I listen to all kinds of music, rock, jazz, metal, classical, ambient

I just got my GTS two days ago and I think CD's sound OK, not great, but not terrible.

The FM radio sounds kinda harsh. Have not tried my iPod yet.

Just wondering what you all thought about it ????

 

I've had my CTT for about three weeks now and have listened to radio, cd and iPod (through a Dension Gateway 500). Everything has sounded very good compared to my previous car's stock sound system. Like you, my musical tastes vary greatly and I've listen to the same genres that you have mentioned. I can't say the sound is utterly amazing and I'd rather listen to audio in my car, but it isn't the worst thing I've heard either. Overall, it might not be the most amazing stock system out there, but I can't say I'm inclined to change it at this point in time.

 

I think the bose system is good, but not great. The sound stage is not great. I had a HK system in the Range Rover Sport, It was also just average.
My favorite is still the levinsons in those lexus's.

 

As the old addage goes:

"None of the highs, none of the lows, it must be a BOSE."

As soon as I have the time, I'm going to upgrade my complete system to a Hertz/Audison Mille on my GTS. The Bose sounds horrible. I find the sound on all media very dull and muted. For Porsche to use such a low-end audio manufacturer at such a high price premium is unacceptable. Perhaps that is why the new Panamera's have Burmester systems instead of Bose.

 

It's alright, but nothing special.

 

Wow. I had never heard of Hertz / Audison Mille gear before. It looks very high end. Do you have installers in Colorado that work with this?

 

Elite Audio Solutions in Colorado Springs is a dealer for them (http://www.eliteaudiosolutions.com/). EAS installed my mObridge iPod/Bluetooth solution and introduced me to Hertz/Audison. The reviews for the Hertz systems are stellar and their product line is quite extensive.

 

yes, I like my Bose system.

 

If listening to "talk radio" - with no one else in the car with you, than sure - the Bose is fine.

Anything more demanding than that - than it's time to look to upgrade.


Even on a 30k Vovlo you can get DynAudio speakers, which like some other speakers mentioned, are true upper tier. Porsche putting these in and charging so much more for "Premium" is insulting.

 

I agree with ryan79. I am very happy to have upgraded.

 

well you gents should know, Bose isn't famous for their speakers, they are famous for their box design; meaning that it should be well known fact that their speakers aren't that incredible to start with, especially putting those speakers in the car ain't gonna help neither.

The bottom line is, having Bose system is much better than non-Bose system.

 

It's probably the best system I've owned in a car. But that's probably not saying much. I like it, but the FM sure seems to have a fair amount of static at times.

 

The bose sucks. I already bought all the components of my new stereo system. I got alpine f1 status speakers, JL 10" sub, and two alpine amps, one mono 600w and a 5 channel. And Jl integration modules. Oh and of course lots of dynamat. The car is going to the shop in a few days.

 

I love it, iPod thro mobridge brings it to life

 

Very good speakers, though any components will be better than the Bose ones. I had CDT in my old vehicle.