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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [misterjim]
by james27
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Aug 06, 2007 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 05, 2007 9:25 pm)
My last car was an Audi A6 with the Bose system. Two things: the Audi is quieter so you could hear what it did output easier; the Infiniti version is similar, but not identical; the 5.1 channel system of their best system is nice - you have a stereo pair of speakers on each of the front seats. If you have access to music that makes use of the 5.1 sound, then it is really nice. I didn't want to spend that much, and ended up with the 2-channel Bose system. I also spent nearly $1k to add some Dynamat, which made the car significantly quieter.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [misterjim]
by max929
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Aug 07, 2007 (4:36 am)
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 05, 2007 9:25 pm)
Just keep in mind that the Bose 5.1 surround sound audio (and its specific speakers in the seats etc) is only used by discs played in the DVD player in the center console, not the 6-disc changer in the dash. However, it does sound great and I enjoy playing (listening not watching) concert DVDs etc on the system.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [misterjim]
by golfgod2
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Aug 08, 2007 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 05, 2007 9:25 pm)
I have the 8 speaker system and I think it is very good. I guess the 14 speaker system is probably better but I like to crank it up and the 8 speaker system more than meets my needs. I've also had clients in the car who are in the car stereo business and thought the system was excellent. If you're not an audiophile, I'm sure the 8 speaker system will more than get the job done.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [misterjim]
by gdatlanta
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Aug 15, 2007 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 05, 2007 9:25 pm)
Hi,
I own a 45 sport with the 8 speaker bose. In my opinion it is subpar. How can a 55 k plus car not have a subwoofer?
I am not happy at all as my former Bose system in a 2004 A6 was much better all around.
I was not able to get the 14 speaker system in my car at the time I needed vehicle delivery. I don't think it has a sub either?
Good Luck
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [gdatlanta]
by deekmd
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Sep 13, 2007 (9:19 pm)
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Replying to: gdatlanta (Aug 15, 2007 9:38 am)
I have the 5.1 surround on my M35 (14 speaker system). with this system at least, you dont need a subwoofer. The bass is deep and rich without it. I came out of a car with a dedicated subwoofer, and this system is much better. The sounds all around are cleaner and more expansive. I really honestly would say that it is the best sound system of any car I have had, including acura's dvd-audio and mercedes.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [misterjim]
by dheller
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Oct 20, 2007 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 05, 2007 9:25 pm)
I just got my 2007 M35 a few weeks ago with all the goodies, including the 14 speaker system. I have to say that the Bose system continues to disappoint me in nearly all regards. A car of this caliber (and cost for the premium sound) sure leaves a lot to be desired, particularly if it is not in the 5.1 mode (which, in and of itself, lacks timbre and tonal qualities of such an expensive system). Frankly, my Polk speakers with OEM head unit in a 2005 Chevy Silverado sounds much better on non 5.1 audio. If there is anything that Infiniti can do to upgrade the M series, it is in the audio area - it's a very disappointing aspect of an otherwise great car - IMHO.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [dheller]
by kivi
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Nov 13, 2007 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: dheller (Oct 20, 2007 6:03 am)
I would have to agree. We also have a 2007 m35x with 14 spk Bose system, and I think it is significantly inferior to the premium sound systems offered by other car makers. Wifes father has a Mercedes S class which sounds stunning by comparison, as does her mothers audio system in her Jag XJ. We have driven Bimmers in the past and always got the premium sound systems, which I have to say were also superior to the premium sound in the Infiniti. I do like our M, but I was somewhat disappointed with the pseudo premium sound of Bose.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [kivi]
by james27
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Nov 14, 2007 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: kivi (Nov 13, 2007 9:56 pm)
One of the prerequisites of a good sound system (IMHO) is a quiet environment so that you can hear the music without competition with engine and road noise...the M's are fairly noisey, so unless you are sitting still, you will never get the full benefit compared with cars that are actually quiet while moving. Given what it has, it's not bad.
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Re: 2007 M35 Audio System Options [james27]
by cdnpinhead
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Nov 14, 2007 (4:05 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (Nov 14, 2007 2:34 pm)
". . .compared with cars that are actually quiet. . ."
Hmmm - - good point.
The 3.5 litre Nissan engine may be thirsty for fuel, but at least it's noisy.
Before you draw a possibly incorrect conclusion, we have a '04 PF in our household & don't mind the noise so much, though we'd like better fuel mileage. Besides which, the only vehicle I've ever driven over 225K miles is a Nissan product.
Crude, but effective.
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