ipse dixit

Standard stereo will hurt resale desirability (not necessarily value)

Burmester does not necessarily help resale value, but it doesn't hurt resale desirability.

d6veteran

I have all three. And the truth is ...

• Burmester in the 992. Ridiculously good sound, BUT only if you use a lossless service like Tidal. But, I rarely listen to it and in fact I just turn off the main screen and enjoy the ride.
• Bose in the Boxster GTS. Great stereo. Used it ... 2x? Too busy looking for tunnels and opportunities to rev it out.
• Standard in the Cayman S. Decent stereo. Rarely listen to it to enjoy the pops and crackles.

Kurac

I too have the standard system. There is so much wind buffeting with the windows down I just prefer to drive with the windows up cutting down on wind and road noise. With Apple CarPlay, the standard stereo seems fine. Cranking up the volume enough to drown out the wind noise when the windows are down will distort the audio quality, at least when I used it with the Sirius satellite radio that came with the car.

And spec the car to your taste, not someone else’s resale opinion.

mattchow

Get the Bose. Lack of a sub really kills any enjoyment of the base audio.

c1pher

These are not quiet cars so I think buying the top end system is somewhat of a waste. It’s difficult to hear the difference over the engine, exhaust and tires. I saved the money, got the Bose, and spent the extra money that Burmester would have cost on other options.

SBAD

Depends more on your habits and wants. I got the Bose, but frankly it’s a waste. Looking for hi-fidelity in a 911 is an oxymoron. Too much car noise to sit there and try to admire some subtle cymbal or something. These are not luxury cars. I found I enjoyed listening to the car more than the stereo. Everyone is different.

Tobeit

Just a note - these small aero winglets you install in the window triangle very much improve the wind buffeting. I know can drive with the window down more often. They really make a difference. Not sure why Porsche does not make them like that stock.

chong0

This does not apply to Burmester, but any XM/sirius signal will sound compressed regardless of audio system.

991.1 Guy

I have the standard and it is fine for me. I am somewhat of an audiophile but not in my car.

M3Inline6

Agreed. After hearing the base stereo vs. the BOSE, I could not stomach the base. Music is a big part of driving for me, so I need the aural enjoyment. I didn't want to pony up for the Burmester since the BOSE was incredibly sufficient for my needs.

westcoastj

TBH I find the Bose system a little disappointing. Obviously subjective, but I thought the Fender system in my Golf R and the B&O in my RS3 sounds better. I find the Bose system lacks "warmth" on a lot of the tracks on my playlist. I end up skipping some of my favorite songs as they don't sound good at all on the Bose system.

JRW1

I have the Burmester in my cab and the sound is amazing, whether the top is up or down. Well worth the extra $$. I listen to Apple Music which is quite good.

Char1982

I listened to both during test drives. Bose then the base. I couldn’t tell a difference so I’m getting the base. My order locks in at the end of the month 😁

MrInternational

Currently kicking myself for not double and triple checking my order as the premium package for 2023 doesn't include the Bose sound system. I maybe locked into the standard audio system. Fingers crossed it's not to late in the game to change it. Vehicle is not in production yet but is scheduled. Anyone have luck with a last minute change such as this?

abiazis

press your dealer to make it happen….stay on top of situation…