Dicky Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 My left speaker sounds distorted and low volume when playing CD’s. It’s ok with the radio, so looks like the head/other has gone the same way as many others reported here in the past. My car is 31/2 now so it won’t be covered, but surely there must be a problem with these things if it’s always the left channel that goes. Has anyone taken this up with Nissan or BOSE because Im going to and any feedback would be appreciated Cheers,Dicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 just bin it and put something good in it......... B........ bloody O........ orrible S......... stereo E ......... equiptment this is wot bose stands for.....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 'No highs, no lows - it must be BOSE'. If you want to bin it, the only real way to improve it is out with the headunit, speakers and amp and replace it all with after market gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I had the same problem, was fine on radio but not CD. I had mine replaced but the car was under warranty. I think because this is a known problem it's worth speaking to a friendly dealer (if one exists.... ok, harsh, there are a few I've heard about) to see if they could do anything for you. If not then slot in a nice headunit with an ipod connector and curse BOSE forever! PS - My dad has BOSE in his house and I couldn't fault it! It's just the Clarion / Nissan stuff that seems to be the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 It depends who makes the stuff they then decide to stick their badge on. Clarion kit is actually pretty good equipment after market (head unit wise). Unfortunately the combo in the Zed isn't great. It's not awful sound wise, but awful reliability wise..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 I’ve emailed BOSE direct and given them a severe finger wagging, so thats got to put the shivers up them. They sent and automated rely so well see what happens next week. Some spotty Herbert employee will probably read it and reach straight for the delete key. Ah well nothing ventured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I’ve emailed BOSE direct and given them a severe finger wagging, so thats got to put the shivers up them. They sent and automated rely so well see what happens next week.Some spotty Herbert employee will probably read it and reach straight for the delete key. Ah well nothing ventured. You have no idea how true that is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Bose have dropped hugely in my opinion since realizing they have sold out and using their home audio rep to sell in car audio when its not them at all its just branded as their i.e. the 350z actually being a clarion. That system IMO is probably work £200/£250 MAX but because its got the BOSE tag its promoted as a top system which it is far from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Got this reply from BOSE so taking it to the stealer tomorrow. I can only hope to get a gesture of goodwill from Nissan but Hey if you don’t ask you wont get! Unfortunately we have to tell you that Bose does not manufacture head units (radio, cassette player, CD-player/-changer etc.) for the automotive industry. Bose "only" supplies loudspeakers and the system-electronics (amplifiers, equalization). The head units and other playing devices are manufactured by another car manufacturer supplier. (Unfortunately we do not know the various companies.) Therefore our information regarding the root cause of your problem with your CD-player is limited. We recommend to contact your next local Nissan dealer since we know that Nissan is aware about the “left hand side speakers cut out†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Got this reply from BOSE so taking it to the stealer tomorrow. I can only hope to get a gesture of goodwill from Nissan but Hey if you don’t ask you wont get! Unfortunately we have to tell you that Bose does not manufacture head units (radio, cassette player, CD-player/-changer etc.) for the automotive industry. Bose "only" supplies loudspeakers and the system-electronics (amplifiers, equalization). The head units and other playing devices are manufactured by another car manufacturer supplier. (Unfortunately we do not know the various companies.) Therefore our information regarding the root cause of your problem with your CD-player is limited. We recommend to contact your next local Nissan dealer since we know that Nissan is aware about the “left hand side speakers cut out†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 I think your right on the button there H5. I rang customer services who have never heard of this problem, the local main dealer who also said hes never heard of the problem, BOSE who say its not there problem and Clarion ( who make the CD heads) who say the Japs make them, so its their fault. Their customer services guy gave a whole list of reasons why the problem wouldn’t be down to them apparently hanging his hat on the fact that the known problem resulted in a complete loss of sound from the left speaker, suggesting a broken pcb track being the culprit. He seemed to miss entirely the fact that all problems with the exception of skip are on the left channel. Whether its distortion or total non function is academic since it’s always the LEFT channel and distortion could quite easily be a for runner of a complete loss of sound. I know this cus I’m and electronics engineer don’t you know! Anyway I’ll keep on knocking and see if I break through. Dicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Good luck with it........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Are you bald? If not, give up now. I'm not kidding. You'll be bald within a month trying to deal with this shower of sh1ts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for your input lads. I know what you mean Stew, had problems with them in the past. Its bloody annoying when there’s obviously a design/manufacturing fault and they continue to ignore it. Once these bastards have got your money they don’t what to know. but I’m not finished yet. I’m thinking of taking early retirement at the end of the year so it could turn out to be a little hobby for me Dicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yeah! Bring Nissan down! You could be one of these renegades like the old guy that does parking tickets for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Update for your information. Had a result with Nissan regarding the left hand speaker problem due to the iffy Clarion CD head unit. There prepared to offer, as a gesture of good will, 75% of the cost. This works out at £85 to me and there going to fit a brand new unit, which apparently replaces the former less reliable CD head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stew Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Excellent. We just need them to do that for the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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