thecutter64

I haven't been able to find a car with the High End system. Has anyone compared the two( 810 and 811) in the GTS ?

Im wondering if the $4500 upgrade is worth it?

Looks nicer yet may may not perform that much differently

AMG 17GT

Fancy speaker grills and a few more watts

Such a small space. Any expert will tell you the "space" is the most important part of any system. Don't waste your 5k.

06032

I might be wrong. But after driving both back-to-back, it's clear that the upgraded version makes use of the two small dash speakers (silver grills) at the base corner of the windshield. Even though the 'basic' Burmeister has covers (black) in these same locations, they may be dummies. Feels like the music only comes from the large center dash speaker.

I have to say, having now listened to them both, I wouldn't pay the upgrade charge. Neither sounds fantastic.

thecutter64

So.....pass on the upgrade?

Patric

Yes

thecutter64

When I originally asked, everyone told me the regular Burmester in the GTS was terrible. It seems now that the opinions are divided. Some say it's a must have others say no.


Im still waiting for my build, so I go back and forth with my choices. The price tag however keeps going up , up , up

okbarnett

havent listened to both. But by the cost, I would say the basic is a average MB system like a Ccar would have, common speakers, low/or no power amp.
The option would be upgraded speakers, amp like other sl and s cars have in them.
My sl system was 6500 cost and it sounds alot better than the standard. But it doesnt sound as good as a aftermkt good quality stereo.
As for the car, i am used to 911 s and when i compare the standard, and the 5000 option burmester, i couldnt do without it, it is far superior

Fintheman

I've heard both and currently own the high-end Burmester. For me, I bought used but ended up finding one that had it.

Been 2 days with it but the high end system is pretty excellent in many ways (great mids, good clarity up high and a feeling of a 10" sub from back in the day.)

RJC

Unless $4500.00 is pocket change, then no.

xbox

Nearly every cost option is "better", give/take some subjective preferences, but like others have said, it depends where your pain threshold is and what you value in the car.

F456 V12

I have the B&O in our current SL550 and not worth it, in my opinion. Requires specially encoded CD's to take full advantage of the sound system or a bunch of aftermarket hackery to make it work. We had the std H&K in our 2013, sounded just as good. Time is approaching for us to get a 2018 SL or perhaps a GTC, I'll spend the $$ on other options.

My 2 cents,

MB

AMG 17GT

Is the 18 SL going to be the 2+2 or is it the 19? I know they are trying to differentiate car from GT.

thecutter64

I understand they cost different amounts. I don't plan to trade the car for 4-5 yrs so I want to get the appropriate options without short changing myself. I don't want to regret not getting something but I don't want to spend too much if I don't have to. The cost of the car is already close to McLaren . It may be a better choice if the AMG is fully loaded.

okbarnett

Youre going to enjoy it alot more

California John

Not time to skimp IMHO. I have the base system in my GTS and spec'd my new GTC with the upgraded sound system. I will be able to give a report vis-a-vis the difference soon. My GTC arrives next month.

surfah

I have the High End Burmester on my incoming 2018. Will give a report when I take delivery.

thecutter64

When are you taking delivery?

surfah

This Friday.

I subscribe to Tidal High Fidelity streaming so hopefully the High End Burmester stereo delivers lossless audio.

thecutter64

Surfah,

where did did you get a 2018? I know you were looking at a 2016. Did you order it or buy a built one from a dealers stock?

slk55er

IMHO -- with so much road noise coming into the cabin, NO sound system in the GT models will deliver quality sound to the ears unless you are standing still or slowly cruising around your neighborhood annoying the neighbors with your booming bass. I did not buy this car to listen to music other than the exhaust note.

surfah

I bought a built one from dealers stock that had just arrived earlier this month.

thecutter64

great. What specs does that one have? Color? Interior? Etc

thecutter64

Standard Burmester has much distortion at higher SPL. Going for High End Burmester!