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New CX-50 owner here.
When initially test driving, we were in a 2.5 Premium Plus. When we made the decision to buy, I opted for the base Turbo. I didn't realize that the Bose was not going to be in the Turbo at first. The dealer did mention that to me, but when we were test driving that model I was paying most of my attention to the engine and never turned on the radio. I should have.
I am not interested in having the loudest stereo but I do want clear and full-range sound. The stock stereo is feeble at best. The separate tweeters in the front are effective, but there is absolutely no bass from the system. The built-in EQ settings are useless. To make is listenable, I have to put the sound adjustment in basic mode and turn the bass setting up to 8 or 9 (which is max) and the treble to 1 or 2. The bass setting is really just the midrange. I knew that the sound would be a step down without the Bose option, but this is pretty pathetic.
Otherwise... I love the car so far.
So, here I am ... a 45 year old man about to spend money on a subwoofer like I did when I was 21. Obviously, I'm not looking to fill up the cargo area with twin 12", just looking to fill the hole in the bass. I know there are spare wheel hub-mount options as well as tiny-box powered subs. Has anyone had luck with any particular options or comparisons between the options?
When initially test driving, we were in a 2.5 Premium Plus. When we made the decision to buy, I opted for the base Turbo. I didn't realize that the Bose was not going to be in the Turbo at first. The dealer did mention that to me, but when we were test driving that model I was paying most of my attention to the engine and never turned on the radio. I should have.
I am not interested in having the loudest stereo but I do want clear and full-range sound. The stock stereo is feeble at best. The separate tweeters in the front are effective, but there is absolutely no bass from the system. The built-in EQ settings are useless. To make is listenable, I have to put the sound adjustment in basic mode and turn the bass setting up to 8 or 9 (which is max) and the treble to 1 or 2. The bass setting is really just the midrange. I knew that the sound would be a step down without the Bose option, but this is pretty pathetic.
Otherwise... I love the car so far.
So, here I am ... a 45 year old man about to spend money on a subwoofer like I did when I was 21. Obviously, I'm not looking to fill up the cargo area with twin 12", just looking to fill the hole in the bass. I know there are spare wheel hub-mount options as well as tiny-box powered subs. Has anyone had luck with any particular options or comparisons between the options?