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Ltz73 Enthusiast

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I have always had aftermarket systems in my past vehicles. I am happy to say I will not be touching this system (Bose w/center console Sub) as its that good.

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I would suggest to those that don't seem to like there Bose, must either A) do not have the center console sub (7th speaker) or B) have not configured the TONE (High, Mid, Bass) correctly or C) are still in the childhood phase where you want everyone to hear your vibrating woofers coming down the street.

 

I was looking to add an aftermarket sub to give it more thump until just recently I re-adjusted the TONE some more. Now the system rocks pretty dang good, at least for my needs.

 

 

Agree 100% I have the Bose system and it will rattle the mirrors if I turn the bass up to even 75%.

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Coming from the 70s of Zepplin, and hard rock, Ive always went after market on my radios and mufflers, ( I have the lack of hearing as the results) with the quiet cab even the non Bose sounds pretty good.

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Coming from the 70s of Zepplin, and hard rock, Ive always went after market on my radios and mufflers, ( I have the lack of hearing as the results) with the quiet cab even the non Bose sounds pretty good.

It depends on who you ask, but I don't think I have the lack of hearing. But I'm also happy with the non-Bose and wouldn't consider changing it out. I'm sure there are some audiophiles out there who would cringe, but it sounds pretty damn good to me.

leviblue Enthusiast

leviblue

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No issues. The system sounds pretty good to me.

 

 

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surebuttercringe Enthusiast

surebuttercringe

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I have always had aftermarket systems in my past vehicles. I am happy to say I will not be touching this system (Bose w/center console Sub) as its that good.

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I would suggest to those that don't seem to like there Bose, must either A) do not have the center console sub (7th speaker) or B) have not configured the TONE (High, Mid, Bass) correctly or C) are still in the childhood phase where you want everyone to hear your vibrating woofers coming down the street.

 

I was looking to add an aftermarket sub to give it more thump until just recently I re-adjusted the TONE some more. Now the system rocks pretty dang good, at least for my needs.

Or D) came from a stock Ford F150 700 watt Sony system that absolutely blows this one away. The sub is under the back seat in the F150 and I could still hear it better and it was crisper. As soon as I turn this Bose one up past halfway, it becomes muffled and breaks up.
Rewillia Enthusiast

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No complaint with the OEM Bose system in terms of sound/playback quality in my '14 Sierra Denali. That stated, the ever apparent radio reception is not great but since I primarily stream the audio source playback from either Pandora or Ipod its not something I worry about.

C25A1guy Enthusiast

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I have always had aftermarket systems in my past vehicles. I am happy to say I will not be touching this system (Bose w/center console Sub) as its that good.

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I would suggest to those that don't seem to like there Bose, must either A) do not have the center console sub (7th speaker) or B) have not configured the TONE (High, Mid, Bass) correctly or C) are still in the childhood phase where you want everyone to hear your vibrating woofers coming down the street.

 

I was looking to add an aftermarket sub to give it more thump until just recently I re-adjusted the TONE some more. Now the system rocks pretty dang good, at least for my needs.

Or D) came from a stock Ford F150 700 watt Sony system that absolutely blows this one away. The sub is under the back seat in the F150 and I could still hear it better and it was crisper. As soon as I turn this Bose one up past halfway, it becomes muffled and breaks up.

Or E: came from a competitive sound quality background and knows what really ****ing clean sounds like
jcchevy Enthusiast

jcchevy

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If you're comparing the "stock" Bose (w/subwoofer) to a aftermarket sound system (especially competitive sound system) I think you're missing the point. For stock, the Bose system in a truck sounds impressive. Yes if you want go to a sound off contest it will get laughed at. But for sound quality of a stock system, tuned correctly for YOUR music it should hit the mark for 95% of most people.

 

And regarding the Ford 700 watt sony system I would have to disagree. But opinions are just that. If its "muffled & breaks up" after the halfway mark, you must be listening to some crazy **it or you may be part of the C) category. :)

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surebuttercringe

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If you're comparing the "stock" Bose (w/subwoofer) to a aftermarket sound system (especially competitive sound system) I think you're missing the point. For stock, the Bose system in a truck sounds impressive. Yes if you want go to a sound off contest it will get laughed at. But for sound quality of a stock system, tuned correctly for YOUR music it should hit the mark for 95% of most people.

 

And regarding the Ford 700 watt sony system I would have to disagree. But opinions are just that. If its "muffled & breaks up" after the halfway mark, you must be listening to some crazy **it or you may be part of the C) category. :)

I hardly think being 37 years old and listening to Dire Straits puts me in the C category.

jcchevy Enthusiast

jcchevy

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Odd, Money For Nothing rocks in my truck. Tone adjustments include Treble 90%, Mid 35%, Bass 85%, Fade Center +1 toward Rear. Hope that helps.

Nickshu Enthusiast

Nickshu

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This question is so subjective, what sounds great to one person sounds like garbage to another, unless you are talking about a very basic audio system, which the Bose is not.

Rewillia Enthusiast

Rewillia

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i'm happy with my truck's audio but think I need to install a sub-woofer in my I-Phone

jcchevy Enthusiast

jcchevy

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i'm happy with my truck's audio but think I need to install a sub-woofer in my I-Phone

I would go with the large one, like the 1" by 1/4" deep woofer. I heard they're great ;)

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