slowrey

Just a quick question, I've looked at the 2006 Brochure however I'm at a loss. I have a 2006 C55 with the Navigation.

1. Can anyone tell me how can you tell if you have Bose or HK?
2. Also anyone tell me the differences between speakers for both of them?
3. What speakers are in the car?

Thanks I've searched for hours and can't seem to find the information.

j_belll

basically...Harman Kardon is better than Bose

power-fade

I believe MB switched over to HK since 2005.

slowrey

Although I appreciate your response Kleen it really doesn't provide me any answers to my question.

j_belll

haha. if u have Harman Kardon it will say it on the speaker itself. (all of them). and i agree with the 2005+ models in having HK. differences? don't know, maybe someone else can tell u, but i know HK is better.

slowrey

So it will say HK on the grills? Is the HK only a change of speakers or does what does it exactly entail?

CynCarvin32

After having 4 W203 cars I have to disagree with you opinion. The bose was cleaner sounding, less shrill, had deeper bass response, was less prone to distortion, and had better vocal reproduction.

The HK had all the specs on paper but when it came to playing music it was a cut below the bose system.

I just dont think the HK is that great in any MB. The W211 system is ok and a W211 is pretty good until it starts to distort but none equal what is on the market from the competition.

j_belll

it will say Harman Kardon. its like little emblems that read Harman Kardon. thats it.

j_belll

oh i see. never had that problem with me. a system that tops both is Bang & Olfusen! i dont know if they have car audio though.

SolidGranite

Audi has a B&O system now and it's sick. $6300 option I think.

jgsx

Isn't pretty much any system better than what Bose offers in a similar price range (not just specific to car audio)?

j_belll

whhaaatt?! damn Audi!

j_belll

i dont know, Bose does not live up to its name anymore

slowrey

I'd personally rather have my Volvo Harmon System back. It was AWESOME.

j_belll

slowrey

You laugh but you should really sit in a S60R and listen to the stereo. 100 times better than my C55.

jgsx

I don't think it ever did. In my book Bose sucks. It's all marketing that makes the general public think that Bose is high end. It is mid range at best and is always overpriced. They have a descent wave radio and their sound canceling headsets are nice, but other than that, BLECK!

14cue

maybe you should get a volvo then...if you are that picky about your sound then you should upgrade. OEM sound systems are never the greatest.

slowrey

Actually I had two R's, loved them. Not sure why I'm getting attitude from this forum but it makes more sense to me to join a community of like minds. Looks like some aren't into the community spirit.



What's crazy is that I've asked questions however not many people have given knowledgable answers in all of these posts. That makes no sense.

Musikmann

I think if you have Bose like I do, it says Bose on the speaker grills in the rear window. At least this is true with the W210, and it was a more expensive option on the E320; the E430 and E55 had it as standard equipment.

I have seen a lot of posts on this Bose vs. Harmon Karden issue and I think 90% of the posters think HK is better. I don't know for sure if the amps, radio and CD player are also different, but it makes sense that they are.

j_belll

i didnt laugh

slowrey

Opps I thought that little emoicon said "weird"

j_belll

haha o well, F it.

j_belll

no lol

Quicktwinturbo

Every C55 came with HK speakers i thought..

Mine has HK grill on one of rear speaker.