[marcus]

I'm just about to order CHR with premium pack. Is the JBL upgrade worth it ?

 

[Karmalakas]

If you're into crisp and clear sound (lossless was mentioned somewhere in the manual, but I didn't understand if it actually supports any lossless format), then maybe. It definitely sounds better and there's a dedicated sub-woofer. More PMPO power. I would have upgraded if I had spare €830

 

[JulianoG]

In Decembre when I tested the C-HR, the JBL system did sound pathetic in direct comparison with the Mark Levinson in my 2008 Lexus GS.
The so-called JBL system is just an amp + sub + 2 additional tweeters in the front. I guess also the rest of the speakers are changed, but that's all. No additional media options.
For that amount of money you can add an aftermarket amp with sub + sound insulation. The last one would make much better difference compared to the massively overpriced JBL option.

 

[Uti]

I have JBL and listen music mostly trough Spotify Premium. In my opinion the sound is crisp and well balanced. The bass could be a little bit stronger and if there was a volume control for lower bass only? But I am satisfied. You have to understand that the sound is not at high end level! But much better than my previous MY14 BMW f30 "hifi system"!
At home I have Genelec 8050 active monitors and I use plenty of time with good quality hifi music also at home!
Uti

 

[mouses]

I have JBL and listen music mostly trough Spotify Premium.

How did you set up Touch 2 to listen the to Spotify, give some details.
Is it via bluetooth? Can you skip to next song from steering wheel? Control volume?

 

[Uti]

By bluetooth.
Uti

 

[Uti]

And yes, all that is working fine!
Uti

 

[Uti]

You have to have Spotify Premium because you need Spotify Connect !
Put bluetooth on at your phone and link your phone to your Touch&Go2 for music use and for phone use, Set volume max-position or att close at your phone, choose bluetooth-input of Touch&Go2 settings and start listening. Remember, that you can set individually tone controls depending the input you are listening. And enjoy music.
Sorry my bad english
Uti

 

[Uti]

Nothing else is needed!
Uti

 

[Karmalakas]

Uti, did You know You can edit a comment?

 

[Uti]

Thank's, yes I know that!
Uti

 

[mouses]

Uti, thanks for your answer.
I'll have to find a good spot for my iPhone then.

 

[maciejp]

Hi,

regarding lossless format:
I'm using 1TB usb drive with lossless FLAC files. Works with no problem, sounds very good.

Maciej

 

[MarkyMUK]

In Decembre when I tested the C-HR, the JBL system did sound pathetic in direct comparison with the Mark Levinson in my 2008 Lexus GS.
The so-called JBL system is just an amp + sub + 2 additional tweeters in the front. I guess also the rest of the speakers are changed, but that's all. No additional media options.
For that amount of money you can add an aftermarket amp with sub + sound insulation. The last one would make much better difference compared to the massively overpriced JBL option.

Have to agree, if you have a C-HR and it is actually yours (not on a lease or a company car) then do the modifications yourself.

I am no audiophile but replaced all of the speakers in my Jaguar XK and upgraded with a sub/ crossovers/4 additional tweeters+ insulation. i used infinity kappa kit.

At my Jag dealer the dealer principal and two of his team compared my set up with a car they had in with a Mark Levinson set-up and all of us agreed that my sound was superior.

In my Audi many agree that the standard audio sounds better than the bose system with only the B&O being an improvement over stock by some margin (and £3k), so simply bunging in an 'off the shelf' system purchased on a budget, won't deliver ideal sound, it will just be a compromise.

 

[marcus]

so.....Thanks everyone. Dynamic on order with premium. Let's hope it's worth it !!! I'll be using 'lossless' digital to give it the best chance to shine.

 

[Uti]

You have to have Spotify Premium because you need Spotify Connect !
Put bluetooth on at your phone and link your phone to your Touch&Go2 for music use and for phone use, Set volume max-position or att close at your phone, choose bluetooth-input of Touch&Go2 settings and start listening. Remember, that you can set individually tone controls depending the input you are listening. And enjoy music.
Sorry my bad english
Uti

 

[lee789]

The JBL is good, and a decent upgrade on the stock 6 speaker stereo if you like your music. I heard the similarly priced (£600) Focal 10 speaker HI Fi in the new Peugeot 3008 the other day, and it blows the JBL out of the water. The fact they charge £600 for the JBL, and you can't order it without the leather makes it poor value, especially if you already have that great Excel interior. You can buy a nice set of after market speakers, sub woofers and amp for significantly less than £600.