Best car audio, Burmester? highly disapointed

Yep, I had an Audi A4 with the Bose system. Took the A4 with B&O as a loaner. Distinct B&O sound. while there was a more extended treble, it was also exaggerated in the lower treble and there was no adjustment possible (despite so many controls!) that would fix it.

The Bose system was, while more narrow, better balanced and less objectionable.  Unfortunately like all Audi's I've been in they all suffer from so much road noise you don't really think it's worth it.

"Unfortunately like all Audi's I've been in they all suffer from so much road noise you don't really think it's worth it. "

Off topic but wow, Eric.  I'm really surprised to read that.  I've lost count of the A4s I've leased and owned over the last almost 20 years.  Excessive road noise was never my experience with any of them...even with sport suspension and low profile tires.  Hate to see the brand come in for that kind of undeserved criticism.  

Wow, had not visited the site for some time. Interesting reading all the responses. Anyway, I have had a chance to try the Meridian audio in my new Range Rover Sport. This one does not have the dynamics the Burmester had. However, the midrange and top end are much nicer. I like it more. Of course, now I kind of settled with the idea that car audio can never be in the same league as home audio.

I also found out that Burmester amps and speakers are still built by the same Italian company as the lower end amps and speakers from Porsche. I think the design is Burmester, that is it. I understand though, the car system cost 6K, while one preamp from Burmester for your home audio can cost north of 20K.

Biggest disappointment ever with 2015 Maserati GT Bose system. Without a doubt the worst system I've heard in any car manufacturer I've owned. Even the base stereo in my old Honda was more pleasant. I heard the same about  Maserati QP and giblet. My only consolation is the exhaust note from GT, which is quite intoxicating especially with the windows down. I hear the same from Ferrari owners. Seems like Italians don't care much about tech. 

Best system I've heard was mark Levinson on Lexus 570. 

Burmester wasnt too bad on 911, not as good as ML. However, you have to keep in mind, a big Lexus will have better acoustics than a tiny Porsche. 

Jaguar's meridian system is pretty good, nowhere close to ML or BM. Again, car dementions make a difference. Range sounded better than Ftype. 

2017 BMW X5 bang and olufsen is acceptable. I would rate it below ML and BM. 

By by far the worst wounding systems is Bose. I used to think it's a cliche, but this shows how strong advertising brainwashed even the most respected car manufacturers. At least Porsche realizes this and gives burmester as an alternative. 

My current cars are BMW X5 with BO and Maserati GT with Bose. 

I think BO used to be better in old 740i. 
Harmon K is definitely a step below BO. 

Anyone with similar experiences?