Vantage audio question.

[Ken Figenus]

Is the 'Premium' audio system the best that an early (06) Vantage comes with - an extra cost option? Sounded pretty good to be fair!

>apologies for repeat post - buggy posting today<

[bogie]

yes- see the faq for specs. Its very good, enough for me anyway

[leerandle]

My understanding is that you had a 'standard' and 'premium' audio option. I don't know the cost or performance difference, but I've got the premium and never had the volume more than a few bars, it's soo loud.

[divetheworld]

Premium is 'OK'. Better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=126...

Since I did all that, I've changed Astons and done more work. I think I've got it sounding as good as it can without 'major' changes like we have on the DBS.
I changed the drivers to Morel Hybrid 4" components in the doors and Tempo Ultra centre channel. When fitting the door speakers, I created infinite baffle (air tight) enclosures using Dynamat. The same Dynamat was put inside the doors and on anything that could rattle or buzz.
The infinite baffle for the door speakers lets you drive them at much higher power and that seems to have filled in a lot of the mid-bass losses. It's not got the attack of a 6" driver, but I like it now.

Basically, 1 pack of Dynamat and a couple of hours work will make a vast improvement to standard or premium.

Edited by divetheworld on Saturday 29th October 19:34

[Grant3]

The Premium audio upgrade became an option from the 06.5MY, B&O wasn't available on Vantage until the 10MY

[gibbon]

Grant3 said:

The Premium audio upgrade became an option from the 06.5MY, B&O wasn't available on Vantage until the 10MY

I had an 05 plate with premium audio.

[Grant3]

gibbon said:

I had an 05 plate with premium audio.

Interesting .. 05 plate (06MY) or 05MY? The Premium became an official option part way through the 06MY.