Cars with great audio systems make any drive fun. A user asked the forum, “What cars have come from the factory with the best overall stereo/audio system?” Here are the top responses.
VOLVO
“The Volvo Bowers & Wilkins systems and Mercedes Burmester usually top the list, with Lexus Mark Levinson coming in at the second tier. In my experience, the Mark Levinson systems need to be more consistent; it depends on the model of the car. My 2014 Lexus LS460 had a great system.”
ACURA RDX
“The ELS Studio 3D system in my Acura RDX is one of the best stock systems I’ve experienced.”
LEXUS LS500
“The Mark Levinson in my Lexus LS500 is on point, next level, best I’ve heard. It’s not specific to this model, though. It is a flagship car for Lexus.”
PORSCHE
“The first car to have a Burmester stereo was the Bugatti Veyron; the second was the Porsche Panamera. I’ve heard multiple high-end stereos in Lexus, BMW, and Audi, and the Porsche Burmester is right there with the best of them. I’ve also heard Burmester’s complete Reference Line home stereo setup in person, and I was blown away by its clarity and soundstage from just two speakers.”
CADILLAC ESCALADE
“AKG in the latest Cadillac Escalade is quite impressive.”
VOLKSWAGEN MK 7 AND 7.5 GOLF GTI/R
“The Fender system in the Volkswagen Mk 7 and 7.5 Golf GTI/R was quite good for not being a luxury vehicle.”
MAYBACH S680
“The Burmeister 4D in the new Maybach S680 is a bit nuts.”
HYUNDAI GENESIS SEDAN
“I’m not an audiophile, but I’m pretty happy with the stock Lexicon speaker system in my 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan.”
TESLA
“I’m surprised I haven’t seen it mentioned, but I think the best sound system I’ve heard in a car to date is in a Tesla with their ‘premium’ audio. I enjoyed listening to my music in that car. Then I got my BMW with the Harmon & Kardon and was incredibly sad at the difference in quality.”
MERCEDES
“Mercedes pretty much always gets it right. Not in sound quality alone, but also presentation with their ornate speaker grills and pop-up tweeters.”
JAGUAR XF
“I like the Meridian sound system in my 2017 Jaguar XF. It’s nothing near the super high-end systems, but it is excellent for what it is.
KIA STINGER GT
“Kia Stinger GT. I’m an EDM (Electronic Dance Music) guy, and this car hits hard.”
MAZDA
“Higher trim Mazdas come with Bose.”
RANGE ROVER
“My Range Rover autobiography 2014 Meridian system is pretty great.”
AUDI A6 AVANT COMPETITION
“The best I’ve ever heard was in an Audi A6 Avant Competition.”
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