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Looking at a well equipped CD, and it makes no sense as to why they did not include Bose, but they did not. Is there a noticeable, or material difference between the standard audio and the Bose system?
Thanks for all input.
The optional Bose system is a noticeable positive difference from the standard base system (to my ears anyway). This is one of those things though where you're going to have to arrange to listen to both of them yourself to determine if it's worth it to hold out for the Bose or not. I've been a audio/stereo enthusiast for years and one guy's ideal system is often another person's junk. So ya just gotta listen and decide for yourself.
Hate to hear that....I love music. The car I found has everything I want other than Bose. Probably kills that deal.
I found the car I wanted, sans bose, and made the purchase anyway. IMHO - I would never think not to buy the CAR because of its less than stellar speakers, which can be replaced and upgraded well beyond even the highest version the factory provides. just a thought
the base is just fine in ours. Ordered it pretty loaded and Bose wasn't worth the price. Had 2 991s before the GT4, one with and one without. Didn't notice a difference that would justify the additional cost.
This is a tough call. I have Bose in both of mine, but the Alpine in my BMW sounded better when I had it. I think I could be pleased with an aftermarket stereo well done, but I bet the next buyer dings you for it. Burmester is hard to justify. All I listen to is podcasts any more, so I should be happy with the standard sound system.
The Bose setup isn't amazing but it's leaps better than the base radio. The base radio is appallingly bad for a vehicle at this price-point. The Burmester is considerably better but at a pretty steep premium.
Just took delivery of “new” 2016 CD with non Bose PCM. Surprisingly the non Bose PCM on the 2016 does not have Sirius/XM. I can stream Sirius with blue tooth. However it occasionally gets interrupted as I suspect changing towers occurs. Then it becomes a hassle to reconnect to the station I was listening. I’m looking at installing the VAIS receiver and at the time will probably upgrade amp and speakers. I’ve been quoted $2000 all in. Which is about what the list of the infotainment Bose option was on the 2016.
Welcome all thoughts and product recommendations as this thread continues.
I currently use the $70 Sirius receivers in my ‘77 911 and ‘92 968. They connect into the tuner with a CD. Antenna is placed on dash. Powered through cig lighter. Sounds great and works fine. Negative is too many wires. This was DIY. A pro could clean it up for me. For the Cayenne i’m Looking for a more refined look.
It's a harsh reality but with recent generation of vehicle radios (not just Porsche) if you don't order what you want at the time of manufacture you're pretty much stuck with whatever's in there. At least not without wandering into Frankenstein territory with Android-based units and the like. Beyond just the units there's the in-vehicle wiring. Porsche generally doesn't include wiring for options that aren't present. Some mass-produced vehicles will have a generic harness with unused connectors, allowing for adding/changing options later. With Porsche I believe each harness is tailored unique to the vehicle options. So there won't be anything extra waiting for a module to be connected. At least that's been my impression when it comes to infotainment wiring.
There have been various aftermarket gizmos and remotes for Sirius radios. That and there are good inline power adapters to allow connecting without using the accessory outlets, wired to the fuse panel instead of the socket. Could be a different sort of Sirius unit could give a more refined looking install? There used to be one that could attach to the windshield or visor, the Xtr3, iirc?
That or since you've got the previous-gen PCM you could perhaps use a hard-mount bracket from Rennline to provide a mounting point for some other Sirius add-on. Or if you're ok with it being lower on the side of the AC button console, a mount from Pro-Clip might work. The various panels near these mounting locations have reasonable ways to allow for hiding the wires to them, to make for a decent looking install.
It might help if you took a picture of the radio you're got in there already. If just to clarify exactly which one is in there.
My advise is to sample each system at the dealer somehow , as I am in the process of upgrading the Bose system on 2016 CTT, had no choice at the time of this CPO purchase.
I know it will be costly but the stock Bose system just does not cut it for me.
If you find a GOOD stereo shop (read: NOT Best Buy....) there are options out there for aftermarket stuff that let you keep the factory head unit and functionality, but upgrade the speakers, amps, and overall audio quality.
As others have said, "is the base system good enough?" will depend on your ears and tastes.
I think the Bose in the Cayenne sounds pretty good, and I think I have a decent ear. I have some good home equipment and spend a lot of time relaxing and enjoying music. My current Cayenne has the Burmester and it's head and shoulders above the Bose.
My wife's first Boxster had the "base" audio system in it. When that got totaled out, we replaced it with another Boxster, which had Bose.
In the Boxster, the Bose sounds like garbage IMO. The base system in her first Boxster sounded WAY better in my opinion.
Get a quality 3 way system, an amp like Match 86DSP (which can be perfectly integrated into your current setup) and you will have a system that sounds miles, MILES better than either BOSE or Burmester.
If you have the base system and you want good sound, your best move is to take Elberoth's advice. I have had Bose in my last 6-7 cars, different makes and models, and the earlier versions just plain sucked beyond belief. Bose has always been known in audiophile circles as a low-fidelity company, with no bass, no highs, and too much distortion at higher listening levels. I will say the Bose in my 2016 is actually much, much better than the old systems, and is livable, but it won't hold a candle to systems like Bowers and Wilkins or Mark Levinson. Burmester is very good but over-priced for the sound quality.
05-31-2018, 01:55 PM
Bose verus Standard
