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danh63 · Mar 16, 2015

Good Morning! New to the forum and am looking at getting a RC 350. My dealer is having a problem finding the color combination i want with the ML upgrade. Some of what I read say it isn't worth it. Would like some opinions if you don't mind.
I did a search of the thread and didn't see this question in this thread. Thanks in advance

Sykes · Mar 16, 2015

danh63 said:
Good Morning! New to the forum and am looking at getting a RC 350. My dealer is having a problem finding the color combination i want with the ML upgrade. Some of what I read say it isn't worth it. Would like some opinions if you don't mind.
I did a search of the thread and didn't see this question in this thread. Thanks in advance

I've heard anecdotally its not quite worth the upgrade, but then again I'm no audiophile. What about aftermarket upgrades post purchase? Could likely replicate the effect at a similar cost if not less?

Mickey · Mar 16, 2015

Hi there,

Personally, I don't think it's worth it. Especially for the price tag upgrade. Like said above, going with the aftermarket option will give better quality and mostly likely be cheaper as well.

corbinleedav · Mar 16, 2015

I work for a dealership here in TX, I have sat in one with and without ML back to back.... unless you blare your music constantly it is not worth the upgrade...

danh63 · Mar 17, 2015

Thanks Everyone! Should be a easier task finding one and also cheaper! I saw one pass me before Christmas and just loved it! Decided to make the jump if I can get one for the right price

ffb13 · Mar 17, 2015

i have the ml on mine and it is like any audiophile equipment ...you have to pay extra to get that bottom octave...is it worth it ...to me ,yes ...but not to all.i have heard both and found the ml more lnear in delivery...cleaner bottom end and great mid range and highs .....bottom line ...to me ,in my opinion ,i can accept and hear the difference ...more akin to the results of a leica lens vs a nikon lens ...can you see the reults in the finished print ...? some can and some cannot .
only you can tell after listening to both back to back ...you will be surprised

danh63 · Mar 17, 2015

I have a 2011 Acura now with their top of the line system. I have never heard one better from the factory. Even the new 2015's it is not as good. I guess I am trying to compare something that isn't going to happen. I did notice the older I get the volume tends to go down some.

spoonful · Mar 17, 2015

yea save the cost, the stock system is excellent as is!

thepro78 · Mar 26, 2015

spoonful said:
yea save the cost, the stock system is excellent as is!

Mine came with it!! cant complaint about it!!!

soarer · Mar 26, 2015

danh63 said:
I have a 2011 Acura now with their top of the line system. I have never heard one better from the factory. Even the new 2015's it is not as good. I guess I am trying to compare something that isn't going to happen. I did notice the older I get the volume tends to go down some.

This is true with a lot of stock systems and that is the case since they actually get sound engineers to fine tune the entire audio setup. In the end you get quality sound with just enough equipment!

Possible to do with an aftermarket audio shop but you'd have to find the odd one out that goes the extra mile to refine rather than replacing what went in stock locations

Vxlyf3 · Mar 30, 2015

relating to ML sound system...there are only 12 speakers i've counted...if there are 2 more sitting next to the sub...where are the other 3?...Total of 17

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