Is it necessary to upgrade the audio system in Lavida?

[LeRyder]

If car owners have higher requirements for car audio, they can upgrade the audio system. The following are the components of a car audio system: 1. Head unit: The head unit is the most important component of the car audio system, just like the human brain, as it controls the type of sound produced. Currently, there are mainly two types in car audio systems: cassette players and disc players. 2. Speakers: Speakers play a decisive role in the entire audio system and can influence the characteristics of the system. Good speakers have their own unique characteristics. In car audio system modifications, replacing speakers and the head unit are the most basic and common upgrades. 3. Amplifier: The amplifier, also known as a signal amplifier, fundamentally amplifies the power of the audio signal. Typically, the head unit comes with a built-in power amplifier, but its amplification capacity is limited and may not meet higher-level music demands, let alone compare with external power amplifiers. Moreover, subwoofers must be directly driven by an independent power amplifier.

[CeciliaRose]

As a proud owner of the Lavida for 3 years, I genuinely find the factory audio system perfectly adequate for daily use. Whether listening to radio broadcasts or streaming music via Bluetooth from NetEase Cloud Music during commutes, the sound clarity is completely satisfactory. Unless you're an audiophile who insists on lossless audio quality while driving, spending five to six thousand yuan on audio upgrades offers poor cost-performance. Moreover, modification requires door panel removal, which if done improperly may cause rattling noises. My colleague's Sagitar developed persistent window squeaks during rainy days after audio modification, requiring three repairs to resolve. If you must upgrade, I recommend starting with four-door sound insulation and opting for a thousand-yuan range speaker replacement—that should suffice.

[DeAngelo]

I specialize in car modifications, and from a professional perspective, let me explain the necessity of upgrading the Lavida's audio system. The factory-installed audio systems in German cars generally have a power output of only around 20W, and especially in base models, the paper cone speakers used have a limited dynamic range. If you frequently listen to electronic music or symphonies, upgrading the audio system can indeed make the layers of sound more distinct. However, I don't recommend blindly adding a subwoofer, as the Lavida's trunk space is already quite limited. I suggest replacing the front door speakers with the French Focal 165AS two-way component speakers and using coaxial speakers for the rear doors, along with adding a DSP processor to the head unit. This setup, costing around 4,000 RMB, will deliver a noticeable improvement in sound quality. The key is to find a qualified shop for the installation to avoid damaging the wiring and affecting the vehicle's warranty.

[DiNolan]

How can young people drive without music! The first thing I did after buying my Lavida was to upgrade the sound system. The stock speakers sounded like singing in an iron bucket, especially when listening to rock music—the drumbeats were all muddled together. I spent two thousand to upgrade to an entry-level JBL set, and now when I turn on "Hotel California" during traffic jams after work, the harmonics of the guitar and the positioning of the drums are crystal clear, and I even tap the steering wheel to the rhythm. My advice is to audition different brands and styles before making changes—Burmester leans towards classical, while B&O is better suited for pop. But a word of caution: don’t turn the volume up too loud after the upgrade. Once, I had it so loud that the rearview mirror was shaking.