Infiniti Studio On Wheels Review
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Infiniti Studio On Wheels Review
Originally Posted by Edmunds.com
Stereo Evaluation
System Score: 8.5
Components: "Infiniti Studio on Wheels" is the official name of this stereo system. It features Bose components and is an extra-cost option for the G35. It's included as part of larger options packages — most costing in excess of $3,000 — that offer many desirable features in addition to an upgraded stereo. The system consists of three speakers mounted in each front door including a 10-inch woofer, a 1-inch tweeter and a 3-inch mid/high-range speaker — another 3-inch speaker resides in the center of the dash as well. Each rear door has a 6.5-inch speaker and there's another 10-inch woofer in the rear package shelf. Total speaker count is 10. The upgraded system also includes a Bose digital amplifier mounted under the rear package shelf.
Performance: Bose says the goal of this new Infiniti sound system is to deliver detailed, lifelike sound. In many ways it has succeeded. Thanks to those three 10-inch woofers mounted throughout the car, bass response is deep, sharp and well controlled. Kick drums sound especially impressive, and even certain singers with a low frequency to their voice come across with a richer texture. Midrange is also very, very good with excellent sound presence. The vocals cut through nicely, which ultimately makes most types of music pleasant to listen to. Infiniti provided a Stevie Ray Vaughan CD with the car, and those gruff vocals combined with a raw, pure guitar to showcase the sound system perfectly.
On some harder rock tracks, separation is only slightly less than perfect, and at very high volumes some distortion can creep in. Otherwise, the optional sound system is a treat to listen to and flexible enough to give an acoustic Johnny Cash track a certain intimacy while at the same time delivering the needed punch of a driving Reliant K song.
The interface is simple and easy to use thanks to a revised and more upscale-looking center display screen. However, there's no midrange adjustment, and we'd like to see some customizable features like an equalizer similar to what Harman Kardon systems offer. Of course, those Harman Kardon stereos come in much more expensive cars.
Best Feature: Sharp, lifelike bass that doesn't sound messy.
Worst Feature: Lack of customizable settings.
Conclusion: An excellent-sounding stereo. Its only flaw is a lack of customization. — Brian Moody
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Originally Posted by shaneotool
Does anyone know if there is an MP3 jack in either the standard or upgraded stereo?
This seems like a feature that is in most cars these days - but I have not seen any mention of it.
This seems like a feature that is in most cars these days - but I have not seen any mention of it.
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Originally Posted by DaCurryman
What're the limitations on the connection? Like when the car is in motion can you only use the audio jacks and the video only functions w/ the e-brake on or is it always available?
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