Burmester system test review by Whathifi

[Freakystyle]

https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/burm...ound-sound-system-2026-porsche-macan-electric

What Hi-Fi? Verdict
If you want excitement from the sound system in your Porsche Macan, the premium Burmester system delivers in spades. A foot-tappingly impressive all-rounder.
Pros

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  Exciting, entertaining presentation
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  Weighty, tight bass
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  Awesome dynamics

Cons

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  Eco mode impacts sound quality
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  Pricier than the Bose alternative

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[strwbryfruitcake]

back in early 25' my dealer let me take home a turbo with Burmester and base 4 with Bose, and I think the Bose was fantastic but Burmester sold me instantly. I think the tweeters on the pillars helps a lot just by positioning. I do think it is overpriced tho. I wish Burmester was available on all 911s

 

[aks]

My dealer said "it wasn't worth the money" to upgrade over the Bose, which is subjective, but I took that advice. I wish now that I kept the upgrade, I don't think the Bose system in the Macan is that great for a premium car.

I also find the sound level too low, so I end up cranking the volume to ~75% for 'normal' listening. In my M5 with HarmanKardon, it has plenty of punch and good sound level at ~50% volume, much higher and you will have ringing in your ears afterwards (like being in a night club )!

 

[jason4s]

My dealer said "it wasn't worth the money" to upgrade over the Bose, which is subjective, but I took that advice. I wish now that I kept the upgrade, I don't think the Bose system in the Macan is that great for a premium car.

I also find the sound level too low, so I end up cranking the volume to ~75% for 'normal' listening. In my M5 with HarmanKardon, it has plenty of punch and good sound level at ~50% volume, much higher and you will have ringing in your ears afterwards (like being in a night club )!

I found adjusting the equalisers on the Bose really helped alot (currently on +2 Treble and +4 Bass, on the Surround setting).

 

[aks]

Thanks. I will keep tweaking them and report what I find. I also read elsewhere that it takes a few hours of playing music to 'stabilise', but I don't know why that would be. Did you notice any change after several hours of playing music?

 

[joeev]

Thanks. I will keep tweaking them and report what I find. I also read elsewhere that it takes a few hours of playing music to 'stabilise', but I don't know why that would be. Did you notice any change after several hours of playing music?

The idea of a "break in" period is pretty common in HiFi, from home theater to headphones. Essentially, the moving parts and material of a speaker, from the diaphragms/cones, suspension foam, etc, need time to loosen up and stabilize.

For what it's worth, I did notice an improvement with my burmester system after several hours of listening. Some of my initial complaints with it have gone away.

 

[aks]

That's helpful to know, thanks.

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