2007 Tahoe Nav and BOSE..Hardly no bass??

[99ls1z]

The system is factory and sounds good except there is hardly any bass. It is almost like it doesn't have a subwoofer. BOSE in 06 tahoe sounds much better. Is this normal for the newer styles or could I have something wrong?

 

[thirsty1258]

Kinda how mine is right now. Very few times does the bass sound good.

sent from my thunderbolt

 

[OHSIXX]

The BOSE system in my 06' kicks pretty nice....haven't heard the stereos in the newer models though.....

 

[ChevyFreak]

Just out of curiosity - do you have the bass turned all the way up? I am not trying to make you sound stupid or anything, I am just making sure to eliminate that first.

I know the bose factory systems are not the best, but I find the sound (including the bass) to be fairly decent for what I am looking for.

What are you listening too exactly (XM, FM/AM, CD, Ipod, DVD)? I do notice a change depending on the source music that is being listened too. I find the sound to be better when my ipod is plugged in vs. FM radio. CD's and DVD's always sound pretty good. XM sound isn't bad, but I tend to notice changes based on the particular radio station. Some seem to be better sounding (deep bass, clear and loud) then others. Just a few observations of mine to consider....

 

[2007tahoe]

What are you listening too exactly (XM, FM/AM, CD, Ipod, DVD)? I do notice a change depending on the source music that is being listened too. I find the sound to be better when my ipod is plugged in vs. FM radio. CD's and DVD's always sound pretty good. XM sound isn't bad, but I tend to notice changes based on the particular radio station. Some seem to be better sounding (deep bass, clear and loud) then others. Just a few observations of mine to consider....

Very true. I could also tell quite a difference when I took out the factory nav headunit and installed a pioneer nav. I am now happy enough with the factory bose speakers to not change them out.

 

[bsul92]

funny you say that, my 06 tahoe bumps real nice but my dads 09 silverado is way quieter. both have factory bose and nav.

 

[felixgun]

Very true. I could also tell quite a difference when I took out the factory nav headunit and installed a pioneer nav. I am now happy enough with the factory bose speakers to not change them out.

+1 on this. I did the same.

 

[99ls1z]

I have the Bass turned all the way up and have tried different sources FM, CD..

May just be the way these are setup

 

[scribble]

Best saying I ever heard regarding Bose in a vehicle.

"No highs, no lows, must be a Bose"

 

[ajaxnxs]

Best saying I ever heard regarding Bose in a vehicle.

"No highs, no lows, must be a Bose"

Used to say that alot when i sold car stereo back in 95-00

 

[ChrisAU]

Very true. I could also tell quite a difference when I took out the factory nav headunit and installed a pioneer nav. I am now happy enough with the factory bose speakers to not change them out.

Wow I'm hoping that happens to me when I install my X930BT this weekend...just got this Tahoe less than two weeks ago and in my old truck I had two Kicker 10's that would rock the f out...I miss it!

 

[Millsp]

My bass in my 08 doesnt sound bad, but it certainly isnt as loud as putting in an extra sub which is somthing ill get around to eventually.

 

[ChrisAU]

Just finished (mostly) installing my new AVIC, incredible difference in bass. Not like adding a couple 10's of course, but still much, much better.