Stereo

[Lightforce18]

quick question anyone know the actuall wattage on the stereo system inside the rogue? I see its bose but cant find the total wattage. I had a crappy bose system in my g35. Is the rogue one just as bad?

[ItalRogue]

This depends on the music you listen to and how much of an audiophile you are. I got the premium package and it does sound nice, but not like a custom install. Nice sound quality, but not so much meant to be blared.

What I will probably do is install a bazooka in the back and utlize the mids and highs from the speakers.

All in all a good system, if you don't want to tear apart the vehicle to change out the sound system. This was my scenario as I did that with my IS300 (up to removing everything and sound dampening the entire vehicle) and just didn't want to go through it all again.

[Lightforce18]

i know people saying it sounds good. But whats the actual wattage?

[jaywhiz21]

This still doesn't answer your question, but here's a good review from Edmunds:

---------------------------Stereo Evaluation

2008 Nissan Rogue

Overall Grade: A

Brand Name: Bose Watts: N/A Speakers: 7 Optional Equipment: Part of the Premium Package Price if optional: N/A CD Player: Six-disc changer Formats: CD, MP3 Aux Jack: Yes iPod Connection: No Hard Drive: No Bluetooth for phone: Yes, part of the Premium Package Subwoofer: Yes

How does it sound: AThis optional Bose stereo sounds very good and is easily the best among compact SUVs. Bass is deep and somewhat rich, although we'd like a little more punch given that a subwoofer is part of the package.

Highs add nice detail and only distort slightly at higher volumes. The positioning of the three front speakers is just about perfect, as the front soundstage has both depth and presence. There's no midrange adjustment, something we expect in a premium sound system. It doesn't seem to matter much, as vocals and other midrange tones sound great; clear, detailed vocal reproduction is what this system does best. From the gruff Kurt Cobain to the lilting Julieta Venegas, the vocals have a texture that makes it fun to listen to all types of music. Acoustic guitar also sounds very nice.

How does it work: ASimple and straightforward, the Nissan head unit has no surprises. Everything is where it should be; we especially like the CD-changer function that moves to a certain disc by simply pressing the corresponding button on the dash. All CD changers should work this way.

Redundant controls mounted on the steering wheel are also well placed for the most part. In a perfect world, the often-used volume control would move up to where the voice command button now resides. As it is, adjusting the volume feels like an unnatural move while driving.

Special features: The upgraded Bose audio system is an option, but it comes in a larger package. It's hard to know just the price of the stereo, as it comes with features like XM Satellite Radio, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, speed-sensitive volume control, transmission shift paddles, trip computer, outside temperature display, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, xenon headlights and Intelligent Key.

Conclusion: On paper, Nissan's Rogue doesn't offer any special features above and beyond what we'd expect from a compact SUV loaded with options. While its sound system doesn't really offer more features than the competition, it does have excellent sound quality. Judged on sound alone, the Rogue's Bose stereo is the best in its class. — Brian Moody, Road Test Editor

[Lightforce18]

ipod connector no? but if u plug in the aux outlet it works right?

[Derango]

Right.

Just means it doesn't have a dock connector or something.

[Lightforce18]

doesn't it seem kinda odd tho no sites list the wattage on this stereo?

[Etch]

The lack of midrange control is the biggest let down. Would be nice to control the subwoofer output as well.

I also don' t like the fact that the actual display area for song info is so small causing a lot of hyphenating. The screen is plenty long enough, so I'm not sure why it is so limited.

[babbot]

You can probably get the wattage by calling Bose technical support, and getting yourself transferred to their automotive section. I called them and they seemed knowledgeable about the system.

I called because I don't like the fact that the display doesn't scroll info for the XM radio (eg, only shows either artist or song... not both). I found out that Bose only make parts of this system, and that the front end (eg; display) is made by Clarion. This may explain some of why there isn't concise info anywhere of the system specs.

I think this is one of those systems that says "powered by Bose" or something like that, which is a bit deceiving.

Overall, I think the system is pretty good, but it doesn't thrill me (and I'm no audiophile).

[Etch]

You can probably get the wattage by calling Bose technical support, and getting yourself transferred to their automotive section. I called them and they seemed knowledgeable about the system.

I called because I don't like the fact that the display doesn't scroll info for the XM radio (eg, only shows either artist or song... not both). I found out that Bose only make parts of this system, and that the front end (eg; display) is made by Clarion. This may explain some of why there isn't concise info anywhere of the system specs.

I think this is one of those systems that says "powered by Bose" or something like that, which is a bit deceiving.

Overall, I think the system is pretty good, but it doesn't thrill me (and I'm no audiophile).

It says "Sound by Bose", which would indicate they did most of the actual speaker and output setup and less with the interface.

[exeunt]

I blast my music on a regular basis, and it constantly makes me smile. The smile quickly goes away when I try to figure out what artist AND song is actually playing at the time. There are a bunch of frustrating UI issues with the interface. One day I hope to replace the unit with a 7 inch GPS + radio + backup video screen.

[nissantech06]

It says "Sound by Bose", which would indicate they did most of the actual speaker and output setup and less with the interface.

One thing about car audio most people don't realize is that the high-end company (Bose, Rockford Fosgate, Infinity, etc) don't actually build the HEAD UNIT portion of the audio, JUST the speakers and/or amplifier. Clarion and Panasonic have been providing most of the radios to Nissan for quite a while. With Nissans, you have two types of amplified radios; either A. a speaker/amp combo (amp is built into each speaker) or B. separate amps and speakers. Problem is, most of the Bose systems still have paper woofers with cloth surrounds. The RF systems in all of the Sentras, Xterras, Frontiers, etc have plastic woofers with rubber surrounds. I didn't realize the craftsmanship put into the speakers. For example, my car has the nicer RF speakers and the amp is under the passenger seat, and it's a HUGE amp.

Sorry for rambling, hope this helps.

[exeunt]

It helps that I know I"m not throwing away a quality Bose-made head unit when I replace my radio

[nissantech06]

It helps that I know I"m not throwing away a quality Bose-made head unit when I replace my radio

Just make sure you don't need an adapter. Older Bose systems in Nissans needed an adapter to turn the amp on, but I do believe (some of you guys out there might already know) that the Bose speakers have the amps built into them, so no need for said adapter.

[MagicM]

Assuming you have the 8 speaker Bose system it's a "234-watt 2-channel".which is the common one they use in all nissan/infinitis.Which is the same one in my infiniti M, and personally i think it's a piece of junk. Even my 7 year old range rover has a 410 Watt 14 speaker/ and 05 RR has a 710watt Harmon kardon.

[Lightforce18]

U know alot of people dont like the G35 Bose system , but I like mine. I assume the rogue is the same one

[Ticmxman]

U know alot of people dont like the G35 Bose system , but I like mine. I assume the rogue is the same one

I'm with you Lightforce18, the rogue's Bose sounds fine to my ears.

[ttomasz]

Assuming you have the 8 speaker Bose system it's a "234-watt 2-channel".which is the common one they use in all nissan/infinitis.Which is the same one in my infiniti M, and personally i think it's a piece of junk. Even my 7 year old range rover has a 410 Watt 14 speaker/ and 05 RR has a 710watt Harmon kardon.

While some of you are upgrading from the Bose unit to something else, I did not buy the premium package and have a standard Rogue stereo. For a few bucks I got a Bose unit but after connecting it I found that turning up the volume does not do anything - the loudness is the same.

After reading your comments I think this is because the standard speakers do not have the amplifiers on them.

So, do I have any options or am I stuck with the standard unit (which does not have mp3 capability)? Is it possible to replace standard speakers with Bose speakers? Or is it possible and relatively easy to install an amplifier of some king?

Thanks for your help!

Tom

[philipa_240sx]

The BOSE amp is located in the rear cargo area under the floor. Unfortunately, base model Rogues lack the necessary wiring that goes from the head unit to the amp.

Probably the easiest solution is to add an external 4 ch. amp and mount it close to the head unit. Then fabricate a wiring harness between the two.

If all you wanted was the MP3 capabilities of the BOSE, then I suggest going with an aftermarket headunit. There are already aftermarket trim/mounting kits for the Rogue.

If you are dead set on and OEM head unit, Canadian model Rogue's came with mid-grade audio system that has an internal amp, 6CD changer and MP3 capabilities. Since it has an internal amp, it is a direct replacement for the base model head unit. The problem will be finding one used! There is only a small handful of Rogues in Canada compared to the US. You could order a new one from a Canadian Nissan Dealer, but it will be very expensive. A replacement headunit is over $800!