Bose Sound Pack - Opinions

[aks]

I've had many BMW's over the past 30 years, and always spec the HK audio system - the odd time I listened to the base systems, I was very disappointed!

The Macan EV I recently had for 24h, had a Bose system. Just two tone sliders - Bass and Treble. I could not get this system sound to my liking, I agree with an earlier comment that the bass at low volume is weak, it's ok at higher volume, but then treble becomes too hissy. I eventually settled on bass +6, treble +2.

Does the Burmester have a full EQ?

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[PrudentOcean]

Does the Burmester have a full EQ?

Nope.

 

[Saladin]

The Macan EV I recently had for 24h, had a Bose system. Just two tone sliders - Bass and Treble. I could not get this system sound to my liking, I agree with an earlier comment that the bass at low volume is weak, it's ok at higher volume, but then treble becomes too hissy. I eventually settled on bass +6, treble +2.

Does the Burmester have a full EQ?

I also had the opportunity to experience the Bose system on a loaner. It's decent but IMO the Burmester is remarkably better.

Aside from a few preset profiles, the Burmester EQ basically consists of bass and treble sliders. These are the main menus:

 

[aks]

I see, similar to the Bose system settings then, I wonder why no EQ?

I'm going to have to have a listen to a system, it's an extra £3k over the Bose in the UK.

 

[Philip_1]

Bose has the same settings. The price difference it doesn't justify the quality difference unfortunately. The best balance is the Bose, ok..I know it is not a hi-end system but, it always come to the personal preference source and type of music.
Spotify is not that bad with Bass +3 and highs at +1. The Mid range adjustment is a problem indeed and it is stupidity not to have it .... but same issue is found in the burmester of Porsche! The burmester in Benz had a mid range and that was a good choice, but it was missing the deep bass due to there were no door speakers! So I added a sub in the Trunk to balance the things..I have a video on that).
Overall Bose is losing it close to the edge, but until 28-29 is OK for most of listeners.

 

[craz8]

The loaner 2026 Cayenne I just had came with a LOT of bass on the Bose sound system. It was turned all the way up to 9! (Perhaps the Bermester goes to 11?)

Setting it to a more reasonable 5 was still more bassy than level 5 in my Macan 4S.

 

[Philip_1]

Funny how much of a keyrole is the cabin dimensions and shape in the sound stage quality and loudness. Some friends above mentioned about Mini's I had no the Cooper s, R53 and R56 and both they were very punchy and stiff, practically shaking the whole cabin, but much smaller space and the bass can easily reach to your ears.

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