Base audio compared to previous generations
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Base audio compared to previous generations
It's looking like I'll order a 2017 C at this point. I like to keep my builds as simple as possible. The P2 package has a lot of stuff I personally don't want to pay for. I'd be buying it for the Burmester. I know the Burmester is great, but I'm wondering if someone can make a different comparison regarding the base audio system.
I've spent a lot of time in a W124, W202, and a W203. Can any forum members comment on how the base audio in the W205 compares to the base audio systems in those three cars? Obviously memory can be tricky, but for example, I recall the W124 sounding just fine and the W203 sounding pretty bad.
I've spent a lot of time in a W124, W202, and a W203. Can any forum members comment on how the base audio in the W205 compares to the base audio systems in those three cars? Obviously memory can be tricky, but for example, I recall the W124 sounding just fine and the W203 sounding pretty bad.
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It's looking like I'll order a 2017 C at this point. I like to keep my builds as simple as possible. The P2 package has a lot of stuff I personally don't want to pay for. I'd be buying it for the Burmester. I know the Burmester is great, but I'm wondering if someone can make a different comparison regarding the base audio system.
I've spent a lot of time in a W124, W202, and a W203. Can any forum members comment on how the base audio in the W205 compares to the base audio systems in those three cars? Obviously memory can be tricky, but for example, I recall the W124 sounding just fine and the W203 sounding pretty bad.
I've spent a lot of time in a W124, W202, and a W203. Can any forum members comment on how the base audio in the W205 compares to the base audio systems in those three cars? Obviously memory can be tricky, but for example, I recall the W124 sounding just fine and the W203 sounding pretty bad.
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Do not whatever you do get the base audio in the W205, it sounds dreadful with only 5 speakers compared to the W203 7 speakers, W202 6 speakers and the W124 6 speakers. The Burmester has 13 speakers which sounds excellent, plus add noise cancellation it's really worth the extra money. I was at the dealership the other day and listened to the base audio in the W205, there was hardly any bass , no midbass and the treble was a joke. Talk radio would sound fine but for any general listening I really do suggest the Burmester.
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Neither system is quite there, but the Burmester is way closer. I did a write up here:
Www.w205audio.wordpress.com
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Neither system is quite there, but the Burmester is way closer. I did a write up here:
Www.w205audio.wordpress.com
Www.w205audio.wordpress.com
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It's looking like I'll order a 2017 C at this point. I like to keep my builds as simple as possible. The P2 package has a lot of stuff I personally don't want to pay for. I'd be buying it for the Burmester. I know the Burmester is great, but I'm wondering if someone can make a different comparison regarding the base audio system.
I've spent a lot of time in a W124, W202, and a W203. Can any forum members comment on how the base audio in the W205 compares to the base audio systems in those three cars? Obviously memory can be tricky, but for example, I recall the W124 sounding just fine and the W203 sounding pretty bad.
I've spent a lot of time in a W124, W202, and a W203. Can any forum members comment on how the base audio in the W205 compares to the base audio systems in those three cars? Obviously memory can be tricky, but for example, I recall the W124 sounding just fine and the W203 sounding pretty bad.
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It just depends on the amount of money and space the manufacturer is willing to allocate to audio in the car. The best base systems are usually in cars that don't have a "premium" option. If there's a system that they want to upsell you on, the base system will be pretty bad.
Don't get me started on Logic 7...
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Don't get me started on Logic 7...
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It just depends on the amount of money and space the manufacturer is willing to allocate to audio in the car. The best base systems are usually in cars that don't have a "premium" option. If there's a system that they want to upsell you on, the base system will be pretty bad.
Don't get me started on Logic 7...
Www.w221audio.wordpress.com
Don't get me started on Logic 7...
Www.w221audio.wordpress.com
