jsmbluecar

My new Z06 sounds just as bad as my 2005. I pretty much quit listening to music in the car because the nav system stereo just really sucks.

So is this my imagination? Does anyone have a good recommendation for a way to punch up the sound?

jpee

I don't know if its your system or "My Age" but I have the 6CD Bose.. and to "my" ancient ears it sounds fine, but you have to remember I'm listening to "Oldies" like CBS FM or "Oldie CD's"

I never listen to the latest & greatest (i.e. 50 cent., or Boyz In The Hood, Etc...) so my opinion my not be fair...

I know Rush Limbaugh sounds ok

cclive

Its your imagination...I like mine and every passenger comments on how nice it is also. Then they usually say to turn off the stereo so they can listen to the engine!

dvilin

Leprkon

start by disconnecting the center speaker. then think about replacing the door small speakers. next is some sound deadening behind the seats and in the doors.

ron-z51

Land Jet

You must be a stereo snob if you think it is that bad....

JERGENSEN LS3

I honestly can't tell a difference between base and the Bose....

They sound the same to me.

Vette Suspension

No such thing as a car audiophile.

vdavenp802

Mine sound great. Many other have posted the same comment, its nothing new. Just differences in people. Nothing 'wrong' with the Bose system. It is what it is. Maybe you should consider a BMW M3 or such.

johnodrake

It is because your ears are too good. If you had ears like mine, the stereo would sound great

da vette guy

all i have is the base stereo in my base 08 and i think it sounds great...

timd38

My wife says that she would rather listen to the engine than the radio because the radio is so bad.

All that loud music in the 70's have made it so I can't tell if the sound is good or not.

laconiajack

Many people prefer the base radio over the Bose.

Wayne O

I'm not an audiophile (and I couldn't bring myself to say my "ancient" ears) but my 6-CD Bose changer sounds good enough for my purposes. Besides, my real sound system is under the hood.

BTW, concerning the latest & greatest....I'm pretty sure my kids would say performers like 50 Cent and Boyz in the Hood are passé.

da vette guy

change stations or add 3000 watts of power so everyone else in a 5 block area can enjoy your chose of music...... my base stereo sounds good to me....IMHO

da vette guy

you mean me being cheap paid off?

ScottJ03

The CDs sound much better than the XM
Listen to a CD at a med - high volume then swithc to XM and it is a lower volume and not as good as the XM signal.

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georgethedog

Bose is the biggest overrated piece of crap stereo system ever invented and marketed. This goes for home, car, etc. Bose is a "marketing company" telling everyone that it is so great. Similar to how Anheuser Busch is a marketing company telling us they have great beer. They have lousy beer. I am not even sure I would consider any of their foaming slop beer. (Sorry, off the topic)...

You want a good system, go to a reputable "one man" shop that has been around for a while and get some advice. Forget the box stores as they sell crap.

WAwatchnut

Actually, you're a little off the mark on this one. I worked in audio (car, home and pro) for quite a few years, and I have a friend who is an engineer for Bose. Bose is very much an engineering company. They've come up with many worthwhile technologies, many of which are widely copied.

The problem with Bose (and why the have a bad reputation with audio enthusiasts) is they engineer their products to maximize performance for the "masses". 90% of people buying audio equipment couldn't tell the difference between a Dynaudio tweeter and a paper cone tweeter. But those same people would say that something with more bass and bright and loud highs, sounds "better" than a tonally flat system.

Bose knows their target market - and most people are pretty happy with their 901's/Acoustimass/Wave radios. Personally, I think Bose's sound is twoards the bottom of my list, but they definitely are more than a marketing company.