Premium audio

[CarveDeeper]

i just wanted to get some feedback on whether the high fidelity audio package that comes with the Premium Upgrades package is worth it?
Let me know your experiences if any.
Cheers

 

[T3MTLCanada]

I got similar question, but wanted to ask about the XM radio. Is this free or you need to pay?

 

[CarveDeeper]

You will DEFINITELY need to pay...no free rides in this world! LOL

 

[kragma]

The premium audio package is worth it. You will get a free trial to XM, then listen to the specials after the trial is up, got mine for $5 a month after the trial was over.

That is if you are a sound snub like myself.

 

[HA3AP]

If you only listen to low quality streams/xm radio you wont notice too much difference(More bass). For xm radio you have to pay a monthly/yearly fee, also you can only get xm radio with a combination of premium package and panoramic sunroof(all glass roof wont carry xm) hope that helps...

 

[My_MMS_75D]

Worth it. Plus you get the cold weather pkg as part of the bundle

 

[vraev]

I got the premium package with audio. I like it. I do agree with some of the reviews I read about it....there is some occasional distortion for some particular bass notes, but on the whole, it is pretty good. I enjoy listening to music in my car and I am happy with it.

 

[dcmetro]

I don't think it's worth the upgrade. When I listened to Premium Audio, I wasn't impressed. I typically go for premium audio in ALL cars except this time I did not. I think that money (5k) is better spent on upgrading sound aftermarket. That's what I will do...perhaps for around 2/2.5k.

 

[Tiger]

Premium Audio is ok, but not worth the money, better spent aftermarket. However, if you get a good deal (CPO?) it's definitely worth having.

 

[PrGrPa]

UK.

I listened to regular and PUP audio after I’d put my order in. I thought the regular audio was sufficient and I did not change my order.

In the UK we get FM, AM, DAB, Spotify premium, TuneIn, and USB in the audio sources. While Spotify is OK I think I prefer steaming from Apple Music. The audio output goes up to 11! (You knew that anyway). And it is OK. Certainly as good as or better than my old MB.

On model S the PUP seemed less value than on model X. If I were to order a model X I’d go for the PUP in the UK. The enhancements of audio + bioweapon + door opening + 7 heated seats + heated steering wheel + heated wiper area seem worth it. On the model S there was not one compelling PUP feature and in aggregate they just didn’t seem worth it to me.

 

[vraev]

For us in Canada, Premium upgrade package comes with audio, cold weather package, ambient lighting etc.. and that make it worth it. The added premium audio is worth it if you want a OEM audio upgrade.

 

[DKPowers]

I don't have premium audio on mine and IMO the standard audio is quite good. I had a 2015 loaner with premium audio for a few weeks and for some reason it didn't sound consistently nice as the standard does. Some songs were great but others were worse than on standard, no matter what the settings were.

I guess the lesson here is to listen to both. Also I have found out that the sound quality gets better after a period of break in.

 

[BBB4000]

I find the premium sounds really good for some songs but by in large it is underwhelming for the money.

 

[dcmetro]

Exactly why I plan on exploring adding a sub aftermarket.

 

[jaguar36]

I really like the premium audio, it sounds a lot better than the base sound system. In addition to the physical upgrades you get much higher bitrate streaming too.

Course no way is it worth $5k though.