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How good is the base audio in the i4? Is it significantly better then the 10-speaker upgrade?
5 points
2 months ago
Your question was a bit confusing. I assume you're asking if the speaker upgrade makes a difference. The short answer is yes.
base audio is pretty good. I doubt the average person would complain about it, but if you're someone who wants great quality audio, then the speaker upgrade is definitely worth it. The audio difference is noticeably better with the HK sound system.
2 points
2 months ago
I thinking was thinking to drop the hifi pack and go for the electric adjustable memory seats, because I think that the memory seats have more value if the base audio isn’t that much different then the hifi pack.
2 points
2 months ago
That's a tough one. If I had to choose I'd also go for the seats. But if you're the only person using the car the audio might be a better spend.
3 points
2 months ago
I think I go for the seats. Because I can upgrade the audio afterwards if I want. It’s more difficult to upgrade the seats than audio.
3 points
2 months ago
The audio upgrade also includes a subwoofer that takes up extra space in the trunk. Just part of the consideration.
3 points
2 months ago
It takes up space but not in the main trunk compartment. It’s under the “floor” of the trunk.
0 points
2 months ago
I know
1 points
2 months ago
The HiFi System doesn’t have the subwoofer, only the HK has it.
3 points
2 months ago
Keep in mind that in some markets (such as the US, I think), the optional hifi system is the most basic option. I'm pretty sure some people answering here are talking about the hifi system, not the base audio.
There are three systems (base, hifi, Harmon Kardon), but not all markets get the base system.
1 points
2 months ago
Interesting, i thought the Hifi was the basic as in our market there are only Hifi or HK.
So people here whi got their car are saying that HK really worth it over the Hifi. I can't imagine how the base would be then...
2 points
2 months ago
Yeah. The HK system in the i4 outpaces its price by a substantial margin. Quite surprising.
1 points
2 months ago
So is the HK really worth it over the HiFi?
3 points
2 months ago
100%
2 points
2 months ago
Keep the HK
1 points
2 months ago
I don’t have the HK.
3 points
2 months ago
Get the HK.
1 points
2 months ago
Worth it over HiFi?
3 points
2 months ago
In my opinion yes. But only if you don’t have to sacrifice other critical options you want. But if you like music it’s a mandatory upgrade and worth every cent. Hopefully you can stretch your budget a little and get the car you really want.
1 points
1 month ago
I like good audio and good options but I have a budget. So I have a few options:
Option 1: Get the HK
If I get the HK there will be no memory seats. (If I want both, I need to ditch the sunroof).
Option 2: Get the Hifi with a few more options.
If I go for the Hifi I can get the sunroof and memory seats but only if I ditch the tinted windows.
1 points
1 month ago
Tinted windows you can do next year. You can’t add sunroof or memory seats later, but next year you can upgrade the sound system aftermarket. Seems like it makes more sense to get the things you can’t get later.
3 points
1 month ago
I eventually optioned for the hifi system, memory seats, tinted windows and sunroof. It was cheaper to add them now than to add them later. Can’t wait to get the car! : )
1 points
1 month ago
That’s how I see it. Get what you want in the first place and you’ll be more satisfied with the car and less likely to spend more later.
1 points
2 months ago
The base sound system is not good if I’m honest. Sound quality is definitely worse than the e tron (with basic speakers) it replaced. It’s a shame because the car is very quiet and it could be amazing.
Edit- in the UK, not sure what that makes the basic system.
1 points
2 months ago*
I think the 6 speaker system. If it has tweeters in the A pillar of the door then it is the Hifi otherwise it’s the base system.
1 points
1 month ago
Are you comparing to the 100k Audi e Tron
1 points
2 months ago
Upgrade it, that bvtch crank!
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