Macan, standard hifi or Bose?

[Montcoffer]

I,ll be pondering the spec of my pending Macan until it's build date middle of 2017, the demo I have at present has a Bose, but as in my 991 I,m not particularly impressed with sound in either to be honest, but I,ve not heard the standard hifi yet. Is it really that bad I need the Bose as a minimum? Has anyone had any aftermarket enhancements done to the sound system?

[r1flyguy1]

If its any help at all and depending on which Macan you go for (I have Diesel S) the cabin is very quiet indeed thus the quality of the radio can be useful.

I'm amazed how little volume i use in mine as the car is so well insulated from outside noise. The 911 is very different indeed for cabin noise.

[griff7]

Don't know about the Macan but had two Cayennes one with Bose and one without and the Bose was so much better than the standard system.

[SDarks]

I had a new Macan as a day car last week which had the Bose option and I wasn't overly impressed with the heavy base and poor clarity. I cant compare to a standard system but £801 for a naf system

[r1flyguy1]

No issue with mine!! Just adjust the levels to your taste

The only issue I have is when the DAB radio goes off and comes back on like a delay with the last few words repeated by presenter or song, whatever's on at the time

Not personally had DAB before so is this normal?

[Montcoffer]

Thanks for your comments all valid points, much appreciated, Merry Christmas.

[footsoldier]

griff7 said:

Don't know about the Macan but had two Cayennes one with Bose and one without and the Bose was so much better than the standard system.

My wife just got. Macan with Bose last week, and the sound is very impressive. It was one of the first things she commented on after first day with the car.

[David A]

Is burmester an option? Brilliant in the Panamera

[GT3cs]

Ive just picked up a new Turbo PP and it has the new info system with Bose . I'm very impressed by it . It seems much cleaner than the Bose in my "old" version Macans.

[spareparts]

Our Macan has the heat and noise insulating glass option (VW5) and the Bose (with new Carplay infotainment). The noise insulating glass makes the cabin virtually silent and allows the sound to really come alive. Highly recommended combination with the Bose.

[footsoldier]

spareparts said:

Our Macan has the heat and noise insulating glass option (VW5) and the Bose (with new Carplay infotainment). The noise insulating glass makes the cabin virtually silent and allows the sound to really come alive. Highly recommended combination with the Bose.

That's also what's on my wife's car.

[sunboy]

Just got a GTS with Bose. I have to say it is better than the B&O I had my Audi. More depth and bass to the music. There is also an audiophile setting on the Macan which optimises bass and treble setttings. It's awesome - go for it

[SIXSM]

I think the Bose system was updated / maybe more power when the new nav system was introduced for the 2016 model year cars. I find the latest Bose set up is excellent and well worth the upgrade. It's not going to blow your socks off but a very good set up overall for the price.

[SIXSM]

GT3cs said:

Ive just picked up a new Turbo PP and it has the new info system with Bose . I'm very impressed by it . It seems much cleaner than the Bose in my "old" version Macans.

What do you think of the Turbo PP - you must have one of the very first cars. I'm hoping to get a build date for mine very shortly, can't wait!

[Fokker]

SIXSM said:

I think the Bose system was updated / maybe more power when the new nav system was introduced for the 2016 model year cars. I find the latest Bose set up is excellent and well worth the upgrade. It's not going to blow your socks off but a very good set up overall for the price.

I think you're right here. I ve just picked up a new Cayenne Disel S with the new PCM and standard system and its night and day compared to the last PCM on my 2015 Cayenne.
The standard system is now very good so I would imagine the Bose is superb.

[ZX10R NIN]

We had a Macan I deliberately didn't tick the Bose option because for me it lacked depth & clarity compared to what I'm used to also I'm lucky enough to have a very good audio specialist near me & he produced a much nicer sound for the similar money, although if you don't want to lose your car for another day then the Bose is okay.

[Ady128]

I have a diesel Macan and wondered the same before I specced it. I have a super hifi at home and wouldn't listen to it with an engine running in the background. I therefore plumped for the standard system and it's perfectly adequate. Save yourself the £800.

[franki68]

Never liked the Bose system in any of the 911s I have had,but think the Macan (less engine/external noises) maybe more suitable to benefit from it.The wife has it in her cayenne and it's decent but I can't compare it to the standard set up,

[Whaleblue]

I can only comment on the Bose as I experienced it in a 718 Boxster - but it might be relevant.

To gain the advantages of the Bose in the 2-seater in the Bose sub-menu you have to:

1. Tick the Surround option.
2. Tick the Linear response option.
3. Set the Fader to be biased towards the rear - just -2 to -3 makes all the difference.

Bottom line is that you have to ensure you've tried all the settings/options.

In the Boxster, with the above settings, Bose is, to me, a clear step up over the base setup.

[Montcoffer]

ZX10R NIN said:

We had a Macan I deliberately didn't tick the Bose option because for me it lacked depth & clarity compared to what I'm used to also I'm lucky enough to have a very good audio specialist near me & he produced a much nicer sound for the similar money, although if you don't want to lose your car for another day then the Bose is okay.

Can I take it there is no disturbance to the dash? Where the speakers changed?