I haven't spent thousands of dollars on audio, and I can tell how much the system sucks night and day. Hell, looking at the hardware itself compared to real hardware tells the whole story.

Maybe "embarrassingly terrible" is overkill for the average driver. I guess I would rate it "acceptable, but by no means premium". I have no clue how it stacks up against the Non-bose though, like I said. At the end of the day, it's not a luxury car so I don't complain that much.

 

Ok so to sum it up. This is how it is:

Non-blose = 100 dollar system
Blose= 150 dollar system with 400 dollar extra Bose sticker
Good sound system where you can hear all effects/sounds good = 1000 dollars or so. (you can do less).

By all means, it depends what you consider a good sound. For an average driver of a 1996 toyota camry, the blose will sound AMAZING,. To the driver of a Bentley Spur, listening to blose will sound like cheap ****. Also depends what you listen to, radio? quality cds? pc burnt cds? Don't expect in depth base/midtones with blose, as well as not great quality accent accompaniment. Overall, Blose is what its supposed to be - an upgraded sound system for middle class cars (nissan). Don't expect mercedes benz quality.

Again, if you're buying a nissan, the blose is probably good enough for you, and if you're a bentley driver buying a nissan, you're prob going to swap everything stock out anyway, why not do the sound.

 

My last car had a Bose system. I replaced the head unit, it was made by Clarion. I replaced it to get the ability to play MP3's, not to really upgrade the sound quality.

I've always felt you get a sports car for the handling, accelleration, etc, the sound system is way down on the list.

If its important to you, though, by all means spend money to get it upgraded. It can sound lots better.

 

Yep, good point as well, can't play MP3s. Imho, the bose in my audi is a lot better sound then 350z, but thats prob just cuz of sound insulation. I love driving sports car, but I don't want to compromise on the sound, in which case I know I have to upgrade a few things (not 1000s, but a few better things didn't hurt).

 

That's funny - the "Harman Kardon" stereo in our Titan (which actually sounds pretty good), is made by Panasonic. Why Nissan does this name-switch thing is beyond me, but so be it. Why they still put stereos in Nissans without an Aux jack is also beyond me (though the Titan does have one).

 

I have a non-bose system with an alpine headunit. The system is not impressive at all. The front speakers are ok but the back speakers are terrible. I also have 2 10' subs in it.

The rear speakers are very weak compared to the front speakers. I can barely hear them most of the time but the fronts make up for it. I plan on installing my 6.5' speakers to replace the rear speakers.

If your buying a Z then your buying it because its a blast to drive. The best way to drive the car is with the windows down and no music playing so you can listen to the engine.

 

The leather seats are so much better than the cloth Z seats, i have both, and have driven both on 200 mile trips. The Blose is actually nice once you change the head unit out, with the stock head unit it really sucks, and skips badly.

 

same car. one is more comfortable than the other. one is faster than the other.

 

i have an 06 touring has bose, leather and other options. the car is smaller in size and remember its a two seater. Some times i whish i had a g37 to ride with more people and bring larger stuff from costco. the positive of it is its lighter, faster, sportier,more race type the the g which is more lux. i have noticed the ride on my z bumpier on freeway. the z is lower to the ground and might hit front bumper alot in pavement. if you dont like taking people places or have family u should get it because you can only ride with only one other person.

 

Scratch that, I actually fit 2 asian chics in the front before, haha size does matter :P

 

Baloney. I'm tired of people saying stuff like this. You can barely hear the engine or exhaust with all the wind noise in the cabin when the windows are down.

A good sound system is worth its weight in gold when it comes to sport cars. In all reality, these cars are good for one thing only: Cruising. They make bad commuter cars, they aren't very comfortable and they they don't do well on long road trips. A good stereo makes up for a lot of the conveniences you sacrifice when you purchase a 2-seater. Nissan forgot that when it came to the 350Z.

 

Yup 2 small hookers fit fine, and they still have room to play around.

 

thats definitely a lie, unless your driving on the highway. all my driving is city driving. so when you get on it, you definitely hear it. especially with test pipes and catback.

 

I just took a weekend trip in my o3 touring model. It was a 330 mile trip one way. The route out was all freeway and Pa turnpike. Comfotable ride and fun, never got tired. Had a couple 100 mph runs and some extended 80 to 90mph runs. Averaged 24mpg out. On the way back I found four different routes that were all major turns, multible s's up and down mountains. Fun! Averaged 22mpg. Stereo, Total upgrade. Bose is 100% gone. For me the added sound makes it complete.

 

If you're a sound critic, you're gonna have to upgrade the sound system. I have the non-Bose system and it sucks.

 

Yes, when you have heard a real sound system... Bose = Absolute piece of garbage. Take the sub out and use it as a frisbie.

 

why is everyone capitalizing random words? 'think about buying a Z...COMING from...'

NON-BOSE versus BOSE

 

The Z is comfortable, ive never had any problems with that! I drive about 100 miles to work now and average 26-29 mpg while on the highway. The Bose radio, is just as good if not better than most cars (stock) radio.

 

Who KNOWS? It's BETTER to not even BOTHER wondering.

 

i would get an automatic if i were you.