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Old 06-01-2019, 10:24 PM
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I got my RS5 out of the Audi dealership (see Thinking about a change) yesterday and drove straight to a local MB dealer. Did some poking and fishing and headed to work. A couple phone calls and emails later, they had located the exact build i would have specified. Thanks to all who provided input and special thanks to superswiss and mr.guitar for helping this MB noob find the way. I expect to take delivery late next week or early the week of June 10th.

Can't wait!

Stupid question; does the MB audio system have a provision for SD cards? One of the cool features of my soon-to-be-former RS5 was dual SD slots for my music.

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Originally Posted by 14RS5
I got my RS5 out of the Audi dealership (see Thinking about a change) yesterday and drove straight to a local MB dealer. Did some poking and fishing and headed to work. A couple phone calls and emails later, they had located the exact build i would have specified. Thanks to all who provided input and special thanks to superswiss and mr.guitar for helping this MB noob find the way. I expect to take delivery late next week or early the week of June 10th.

Can't wait!

Stupid question; does the MB audio system have a provision for SD cards? One of the cool features of my soon-to-be-former RS5 was dual SD slots for my music.

W205 has a single SD slot in the console.
Old 06-04-2019, 10:34 AM
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hahahaha When I moved from Audi that was the first thing I looked for was the SD card reader!!
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Congrats!

But why bother with SD card? Just stream straight from your phone with bluetooth.
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Old 06-08-2019, 01:49 AM
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welcome to the dark side. Fellow ex 15' RS owner here
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Congrats!

But why bother with SD card? Just stream straight from your phone with bluetooth.

This is will typically sound like garbage. Bluetooth loses audio quality vs a direct connection, and if you are streaming compressed MP3’s or a service like pandora, then it compounds the degradation. You will get massively higher quality audio by direct connecting a device like an iPod or SD card loaded with lossless music.
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Originally Posted by ezatnova
This is will typically sound like garbage. Bluetooth loses audio quality vs a direct connection, and if you are streaming compressed MP3’s or a service like pandora, then it compounds the degradation. You will get massively higher quality audio by direct connecting a device like an iPod or SD card loaded with lossless music.
I don’t think the stereo in the C63 is that nice...in fact it’s the worst sounding between Audi and BMW. I don’t think you’ll notice that much.

I guess some people can tell a small difference though.
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I don’t think the stereo in the C63 is that nice...in fact it’s the worst sounding between Audi and BMW. I don’t think you’ll notice that much.

I guess some people can tell a small difference though.
There is a noticeable audio difference between using BT and the SD card. BT sounds muddled and has way too much mid-range. The user interface also isn't as nice as just having it all loaded directly onto the SD card.

But then again I'm the old fart that still uses SiriusXM.
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I don’t think the stereo in the C63 is that nice...in fact it’s the worst sounding between Audi and BMW. I don’t think you’ll notice that much.

I guess some people can tell a small difference though.

It is in no way a small difference. Massive fidelity loss and compression of top and bottom range.

The c63 system is not bad at all. Definitely needs setting up properly, and it’s not going to thump you in the chest with bass, but it is far above average for a factory system.
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Originally Posted by ezatnova
It is in no way a small difference. Massive fidelity loss and compression of top and bottom range.

The c63 system is not bad at all. Definitely needs setting up properly, and it’s not going to thump you in the chest with bass, but it is far above average for a factory system.
I agree it’s better than a Toyota system. But I really thought my Audi B&O system was excellent.
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I’ll have to concede to personal preference.

Congrats on on your new purchase BTW!

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