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Re: 2006+ Impala Bose Stereo Pros & Cons [ryster]
by quietpro
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Jan 02, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: ryster (Jan 02, 2008 10:42 am)
With the Bose system, you only have "Talk" and "Manual." Manual lets you adjust the Bass, Midrange, and Treble. But, when it comes to that certain tone that really gets to me, it's not affected by the levels that are adjustable. It's somewhere in the mid to high range of the scale. Again, I am willing to accept that THAT little quirk is more about me than the stereo although there has been one other person on here (not THIS particular thread) to complain of the same thing. It's alright, though. I'll know better next time when I'm shopping for a car. 
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Re: 2006+ Impala Bose Stereo Pros & Cons [quietpro]
by jnt
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Jan 13, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: quietpro (Jan 02, 2008 6:11 pm)
Could it be the Bose system on this vehicle just a "value" (or low cost) product line from Bose? Most GM head units now have internal DSP audio. So Autotone is given.
Apparently, they probably turned off this feature for Bose option (same head unit for Bose or non-Bose). To have decent Autotone, one needs more than just 3 bands (Bass, Treb and Mid range). Or may be Bose amp is so "advanced", one does not need it?
jt
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Re: 2006+ Impala Bose Stereo Pros & Cons [jnt]
by axinut
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Jan 14, 2008 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: jnt (Jan 13, 2008 6:53 pm)
I have owned two different Corvettes with a Bose sytem in them, I was not impressed with either of them. My 03 Isuzu SUV had a much better radio that either of the Vettes. The radio I have in my "08 Impala is the base radio with the single CD set up. It sounds better than the Bose in my '01 Corvette. It is my understanding that Bose thinks we all hear with the same ear.
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Re: 2006+ Impala Bose Stereo Pros & Cons [axinut]
by quietpro
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Jan 19, 2008 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: axinut (Jan 14, 2008 12:34 pm)
I have a similar opinion of Bose. I've never been a big fan but ASSUMED that a premium system would at least meet some minimum performance standards. How wrong I was. 
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Re: 2006+ Impala Bose Stereo Pros & Cons [quietpro]
by jnt
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Jan 26, 2008 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: quietpro (Jan 19, 2008 12:28 pm)
Car makers normally pinch pennies when it comes to car speakers. They are cheaply made ($1.00 a piece sourced from China). Anyone who wants an immediate improvement on audio sound should just replace these original speakers. That alone will make a big difference in overall audio perception. Of course for those who want 1000W output have to use additional amplifier.
Most low cost original speakers have little LOW (BASS) or HIGH (TREBLE). Their response is mostly MIDRANGE. So the BOSE speakers may just be $2-3 a piece and probably have better LOW and HIGH. But BOSE name alone is worth $100.00 . What a marketing marvel and brand equity !
Remember the $500 Bose Wave system for home (AM/FM/CD w MP3). It is just a mechanical tuned box with < $50 electronics. And they are selling $500 a pop. What a profit margin ! jt
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