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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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Audio 10 with BOSE

I know I saw this on here one time but never saw any feedback. Must have slept a few times since then.

Anybody with info about compatibility, sound improvement ala std system, please let me know.

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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 08:48 PM
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i cant say from experience 1st hand but from what ive read is that the Audio 10 is compatible with the Bose system. also it supposed to sound way better.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 10:00 PM
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Audio 10 can be used w/ Bose system. The sound is better but not a lot. However, pls keep in mind that audio 10 does not have FF/RW function. I just want to resale my audio 10 to someone cuz I need FF/RW function.
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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I've got an Audio 10 + Bose setup. It is much better compared to the US MB stock head unit. Nothing to write home about, though. I've heard /owned better car stereo systems. But I'll keep this one - it's good enough to not alter the stock MB interior. I'd say - it is on par with HK sound systems offered in 3-er Bimmers as a step-up option (tried them first hand - unless they vastly improved in the past year).
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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Audio 10 can be used w/ Bose system. The sound is better but not a lot. However, pls keep in mind that audio 10 does not have FF/RW function. I just want to resale my audio 10 to someone cuz I need FF/RW function.
For Real ????

And no one mentioned this "little" fact before ???

I just ordered one and assumed those are basic functions on any player. Dont tell me it doesn't have next/previous track either !!!

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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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Originally posted by Benzer
For Real ????

And no one mentioned this "little" fact before ???

I just ordered one and assumed those are basic functions on any player. Dont tell me it doesn't have next/previous track either !!!


It's been noted many times, just do a search. You can skip tracks, CDs (on the changer) an there's a random function. No FF/Rew of tracks. Also on the cassette radio you can display the time into a song, not available on the Audio 10. Also no 10 key keypad to direct dial a station. Of course there are features on the Audio 10 not found on the cassette radio like Short Wave, RDS (displays artist/song name/station on stations that support this), Bass and Treble controls that actually work like you expect them to.

If you want all the bells and whistles get an Alpine with the Alpine steering wheel control module for the W203 and get everything you always wanted and more. Personally I like the clean factory look and the Audio 10 fits the bill and I'll trade slight inconveniences for better sound quality anyday.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 03:41 AM
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Originally posted by ahwang
Audio 10 can be used w/ Bose system. The sound is better but not a lot. However, pls keep in mind that audio 10 does not have FF/RW function. I just want to resale my audio 10 to someone cuz I need FF/RW function.

Really now. How old and how much? I don't need the FF/RW.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 10:05 AM
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I agree the factory look is the most important thing about a Benz.
To me aftermarket is just not right...............
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when using the f/r feature of the cd, try holding down the f/r button for a few seconds and see if the ff/rew works, it should.
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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 03:38 AM
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Originally posted by nov0798
when using the f/r feature of the cd, try holding down the f/r button for a few seconds and see if the ff/rew works, it should.
No, it doesn't. The ">" button, if you hold it down for a few seconds, turns on the SCAN mode, which can be disabled by pressing any other button at any time. No FF/REW functionality in this unit, period.
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