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Hi all,
As a regular visitor to the forums and checking the archives on the stereo in the Vantage a lot of the comments are from folks who have the premium sound and understandably rave about. Trying to find a used model in the spec I want is darn difficult as most models don't have the 700w stereo.
My question is to the folks on here who have cars with the 160w unit either by choice or compromise: has it been ok, not an issue, or a disappointment? Heading off tomorrow on a 3 hour drive to look at a model with 160w and a cracking spec although 20k over budget, funny how that happens after a 12 month hunt!
As a regular visitor to the forums and checking the archives on the stereo in the Vantage a lot of the comments are from folks who have the premium sound and understandably rave about. Trying to find a used model in the spec I want is darn difficult as most models don't have the 700w stereo.
My question is to the folks on here who have cars with the 160w unit either by choice or compromise: has it been ok, not an issue, or a disappointment? Heading off tomorrow on a 3 hour drive to look at a model with 160w and a cracking spec although 20k over budget, funny how that happens after a 12 month hunt!
The standard audio is absolutely fine imo, miles better than the (still ok) audio in my BM estate and it's not far off the BOSE audio in my TT to be honest.
If your're into your audio then you will probably want to track down the best audio you can get, but for "general" use it's plenty good quality and plenty loud enough imo.
If your're into your audio then you will probably want to track down the best audio you can get, but for "general" use it's plenty good quality and plenty loud enough imo.
Any relation? Thought you might be more of a Porsche man? -
As you have already waited 12 months (it took me that long), you clearly have patience.
In your position, unless you are seeking a rare colour, I think I would wait for a 700w car. As you say, it is widely held in high regard, I marvel at the clarity, and you don't want to have any regrets after your purchase. The decision might also depend on how long you intend to keep the car.
I was surprised at your comment about most cars have the 160w, but I have never studied that point.
Good luck to you in finding your dream car. They are magnificent works of art to own. Even just looking at a Vantage with a cover on (in a minute, after coffee) I still think Wow!
Edited by Jon39 on Monday 23 November 11:16
Jon39 said:
Any relation? Thought you might be more of a Porsche man? -
As you have already waited 12 months (it took me that long), you clearly have patience.
In your position, unless you are seeking a rare colour, I think I would wait for a 700w car. As you say, it is widely held in high regard, I marvel at the clarity, and you don't want to have any regrets after your purchase. The decision might also depend on how long you intend to keep the car.
I was surprised at your comment about most cars have the 160w, but I have never studied that point.
Good luck to you in finding your dream car. They are magnificent works of art to own. Even just looking at a Vantage with a cover on (in a minute, after coffee) I still think Wow!
Please excuse the thread hijack, but what cover to you have? Is it an indoor or an outdoor one and do you have any pics of it wrapped up? As you have already waited 12 months (it took me that long), you clearly have patience.
In your position, unless you are seeking a rare colour, I think I would wait for a 700w car. As you say, it is widely held in high regard, I marvel at the clarity, and you don't want to have any regrets after your purchase. The decision might also depend on how long you intend to keep the car.
I was surprised at your comment about most cars have the 160w, but I have never studied that point.
Good luck to you in finding your dream car. They are magnificent works of art to own. Even just looking at a Vantage with a cover on (in a minute, after coffee) I still think Wow!
Edited by Jon39 on Monday 23 November 11:16
I have it in my V12 and its absolutely fine. My V8 had Premium and while there is no doubt its a whole lot better I'd not make is a deal breaker.
The other option, if you find the exact car you want and it needs to be Premium, is to get get in touch with James (formally paralight) now trackaphone. The Premium system can be retro fitted for about £1800 although I'd bet for £1800 you could end up with something far far better.
The other option, if you find the exact car you want and it needs to be Premium, is to get get in touch with James (formally paralight) now trackaphone. The Premium system can be retro fitted for about £1800 although I'd bet for £1800 you could end up with something far far better.
Grumpydev said:
Please excuse the thread hijack, but what cover to you have? Is it an indoor or an outdoor one and do you have any pics of it wrapped up?
Oh how embarrassing. You have caught me out now. -
Mine is only for indoor use only.
Two thick brushed cotton white sheets from Dunelm.
Fits perfectly.
Hugs the beautiful contours, but no Aston Martin badge of course.
Cannot remember the cost, but probably just a tiny fraction of the tailored covers.
Washable too. It might be a struggle to get an official cover into a washing mashing.
I had a number of must have options when I was looking for my car, and premium HiFi wasn't one - the 'premium' HiFi in previous cars was still pretty average so I figured it was fairly irrelevant.
As it happened, the car I bought has it - and it is fabulous. Would it stop me buying another car that ticked all other boxes? No. But if I was shopping again it would definitely be a 'very much like to have' even if it wasn't a must have..
As it happened, the car I bought has it - and it is fabulous. Would it stop me buying another car that ticked all other boxes? No. But if I was shopping again it would definitely be a 'very much like to have' even if it wasn't a must have..
Sorry, but a slight thread hijack.... This is a bit of a numpty question, but, how would I confirm which hifi a v12v has? I'm considering buying a car that a friend is selling, but he isn't sure which hi-fi it has in it. Would the number of speakers or their placement, or badges confirm this for me?
morty1961 said:
perfectly happy with the standard audio in my V8V. anyway why pay more for premium audio when you have all that glorious music under the bonnet and from the tailpipes :-) lol
Agree, although with the exhaust sound in combination with the Living Daylights theme on a Premium, one can even start to dream of being .....
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