How’s your audio sound???
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How’s your audio sound???
I know this has been discussed here before, but I thought we might revisit the topic. I had a 2021 GLE350 with the Premium Pkg. as a loaner and the music sound quality was not good. I did try adjusting several of the controls, but it never got much better. I think audio systems should sound great at this price point and should do so, without asking the driver to jump through hoops every time they want to change the station or source. Are you folks happy with your factory audio systems?
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Nope. Should have upgraded mine but didn’t want to lose the room in the hatch that has already been shrunk with this new model. The quality is not too bad, but there is no volume to it.
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It isn't great - not as good as the $850 Burmester upgrade in the E class, for example. I felt like one of the past MBUX updates materially improved the sound quality, but it is nothing special. The high end 3D would be interested, but good gosh, that is a pile of money for it. I had a Chrysler 300c with the upgraded HK system ($1,900) option, and that was really a stellar system for a run of the mill car - if there was something between the $850 and the $3500 or whatever the 3D costs, I would be a buyer of that.
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I know this has been discussed here before, but I thought we might revisit the topic. I had a 2021 GLE350 with the Premium Pkg. as a loaner and the music sound quality was not good. I did try adjusting several of the controls, but it never got much better. I think audio systems should sound great at this price point and should do so, without asking the driver to jump through hoops every time they want to change the station or source. Are you folks happy with your factory audio systems?
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People who complain about not having Wireless Auto should compare the wired Auto to the bluetooth audio.
It's a huge difference.
TIDAL over USB really demonstrates the difference, compared to wireless.
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I have not picked up my new GLE yet - I will tomorrow
- but has anyone tried the improved Apple Music through the Burmester - I know Apple recently improved/enhanced the quality (on supported music sources) for spatial audio with Dolby Atmos - just wondering how good this might be, or whether I'll still be disappointed with the Burmester from what I have read (here and elsewhere). My vehicle will be the coupe rather than the SUV if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance!
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I have the Burmester upgrade and it's okay. TheTesla Model Y we got a few weeks back has much better sound.
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Unfortunately the Model Y is not available in the UK yet. It certainly will be a tempting option for me as a potential next vehicle - subjevct to where the likes of MB, Porsche & Audi are with etheir EV's catching up with Tesla tech and improved design/interiors etc. How are you finfding the Y (apart from superior audio)?
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Unfortunately the Model Y is not available in the UK yet. It certainly will be a tempting option for me as a potential next vehicle - subjevct to where the likes of MB, Porsche & Audi are with etheir EV's catching up with Tesla tech and improved design/interiors etc. How are you finfding the Y (apart from superior audio)?
Acceleration is outstanding, and not having the jolting MB tranny is a nice. The camera system on the Y when used while parking is pretty bad. Blind spot monitoring is downright garbage.
Material and build quality on the Y makes me appreciate MB a lot. The Y has quite a lot of cheap plastic and the paint is crap.
Having said that I do have an order for a refreshed Model X which is supposedly delivering early next year but I haven't committed just yet. Kinda hoping that MB will gain speed on the EV market.
Tesla as a company has it's annoyances, especially their lunatic CEO who takes features away on a whim and also kind of lies about it (check the recent removal of radar on 3/Y). I do like the frequent software updates there though.
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Since you have a GLC63s you will be missing on that sweet sporty style, that's for sure! The Y is pretty good. Definitely nowhere near the luxury level or comfort of a GLC.
Acceleration is outstanding, and not having the jolting MB tranny is a nice. The camera system on the Y when used while parking is pretty bad. Blind spot monitoring is downright garbage.
Material and build quality on the Y makes me appreciate MB a lot. The Y has quite a lot of cheap plastic and the paint is crap.
Having said that I do have an order for a refreshed Model X which is supposedly delivering early next year but I haven't committed just yet. Kinda hoping that MB will gain speed on the EV market.
Tesla as a company has it's annoyances, especially their lunatic CEO who takes features away on a whim and also kind of lies about it (check the recent removal of radar on 3/Y). I do like the frequent software updates there though.
Acceleration is outstanding, and not having the jolting MB tranny is a nice. The camera system on the Y when used while parking is pretty bad. Blind spot monitoring is downright garbage.
Material and build quality on the Y makes me appreciate MB a lot. The Y has quite a lot of cheap plastic and the paint is crap.
Having said that I do have an order for a refreshed Model X which is supposedly delivering early next year but I haven't committed just yet. Kinda hoping that MB will gain speed on the EV market.
Tesla as a company has it's annoyances, especially their lunatic CEO who takes features away on a whim and also kind of lies about it (check the recent removal of radar on 3/Y). I do like the frequent software updates there though.
I’m keeping an eye on the EV and hybrid developments too :-)
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I have the Burmester surround package and it is surprisingly good. I use Amazon Music HD on Android Auto and it had HD 3D playlists that sound amazing in the car. I guess the source does make a difference, as SirusXM is a total let down on the sound quality.
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Well….
As everyone has mentioned, not the best. I don’t have the 3D option, mine only has 12 or 13 speakers. The Harmon Kardon in my 2014 ML 350 sound quality was better, again couldn’t justify the added cost. In Canada when you start off at 69,900, doesn’t take much to get it over $85,000, that was my limit and that is only a 4 banger. 😉