W205 Burmester Audio Disappointment - Any Suggestions?

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liamsmedley

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Hi all,

Recently purchased a W205 C63 with Burmester Audio in which was a "MUST HAVE" on my list when I was looking for a car due to being so happy with the Harmon Kardon Logic 7 system in my previous BMW

However, since having it, trying to play with settings and being disappointed in it I decided to do some digging only to find that Burmester have "tuned" the system and badged the speakers so it looks like they are theirs, however they are standard speakers tweaked!

This has left me quite disappointed as I was expecting much more from them than I am getting, however with that said, although the options of fine tuning are far less than the logic 7 BMW system, I am wondering if I just haven't quite got it right so if anyone has any suggestions or and photos of their Burmester settings to try I would appreciate it

Regards
 
Hi all,

Recently purchased a W205 C63 with Burmester Audio in which was a "MUST HAVE" on my list when I was looking for a car due to being so happy with the Harmon Kardon Logic 7 system in my previous BMW

However, since having it, trying to play with settings and being disappointed in it I decided to do some digging only to find that Burmester have "tuned" the system and badged the speakers so it looks like they are theirs, however they are standard speakers tweaked!

This has left me quite disappointed as I was expecting much more from them than I am getting, however with that said, although the options of fine tuning are far less than the logic 7 BMW system, I am wondering if I just haven't quite got it right so if anyone has any suggestions or and photos of their Burmester settings to try I would appreciate it

Regards
There appears to be a lot of similar posts on here of people disappointed with the Burmester audio upgrade with current models so it seems you are not alone. This has been recognised by Command the after market specialists who sell a replacement speaker package, might be worth talking to them....

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The standard Burmester system is not very good at all. The speakers are different to the HK ones. The system really is a big let down over the previous HK system which itself wasn't brilliant by any means.

There are a number of tweaks we can do to the Burmester system. Primarily changing the speakers themselves as compared to leading makes in the market they are dreadful.
 
It really is a poor system,I love the car but I don't think I can tolerate this muddy audio system much longer.
It's going to be expensive I know that much.
 
....Recently purchased a W205 C63 with Burmester Audio in which was a "MUST HAVE" on my list when I was looking for a car due to being so happy with the Harmon Kardon Logic 7 system in my previous BMW...


My W204 had the standard sound system (not HK)

Comand UK replaced the speakers on my W204 and added a flat subwoofer in the boot.

The HU is a standard COMAND NTG4.7.

I have compared the sound to a friend's BMW 4-Series Gran Coupé with a factory-fitted HK system, and the system installed in my car by Comand UK is far better.
 
It really is a poor system,I love the car but I don't think I can tolerate this muddy audio system much longer.
It's going to be expensive I know that much.

It doesnt have to be ridiculously expensive. email me your VIN and I can send you a quotation. [email protected]
 
The standard Burmester system is not very good at all. The speakers are different to the HK ones. The system really is a big let down over the previous HK system which itself wasn't brilliant by any means.

There are a number of tweaks we can do to the Burmester system. Primarily changing the speakers themselves as compared to leading makes in the market they are dreadful.

Email sent! Thanks
 
If someone would let us know the cost on here it may be helpful to others with the same model....?

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In the context of the comments above, this review would seem to be a bit wide of the mark:
Burmester Surround Sound System (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) review

FWIW I'm quite happy with the system (my age and tinnitus hinders critical listening these day I guess, not to mention the road noise, engine noise, missus yapping away, grandchildren bickering in the back, Ms Sat-Nav nagging my every move etc.), though improvement is always possible of course. Opinion on audio quality is like opinion on coffee, a lot comes down to the individual.
 
I don’t think hk actually make the speakers fitted to the hk branded system. Upgrade to Morel speakers will transform any system.
 
I’ve been pretty happy with the stock systems in my W211 and W212 :dk::p:D
 
The 600w coming out of my HK with the top down in the SL would be enough to get me arrested in Bradford, so I am happy :)

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I’ve got HK in the SL and Burmester in the C Class and they do sound distinctly different and I prefer the HK sound not that I use it much!
 
I’ve got HK in the SL and Burmester in the C Class and they do sound distinctly different and I prefer the HK sound not that I use it much!
Couldn't that simply be down to the acoustics of the different vehicles?
 
Couldn't that simply be down to the acoustics of the different vehicles?

It could to be fair but sat in the vehicle stationary the sound is better in the HK system. However, they sell these upgrades on being “tuned” to the vehicle so it shouldn’t be the issue.
 
Just wish I could afford it! To be honest standard hk system sounds ok. First car system that sounds better the louder it gets on cd.
 
Personally I think the Burmester system in my C 63S estate sounds fantastic
 
However, since having it, trying to play with settings and being disappointed in it I decided to do some digging only to find that Burmester have "tuned" the system and badged the speakers so it looks like they are theirs, however they are standard speakers tweaked!

This has left me quite disappointed as I was expecting much more from them than I am getting, however with that said, although the options of fine tuning are far less than the logic 7 BMW system, I am wondering if I just haven't quite got it right so if anyone has any suggestions or and photos of their Burmester settings to try I would appreciate it

Regards

The standard Mercedes systems going back over many models have always been really awful, and they are famous for installing lousy sound systems. Apart from the HK systems, they have never been able to get this right and I have never understood why. Back in the days of the W202 era the first thing I used to do was rip the Mercedes rubbish out and replace it with an aftermarket unit......immediate improvement.

I now have a C43 Premium Plus with the Burmester system and quite frankly it is far worse in every way than the Audio 20 that was in my previous W204. Lousy treble, muddled bass, and it also appeaar to be low on power.

The speaker positioning, size and quality are lousy and the head unit appears to be inferior.

I really don't understand as to what the big deal is about the Mercedes Burmister as it is simply not worth the additional cost.

Best place for it is in the bin.
 

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