Concert or Symphony on my S3 Order?

[Jo Sharp]

Still have time to amend my order....apart from the built-in CD changer, is there a difference between the Concert and Symphony systems (with Bose)? Particularly interested in sound quality.

 

[phantom]

Not sure on sound quality , but you can play MP3's on the symphony II+

If you have any plans to retro fit the RNS-e at a later date , then save your money and stick with the concert.

p

 

[mitch78]

:thumbsup:

 

[phantom]

And for the sake of about £600 to fit the RNS-E (DVD Sat Nav) I'd just go with the Concert for now. There's no difference in sound quality between that and the Symphony, but the RNS-E sounds a hell of a lot better.

Hiya Lee , sound quality wise is the RNS-E better than the Symphony? i heard it was a lower line volume?

p

 

[mitch78]

:thumbsup:

 

[phantom]

If it is, that's news to me. I tested the Concert and Symphony in demo cars before I ordered mine and they sounded identical, so I just ordered the Concert. When I swapped it for the RNS-E it was a similar difference to when I took the factory unit out of my 2004 Astra SRi and put it in a £650 Alpine head unit. With the concert I was thinking of fitting some amps and upgrading the speakers, as soon as I turned on the RNS-E I thought all that could wait a while, no rush now.

I think it was MarcQuinn , who said it had a lower line volume , i will get one sooner or later, but i think i'll also get the 6cd changer to put in the glovebox, rather than use the smart cards.

Thanks

p

 

[PNH80]

I'm never convinced by factory stereo upgrades anyway. For example i've been looking into my new car options (starts with a B and ends in a W)... The factory options are a total rip off. I'm thinking i'll upgrade the speakers myself in time and fit a new head unit for a lot less than the dealers are quoting....And it'll sound better.

 

[Deleted member 21388]

Stndard fit concert 2 plays mps as well, listened in the showroom to a car with the Symphony fitted and could not tell the differance. Interested to see if the RNS-E sound better - Cant seem to get the Concert loud enough for my liking !

Richard

 

[NHN]

whatever's cheapest as long as its double din so you can swap for rns with ease.

 

[phantom]

Stndard fit concert 2 plays mps as well, listened in the showroom to a car with the Symphony fitted and could not tell the differance. Interested to see if the RNS-E sound better - Cant seem to get the Concert loud enough for my liking !

Richard

Snap! sometimes i have my Symphony full whack with Bose and it's still only JUST loud enough!

p

 

[Jo Sharp]

Thanks for the replies. I'll stick with a Concert as it will play MP3s and might look for an RNS later - where can they be bought for £600?

 

[NHN]

fleabay has number of decent sellers & might get cheaper than that mate, I might have one for sale soon, PM me direct then if I do sell I'll email you directly.

N.

 

[Irnbrukid]

I'm never convinced by factory stereo upgrades anyway. For example i've been looking into my new car options (starts with a B and ends in a W)... The factory options are a total rip off. I'm thinking i'll upgrade the speakers myself in time and fit a new head unit for a lot less than the dealers are quoting....And it'll sound better.

Unless you are going up to the Logic 7 (which blows the bose away) the you are better getting the standard and upgrading from there. :thumbsup:

 

[S3 Big Andy]

Who cares, wind the window down and listen to that baby purr!!!!