Man you guys make it sound like it's a Krako system from Autozone. Some people just aren't as critical as people who have to get aftermarket systems anyway no matter what was put in stock.............

How is the Bose system compared to the ones in the Mercedes. MY paps got a CLK and it sounds pretty good to me.

perhaps i haven't taken the time to really analyze the sound quality of all the other cars i've been in, but i agree with those whose expectations of stock stereos aren't high to begin with. for example, i don't expect deep lows as i would with aftermarket systems with amps and subwoofers. i wouldn't expect crisp highs or mids as i would with aftermarket component speakers. i've listened to the sound quality of our bose system and it all appears the normal quality to me.

i always thought it was widely known that stock accessories and upgrades are usually mediocre and overpriced. i've always been told that if you want a "kick-***" system, DO NOT upgrade the stock stereo with the upgrade factory options. but rather, buy aftermarket to get better prices and quality. i've always been adviced that the only benefit of getting the factory upgraded system is the convenience that it is factory installed.....that's it. so as far as how bad the bose sounds, i don't understand all the hooplah: )