Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
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Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
Hello everyone,
I just brought home my new 2004 C230 Kompressor Sedan. I bought the "Premium Audio" sound system which is supposed to be a BOSE system.
PROBLEM: I do not see the BOSE logo on the speaker covers.
Did I get ripped off?
I got $4000 off the sticker price (was $34,790 - final price ($30,790). The dealer said he was able to make me this offer because he needed to make room for the 2005's coming in at the end of the month of May.
Hopefully someone can tell me I was not ripped off. The system sounds ok...nothing I would expect to be a premium system. I also have an Audi Allroad Quatro 2004 (silver/black) and it's sound system is UNREAL...so maybe I'm just spoiled.
Any information is appreciated.
I just brought home my new 2004 C230 Kompressor Sedan. I bought the "Premium Audio" sound system which is supposed to be a BOSE system.
PROBLEM: I do not see the BOSE logo on the speaker covers.
Did I get ripped off?
I got $4000 off the sticker price (was $34,790 - final price ($30,790). The dealer said he was able to make me this offer because he needed to make room for the 2005's coming in at the end of the month of May.
Hopefully someone can tell me I was not ripped off. The system sounds ok...nothing I would expect to be a premium system. I also have an Audi Allroad Quatro 2004 (silver/black) and it's sound system is UNREAL...so maybe I'm just spoiled.
Any information is appreciated.
Last edited by VirtueTek; Apr 26, 2004 at 11:56 PM.
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Can you tell me where your located (and what dealer you purchased the car from) and the options? Im looking into getting a '04.5 C230 and trying to see how there negotiating.
Thanks and enjoy the car.
Can you tell me where your located (and what dealer you purchased the car from) and the options? Im looking into getting a '04.5 C230 and trying to see how there negotiating.
Thanks and enjoy the car.
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VirtueTek-
Can you tell me where your located (and what dealer you purchased the car from) and the options? Im looking into getting a '04.5 C230 and trying to see how there negotiating.
Thanks and enjoy the car.
VirtueTek-
Can you tell me where your located (and what dealer you purchased the car from) and the options? Im looking into getting a '04.5 C230 and trying to see how there negotiating.
Thanks and enjoy the car.
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I got the sunroof, Premium Audio
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I thought in the sedan only one speaker has the logo on it? Best thing to do to tell is look at the radio and see if when you go to set the audio setting if the is an EXT button. If you have that in the display and can set the EXT then you have Bose. Not to mention the dash has a center speaker in it and the tweaters in the front doors. But there should be a logo on either the right rear speaker or the front speaker. Not to mention the sub in the rear deck.
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Re: Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
Originally posted by VirtueTek
Did I get ripped off?
I got $4000 off the sticker price (was $34,790 - final price ($30,790). The dealer said he was able to make me this offer because he needed to make room for the 2005's coming in at the end of the month of May.
I got the sunroof, Premium Audio
Did I get ripped off?
I got $4000 off the sticker price (was $34,790 - final price ($30,790). The dealer said he was able to make me this offer because he needed to make room for the 2005's coming in at the end of the month of May.
I got the sunroof, Premium Audio
There should be a "Bose" emblem on your back speaker.
I have the Bose in my car, and although I think a lot of Audiophiles may feel it's not a great system, I am quite satisfied with it's performance.
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and...you are spoiled....
My wife and I had a 1999 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro and you are right, the Audi sound system was hands down the best I had ever heard from a factory, and better than most installs.
Only logo should be the back speaker (and only one, not the other side which is a fake housing).
My wife and I had a 1999 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro and you are right, the Audi sound system was hands down the best I had ever heard from a factory, and better than most installs.
Only logo should be the back speaker (and only one, not the other side which is a fake housing).
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and...you are spoiled....
My wife and I had a 1999 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro and you are right, the Audi sound system was hands down the best I had ever heard from a factory, and better than most installs.
Only logo should be the back speaker (and only one, not the other side which is a fake housing).
and...you are spoiled....
My wife and I had a 1999 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro and you are right, the Audi sound system was hands down the best I had ever heard from a factory, and better than most installs.
Only logo should be the back speaker (and only one, not the other side which is a fake housing).
Thanks everyone for the info. I DID find the BOSE logo on the back speaker.
On the MBUSA site, a 2004 with the sunroof package (which also includes rain sensor, Auto dimming mirrors, and power rear sunshade) and the premium auto nets out to less than $33k. $30.7k is still a good deal (under MSRP), but it's not 4k off unless the car has some other options that you didn't list.
AUTO
Sunroof Pckg
Premium Sound
CD Changer
Heated Front Seats
...and the rest standard
Sticker cost came out to $34,000 something.
I don't have the papers that show the actual cost before the discount otherwise I would scan it for you guys. They gave me a great deal...
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Originally posted by VirtueTek
Package includes:
AUTO
Sunroof Pckg
Premium Sound
CD Changer
Heated Front Seats
...and the rest standard
Sticker cost came out to $34,000 something.
I don't have the papers that show the actual cost before the discount otherwise I would scan it for you guys. They gave me a great deal...
Package includes:
AUTO
Sunroof Pckg
Premium Sound
CD Changer
Heated Front Seats
...and the rest standard
Sticker cost came out to $34,000 something.
I don't have the papers that show the actual cost before the discount otherwise I would scan it for you guys. They gave me a great deal...
By the way, MBUSA puts the price at $35,360 with all of the options you listed.
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Re: Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
Originally posted by VirtueTek
Hello everyone,
I just brought home my new 2004 C230 Kompressor Sedan. I bought the "Premium Audio" sound system which is supposed to be a BOSE system.
PROBLEM: I do not see the BOSE logo on the speaker covers.
Hello everyone,
I just brought home my new 2004 C230 Kompressor Sedan. I bought the "Premium Audio" sound system which is supposed to be a BOSE system.
PROBLEM: I do not see the BOSE logo on the speaker covers.
According to MBUSA (and what I saw at NY auto show), they changed from Bose to HarmonKardon mid stream because people were not happy with Bose. If you take a look at the subwoofer, you can verify this....the HK logo is on the housing - under the deck in sedans, in the right rear compartment in coupes and wagons.
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Re: Re: Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
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No....you didn't get ripped off....you actually got the better deal.
According to MBUSA (and what I saw at NY auto show), they changed from Bose to HarmonKardon mid stream because people were not happy with Bose. If you take a look at the subwoofer, you can verify this....the HK logo is on the housing - under the deck in sedans, in the right rear compartment in coupes and wagons.
No....you didn't get ripped off....you actually got the better deal.
According to MBUSA (and what I saw at NY auto show), they changed from Bose to HarmonKardon mid stream because people were not happy with Bose. If you take a look at the subwoofer, you can verify this....the HK logo is on the housing - under the deck in sedans, in the right rear compartment in coupes and wagons.
Just curious, the deal that you got is that an 04 or 04.5?
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I've got a vibration issue with the back speakers. Do any of you experience this as well or should I bring the car in?
If so...have any of you solved the problem? How?
I setup the EXT on the deck to DRIVER and it sounds better....turned the bass up 3/4 of the way and it sounds much better than the EXT set to OFF. However...the back speaker vibration picks up.
Perhaps maybe I can line the speakers or pack the area to cut down vibration.
Any advice appreciated.
If so...have any of you solved the problem? How?
I setup the EXT on the deck to DRIVER and it sounds better....turned the bass up 3/4 of the way and it sounds much better than the EXT set to OFF. However...the back speaker vibration picks up.
Perhaps maybe I can line the speakers or pack the area to cut down vibration.
Any advice appreciated.
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Re: Re: Re: Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
Originally posted by VirtueTek
I'll check...but first can you elaborate on what the "deck" is? do you mean the tuner unit itself?
The 04.5 model
I'll check...but first can you elaborate on what the "deck" is? do you mean the tuner unit itself?
The 04.5 model
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try setting it to ambiente...it sounds more open and balanced...much better stereo imaging
"driver" sets a bias to the driver's side
as far as the vibrations, if it's that bad, you should have the dealer look at it....something may be loose
"driver" sets a bias to the driver's side
as far as the vibrations, if it's that bad, you should have the dealer look at it....something may be loose
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Originally posted by Rick
try setting it to ambiente...it sounds more open and balanced...much better stereo imaging
"driver" sets a bias to the driver's side
as far as the vibrations, if it's that bad, you should have the dealer look at it....something may be loose
try setting it to ambiente...it sounds more open and balanced...much better stereo imaging
"driver" sets a bias to the driver's side
as far as the vibrations, if it's that bad, you should have the dealer look at it....something may be loose
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Re: Re: Bought Premium Audio BUT no Bose logo on speakers
Originally posted by Rick
According to MBUSA (and what I saw at NY auto show), they changed from Bose to HarmonKardon mid stream because people were not happy with Bose.
According to MBUSA (and what I saw at NY auto show), they changed from Bose to HarmonKardon mid stream because people were not happy with Bose.
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Where does it say this on MBUSA? I would like to read it. Under "Build your own" they are still listing the Premium Sound System as a "Bose" sound system.
Where does it say this on MBUSA? I would like to read it. Under "Build your own" they are still listing the Premium Sound System as a "Bose" sound system.
Didn't they show the 05 facelift at that show. Since those have the HK and not the BOSE.
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If you take a look at the subwoofer, you can verify this....the HK logo is on the housing - under the deck in sedans, in the right rear compartment in coupes and wagons.
If you take a look at the subwoofer, you can verify this....the HK logo is on the housing - under the deck in sedans, in the right rear compartment in coupes and wagons.
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I was at the NY Auto show and met with two of MBUSA's reps....they informed me of the change...and said it was a mid-04 model update
I then looked in the Mars Red C320 coupe and sure enough...ther was a Harmon Kardon sub in the right rear panel. So I checked the sedan and wagon too. The HK system uses an enclosure around the sub for the sedan...and the wagon is the same as the coupe. The head unit was different, too with an in-dash CD and controls for the 6 disc changer. I asked if it was still fiber, but they couldn't tell me....just referred me to my dealer.
I then looked in the Mars Red C320 coupe and sure enough...ther was a Harmon Kardon sub in the right rear panel. So I checked the sedan and wagon too. The HK system uses an enclosure around the sub for the sedan...and the wagon is the same as the coupe. The head unit was different, too with an in-dash CD and controls for the 6 disc changer. I asked if it was still fiber, but they couldn't tell me....just referred me to my dealer.
