My 350GT BOSE sound System sounds better than my 370GT BOSE sound system. Whaaaaat?

[Vee37]

I just upgraded from A 350GT Premium to a 370GT SP. Both have a BOSE sound system, on which I use direct AUX inputs to pump my Android phone out (with MAJOR sound mods, see Viper); NB the 350 nneedded a special cable, 370 has an input point in the centre console/armrest. Now, The sound coming out of my 350GT was incredible. The sound from the 370GT is nowhere near as good. Were there different levels of BOSE audio in the 370GT? Are there any details about either system? such as watts frequency range or ... etc... And yes I know that BOSE are NOT big on publishing numbers, they simply sell on the basis of"it sounds good)

 

Basically, I would of expected the 370GT to be as good or even better, but it is not. My other possibility is that one of the speakers or amps are dead. Specifically the Sub. The sound system is VERY important to me. I use the AUX, so its the sound not the features.

[V35_Paul]

I notice the same from going to 350gt to the 370gt Bose.

Don't know why

and then in the Q60 the sound is better

Edited February 7, 2022 by V35_Paul

[GTSBoy]

You know what BOSE stands for don't you?

Buy Other Sound Equipment.

Inconsistent performance is part of the brand.

[Vee37]

On 2/7/2022 at 2:59 PM, V35_Paul said:

I notice the same from going to 350gt to the 370gt Bose.

Don't know why

and then in the Q60 the sound is better

So chances are it isn't an issue with my car only, but possibly an issue with the V36 itself. I thought maybe a sub and a tweeter had died. Its the low range and the highs that are lacking compared to the 350GT. And we will never know why, as BOSE don't publish their specifications.

On 2/7/2022 at 3:53 PM, GTSBoy said:

You know what BOSE stands for don't you?

Buy Other Sound Equipment.

Inconsistent performance is part of the brand.

I am faaaaar from being a fan of BOSE as a brand. The fact they dont publish/test specs annoys me. However, the stereo in my 350GT was brilliant.I pumped into it through Android, using Viper. I guess I am going to need to consider adding to the stereo system. I went for a premium 370GT in a big part because of the stereo, incorrectly thinking it would of been as good as in the 350GT.

[KPL_BassMan]

love the Bose system in my 350gt Premium (via phone also). weird that the 370 is a downgrade.