![]() ![]() To wrap up, we’d like to note that sound is very much subjective, as each individual may have his or her own preferences. ![]() The Bowers & Wilkins system in the Volvo XC60 is one of the few systems that sounds great even in its default settings right out of the box. That shows how precise the imaging is, the sounds are almost tangible. When selected, it’s as if audio is coming from the windscreen. But it does sound rather synthetic depending on genre of music. There are a few settings that alters the soundstage, including a “Concert Hall” sound profile that supposedly mimics the experience of um… concert hall. Bass is weighty and goes deep, courtesy of the subwoofer. Highs are airy and crisp, yet never harsh nor sibilant even when connected via Bluetooth. Onto the best audio experience we’ve had so far – the Bowers & Wilkins system in the Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Plus. Rest assured, there are enough settings for most users to tweak to their liking. Bass texture firms up and mid-bass gets a boost along with treble. However, if you’d prefer a more aggressive sound, it will oblige when you select “Dynamic”. It complements the higher frequencies rather than overpowers them. The subwoofer doesn’t make its presence felt until it’s turned up a couple of notches. It sounds clean and each instrument or vocal is well defined. The Dynaudio system in the Volkswagen Arteon doesn’t colour music as much, especially with “Authentic” sound profile selected. Sure, the JBL system in the Camry sounds richer and full-bodied, but the bass can get a touch overenthusiastic, muddying the mids at times. But the Volkswagen Arteon’s Dynaudio system is chosen for its faithfulness in music reproduction. There are several worthy considerations at this price range such as the Toyota Camry with its JBL system. Now, as prices go up, expectations get higher as well. So we’re giving the Mazda 3 a pass for this as it the rest of the frequency range is well tuned. That being said, most cars in this price range don’t have an audio system that includes a subwoofer. If only it came with the Bose system, which does have a subwoofer and should solve this gripe. It just doesn’t go low enough in the bass frequencies nor does it dig deep. The imaging is bang on with good separation and clarity.īut there is a gripe – it lacks the warmth of a subwoofer. In the 2019 Mazda 3, a lot of effort has been put into the speaker placement location and it has paid off. That’s all it needs to get a well-balanced sound, just avoid those artificial sound effects. Highs or treble is a little reserved when all sound effects are disabled and the equalizer flattened, but slight tweaks on the equalizer will easily add sparkle. In the Toyota Vios/ Toyota Yaris, the sound is rich with meaty low-end and mids with decent imaging from the repositioned tweeters. This applies to the Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris as well.Īpple CarPlay/Android Auto available in the 2021 Toyota Vios/Yaris Most sound systems in Toyotas are tuned for a smooth sound signature with soft-textured bass, giving the impression of refinement. But considering the price point of the Proton Saga, nothing else comes close. Of course, if you’re used to higher-end systems, then you might find it rough on the edges – a little unrefined. Plus, there’s an equalizer setting for users to tweak to their liking. Bass is punchy, mids are not repressed, and treble has enough sparkle. But what’s outstanding is the energetic audio performance. The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is slick to operate and graphics are clear. There’s no renowned Hi-Fi brand here or 20 speakers, just a good old fashioned 4-speaker setup. There’s no contest in this category, the 2019 Proton Saga has the best sounding audio system by a comfortable margin. ![]()
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