The Best ///M/Barge/Look at This/Rant Thread [Volume 2]

[Plotloss]

neil_bolton said:

Chaps, these OEM Bose systems that these Audi's and Merc's come with.

How council are they? Can they rattle yer fillings out, or will I be searching out upgrades?

In the Audis they're not bad as factory fit goes.

They're a pig to get rid of though...

[Dunk76]

Depends on your point of reference (if you excuse the obscure pun)

They're better than the standard offerings, but not up to scratch with the best out there

[S3_Graham]

neil_bolton said:

Chaps, these OEM Bose systems that these Audi's and Merc's come with.

How council are they? Can they rattle yer fillings out, or will I be searching out upgrades?

the one in my S3 was ace! It was more about quality that outright noise. GF's upgraded setup in her MG was louder but i always thought my S3 had better quality and some substance to it. I cant see why you'd ever want to upgrade it.

[DJC]

Vario-Rob said:

derestrictor said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1850217.htm

When all is said and done, the spell is still strong with this one.

It’s not convertible and it has four seats, absolutely spot on Bolt’

After the more obvious contenders F40 et etc the 456 is still my most favoured Ferrari, a nice navy one, manual box and few days away on the continent to sweep her up through the Alps.

Well it puts you on your toes on a grim Friday morning, still a lorry should be arriving in a few hours with the new arrival tethered to the back.

456s are exempt from Rule 1 due to sheer Epicness

[Dunk76]

What's Rule 1?

[Plotloss]

456

Only twenty six grand down and twenty six grand a year thereafter.

[sleep envy]

neil_bolton said:

Chaps, these OEM Bose systems that these Audi's and Merc's come with.

How council are they? Can they rattle yer fillings out, or will I be searching out upgrades?

have the bose upgrade in my a3

makes a hell of a difference but you won't be going for any SPL records with it

[Great Pretender]

neil_bolton said:

Chaps, these OEM Bose systems that these Audi's and Merc's come with.

How council are they? Can they rattle yer fillings out, or will I be searching out upgrades?

The Bose system in her TT is probably the best OE kit I've experienced in a car. It's fantastic; the sound quality and the ability to handle endless bass belies it's humble speaker count and less than ideal packaging.

It certainly sounds better than the £1500 install I once had in my car as a nipper.

[neil_bolton]

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

I've the DSP in the Funf, and it's good, but when you need some clout the twin 10" subs can get a bit rattly, and there isn't any way of upgrading the amp - you can buy better speakers, but thats it, and that doesn't really help.

I know I'm a deaf but I still like me tunes innit.

[Dunk76]

The Volvo's 11-speaker Becker Pro-Logic system is sublimely good - better than any of the German upgraded packs I've heard.

It's the 21 speaker Mark Levinson system in the current Lexus LS that I want to experience.

[Plotloss]

neil_bolton said:

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

I've the DSP in the Funf, and it's good, but when you need some clout the twin 10" subs can get a bit rattly, and there isn't any way of upgrading the amp - you can buy better speakers, but thats it, and that doesn't really help.

I know I'm a deaf but I still like me tunes innit.

Get all the speakers reseated with gaskets (possibly replaced if the subs have been given a hammering) then consider the environment and get busy with the dynamat. Then if it's still lacking, upgrade the speakers.

Cars are essentially st environments in which to listen to music but the best bang for buck is to consider the environment rather than the electronics.

[ManOpener]

Plotloss said:

neil_bolton said:

Chaps, these OEM Bose systems that these Audi's and Merc's come with.

How council are they? Can they rattle yer fillings out, or will I be searching out upgrades?

In the Audis they're not bad as factory fit goes.

They're a pig to get rid of though...

My old man has one in his daily hack and it's very good. They won't go to earsplitting volumes like a boot-full of subs will, but on the other hand they don't sound like your standing outside a club rather than in it.

I've still yet to find a car with an aftermarket stereo which has the treble/midrange/bass balance even close to right.

[theboymoon]

neil_bolton said:

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

that's what your misses told me too...

[sleep envy]

ManOpener said:

I've still yet to find a car with an aftermarket stereo which has the treble/midrange/bass balance even close to right.

dunno about after market but the OEM upgraded kit in the new XJS is pretty darned good

[4988cc]

derestrictor said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1941418.htm

Optimistic but a neat curio.

A 500% premium over another '98 540i Touring with 125k that isn't LHD. Good luck.

B10 V8 for half that thanks.

[theboymoon]

4988cc said:

derestrictor said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1941418.htm

Optimistic but a neat curio.

A 500% premium over another '98 540i Touring with 125k that isn't LHD. Good luck.

B10 V8 for half that thanks.

pretty much sums it up.





tis nice tho.

[neil_bolton]

Plotloss said:

neil_bolton said:

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

I've the DSP in the Funf, and it's good, but when you need some clout the twin 10" subs can get a bit rattly, and there isn't any way of upgrading the amp - you can buy better speakers, but thats it, and that doesn't really help.

I know I'm a deaf but I still like me tunes innit.

Get all the speakers reseated with gaskets (possibly replaced if the subs have been given a hammering) then consider the environment and get busy with the dynamat. Then if it's still lacking, upgrade the speakers.

Cars are essentially st environments in which to listen to music but the best bang for buck is to consider the environment rather than the electronics.

Good advice, ta. I'll have a mooch in the rear shelf and I've got some Dynamat so will stick that in there too...

Gaskets will be a BMW thing I take it?

[neil_bolton]

theboymoon said:

neil_bolton said:

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

that's what your misses told me too...

Shut it Vern.

[The real Apache]

neil_bolton said:

Plotloss said:

neil_bolton said:

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

I've the DSP in the Funf, and it's good, but when you need some clout the twin 10" subs can get a bit rattly, and there isn't any way of upgrading the amp - you can buy better speakers, but thats it, and that doesn't really help.

I know I'm a deaf but I still like me tunes innit.

Get all the speakers reseated with gaskets (possibly replaced if the subs have been given a hammering) then consider the environment and get busy with the dynamat. Then if it's still lacking, upgrade the speakers.

Cars are essentially st environments in which to listen to music but the best bang for buck is to consider the environment rather than the electronics.

Good advice, ta. I'll have a mooch in the rear shelf and I've got some Dynamat so will stick that in there too...

Gaskets will be a BMW thing I take it?

anything'll do, silicon sealant or summat to 'seat' the speaker in the enclosure

[Plotloss]

The real Apache said:

neil_bolton said:

Plotloss said:

neil_bolton said:

It's about clout, yet with sensitivity.

I've the DSP in the Funf, and it's good, but when you need some clout the twin 10" subs can get a bit rattly, and there isn't any way of upgrading the amp - you can buy better speakers, but thats it, and that doesn't really help.

I know I'm a deaf but I still like me tunes innit.

Get all the speakers reseated with gaskets (possibly replaced if the subs have been given a hammering) then consider the environment and get busy with the dynamat. Then if it's still lacking, upgrade the speakers.

Cars are essentially st environments in which to listen to music but the best bang for buck is to consider the environment rather than the electronics.

Good advice, ta. I'll have a mooch in the rear shelf and I've got some Dynamat so will stick that in there too...

Gaskets will be a BMW thing I take it?

anything'll do, silicon sealant or summat to 'seat' the speaker in the enclosure

Yarp, silicone easiest, just takes a while to dry before you can put the speaker back, you don't have to wait of course, just makes subsequent removal a bit harder.

Cut up inner tubes another use or indeed dynamat offcuts.