If you truly think any stock Automotive stereo system is good, you are full of it. If you are a true HiFi/ Audiophile person, why settle. You’re no different than a child listening to music on their phone. I don’t understand for settling for less. The question: Is it tough to do ? Absolutely. Great things doesn’t come easy. You have to work at it. Creating HiFi in a vehicle definitely can be done. The problem is we are confirming to the crappy ergonomics that today’s vehicle offers and we settle for what’s available from the automakers. They truly laugh at us because we get hung up on the names like Meridian, Bang & olufsen, McIntosh, Mark Levinson, etc. all of the equipment in these vehicles are junk and truly sounds terrible. These manufacturers charge you a ton of money for absolute garbage . Absolutely the best way for the automaker’s to make a profit. I have a custom system and wouldn’t trade it for any of the junk out there. Does it sound as good as my home system? Absolutely not but I bet it definitely sounds a heck of a lot better than what you would call the best system an automaker puts in their vehicle. I challenge any factory system against mine. I miss IASCA Sound Quality Competitions.
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
All of you forum members with your killer home systems…what do you listen to in your cars? Do y’all have custom stereo systems? Does the quality of the stereo system actually impact your car buying decision? I have a B&O setup in my 2021 truck, which was an upgrade and sounds decent enough, but nothing compared to a typical HiFi home system.
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rocray788 posts That’s a choice and as long as you are happy with that choice, that’s all that matters to you. If you have children, I’m sure they say the same about you home entertainment system. I always say if you want folks to respect your decision, you definitely would need to respect their decision about how we spend our funds on equipment. To them they would say the same thing you’re saying. There are better ways to spend money on. Again at the end of the day, it’s a choice. Nothing wrong with having a choice. Upgrading an audio system in a vehicle is not cheap if done correctly. Owning a Ferrari isn’t either. At the end of the day, it’s what makes you happy. Settling for less truly never makes anyone happy. The just cope with it. Human Learning Motor Behavior. |
jacksky83 posts I’m gonna play the devils advocate on the statement you made. If you stand by this analogy the. The same applies to your home environment. Family, friends, etc in your home. It doesn’t make sense to simplify life in one segment and not the other. People are creatures of habit. What they do in one environment, they tend to do in others. With you truly love how your music sounds or you don’t. The only other option is to except or settle for less like most of our children do. It’s easy, practical, and inexpensive. No need to judge them if that’s the case. It only makes us become a hypocrite to them. Ask most kids in today’s society and they think we waste our time and money purchasing Hi End equipment and searching for that perfect sound. “Sorry Toyota fans”, but it sounds just like Toyota Hybrid owners hating of folks who purchase Ferrari or Lamborghini exotic sports cars. They tend to think it is a waste of time and money. To them, it’s just a car. To others, it’s their pride and joy and it makes them happy to drive and own them. Here is the question of the day. If someone told you that if they offer a 40-50K customized stereo system for free in your vehicle VS a factory system, would you turn it down? If your answer is yes, like most would say, the. It boils down to funds to pay for it. |