is bose stereo worth it?

[mycal]

Hi,

Im looking at a 997 but the one I have been offered only has the standard stereo. I had an early Boxster before with standard stereo and it was pretty poor sound hense I wanted Bose now. I have heard the 997 now has a decent stereo and Bose not needed.

Anybody anything to say on this?

Cheers


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[Fingers]

It's not expensive as an option but still not worth it! If I got it for free I would take it but I wouldn't pay for it personally - best to try it out. Takes a bit of room in the passenger footwell as well.

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[fidge911]

A friend of mine has just bought a audi A4 with a Bose sound system fiited, sounds brilliant. I'd go for it given the choice.

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[imported_Mitch Rustem]

Definitely worth it. I had the system in my Boxster, far superior to anything else. Go for it.

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[mycal]

too late, i bought one without Bose. im sure the experience of a 911 will more than compensate for no bose.

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[Parts]

Quote: Originally posted by mycal on 11 October 2006

too late, i bought one without Bose. im sure the experience of a 911 will more than compensate for no bose.

That was quick! I don't think it will bother you too much not having it. Enjoy!

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[Jonathan Rubins]

i cant tell the difference mine has a bose my mates doesn't

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[Tiptronic]

tbh,

i have it in my C4S, and it is fab, esp for long journeys,

however the 997 has a very good system to start with, where as the 996 didnt.

dont know if subs are std on a 997 though without bose.

thats what gives it the kick.


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[mycal]

Quote: That was quick! I don't think it will bother you too much not having it. Enjoy!

I wanted blue with sand interior and lazy mans gear box, and found it so snapped it up! Im certainly enjoying it so far

Had Boxster before but some reason changed it for Bemer oil burner, so glad decided to get the 911 now.

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[adammanchester]

i cant tell the difference mine has a bose my mates doesn't

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c: :hand: The difference is like night and day


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[rich996]

You can definitely tell. I have 2 997's, one with and one without. As people have said - night and day

 

[The Dragonmeister]

Umm... there is a third option.. fit an aftermarket amp, speakers and soundproofing. Even the factory option stereos fitted to cars are built to a cost. There are other companies which make very good amps and speakers.

 

[basildon993]

I love my BOSE! :thumbs:

 

[Stokepotter]

I pick my 2012 Cayman up on Saturday, it has "Sound package plus."
Is this something between standard set up and Bose set up?

 

[wilpert]

Bose in my 987 gen 2 was what I considered mediocre but the Bose with digital radio in my 981 is much better and worth the extra cost. Not sure if it sounds better because it's a boxster cabin in lieu of Cayman but I doubt that's the reason but whatever the case it's much better.

Edit. if all else is good with the car then that would definitely not be a deal breaker for me. Easy to upgrade a sound system.