Bose system not that loud
10-08-2010, 08:18 AM
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For all who thinks the Bose sucks go upgrade it with a better system. Its only money. My son thought his Hummer sound system sucked and $3200 later with some friggin concert hall system he said it sounded much better. Waste of money in my opinion but so is the Hummer....
10-08-2010, 11:20 AM
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OK, I did my db meter testing. Not scientific but I did the best I could. I tested while sitting still as I didn't want to be driving, writing down info and trying to look at the meter. A couple of control items, I did not turn my stereo all the way up to max, I'm not a fan of clipping my amp (good way to fry speakers). On my '08, the volume level is indicated by little bars that progress, in all tests I turned it up to 3 bars less than max. I held the meter at head level right between the seat headrests and a little in front of them. Tested first with the windows up and sunroof closed.
Station Song Meter Reading
XM #49 Peter Gabriel: Sollsberry Hill 98-100db
FM AC/DC: Back in Black 105-107db
XM #26 Chris Allen: ? 96-98db
iPod Keane: Bend & Break 104-106db
Then I opened the windows and sunroof and did the same test, unfortunately could not test some of the same songs.
Station Song Meter Reading
XM #46 Aerosmith: Back in the Saddle 99-100db
FM Heart: Barracuda 101-103db
iPod Keane: Bend & Break 101-103db
So ..... on my way home I was on a highway (not full freeway, was doing about 60mph) and decided to open the windows and sunroof to see about volume level and hearing all the music.I don't normally drive highway with windows & sunroof open. I did have to turn it up pretty loud to hear most of the music. Just for grins I held the meter up, same testing volume level and switched between several stations/sources and was getting db readings between 102-105db.
Lastly I turned the music off, all windows open and was getiing a db reading of 103db.... so driving with the windows open is loud, turning music up to hear all aspects does need to be pretty loud. For me the Bose handles it OK ...now I ask this. Do you really hear all aspects of the music, no matter how loud it is with 103db of ambient noise? I think not ....
PS ...sorry my columns aren't working, they show up spaced in the edit but when I post the spaces go away.
PSS ... According to this site, anything above 85db can be dangerous (for what it's worth)
http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/hearingloss.cfm
Station Song Meter Reading
XM #49 Peter Gabriel: Sollsberry Hill 98-100db
FM AC/DC: Back in Black 105-107db
XM #26 Chris Allen: ? 96-98db
iPod Keane: Bend & Break 104-106db
Then I opened the windows and sunroof and did the same test, unfortunately could not test some of the same songs.
Station Song Meter Reading
XM #46 Aerosmith: Back in the Saddle 99-100db
FM Heart: Barracuda 101-103db
iPod Keane: Bend & Break 101-103db
So ..... on my way home I was on a highway (not full freeway, was doing about 60mph) and decided to open the windows and sunroof to see about volume level and hearing all the music.I don't normally drive highway with windows & sunroof open. I did have to turn it up pretty loud to hear most of the music. Just for grins I held the meter up, same testing volume level and switched between several stations/sources and was getting db readings between 102-105db.
Lastly I turned the music off, all windows open and was getiing a db reading of 103db.... so driving with the windows open is loud, turning music up to hear all aspects does need to be pretty loud. For me the Bose handles it OK ...now I ask this. Do you really hear all aspects of the music, no matter how loud it is with 103db of ambient noise? I think not ....
PS ...sorry my columns aren't working, they show up spaced in the edit but when I post the spaces go away.
PSS ... According to this site, anything above 85db can be dangerous (for what it's worth)
http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/hearingloss.cfm
10-08-2010, 11:37 AM
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This is a solid system...like others said...for what it is. Very few cars in this price range can compete with it. You talk about the A8, of course that is going to blow ours out of the water. It frickin better. You compare to a custom system? Of course that will be better...again...it better be!
This is a good system, has good highs and lows(notice I didn't say excellent...but I would never EXPECT that in this car). For the majority who buy this car it is plenty. For those that it doesn't satisfy, honestly, Infiniti realizes that those people are going to get custom systems anyways no matter what they put in it.
Just my .02...
This is a good system, has good highs and lows(notice I didn't say excellent...but I would never EXPECT that in this car). For the majority who buy this car it is plenty. For those that it doesn't satisfy, honestly, Infiniti realizes that those people are going to get custom systems anyways no matter what they put in it.
Just my .02...
10-08-2010, 11:39 AM
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This is a solid system...like others said...for what it is. Very few cars in this price range can compete with it. You talk about the A8, of course that is going to blow ours out of the water. It frickin better. You compare to a custom system? Of course that will be better...again...it better be!
This is a good system, has good highs and lows(notice I didn't say excellent...but I would never EXPECT that in this car). For the majority who buy this car it is plenty. For those that it doesn't satisfy, honestly, Infiniti realizes that those people are going to get custom systems anyways no matter what they put in it.
Just my .02...
This is a good system, has good highs and lows(notice I didn't say excellent...but I would never EXPECT that in this car). For the majority who buy this car it is plenty. For those that it doesn't satisfy, honestly, Infiniti realizes that those people are going to get custom systems anyways no matter what they put in it.
Just my .02...
10-08-2010, 02:08 PM
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i used to go to spl contests when i was into car audio and the loudest db you can hit is with a cd. a cd has the cleanest and loudest sound then any other source; mp3,radio,etc. play a real cd (not a burned cd) and it will be louder then your ipod or radio. for you guys with the bose drivers audio stage.... make sure its on.
10-08-2010, 02:24 PM
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FYI... I just installed a set of Black Betty's Ground Wires and it definitely
improved the sound of the Bose... Tighter thump on the bass and a bit more volume!!
And 08GMan > Check out a SW package called MP3 Gain... You can level set
ALL your MP3's, even the ones recorded at lower bit rates so all sound the same level.
JC
improved the sound of the Bose... Tighter thump on the bass and a bit more volume!!
And 08GMan > Check out a SW package called MP3 Gain... You can level set
ALL your MP3's, even the ones recorded at lower bit rates so all sound the same level.
JC
10-08-2010, 02:27 PM
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If you want to have a "boomin system" spend a crap load of money and you'll go deaf, and also people will come steal it. I think the stock is plenty loud. Is it the best stock system...no way. BOSE is actually rated pretty low in upgraded sound systems. But this one works. I have the Vert and I can hear it fine with the top down. Can the people down the street hear me coming from a mile away...no.
10-08-2010, 03:06 PM
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You guys should strive for sound clarity as opposed to volume. Your hearing is probably already damaged from the consistent loud volume listening most people do now a days. Bose is definitely not the top of the line audio but its not bad either. If you want something superb, just go spend some money and make it happen. I too also wish the audio was better in the G but it is what is.
10-27-2010, 05:14 AM
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well im glad i found this thread.. and its old.. but i still want to comment.... the bose system is adequate sound wise, but thats when i have it completely turned up... i mean im no professional on the amount of power and sound a speaker system can give out but every car ive owned had a bose system.. it started with my 1998 acura CL... and i swear.. that stock system came with mini subs and the sound was amazing, loud with a beautiful kick.. then i went to the 2004 audi a4... now this car is 4 years older with a price $10,000 lower than my 08 G... Bose system aswell, couldnt even put the volume 3/4s the way without getting scared i would blow a speaker... and you know what.. after 2 months i blew a speaker.. and it still sounded louder than this! but **** it, i guess theres no tweeking to be done or its not worth it
10-27-2010, 07:48 AM
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This is a good system, has good highs and lows(notice I didn't say excellent...but I would never EXPECT that in this car). For the majority who buy this car it is plenty. For those that it doesn't satisfy, honestly, Infiniti realizes that those people are going to get custom systems anyways no matter what they put in it.
Just my .02...
10-27-2010, 09:34 AM
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If you want to have a "boomin system" spend a crap load of money and you'll go deaf, and also people will come steal it. I think the stock is plenty loud. Is it the best stock system...no way. BOSE is actually rated pretty low in upgraded sound systems. But this one works. I have the Vert and I can hear it fine with the top down. Can the people down the street hear me coming from a mile away...no.
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10-27-2010, 04:49 PM
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100plus db is pretty darn loud. How about this, is there anything you can do to make the OEM Bose system louder WITHOUT spending any money ...... No.
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