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.
Update, yes it does work! Better base and sound fullness. Thank you!

 

[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.

 

[Strype]

Just tried it with iphone. Works with downloaded content from my YouTubes into apple music. Just turn it to the bass added setting. Didn't work with live music.

 

[Dareguy]

Thanks for the info on this app. I'm always running Android Auto and streaming either Spotify or Serious XM through my phone. This app really seemed bringthe Bose system to life!

 

[DBZinTN]

Thanks for the info on this app. I'm always running Android Auto and streaming either Spotify or Serious XM through my phone. This app really seemed bringthe Bose system to life!

Thanks.. I like running Android Auto as well good to know..

 

[funnyman850]

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:

Oh hey that's my video haha. I should've recorded with one of my real microphones 🫣

Main point of the EQ was to decrease the volume of music coming into the car. It then allows you to increase the volume on the car, in turn, giving you more wattage = more sound.

EQ from the factory felt like it was missing some depth and I feel like the preset I put in the description brings it back. I am by no means a professional sound mixer, but I do dabble with quality home audio.

 

[2Cool]

I am not able to get this work with Pandora over Android Auto. Likely an age thing, but I see no way to get it to associate with either.

 

[RadzShadow]

@funnyman850 Thanks for the video, hopefully the forum helps with the views!
Curious as to what brand that wireless adapter is and what other apps work well on it.
I went with this one ... after a bit of reviewing ...
USB/BT/Wireless on Amazon

 

[funnyman850]

I am not able to get this work with Pandora over Android Auto. Likely an age thing, but I see no way to get it to associate with either.

Haven't heard of Pandora in like 10 years 🫣

@funnyman850 Thanks for the video, hopefully the forum helps with the views!
Curious as to what brand that wireless adapter is and what other apps work well on it.
I went with this one ... after a bit of reviewing ...
USB/BT/Wireless on Amazon

This is the one I use. Only issue with it is how bright the LED is. But I have just realized I could put tape on it 🫪

https://a.co/d/0hhYpxui

 

[RadzShadow]

Haven't heard of Pandora in like 10 years 🫣




This is the one I use. Only issue with it is how bright the LED is. But I have just realized I could put tape on it 🫪

https://a.co/d/0hhYpxui

I saw that one, but used the Alexa AI with my specific parameters ... 3 iterations in, gave me the one I posted/bought. I'll always follow up with the forum thread on results.