2023 Bose Speakers system

[Brock]

sorry for the n00b question, never heard of a DAC before. Can you recommend one? does it require installation or do you plug it in somewhere? some details please

A DAC is an Audio to Digital converter. Go to Moonaudio.com. All the information you need is there ?

 

[Steve1963JDPHD]

Respectfully... Recommend a second opinion.
Stock system is a 6/10 at best.

You don't have to spend a huge amount of money to make it better though.
Focals are an option, as are a number of other cones, but these all need more amplification - a testament to how average the stock infotainment is. This itself isn't expensive, but getting it balanced properly with quality crossovers is time consuming. This would greatly improve sound quality, even with a compressed source, since it would have the right cones handling the right frequencies.

As I've said quite a few times (and posted images), upgrading the sub, especially with some sound deadening in trunk is very budget friendly and effective upgrade.
Cost me AUD$650 all in.

If you are handy with trim removal, sound deadening in the doors would make a huge difference for stock speakers also.

I agree. The stock Bose system is not very good. You said 6/10, I’d say 5/10. The midrange is not there. The door woofers are just ok and the sub in the spare tire area is also just ok. The tweeters are not bright. I’m doing a substantial upgrade with a DAS, JL Audio 5 channel amp, JL low profile sub in place of the Bose, and either Hertz, Focal, or JL for the speakers. It’s going to be a pain and hopefully it won’t seen. It’s the opposite of children: i want it heard but not seen.