 26yo Insurance Broker by day and Drummer by night with a lot of experience in sound reinforcement. I think the quality of sound in the bose system is VERY true, even if you dont need to wear a jock strap to listen to hip-hop.
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I agree with risk
My Bose System in my Touring Roadster is great sounding. True it does not have earth shaking bass, but in all honesty when I did have cars with 12" subs in the trunk, I rarely had the volume turned up unless i was showing it off. There's no way you can listen to music for a long road trip with the bass pounding away without a serious headache.
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I was compaing the Base Roadster with the Touring Roadster. There are only 2 models of roadster. There is only like 2000 difference between the two (as long as you dont get navigation). For the $2000 you get upgraded bose system, Heated Leather Seats and 18" Rims... For 2k thats a good deal
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Zland,
I was compaing the Base Roadster with the Touring Roadster. There are only 2 models of roadster. There is only like 2000 difference between the two (as long as you dont get navigation). For the $2000 you get upgraded bose system, Heated Leather Seats and 18" Rims... For 2k thats a good deal
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One other thing to note about the bose is that it includes a 6CD in dash changer...those are expensive. Many of the "superior" aftermarket systems that I see don't have one. Also the bose system doesn't eat away from cargo space, and doesn't void any warranties. Plus the speakers in the Z are not individually amplified - if memory servces correctly there are 2 separate amps.
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I've asked this question in another thread already but i did not get an anwser so i'll ask it here again: Does the '05 Track have a BOSE system?
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Originally posted by chrism1
BASS -1, Treble +5 all the way. I also have an M3 , same thing , Harmon Kardon Sound, still sounds stock sh$tty! I think the manufacturers get together with High End Audio companies, and think of ways to fool us Consumers to think that we get a better stereo with there Logo on it! Thats B.S.! Stock is still Stock, unless you upgrage!!!!
BASS -1, Treble +5 all the way. I also have an M3 , same thing , Harmon Kardon Sound, still sounds stock sh$tty! I think the manufacturers get together with High End Audio companies, and think of ways to fool us Consumers to think that we get a better stereo with there Logo on it! Thats B.S.! Stock is still Stock, unless you upgrage!!!!
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Originally posted by Risk
Ok, I couldnt watch this any longer without getting involved. A few years ago I paid my bills with custom audio/video installs in residential properties. At that time, not only was I working with systems that costed several hundred grand, but also had a pretty top end system in my car (MB Quart full range and 2 Image Dynamics IDmax 12s, Orion HCCA amps at .5 ohm). The bose system in the touring model is no "premium" system, true. It is however one of the best stock systems Ive ever heard and on par with something you would pay a lot of money for not that long ago in the aftermarket. The problem with the general public especially these days is if the system doesnt get to supersonic levels while the bass rattles your fillings loose then it must "suck." Before I get accused of veing an old guy, know that I am a 26yo Insurance Broker by day and Drummer by night with a lot of experience in sound reinforcement. I think the quality of sound in the bose system is VERY true, even if you dont need to wear a jock strap to listen to hip-hop.
Ok, I couldnt watch this any longer without getting involved. A few years ago I paid my bills with custom audio/video installs in residential properties. At that time, not only was I working with systems that costed several hundred grand, but also had a pretty top end system in my car (MB Quart full range and 2 Image Dynamics IDmax 12s, Orion HCCA amps at .5 ohm). The bose system in the touring model is no "premium" system, true. It is however one of the best stock systems Ive ever heard and on par with something you would pay a lot of money for not that long ago in the aftermarket. The problem with the general public especially these days is if the system doesnt get to supersonic levels while the bass rattles your fillings loose then it must "suck." Before I get accused of veing an old guy, know that I am a 26yo Insurance Broker by day and Drummer by night with a lot of experience in sound reinforcement. I think the quality of sound in the bose system is VERY true, even if you dont need to wear a jock strap to listen to hip-hop.
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wow this actually got alot of replies...although I'm not sure why everyone is talking about the bose system
.... if you guys that have the bose are complaining, just be thankful you didn't get a base. It is by far the worst sound ever.
I'm getting a new deck for x-mas, so i'll let you know if the sound improves at all through that. Speakers will have to wait a while tho.
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I'm getting a new deck for x-mas, so i'll let you know if the sound improves at all through that. Speakers will have to wait a while tho.
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yea the base system definitely did suck! the speakers in my friends s-er spec v are way better, and so are the stock speakers that came in another friends jetta. but then again the speakers in my friends wrx are even worse than the Z. he doesn't listen to music loud or music with much bass, and he still managed to blow the speakers with everything stock.
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When I refer to the Bose sound quality, I am refering to all the threads of unhappy people that own the bose, not just my opinion about it. One of the 4 most common complaints of the Z was the Bose sound quality (in addition to tire feathering, rattles, tranny's etc).
I stand by my accessment of cost of repair on a Bose. Talk to anyone in the stereo industry or any Nissan techs. It is one thing if you like the sound but another if you own the car longer than warranty. Replacing a speaker means replacing an amp for each speaker and once one speaker goes, the others go soon after.
If you disagree with my opinion and own one, no peoblem. I hope what I am discribing on repair does not happen to you. I jusy know the history of Bose in Nissans. Oh, btw, most stereo's that have been in Nissans that say Bose are the speakers. The head units are typically Clarions. Look at the back of the headunit when you take it out. I am not sure if it is on the Z but it has been that way on past Nissans.
I stand by my accessment of cost of repair on a Bose. Talk to anyone in the stereo industry or any Nissan techs. It is one thing if you like the sound but another if you own the car longer than warranty. Replacing a speaker means replacing an amp for each speaker and once one speaker goes, the others go soon after.
If you disagree with my opinion and own one, no peoblem. I hope what I am discribing on repair does not happen to you. I jusy know the history of Bose in Nissans. Oh, btw, most stereo's that have been in Nissans that say Bose are the speakers. The head units are typically Clarions. Look at the back of the headunit when you take it out. I am not sure if it is on the Z but it has been that way on past Nissans.
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I dont know what you guys talking about, but my base stereo is awesome....it's the best stereo I have ever listened to. Specially when compare to my previous car 1976 V8 Ford Granada which still has the 8-track. BTW, does anyone listen to 8-track anymore?? or it's just me
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great thread. now i have ricer ammo to shoot back at enth/base/track z guys when they say they can beat me in the twisties!!!!
I'll just tell them their stereo sucks stock
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