Is upgrading the base stereo with amp and speakers worth it? - Nissan Murano

canuckjgc · 09-21-2011, 05:58 PM

Thinking of upgrading my 2004 base stereo (non-Bose) with a 4 channel amp, speakers, and maybe a sub. Thing is, the audio shops want about $1000 for this upgrade which seems steep. Not something I want to tackle myself.

Has anyone done this? Is it worth it? The stock stereo is so sad.

**njjoe** · 09-21-2011, 07:55 PM

I took the easy route and just replaced the six speakers for $240.

The improvement in sound clarity was well worth the time, effort and money.

The highs and mid are now crisp and clean. The bass is tighter but the low-bass is obviously lacking, however, I am driving a car and not sitting in my living room so I am fine with the results.

-njjoe

titan318i · 09-22-2011, 05:24 PM

That is steep, I paid $180 for install of 2 amps, 4 channel and 1 channel into the stock non-bose in my 06 Murano. That was just the installation though, I bought wires and everything else seperate.

Of course Best Buy is not the greatest quality installers, but I've been happy.

Pilgrim · 09-22-2011, 05:48 PM

I found the stock stereo to be acceptable - wish it had a midrange EQ adjustment.

I replaced the door speakers in my S model and sound is improved - and PLENTY loud enough.

Here's what I did...

How to replace speakers in 07 Murano w/base audio system

09-21-2011, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
canuckjgc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	Is upgrading the base stereo with amp and speakers worth it? Thinking of upgrading my 2004 base stereo (non-Bose) with a 4 channel amp, speakers, and maybe a sub. Thing is, the audio shops want about $1000 for this upgrade which seems steep. Not something I want to tackle myself. Has anyone done this? Is it worth it? The stock stereo is so sad.

09-21-2011, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	I took the easy route and just replaced the six speakers for $240. The improvement in sound clarity was well worth the time, effort and money. The highs and mid are now crisp and clean. The bass is tighter but the low-bass is obviously lacking, however, I am driving a car and not sitting in my living room so I am fine with the results. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

09-22-2011, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,024	I found the stock stereo to be acceptable - wish it had a midrange EQ adjustment. I replaced the door speakers in my S model and sound is improved - and PLENTY loud enough. Here's what I did... How to replace speakers in 07 Murano w/base audio system __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

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09-22-2011, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
titan318i Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 10	That is steep, I paid $180 for install of 2 amps, 4 channel and 1 channel into the stock non-bose in my 06 Murano. That was just the installation though, I bought wires and everything else seperate. Of course Best Buy is not the greatest quality installers, but I've been happy.

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