What's wrong with the Bose sound system?
#106
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#107
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Among other things I'm an audio engineer (post production sound for video). When I took ownership of my G last Friday, the thing that amazed me most was the quality of the sound at medium-loud SPLs. I listen mainly to symphonic/goth metal and I was amazed at the replication of the punch of double kicks, and this is with only bass and treble control.
I need some new treadmill music as I am growing tired of Thousand Foot Krutch, Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold, etc.
#108
#110
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I like it. Evanescence meets Pantera. Excellent vocals followed by thundering guitars. excellent recommendation.
#112
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Adding them to Pandora now. Need to delete a couple of my others as I am already at the channel limit (100) for the free account.
#113
Registered User
I am considering a two pronged approach. Replace the second(bass) Bose amp thus increasing the power and output range of the oem 6x9s, possibly upgrading these 6x9s as well
And adding a sub woofer for more low end punch.
May mean two new amps or at least one multi channel.
Can someone confirm that the rear side panel 3.5s are powered by the first Bose amp as the front doors are?
And adding a sub woofer for more low end punch.
May mean two new amps or at least one multi channel.
Can someone confirm that the rear side panel 3.5s are powered by the first Bose amp as the front doors are?
#114
The Bose system really stinks. Period...
Unfortunately, if you want the premium package options, it's bundled in.
Let's put it this way. My old Ford Fusion with the base stereo has a tighter low end and overall better imaging that the Bose in the G.
First, the sound imaging is terrible and blurry.
I think a lot of it has to do with the center speaker in the dash top. There is an over abundance of midrange and the sound isn't focused. Somewhat like and out of phase sound.
The bass adjustment seems like its an octave too high. So rather than sounding tight, it just makes everything sound more "muddy". It's never tight sounding.
The sub sounds really weak. Output is too minimal to keep up with the rest of the speakers.
The Bose in my old maxima was equally pitiful.
Even with the "sound staging" activated, it's still awful.
There is this overpowering midrange from the front center speaker. Does anybody know if the level can be adjusted at the amp for this speaker, or of there is a simple way to simply disconnect that center speaker? For example; does each speaker have its own connection at the amp, or is it all on one common harness connection for all speakers?
Unfortunately, if you want the premium package options, it's bundled in.
Let's put it this way. My old Ford Fusion with the base stereo has a tighter low end and overall better imaging that the Bose in the G.
First, the sound imaging is terrible and blurry.
I think a lot of it has to do with the center speaker in the dash top. There is an over abundance of midrange and the sound isn't focused. Somewhat like and out of phase sound.
The bass adjustment seems like its an octave too high. So rather than sounding tight, it just makes everything sound more "muddy". It's never tight sounding.
The sub sounds really weak. Output is too minimal to keep up with the rest of the speakers.
The Bose in my old maxima was equally pitiful.
Even with the "sound staging" activated, it's still awful.
There is this overpowering midrange from the front center speaker. Does anybody know if the level can be adjusted at the amp for this speaker, or of there is a simple way to simply disconnect that center speaker? For example; does each speaker have its own connection at the amp, or is it all on one common harness connection for all speakers?
#115
Wow, you must have bad ears! My BOSE system in my 2013 IPL after the burn in period it sounds very nice! I can turn it all the way up listening to AAC,FLAC and MP3 files just fine!
The base is tight and the sound is clean! maybe you have a bad amp or you did not burn in your speakers the correct way you when first got your car!
The base is tight and the sound is clean! maybe you have a bad amp or you did not burn in your speakers the correct way you when first got your car!
#116
Registered User
How are you listening to FLAC inside the car?
Wow, you must have bad ears! My BOSE system in my 2013 IPL after the burn in period it sounds very nice! I can turn it all the way up listening to AAC,FLAC and MP3 files just fine!
The base is tight and the sound is clean! maybe you have a bad amp or you did not burn in your speakers the correct way you when first got your car!
The base is tight and the sound is clean! maybe you have a bad amp or you did not burn in your speakers the correct way you when first got your car!
#119
Registered User
Coming from the Logic 7 system in my 330i (stock subs under front driver & passenger seats) i've been pretty impressed with the clarity of the Bose system in my 2013 G.
That being said, I'm in the process of adding a 10w6v3 paired with a 500/1 to fill the void. I think it will really balance the Bose.
That being said, I'm in the process of adding a 10w6v3 paired with a 500/1 to fill the void. I think it will really balance the Bose.