Bose versus Burmeister in 992
Discussion
I have Bose in my Pana and Burmester in the Cayenne - there is a big difference especially on something like classical music - evidently a lot less if all you need ic contemporary music at low volume. It is a fairly expensive upgrade and the reason I did it is I often do long distance solo drives .
I have had and lived with, Bose in a 992 C4S and Burmeister in a 992 Turbo S. In short, no, the Bose is near as good but for far less money. The Burmeister struggles, (like the Bose to be fair), to overcome the cabin noise.
If you really want good sound the only way is to pay around £3k/£4k + and have a company fit better speakers. The best I have heard in a 992, are the Focals that were made as a direct fit for a 992. But new they are pricy, (more than the Burmeister). Hunt some down used, (I did) and they are a very significant improvement over both Bose and Burmeister. However, to really make them sing you need an amp and then you are into major electronic modifications and warranty issues. You pays your money and makes your choice. (‘d swap the speakers and used the inbuilt Bose amp if it was me).
I have also had Bose in Cayenne and Taycan. The Taycan install was actually by far the best version I have heard in any car.
If you really want good sound the only way is to pay around £3k/£4k + and have a company fit better speakers. The best I have heard in a 992, are the Focals that were made as a direct fit for a 992. But new they are pricy, (more than the Burmeister). Hunt some down used, (I did) and they are a very significant improvement over both Bose and Burmeister. However, to really make them sing you need an amp and then you are into major electronic modifications and warranty issues. You pays your money and makes your choice. (‘d swap the speakers and used the inbuilt Bose amp if it was me).
I have also had Bose in Cayenne and Taycan. The Taycan install was actually by far the best version I have heard in any car.
Edited by findtomdotcom on Wednesday 31st December 23:18
SRT Hellcat said:
In a 992 is the upgrade to Burmeister from the standard Bose system worth the extra cost. I would be interested to know your thoughts please
I've had standard, Bose and Burmeister in Porsches.Standard - Alright. Nothing to write home about. Does the job.
Bose - Fine if you're 17 and want to play Bassline Bangers 2025. Otherwise dreadful.
Burmeister - I don't think it could ever have worked correctly. It was nothing special and, listening to radio, it had a weird side tone / echo.
Had Bose in various Porsche’s including 992.1 & .2.
Slightly disappointed so far in the .2, doesn’t seem to have the same oomph as the .1.
As for Burmeister. Only listened to it for an hour in a 992.2 Carrera demo we borrowed. Definitely superior to Bose (even my wife who isn’t interested in such things commented how good it sounded v Bose).
However, is it worth 3.5x the price, not in my opinion.
Slightly disappointed so far in the .2, doesn’t seem to have the same oomph as the .1.
As for Burmeister. Only listened to it for an hour in a 992.2 Carrera demo we borrowed. Definitely superior to Bose (even my wife who isn’t interested in such things commented how good it sounded v Bose).
However, is it worth 3.5x the price, not in my opinion.
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