992Sam

I have no choice but to place it where it is... combination of two factors, small condo (SF Bay Area living isn't cheap)... and the sound doesn't make it into the neighbors unit at this spot.. I assure you though, the loss due to placement isn't the end of the world, It sounds heavily ... Life is about compromises.

Helios59

We went with the Bose, since the standard setup looks pretty bad.

I’m not hopeful, though. We had an 800-watt system on our old M3 and I always found it muffled and disappointing. I know output is only one part of the puzzle, though, so maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised. My wife blasts music, I usually just listen to the engine.

markchristenson

That is so funny. I love reading the audiophile magazines/websites but you're kind of spot on :-)

PBM

Just ignore me ! its great kit you got ( both cases ) and ironically a good analogy about the high end system installed in the 911 . At least putting top equipment in a less ideal surrounding doesn't make the experience worse

992Sam

your point is valid.... but taken to an extreme.. where do you draw the line? A perfectly setup acoustically perfect room is about 5% of the rooms out there... same can be said for a car. I say go for the best you can under the circumstances you've been dealt.

Russian Mafia

Have you tried toeing in the speakers and moving the ceramic vase and trinkets away from the R speaker?

992Sam

its absolutely optimal for this room where they are .. I have a dB meter as well as. Sound pressure and where they are is working perfectly, can’t you tell from the video? I mean it sounded better than when I first heard the speakers at my dealer “listening room”.

aggie57

There's a bunch of folks here who are more than happy with the Bose system which is cool, and a bunch of others who feel they need more which is also cool. No right answer apart from it's in a Porsche

Russian Mafia

It did sound pretty good.

Lozzer

Hi 992Sam, I’m in the process of configuring my 992, could do with some advice. I love listening to music and have played guitar for many years. A good sound system in the car is important…… but…… not sure whether to go with the basic system, go with the Bose or Burmester….. I’ve read a number of comments on the pros and cons of what to spec, but still undecided….. at the moment I’ve configured the Burmester…. Would appreciate advice from an audiophile 😀😀😀 who owns a 992.
Kind regards, Mark.
P.s. Your hi if set up is stunning.

992Sam

Thank you... I have the Burmester and love it, but I will not lie, unless you have the double pane windows, or drive on very well paved roads often at speeds below 70mph, the road noise can be high and thus lost on this system a bit ... UNLESS you are playing it at moderately high volumes ... in ether case, my experience is the distortion at moderate volume is lower on the Bermester.. for me it was worth it.

Dr. G

I have a M240i convertible with the HK system. With the top down it works. I currently have the Burmester in my Aventurine Green Targa 4S spec, but wonder if I should go with the Bose and add the sports front fascia instead? The Targa is going to have some wind noise and any extra fidelity will probably be lost. I really want the LED Matrix lights, too - but being in the US it still seems like a waste of money.

Lozzer

Thanks so much for getting back to me….. I won’t have the double pane windows and the roads in the UK are mixed….. thanks for your advice, will have to think carefully. I am impressed with the Burmester system from what I have seen on You Tube etc, but am aware it is quite costly. Kind regards, Mark.

doug_999

Did not like the HK in my M3 and didn't love in my M2. Really enjoying the Burmester.