Buckfever

Can someone walk me through the Audio and Communication options and the packages. I think I need a refresh on decision sciences to parse this one. Maybe simplify it for me. What are must have features. Cost/benefit. What's just plain stupid to leave out.

Or if this discussion has already taken place, just direct me to it.

TGED

See attached. I think CDR Plus is now standard.

TGED

I meant the second level system is now the new base system for the Macan.

sebis

CDR Plus is standard but I ordered the Infotainment Package, it contains Navigation (I prefer the build in screen to the iPhone), Sirius/XM, HD Radio and Online Services, the package price costs less than Navigation alone, go figure...

I did not get Bose, ever since I wasted money on some Bose cubes 14 years ago I vouched never to buy a Bose product ever again . IMHO the CDR Plus with 235W is good enough, it is a Porsche and I would rather listen to the engine .

Buckfever

I use my I-phone not really interested in the Navi. What about the telephone module and online services? Not clear to me what these add.

John 996 TT Cab

In Canada the Nav and Bose are both standard equipment at least on the Turbo version.

sebis

I would skip those, you don't need the telephone module unless you want o get a different line (SIM) for your car.

sebis

Only on the Turbo, in the US as well.

tcsracing1

Bose is optional on Macan S in Canada.

I opted for the Bose with Sirius because the drive from vancouver to whister is about 2 hours and rockin' out kills the time.

I passed on Bermester as it was just out to lunch in price for what it will do over the Bose...

I would like to think the Base CDR system is decent considering Porsche is a luxury brand, but i didnt want to take the chance when Iron Maiden is playin in my ride.

shaf

I have an Audi A6 with the Bose and a 2014 Cayman with the base cdr. The cdr has much better sound than the Audi.

sebis

Absolutely, it's the sound of the flat six behind your back .

Suzy991

Bose is crap in every car... My Boxster has the best Bose system I've ever heard and it's still crap. That's why I chose the Bang & Olufsen in my A6 Avant. Sounds realy, really nice!

For any Porsche I'd always go for the Burmester.

Suzy (via iOS app)

KeninBlaine

On many cars with so called "Bose" systems, the only item Bose provides is the surround sound chip. The car company pays Bose for the right to say they have a "Bose" system in the car and thus justify a hefty premium. Most 911 owners know that the Bose system in their cars is pretty lame. I'm pretty sure I'll opt for the CDR+ when I order a Macan. But I hope to hear them all first so I can be sure.

tcsracing1

As much as everybody loves the Bose..... it does give you a rear subwoofer that the basic CDR is missing in the Macan...

TGED

The CDR plus has surprisingly good bass on my Cayenne S, despite lacking a subwoofer.