Quality of the sound system?

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RichH
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Post by RichH »

I’m looking at getting an ID3 and wonder what the quality of the sound system is like? Price list/specs don’t say much about it which makes me think it might not be up to much.
Any views from current users?
Many thanks

Deleted User 192

Post by Deleted User 192 »

Check which specs have 4.1 speakers and 6.1 speakers.

4.1 means none in the rear doors, the quality is good but not great - my previous Mercedes C350 and Seat Leon Cupra were both richer.

I’ve not been inside a car with 6.1.
Abadgermac
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Post by Abadgermac »

4.1 in 1st Edition. One word. Disappointed.
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Hoppy
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Post by Hoppy »

Is it possible to add speakers to the rear on a 1st edition?
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Post by Deleted User 192 »

Hoppy wrote: Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:39 am Is it possible to add speakers to the rear on a 1st edition?

There’s no wiring, I’ve heard there is a company in the Netherlands who offer it but none in the UK yet.
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Abadgermac wrote: Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:17 am 4.1 in 1st Edition. One word. Disappointed.

I believe the 1st Max spec sold in other countries (at a higher price) has them but VW UK didn’t take that model, our 1st Edition is the 1st Plus.
Abadgermac
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Post by Abadgermac »

Yup, VW UK took that decision to keep the headline price of the car below £40k. But I really miss rear speakers. Such a bizarre choice by VW.
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ColinID3
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Post by ColinID3 »

I pointed out to my dealer that my daughter's 11 year old Skoda Fabia estate has manual rear windows and 'key in lock' central locking, but it does have rear speakers.!!. I suggested that I maybe should have waited for the Skoda version of ID3... he was visibly embarrassed by have no answer!!
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