After a few years away from Seat (currently have a 2010 Octavia vrs 2.0tsi) I'm thinking of purchasing a new (or used) Leon ST 20.tdi FR. Don't want to spend a fortune on options but must have is panaromic sunroof. Also thinking of seat sound upgrade. What's everyones thoughts on the standard system? Is it worth or necessary to upgrade?
Seat sound system worth it?
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It's been discussed a few times on here. Personally I have the sound pack and think it sounds great. Without it isn't supposed to sound that bad either.
I like my music so figured the relatively minor extra outlay was worth the investment to get the best sound I could in the car,
Scott
I like my music so figured the relatively minor extra outlay was worth the investment to get the best sound I could in the car,
Scott
I have the SSS in my Leon Fr 184 because of recommendations from others on here as Syphon says. I am very impressed with it. I use it with 320kbit/s mp3s and it has blown me away from day 1. You can manually adjust the subwoofer level as well as a manual equaliser. There is also the facility to move the focus of the sound around the cabin or on the driver. The subwoofer is neatly integrated with the spare under the boot which I have yet to deconstruct and hopefully won't have to! You can also set the 'back on volume max' so if you cruise home one night listening to some gut rumbling tunes you don't spill you coffee the next morning.
Having said all this I don't actually know what is included with the standard sound system in terms of control. I don't have the sunroof but have all other bells and whistles bar the adaptive CC and use them all regularly.
Having said all this I don't actually know what is included with the standard sound system in terms of control. I don't have the sunroof but have all other bells and whistles bar the adaptive CC and use them all regularly.
I'd definitely recommend the seat sound option, it's only about £250 extra but the sound quality is really good.
I haven't had chance yet to hear the standard system but I can't see how it can compare to the extra bass from the sub, it makes all the difference.
I haven't had chance yet to hear the standard system but I can't see how it can compare to the extra bass from the sub, it makes all the difference.
My first mk3 had standard which for a factory setup not bad really doesn't have either the top end clarity or low end bass but was content with it. That said.......
Seat Sound does seem a bargain, it's pretty tunable, sounds good too, our second mk3 has it and we have sought a Cupra with it, But I like music on the move, it adds top end clarity and low end bass, sounds great.
I'd say it's worth every penny.
Seat Sound does seem a bargain, it's pretty tunable, sounds good too, our second mk3 has it and we have sought a Cupra with it, But I like music on the move, it adds top end clarity and low end bass, sounds great.
I'd say it's worth every penny.
Once you get to my age afer years of abusing my ears at concerts and wearing headphones at too high a level, then the top end starts to deteriorate anyway...
The way I would like it would now be far to top endish for many.
Have to say though, having just taken delivery and now having listened for an hour or so whilst setting things to my liking, I am well impressed with the standard system. My just about to be sold lexus has a mark Levinson system with 14 speakers ( or is it thirteen? ) and it's pretty damn close.
As I said, age is a leveller, they all sound the same now.
Once you get to my age afer years of abusing my ears at concerts and wearing headphones at too high a level, then the top end starts to deteriorate anyway...
The way I would like it would now be far to top endish for many.
Have to say though, having just taken delivery and now having listened for an hour or so whilst setting things to my liking, I am well impressed with the standard system. My just about to be sold lexus has a mark Levinson system with 14 speakers ( or is it thirteen? ) and it's pretty damn close.
As I said, age is a leveller, they all sound the same now.
I'm in the same boat, the test car I had for the day had the standard system, and I thought it was great, so I kept that in my 280. My neighbor has a fancy system in his BMW and he was well impressed with my car's, and he reckoned the SEAT's was better.
haven't had chance to get out on the open road yet, away this weekend (without the car) so it will probably be a couple of weeks before I get chance to check out the road noise.
Is yours on 18" wheels?
One of the reasons I stuck with the 17 inchers was road noise. Been caught like that before. They look great but noise is an issue.
I have the standard system, and find it bassy enough for me. As for the tyre roar, I don't find mine noisy at all. I have the 18'' performance alloys which came with Bridgestone potenza S001 tyres. I know a lot came with Continentals. could it just be the tyres?....
Ill second this... sounds pretty decent (compared to most cars) when driving.
However after going from a custom sound system that cost me well over a grand in the Scirocco, it sounds abit poo.
HOWEVER when the car is stood still and not moving, the bass is spot on and even gives your cheeks a little bit of a wobble. Sounds awesome!
Its a little pants how it changes so drastically when driving
Never mind eh! Not everything can be perfect ha. Still decent though and probably worth the money!
I'm delighted with SSS in my ST 184FR. My hearings going, especially top end, and I've been able to set it up to sound ace.
I'm not complaining about road noise - I was picky about tyres on my previous car because of noise. Had Micjhelin Primacy HPs for years, then switched to Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, which were also quiet.
my Leons on 17s and came with Pirelli P7 Cints, and I'm happy with that - not excessively loud, not loud at all
I'm not complaining about road noise - I was picky about tyres on my previous car because of noise. Had Micjhelin Primacy HPs for years, then switched to Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, which were also quiet.
my Leons on 17s and came with Pirelli P7 Cints, and I'm happy with that - not excessively loud, not loud at all
Sorry to jump in and reactivate this old thread but I'm after some advice.
I've just took delivery of my Cupra 280 and after your thoughts on my order.
I requested the Navigation System High option when I ordered the car on lease in April (only just had it because I had to wait for my old lease to expire). I was under the opinion that the Navigation System High option also included the Seat Sound System with sub? Can anyone confirm if this is correct. I think it might have changed to two seperate items recently but at the time I thought it was included as one package.
I' think I've got the upgraded nav fitted as it's got 3D maps, mirror link and Apple Car thing but there's no "Seat Sound System" labels on the speakers and there's no sign of a sub in the boot or inside the spare wheel?
Anyone able to help?
I've just took delivery of my Cupra 280 and after your thoughts on my order.
I requested the Navigation System High option when I ordered the car on lease in April (only just had it because I had to wait for my old lease to expire). I was under the opinion that the Navigation System High option also included the Seat Sound System with sub? Can anyone confirm if this is correct. I think it might have changed to two seperate items recently but at the time I thought it was included as one package.
I' think I've got the upgraded nav fitted as it's got 3D maps, mirror link and Apple Car thing but there's no "Seat Sound System" labels on the speakers and there's no sign of a sub in the boot or inside the spare wheel?
Anyone able to help?
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