Studio on Wheels - Sound Impressions
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Still don't get the idea of putting surposely "audiophile" quality stereo on a sport sedan like G35.
Lexus LS's ML system works so well largely due to its exceptionally quiet cabin. I wouldn't consider G35's cabin as quiet, and even if it is, it defeats whole the purpose of being a sport sedan that "should" allow proper engine and exhaust sound to be heard.
If the G35's Bose system can only be truly appreciated in a quiet and non-running condition, then what's the point of having it? This is reason why I won't pay extra for Bose. To me at least, the stock will do fine.
And this might be my own driving habit but I would consider too much good music to be a distraction to my driving.
Just my opinion...
Lexus LS's ML system works so well largely due to its exceptionally quiet cabin. I wouldn't consider G35's cabin as quiet, and even if it is, it defeats whole the purpose of being a sport sedan that "should" allow proper engine and exhaust sound to be heard.
If the G35's Bose system can only be truly appreciated in a quiet and non-running condition, then what's the point of having it? This is reason why I won't pay extra for Bose. To me at least, the stock will do fine.
And this might be my own driving habit but I would consider too much good music to be a distraction to my driving.
Just my opinion...
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From: Worcester, MA / Miami, FL
Originally Posted by ephemere
What's your car with the HK system, and is it a factory system?
Worked very, very well for a SUV that had a ridiculous amount of road noise.
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Bose is the real deal!
Originally Posted by sedanman2007
Well I have been playing and listening to mine the last couple of days. I've listen to the radio, the CD's and to XM. I'm not a big bass kind of guy. So yes if you are looking for bass that rocks your windows forget it.
But if you like good sounding music then this system has it. Cranked up there is very little if any distortion. I really like it. As good as most anything I've heard out there.
At a show I listen to the M35 system with it's surround sound and believe this system to be better then the G.
Also remember you are paying $2350 for the Prem package that gets you this radio upgrade. But for the $2350 you are also getting sunroof, heated seats, power seats, bluetooth and more. So how much are you really paying for the radio. In some models you pay $2500 just for the radio upgrade alone.
I like it a lot.
But if you like good sounding music then this system has it. Cranked up there is very little if any distortion. I really like it. As good as most anything I've heard out there.
At a show I listen to the M35 system with it's surround sound and believe this system to be better then the G.
Also remember you are paying $2350 for the Prem package that gets you this radio upgrade. But for the $2350 you are also getting sunroof, heated seats, power seats, bluetooth and more. So how much are you really paying for the radio. In some models you pay $2500 just for the radio upgrade alone.
I like it a lot.
But I should add that the system DOES rock your windows/mirrors/doors/soul...
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by picus112
I heard it too and wasn't very impressed. It's better than the Bose system in the 03-06, but that isn't saying much. It is, however, at least as good as *most* of the systems in it's class, with the ML from the IS250/350 being the clear winner (imo).
LOL... in all my test drives, I've never turned the radio on.
Last edited by InTgr8r; Nov 7, 2006 at 08:06 AM.
Originally Posted by wavelengths
MB, stock. More like the car I drove when I was back home than "mine" : )
Worked very, very well for a SUV that had a ridiculous amount of road noise.
Worked very, very well for a SUV that had a ridiculous amount of road noise.
lol
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by S L I C K
Haha. I know. First the gas mileage thread and now this.
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Originally Posted by canuck
Don't worry about. Everyone's ears hear different things. Sound is as subjective as the exterior design of a car. I think it is a given that some people will dislike the sound of the Studio on Wheels, while others will simply love it.
... but his one is a huge improvement
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
LOL... heck, some peeps even liked the old Blose system
... but his one is a huge improvement
... but his one is a huge improvement
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From: PA
Originally Posted by canuck
Don't worry about. Everyone's ears hear different things. Sound is as subjective as the exterior design of a car. I think it is a given that some people will dislike the sound of the Studio on Wheels, while others will simply love it.
Overall i would say you are getting a good deal on this system considering the price of the premuim package but don't expect it to compare to a Focal system.