BOSE vs. Standard system. Is there REALLY a big difference??
#1
BOSE vs. Standard system. Is there REALLY a big difference??
Hey guys. Are the BOSE sound systems all that they say they are? I mean, if I were to buy a maxima with a standard stereo system (the one on the GXE's) would it be tolerable for about a 1 yr until I either get enough money to replace it, or have enough money left over after I initially modd it out.
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
#2
Actually in the long run I think bose is worse.........speakers start sound farty.........and replacing the headunit with an aftermarket requires a specific adapter...........bose isnt worth it in my opinion.
Overall the cost to replace bose equipment is to high compared to replacing a stock gxe ssytem with aftermarket.
Bose just throws in to many variables.....
Overall the cost to replace bose equipment is to high compared to replacing a stock gxe ssytem with aftermarket.
Bose just throws in to many variables.....
#3
Originally Posted by infinitiblast
Actually in the long run I think bose is worse.........speakers start sound farty.........and replacing the headunit with an aftermarket requires a specific adapter...........bose isnt worth it in my opinion.
Overall the cost to replace bose equipment is to high compared to replacing a stock gxe ssytem with aftermarket.
Bose just throws in to many variables.....
Overall the cost to replace bose equipment is to high compared to replacing a stock gxe ssytem with aftermarket.
Bose just throws in to many variables.....
#5
I wiuld recommend getting a HU. I did that, and I still could hear music with out any special adapter through the bose speakers and amps. I didnt connect one of the wires, because that made the sound go lower. its a orange one. I would do that, and then start by getting your components, and a amp. but you would have to re wire.
#6
Originally Posted by DoNcHoYaX1
I wiuld recommend getting a HU. I did that, and I still could hear music with out any special adapter through the bose speakers and amps. I didnt connect one of the wires, because that made the sound go lower. its a orange one. I would do that, and then start by getting your components, and a amp. but you would have to re wire.
#8
Originally Posted by DoNcHoYaX1
its a sony old one, CDX C680
#10
Originally Posted by MaxxAddict
Hey guys. Are the BOSE sound systems all that they say they are? I mean, if I were to buy a maxima with a standard stereo system (the one on the GXE's) would it be tolerable for about a 1 yr until I either get enough money to replace it, or have enough money left over after I initially modd it out.
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
bose is great for stock system standards, but it's lousy in the longrun, just get non-bose
#11
If you can tell the difference between a good system and a not so good system, then you will most definitely get frustrated with the sound quality of the Bose. At first listen it seems ok, but after some critical listening you will discover that the low end gets "farty" sounding, the high end lack and real attack and the mid-range is muddy. The Bose HU in my 2K2 was replaced 4x before I finally yanked it out. Also, the tone controls are VERY limited. Increasing the treble or the bass had only a very small impact on my system. Very annoying! Some people claim the Bose speakers are ok, but I've replaced mine and I can tell you flat out that they are only mediocre in terms of overall design/construction as well as sound quality.
My strong recommendation is to save the $1200 (or whatever they are charging for Bose now) and instead spend the money on aftermarket components. Your system will sound FAR better with aftermarket.
My strong recommendation is to save the $1200 (or whatever they are charging for Bose now) and instead spend the money on aftermarket components. Your system will sound FAR better with aftermarket.
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Originally Posted by infinitiblast
and replacing the headunit with an aftermarket requires a specific adapter
what specific adapter?
I bought an adapter off of sound domain...
I am installing my aftermarket Eclipse on Tuesday...
how can I tell if I got the right one? I don't want to go to the place to install my system and have them tell me it's the wrong adapter...
pics anyone?
oh yeah, to answer this guys question about the BOSE...
it does suck and is not really worth the money, but in my case, I HAD to get it...the Titanium Edition/Leather/Sunroof/HLSD/Heated steering wheel/etc...could not be had without also getting the BOSE audio system. If you don't want that stuff, go for a non-BOSE..but if you want that stuff, you'll have to get the BOSE.
-vq
#14
Originally Posted by infinitiblast
I'd like to know what headunit you have........since bose speakers run at 1 ohm.
#15
Originally Posted by MaxxAddict
Hey guys. Are the BOSE sound systems all that they say they are? I mean, if I were to buy a maxima with a standard stereo system (the one on the GXE's) would it be tolerable for about a 1 yr until I either get enough money to replace it, or have enough money left over after I initially modd it out.
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
#16
Bose vs standard
In my case I have 3 Bose amps ruined by previous owner and I want to get stock HUcause I do like the stock double din look. The only aftermarket with similar green on black design (1 din though) is Nakamichi which is pretty expensive.
SO what is STANDARD GXE (2 din non BOSE I guess) HU anyway? Can I put external amp on and what's the sound quality (I guess it's made by Clarion)?
SO what is STANDARD GXE (2 din non BOSE I guess) HU anyway? Can I put external amp on and what's the sound quality (I guess it's made by Clarion)?
#17
Originally Posted by Ted_MEng
In my case I have 3 Bose amps ruined by previous owner and I want to get stock HUcause I do like the stock double din look. The only aftermarket with similar green on black design (1 din though) is Nakamichi which is pretty expensive.
SO what is STANDARD GXE (2 din non BOSE I guess) HU anyway? Can I put external amp on and what's the sound quality (I guess it's made by Clarion)?
SO what is STANDARD GXE (2 din non BOSE I guess) HU anyway? Can I put external amp on and what's the sound quality (I guess it's made by Clarion)?
#19
Originally Posted by Maxima 504
I have a new Alpine HU that i replaced my stock Bose HU with. Many people on here said that I need a $60 convertor, but this isn't true.. There is a way to hook up the HU to the stock Buse speakers(even if they are 1 ohn) so that you can hook it up.. The shop that did my install hooked it up without the harness and now everything sounds perfect, even better than before with the stock HU... The high are cleaner and much more loud..
#21
Originally Posted by MaxxAddict
Hey guys. Are the BOSE sound systems all that they say they are? I mean, if I were to buy a maxima with a standard stereo system (the one on the GXE's) would it be tolerable for about a 1 yr until I either get enough money to replace it, or have enough money left over after I initially modd it out.
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
IS the BOSE really worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks!!
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