2010 Audio System

[spad87]

So I have had the 2010 AC for just over two weeks now and one of my favorite features is the audio system. The 4.3" display with the backup monitor is sweet!

The system comes with 9 speakers, only 7 are visible... I'm guessing the additional two are subs? Does anyone know if this is true or where they are located?

Also, i was wondering if I could connect my external hard drive directly to the usb input? I saw a video of a guy plugging in a small usb memory disk with songs that were played directly through the radio. Any ideas?

[toxik]

the usb should scan the entire device for any media files (ie mp3, wav...) it doesnt matter if its a hard drive, flash drive, usb stick, ipod, anything with media stored on it.

[yoonzilla]

Someone mentioned where the 2 additional speakers were in a previous thread. They are not subs from what I remember. Besides, even if they were, it wouldn't be powerful

[spad87]

The bass is actually surprisingly good.

I read reviews for the 2010 about people complaining that there is not enough bass but I am assuming they did not hear the premium package system and only heard the 7 speaker system.

I agree that if they are subs they are not too powerful but the system sounds great...

I'm going to give the external hardrive a try tonight...

[DAAN.]

under the rear window, there are 2 speakers that include 2 others ... apparently that makes 9

[dangeris]

You have to understand that when BOSE configures a system for a car it is a custom configuration. Not all cars interior are the same; there are edges, curves, surfaces that the sound will travel and bounce off of. Bose places its speakers around the cabin to make the music more "filling" as opposed to very loud. If properly placed, you really don't need a powerful system make a system sound great I noticed that the stock AC Bose system seems to lack in the bass area hence why I added two 10" subs.

[Zerep]

wonder if we could stick the 2010 head unit with the screen and stuff into the 08s just so we get the ipod support but i guess there would be a problem with the speakers

[Chuck2417]

There are 4 speakers in the back. Two under each of the speaker cases. They are also subs, however not powerful like mentioned above. I must agree that the Bose system is fantastic. Enough bass for me and I actually enjoy hearing the sound of the engine with the intake on it so who needs the music that loud !

[rjdmmfl1]

You have to understand that when BOSE configures a system for a car it is a custom configuration. Not all cars interior are the same; there are edges, curves, surfaces that the sound will travel and bounce off of. Bose places its speakers around the cabin to make the music more "filling" as opposed to very loud. If properly placed, you really don't need a powerful system make a system sound great I noticed that the stock AC Bose system seems to lack in the bass area hence why I added two 10" subs.

i agree that a system doesn't necessarily need power to sound good, but by any audiophile's standards, the BOSE system in the Altima coupe is NOT a very well tuned system at all... the BOSE in the Infinity sounds much, much better... BOSE uses pretty low quality materials in their lower line cars like the Altima... and any attempt to turn the BOSE system up to higher volumes will distort many types of music.. a well tuned system can be played at the threshold of comfortable listening without distortion.. our BOSE system falls short in that regard because the amp lacks the power necessarty to power the drivers at high volumes...

the usb should scan the entire device for any media files (ie mp3, wav...) it doesnt matter if its a hard drive, flash drive, usb stick, ipod, anything with media stored on it.

this is not entirely accurate...

So I have had the 2010 AC for just over two weeks now and one of my favorite features is the audio system. The 4.3" display with the backup monitor is sweet!

The system comes with 9 speakers, only 7 are visible... I'm guessing the additional two are subs? Does anyone know if this is true or where they are located?

Also, i was wondering if I could connect my external hard drive directly to the usb input? I saw a video of a guy plugging in a small usb memory disk with songs that were played directly through the radio. Any ideas?

Please see my response to this in the proper section, the audio section... the complete answers to your questions are there...

[76er]

wonder if we could stick the 2010 head unit with the screen and stuff into the 08s just so we get the ipod support but i guess there would be a problem with the speakers

i wish for this as well

[rjdmmfl1]

i wish for this as well

the wires would be all different, I highly doubt it would work without some serious modifications... but I could be wrong...

[Zerep]

we gotta what until a 2010 pulls out his radio and look at the connections

[LongBeachCoupe]

Welcome to the club!!!

http://forums.altimas.org/zeromain is the link you should bookmark!

All the info here is in its proper section (for the most part)... Please try and post in the correct area!(this type of discussion is in the "AUDIO/VISUAL" Section.... take a look over there, all the answers are within!

The search button works too, and we are always here to help you out! (again post in the right section if you can, if you arent sure, dont worry theres no beatings issued!)