A simple way to get more bass out of the stock Bose sub.

[wykdtr0n]

I picked up a 2025 Performance last week and was, like everyone else, instantly dismayed by the "premium" Bose system. This site has been a ton of help so far as I start planning a full system build, especially since YouTube seems to be lacking.

I did run across a guy who had an easy solution to increase bass output for Android Auto users. The sound quality in his video wasn't great, but he claimed it was a significant improvement. Basically he just downloaded an EQ app and created a specific profile for his Z. I honestly had a hard time believing it could possibly make any real difference, but I gave it a go and it was shockingly effective. Suddenly I have tight, loud bass, enough that my wife insisted I turn it down when I get close to the house

The front soundstage is also slightly improved, but I still plan on a full system replacement at some point because the speaker quality is clearly lacking.

You can check out his video here:

 

[HarryBo]

I picked up a 2025 Performance last week and was, like everyone else, instantly dismayed by the "premium" Bose system. This site has been a ton of help so far as I start planning a full system build, especially since YouTube seems to be lacking.

I did run across a guy who had an easy solution to increase bass output for Android Auto users. The sound quality in his video wasn't great, but he claimed it was a significant improvement. Basically he just downloaded an EQ app and created a specific profile for his Z. I honestly had a hard time believing it could possibly make any real difference, but I gave it a go and it was shockingly effective. Suddenly I have tight, loud bass, enough that my wife insisted I turn it down when I get close to the house

The front soundstage is also slightly improved, but I still plan on a full system replacement at some point because the speaker quality is clearly lacking.

You can check out his video here:

Thanks. Downloaded and trying out tomorrow.

 

[KCZ]

Has anyone tried any of the eq apps available on iPhone?

 

[DBZinTN]

Thanks OP, will give it a try. I too am let down by the Bose system. I've had vehicles where wired, even wireless Android Auto sounded better than Bluetooth alone; not with the Z, just mediocre with Bluetooth or wired Android Auto.

I was seriously looking at the available JBL powered sub, but ended up doing all the "necessary" mods first. Still considering.

This amp looks good too, what a chore having to remove the whole dash though. I'd want a good audio shop for this. Would be very curious to see how the EQ app would work in tandem with this:

Plug & Play Amp + Sub Output for 2007-2025 Nissan | Beat-Sonic ENA-3N1 | Beat-Sonic USA

 

[Schantin]

Thanks OP, will give it a try. I too am let down by the Bose system. I've had vehicles where wired, even wireless Android Auto sounded better than Bluetooth alone; not with the Z, just mediocre with Bluetooth or wired Android Auto.

I was seriously looking at the available JBL powered sub, but ended up doing all the "necessary" mods first. Still considering.

This amp looks good too, what a chore having to remove the whole dash though. I'd want a good audio shop for this. Would be very curious to see how the EQ app would work in tandem with this:

Plug & Play Amp + Sub Output for 2007-2025 Nissan | Beat-Sonic ENA-3N1 | Beat-Sonic USA

I've been looking at this as a viable option to add a powered sub to the trunk. It would be a $1500 experiment after buying everything (including the Encore Amp), so it's been "on the back burner" while I allocate $$ to some more pressing projects.