Bose Media System

[KokujinTensai]

http://www.bose.com/controller?event...stem/index.jsp

Am I the onry person excited by this.....?

[bcramer]

I would be if I didn't go all aftermarket in all my cars for the stereo.

[Sharkfin]

looks pretty sweet so me but doesn't mention the price or when it comes out

[KokujinTensai]

I would be if I didn't go all aftermarket in all my cars for the stereo.

You never know, it may be available as an aftermarket unit. I assume for a pretty penny.

Its debuting in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Sexy.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4235935.html

I suppose I'll have to buy the Ferrari sooner than later...

[scottns]

Bose stuff is always big $$$.

[davis449]

Yeah, I would be excited too, if was coming out in something I could afford. Thing is, BMW and Mercedes are pretty much using Harmon Kardon in all the models I would buy from them now. Audi is B&O now. Not much to get excited about, for me. However, I do think it's exciting to see Bose come out with a sort of HU that's actually theirs, since they never have before. Kind of cool. I really wonder how good the iPod interface in that thing is.

[Tiesto]

That's a pretty fugly looking unit.

[KokujinTensai]

That's a pretty fugly looking unit.

It doesnt look like it belongs in the Ferrarri. i've stood up for the RNS-E for awhile but Audi has to step up its game as far as navi. it doesnt look like they will for the next model lines. i think the S5 is a good example of lack of progress (as far as the nav goes) Thumbs up to B&O, shakey thumb to the 'outdated' navi.

[bcramer]

You never know, it may be available as an aftermarket unit. I assume for a pretty penny.

Its debuting in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Sexy.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4235935.html

I suppose I'll have to buy the Ferrari sooner than later...

Even if it was available aftermarket I wouldn't put it in my car. I would be more than willing to go out on a limb and say that the SQ of that unit would be less than satisfying for any sort of audiophile.

Also, as far as the factory look goes...with a little custom glass and molding work it's possible to make almost any aftermarkt head unit have a factory fit and finish.

[A4Ferrari]

Yea sorry fellas ... It only comes in the Ferrari 612 right now ... Supposedly the Maserati and the 599 will get it next but who knows -- Those companies are weird with putting stuff in their cars. -- The unit itself is pretty awesome tho!!! It has so many options and the screen is crystal clear especially when you watch DVDs -- If it was an option in an audi it would be a must for me!

[KokujinTensai]

I would be more than willing to go out on a limb and say that the SQ of that unit would be less than satisfying for any sort of audiophile.

Yea because bose sounds like shit. and Ferrari usually has shit systems in their cars

Whatever, thats your opinion. Its not like we can dispute it by taking the Ferrari into a soundproof room and testing it against highend audio transducer for Q/A.

I just think its innovative. Ferrari seems to think so.

[manhertm]

I think Bose is marketing this to car manufacturers, not the average consumer. Probably for low volume producers much like Ferrari.

[Tiesto]

It doesnt look like it belongs in the Ferrarri. i've stood up for the RNS-E for awhile but Audi has to step up its game as far as navi. it doesnt look like they will for the next model lines. i think the S5 is a good example of lack of progress (as far as the nav goes) Thumbs up to B&O, shakey thumb to the 'outdated' navi.

What's the MMI missing? Please don't tell me a touchscreen.

[davis449]

Yea because bose sounds like shit. and Ferrari usually has shit systems in their cars

Whatever, thats your opinion. Its not like we can dispute it by taking the Ferrari into a soundproof room and testing it against highend audio transducer for Q/A.

I just think its innovative. Ferrari seems to think so.

Yeah, cause your just a victim of marketing...

[bcramer]

Yea because bose sounds like shit. and Ferrari usually has shit systems in their cars

Whatever, thats your opinion. Its not like we can dispute it by taking the Ferrari into a soundproof room and testing it against highend audio transducer for Q/A.

I just think its innovative. Ferrari seems to think so.

You are also entitled to your opinion. IMO Bose is no longer at the top of any sort audiophile market. Whether it be home or car. Speaking of which, Bose has never before made any sort of car audio equipment. They have just put their name on other companies components.

For compact speakers Bose used to have the market. Now they have major competition. As far as I'm concerned Bose is to audio as Sony is to electronics as a whole.

[KokujinTensai]

Im curious. It seems like because its "gimmicky" and there isnt a drove of Audiziners drooling over it, that why its getting flack. I hate bandwagons. Im trying to bring something different (for a change) to the boards. So as i said, curious as to what Bose as poor quality is compared to? So, what, you can throw some pioneer speakers and a ridiculous box in the trunk?

I cant say that I've heard many custom car systems that have a flat frequency response curve throughout the audible spectrum so how "bad" to you Audiophiles think the new Bose sysem is? I wont ultra defend Bose because i have only known what i've owned in my Audi and they sound fine. I've spent many hours, yes hours listening to the B&O system in the S8 and while I was impressed I didnt often have it on a frequency that really made the system stand out. Yes it is amazing. I like what Bose is doing with this new system. I'd like to see more companies be as innovative. I think to assume it would have poor sound quality is a bit ignorant.

No Sony isnt as prestigious as i thinks it was but Sony is still good as it was ranked #1 in home audio sales in 2006. So good or bad quality, its selling. (I hate sony's btw)

[KokujinTensai]

What's the MMI missing? Please don't tell me a touchscreen.

I could care less about a touchscreen and it bothers me when people say its most important. MMI is great, i love it but admittedly its dated. i think the actual nav feature could be more refined and a better GUI perhaps. It can take awhile to input numbers and the names of things with the jog dial. When I worked for Audi i had soo many customers complain about certain parts of the navigation and I know Audi sees that as we all have filled out the Q/A after we bought it. (new) I just think it can be a little refined thats all. Whats the harm in improving something?

[KokujinTensai]

Yeah, cause your just a victim of marketing...

Victim of marketing. thats a funny thing to accuse someone living in america. you cant convince me that you've never bought anything. unless your mods were magical gifts your living in a self deceptive world bro!

[muffinman]

Nothing wrong with a little innovation guys. Looks pretty slick to me.. plus, it's been getting good reviews.

[bcramer]

Im curious. It seems like because its "gimmicky" and there isnt a drove of Audiziners drooling over it, that why its getting flack. I hate bandwagons. Im trying to bring something different (for a change) to the boards. So as i said, curious as to what Bose as poor quality is compared to? So, what, you can throw some pioneer speakers and a ridiculous box in the trunk?

Considering few people have posted in this thread, I find it hard to see any sort of bandwagon. I commend you on finding and bringing something different to the forums. Without new things the forums would get old and dry, which is never a good thing.

I would be/am comparing this unit to any head unit known for its SQ capabilities. I assume that this unit will be quite expensive so I believe it's fair to include units made by companies such as Mcintosh, Nakamichi, Zenon, etc.

Since it is merely a source unit I won't get into any drivers, EQs, amps, wiring, etc. which all affect the overall sound of a system. That goes along with a very quality install that generally includes a lot testing time & trial and error.

I don't even know how to respond to such a ludicrous statement.

I cant say that I've heard many custom car systems that have a flat frequency response curve throughout the audible spectrum so how "bad" to you Audiophiles think the new Bose sysem is? I wont ultra defend Bose because i have only known what i've owned in my Audi and they sound fine. I've spent many hours, yes hours listening to the B&O system in the S8 and while I was impressed I didnt often have it on a frequency that really made the system stand out. Yes it is amazing. I like what Bose is doing with this new system. I'd like to see more companies be as innovative. I think to assume it would have poor sound quality is a bit ignorant.

It is my assumption that you're ears are not trained for what you should be listening in an SQ setup and have never really heard an SQ setup that has been executed properly. If I am wrong in either of those statements, then so be it. While the system that comes standard is more than sufficient for the average listener, it has no chance to satisfy a true audiophile.

Innovation is a good thing. It's what keeps companies competing and what brings new products to the consumer. Without innovation businesses would fail.

No Sony isnt as prestigious as i thinks it was but Sony is still good as it was ranked #1 in home audio sales in 2006. So good or bad quality, its selling. (I hate sony's btw)

Just because a company is number one in sales does not mean they make the highest quality product. I know for a fact that Vizio television sets were the #1 selling brand for Costco in 2007. We all know that Vizio does not make the highest quality sets (I do own one though). Sales and quality have limited correlation.


I was simply stating my opinions about this unit. I think a lot of people will find it very useful and really like it. It's not something that I would be interested in purchasing. There was never any need for any sort of attack or defensiveness.

[KokujinTensai]

"Considering few people have posted in this thread, I find it hard to see any sort of bandwagon. "

"I would be/am comparing this unit to any head unit known for its SQ capabilities. I assume that this unit will be quite expensive so I believe it's fair to include units made by companies such as Mcintosh, Nakamichi, Zenon, etc. "


It is my assumption that you're ears are not trained for what you should be listening in an SQ setup and have never really heard an SQ setup that has been executed properly. If I am wrong in either of those statements, then so be it."


I was simply stating my opinions about this unit. I think a lot of people will find it very useful and really like it. It's not something that I would be interested in purchasing. There was never any need for any sort of attack or defensiveness.

Hehe my ears arent trained. Thats funny. I dont think i'd know what a flat frequency response curve was if they werent. I have no idea how you read that one statement as ludicrous but whatever. I dont think you read my post very closely.

The bandwagon is all the same kids posting over and over about the same silly stuff, not this thread. Yes youre absolutely right about Visio but that doesnt make Sony any less valid, only that it has expensive parts. i read the WSJ article on Visio at the beginning of the month and believe in his product. All things being equal whats the better unit? If the cost were the same I'd lean toward Sony but thats not the point. I was merely specifying my lack of desire to have a "high end" audio system in a CAR. I have a very nice Mcintosh system at home and am very pleased with it. Home audio is a entirely different animal, which, again I am making no comparisons to. I dont often listen to music in my car and when i do, its usually at a low volume. I liked the all in one of this system and want to see more like the Media System on the market.

Fact is, since Bose hasnt published specs it doesnt give you much to room to make claims on its quality one way or the other. Yes that can be a detriment. i appreciate your comments bro, but I never claimed that it 'might' be a high range unit. i like the media system aspect. So unless, like i said, we take the Ferrari to a sound room and test the system we cant exactly know how good/bad it sounds can we?

I think Audi should look at some of the aftermarket nav systems in japan. those are hawt