For those of you that have heard the premium sound that is part of the E2 package. Is there a great difference in sound between that and the Harmon Kardon option?

 

well, we compared the 2002 e430 bose system to the new harmon kardon system, and yes, we thought there was a big difference.....the sound is very very clear, but also has good options, and good bass and stuff.......12 speakers is a lot...and there is also a sub, included in the 12 speakers though.....but for the money it is well worth it, 700 w/o e2 or 1600 w/ moonroof...plus, every mbz will have harmon kardon, might as well get it now

 

The system that comes as part of the E2 is the same as the Harmon Kardon stand alone option?

 

It is my understanding the the E2 "premium sound system" is the Harmon Kardon sound system.

 

yes, they are both the same

 

It is.

 

the only two ways to not have HK in your new e

1. no e2 -- have you seen a new e without moonroof ?

2. have panoramo roof without ordering HK -- have you seen a new e owner who buys pano roof $1500 without ordering HK $700?

this is why bmms8 said "every mbz will have harmon kardon".

same thing for the leather seats in e320 -- have you seen a new e320 with leather inserts seats? (very few)

 

is said this is why every mbz will have hk because of all the other models coming out, the new c, then after that whatever models there are.....like standard or a option, not so much in the E