Bose vs Burmeister
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
I don't know about the Burmeister, but the Burmester sounds pretty good, but I would not pay the extra cash for it in a relatively loud car like a 911.
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From: Hampshire
I really wanted the Burmester but car came with Bose and I think its very ordinary. I would have been disappointed even if it was on a car half the price. I am not an audiophile persay but do know a good system from a bad system. Bose is not bad, just too damn ordinary but perhaps disappointing in a car of this caliber. Get the Burmester if you have good ears for a good sound.
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I had it in a 2013 Cayenne GTS and loved it. I originally heard it in a 991 911S and, personally, would never order any Porsche without one. I think it boils down to what you enjoy and your preferences. I like sound, whether exhaust from the engine, or music from the stereo. And the 911 cabin just seems to be set up well for the Burmester. I ordered it on my GTS build.
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From: A Little West of Zion NP
After spending 4 1/2 hours driving to Zion NP this afternoon the Bose system is simply painful to listen to. Music or news. If I were ordering a new car I would have to order the Burmester.
I don't understand how an upgraded system can be so bad. My Cayman S had the Bose sytem and sounded fine. I'm going to look into replacement speakers next spring. Buy the Burmester.
I don't understand how an upgraded system can be so bad. My Cayman S had the Bose sytem and sounded fine. I'm going to look into replacement speakers next spring. Buy the Burmester.
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From: Calgary, Alberta
A week ago I auditioned the base system, the Bose system and the Bermester while I was putting my list together of options for my C4GTS build.
The base system sounded better than I expected and was okay and good considering there was no additional cost.
The Bose system is noticeably better than the base. The biggest difference was in the bottom end or the bass that it produced and it seemed an okay choice.
Then I got to listen to the Bermester and it was on a whole different level. The highs and mids where very detailed and the bass was immense, tight and controlled.
For me it was a no-brainer that I had to have the Bermester as the other two were like listening to clock radio's by comparison.
You can try the route I went and I negotiated that the Bermester get thrown in for free to the build and they agreed.
Good luck with your decision.
Wayne.
The base system sounded better than I expected and was okay and good considering there was no additional cost.
The Bose system is noticeably better than the base. The biggest difference was in the bottom end or the bass that it produced and it seemed an okay choice.
Then I got to listen to the Bermester and it was on a whole different level. The highs and mids where very detailed and the bass was immense, tight and controlled.
For me it was a no-brainer that I had to have the Bermester as the other two were like listening to clock radio's by comparison.
You can try the route I went and I negotiated that the Bermester get thrown in for free to the build and they agreed.
Good luck with your decision.
Wayne.
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From: Maryland
I have the Bose and I, like many who have posted before, have been disappointed. Coming from a 5 series with an upgraded radio, the audio experience in the 991 is terrible (radio - the audio experience from the engine is extraordinary!). I have played with the controls and changed the settings more times than I can count, and I can never get it right. If you have the $ and opportunity to go Burmester, do it!
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Thanks to all. Too late for me unfortunately, as my car is built (with the Bose). The car was supposed to go into production on Oct 31. Early October I asked the sales guy at what point could I make last additions/subtraction to my order. He never answered. I was traveling in South America. I emailed again. No answer. I got back home ten days later and called the guy. Turns out the car was built early so I missed my chance for the Burmeister. Way back when I asked the sales guy about it and he told me it wasn't worth the money. All the cars at the dealership had Bose. Ugh. Oh well. I had the Bose in my 997 4S and I thought it was average, at best. Hope to have my '15 Targa 4S at the end of next week. Ship docks tonight in Brunswick!
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No worries...just turn off the radio and listen to the music from the engine!
Thanks to all. Too late for me unfortunately, as my car is built (with the Bose). The car was supposed to go into production on Oct 31. Early October I asked the sales guy at what point could I make last additions/subtraction to my order. He never answered. I was traveling in South America. I emailed again. No answer. I got back home ten days later and called the guy. Turns out the car was built early so I missed my chance for the Burmeister. Way back when I asked the sales guy about it and he told me it wasn't worth the money. All the cars at the dealership had Bose. Ugh. Oh well. I had the Nose in my 997 4S and I thought it was average, at best.
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From: Southlake, Texas
The Burmester is worth the extra money. I firmly believe, though, that the Bose is actually pretty darn good, just fiddle with the settings. I do not agree that the Bose is bad as some are saying. It was honestly the best I had heard until Burmester.
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I think the Burmeister is pretty disappointing for you pay for it.
In the Carrera, I'd much prefer listening to the engine.
Now if we're talking a TT/TTS, then it's pretty much a necessity. No one really wants to listen to that hissing sound all day long as you go from 0-60 in three seconds.
In the Carrera, I'd much prefer listening to the engine.
Now if we're talking a TT/TTS, then it's pretty much a necessity. No one really wants to listen to that hissing sound all day long as you go from 0-60 in three seconds.