L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
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L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
August 10, 2004
L.A. Car magazine says VW Phaeton has best sound system
Auburn Hills, Michigan - L.A. Car magazine has selected the Volkswagen Phaeton's premium audio system as the best new factory-installed car sound system, beating out the Mark Levinson audio system available on top Lexus models, and the new Acura-ELS DVD audio system.
L.A. Car describes it as "the best-sounding factory audio system on the planet," and says, "the sounds from top to bottom are immaculately free from distortion and presented with staggering three-dimensionality."
The audio system, available as on option on the Phaeton, delivers a 270 watt sound system with 12 speakers, 12 channel amplifier, sub woofer, Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with 7 adjustable simulated modes, dynamic sound compression, AM/FM, and glove box mounted 6-disc CD changer.
The audio systems were tested by Roy Nakano, Executive Editor of L.A. Car. L.A. Car features information and analysis on car design, performance, laws, history and culture. Nakano has served as the Editor of LA Audio File for 10 years, and has also been serving as an equipment reviewer for the New York-based audiophile publication, The Sensible Sound, for the past 17 years.
I haven't listened to it yet, but it still won't be enough for me to pick the Phaeton over the LS430
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L.A. Car magazine says VW Phaeton has best sound system
Auburn Hills, Michigan - L.A. Car magazine has selected the Volkswagen Phaeton's premium audio system as the best new factory-installed car sound system, beating out the Mark Levinson audio system available on top Lexus models, and the new Acura-ELS DVD audio system.
L.A. Car describes it as "the best-sounding factory audio system on the planet," and says, "the sounds from top to bottom are immaculately free from distortion and presented with staggering three-dimensionality."
The audio system, available as on option on the Phaeton, delivers a 270 watt sound system with 12 speakers, 12 channel amplifier, sub woofer, Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with 7 adjustable simulated modes, dynamic sound compression, AM/FM, and glove box mounted 6-disc CD changer.
The audio systems were tested by Roy Nakano, Executive Editor of L.A. Car. L.A. Car features information and analysis on car design, performance, laws, history and culture. Nakano has served as the Editor of LA Audio File for 10 years, and has also been serving as an equipment reviewer for the New York-based audiophile publication, The Sensible Sound, for the past 17 years.
I haven't listened to it yet, but it still won't be enough for me to pick the Phaeton over the LS430
Source: HERE
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Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by SexySC
I haven't listened to it yet, but it still won't be enough for me to pick the Phaeton over the LS430
Source: HERE
I haven't listened to it yet, but it still won't be enough for me to pick the Phaeton over the LS430
Source: HERE
Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by SexySC
[B]August 10, 2004
three-dimensionality."
The audio system, available as on option on the Phaeton, delivers a 270 watt sound system with 12 speakers, 12 channel amplifier, sub woofer, Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with 7 adjustable simulated modes, dynamic sound compression, AM/FM, and glove box mounted 6-disc CD changer.
[B]August 10, 2004
three-dimensionality."
The audio system, available as on option on the Phaeton, delivers a 270 watt sound system with 12 speakers, 12 channel amplifier, sub woofer, Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with 7 adjustable simulated modes, dynamic sound compression, AM/FM, and glove box mounted 6-disc CD changer.
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Re: Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by DC52E55
i wouldnt even take phaeton over GS430 or RL
i wouldnt even take phaeton over GS430 or RL
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Re: Re: Re: Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
I'd take a Scion over a RL
I'd take a Scion over a RL
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guys i just saw the phaeton today at the VW dealership..although i admit it kinds resembles an oversized passat from the fron the back is nice..and the interior..I like it alat.... i didnt get to hear the sound system but i must say it isnt a bad car at all..
i didnt get to hear the sound system but i must say it isnt a bad car at all..
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Re: Re: Re: Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
I'd take a Scion over a RL
I'd take a Scion over a RL
Who makes the sound system for Phateon.... I think Bose does audi.. and Monsoon does or used to do VW's.
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Re: Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by CK6Speed
This alone makes me not want to buy it. I like the power, but 12 speakers? Anyone who has been into car audio and heard competition audio cars know that less is better. The only reason why you would need more speakers if you are truely running a 5.1 DTS/DD system.
This alone makes me not want to buy it. I like the power, but 12 speakers? Anyone who has been into car audio and heard competition audio cars know that less is better. The only reason why you would need more speakers if you are truely running a 5.1 DTS/DD system.
Re: Re: Re: L.A. Car Magazine Says Phaeton has Best Sound System
Originally posted by southernsc
ehhhh, i would have to disagree with that statement. the beauty of Mark Levinson is the placement of the speakers. It not like 12 speakers were just shoved into a car.
ehhhh, i would have to disagree with that statement. the beauty of Mark Levinson is the placement of the speakers. It not like 12 speakers were just shoved into a car.
Last edited by CK6Speed; Aug 13, 2004 at 12:34 AM.
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i agree with less is more. My fathers x5 has premium sound. Its a 12 speaker harmon kardon i think. Its not that great, Its real loud but in comparisson to my grandmothers rx300 it just doesnt have a good rich sound.