2023 GMC Canyon - Bose 7-speaker Sound System Review

[@seana985]

For the kind of vehicle it is, glad people who like music won't be punished for wanting a truck. Definitely an adequate system for this vehicle.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Tbh they’ve been stepping it up on trucks. Ford Ranger had the option for a 10 speaker + subwoofer B&O play system. That’s the same brand as Audi. The new Taco JBL will have w similar setup, with portable speaker that also acts as the center dash woofer.

[@robertrobjobmann4380]

Awesome review thank you so very much. Definitely very helpful. Especially considering it’s been so difficult. Trying to get these vehicles to a dealership but again thank you for your review. Keep them coming. Thanks again we appreciate your time.

[@benjaminallen6901]

Happy to see this review because the new 2023 colorado should have the same system in the Z71 I believe. Miss my camaro’s bose system every day🥲.

[@beeler123]

The Bose system in the 05 Silverado I’m driving has not been beaten by any car old or new. I’m wondering how this compares to

[@mariagiordano3902]

would you recommend a DAC of any kind , maybe an Audioquest Cobalt ? Just would like to hear your thoughts about incorporating a DAC , also do you think the Kicker bass add on would be worth the upgrade?

[@krasnaludek298]

The Bose system is good in my 2023 Colorado … as many might expect; could use a bit more low-end (bass). I mostly listen to rock & country; might add a Kicker sub under the rear seat.

[@evanludens4583]

Hey there! When reviewing this car with the bass all the way up, did you notice an audible shaking sound from trim in the car? I'm a person that loves bass but absolutely hates when the doors rattle because of it.

[@drexq_477]

The audio system exhibits excellent clarity and high-frequency response, however, the bass frequencies require enhancement. A compact, custom-designed subwoofer is recommended to address this deficiency.

[@sigdorseysigler3982]

I have the exact same system. I must have done something because my valume stays the same. Valume does not turn up or down. Any advise for technical dummies like me? Still getting to know this stuff.

[@joew6277]

If I build and price on the website the at4 wasn’t showing the Bose on any packages. I wonder if it was only on the pre production version or if it is on a package and just wasn’t listed.

[@Jorts-W-Bush]

Stand-alone option

[@spennyfras6625]

@@Jorts-W-Bush they come with the Bose as standard sound system?

[@joew6277]

@@Jorts-W-Bush thanks, I see why I missed it. There was another tab for interior options.

[@manahang1]

@@spennyfras6625 No. It is a stand-alone option under the Interior Options menu of the build & price tool.

[@techguyml]

Can you test the base model stereo in the canyon/Colorado??

[@forest427]

Would you say this is the same as the previous gen truck. my 2018 canyon has Bose, but i see the 2023 is the same 7 speaker design with amp. the whole point of the 2023 was suppose to be different inside and out yet still the same 7 speaker with no sub just 2 woofers on the front doors

[@jballoregon]

My 2023 Denali has a major driver side switch rattle when I bump the Bose...frustrating.

[@brad_neal]

Is there no sub?

[@848evo4]

I have a '24 colorado with Bose and a '16 colorado with Bose, they both sound very good. I worked on rang rovers for 5 years and I ll take my Bose over the crap they put in there $200k+ suv any day

[@tommyhardin9689]

Is there no subwoofer with the Bose system?

[@bigbucktv5812]

no but i think you can get the kicker one

[@Jeff-Wfrd]

I personally am unimpressed. Just bought an AT4x today. It's lacking all across the board. Mostly bass, it's anemic. Highs will surely break on lots volume if I just add a sub. Jeep did it right with the Alpine in the gladiator Rubicon. I'm pulling the bose speakers out. Adding a dsp, and buying new speakers.

[@FlimsTV]

Nice

[@ATElevators]

does the seat rattle with the bass

[@JMKDragon]

Does this come with an external amplifier or no? That 3 band eq is very underwhelming for me 😂. Used to my fancy aftermarket 13 band eq 😂.

[@NJNick325]

Would you say it's worth the $500 upgrade price?

[@Kyle-fu6en]

No, you can do way better for 750

[@MatthewPacer]

@@Kyle-fu6enthat makes no sense .

[@Kyle-fu6en]

@@MatthewPacer you can put together a way better system for 750 bucks than the Bose

[@mariagiordano3902]

what are you talking about 6 speaker , they dont have a 6th speaker its not an option as far as i know

[@DragonKnightX12]

It actually has 7.

[@greggb681]

Actually, I always made fun of Bose but this sounded decent tbh!

[@jeffmao850]

I suppose the base audio would be in the C tier.

[@eddieayala2997]

I have the Bose sound system in my 2023 canyon AT4 and it’s honestly underwhelming I’m not impressed at all

[@onemileattatime2642]

Based on your experience, is the stock audio system sufficient or would it still be necessary to upgrade to the bose?

[@eddieayala2997]

@@onemileattatime2642 I personally don’t think it’s worth the upgrade. The stock system sounds pretty good for what it is

[@EricBusch-x6e]

This stereo SUCKS! sounds very good but every 12 months needs to be replaced, My Canyon is at the dealer for the second year now with a bad stereo and my partner new GMC with only 4 months has the same problems!