Hi all

I have found a nice RRS 2016 HSE Dynamic. The only issue issue for me is that it does not have the Meridian sound system fitted.

I currently have BOSE speakers in my car which are great. Am I correct in assuming that there is not a simple and reasonable price way of upgrading the standard RR system. If I am wrong can you please let me know what my options are and a budget if possible.

If I stick to the standard system what would i be losing out on?

I know the car won't be around for long so any reply would be really helpful.

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

Cheers

Alan

I went from an Audi A8 with Bose to my RRS with standard / base audio. It is rubbish at about 400W and no subwoofer. But you can upgrade. I bought 4x DPLA-18808-DB and 2x BJ32-18808-BB. This upgraded the main speaker in all 4 doors and added 2 mid range to the two front doors. Wiring loom is already in place. On my car, the loom on the back doors did not include the wiring or connector for 2 mid-range speakers. I also bought the 1280W amp BJ32-19C164-BG. It needs to say PREM16 or Premium 16 on it. This replaced the standard amp under the passenger seat, a direct fit with all the loom in place. The last thing was the Sub-woofer. I bought CPLA-18808-CA. Fits under the drivers seat and the loom connector was there, just not the securing nuts, but a trip to B&Q sorted that. Now sounds a lot better. Many of the speakers and amps are shared over a number of JLR products so don't be afraid to by one from that auction site that says its for a Jaguar XF.

Someone will now reply saying how this setup is crap and blah, blah, blah and it doesn't work properly because its blah, blah blah. But I can assure you it is miles and miles better than the standard 400w system. Current - 2020 Range Rover Sport P400e
Gone - 2014 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6
Gone - 2017 Audi A8 Sport
Gone - 2007 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV8 - Great car.

yep, the standard sound system is utter crap. --
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The standard system is really awful. Embarrassing for a car of this price level. I tested both and ended up buying an Autobiography mainly to get the Meridian system which is pretty good. The top end Meridian cost a huge amount more when. new and I’m sure is amazing but the standard Meridian system is good enough in my books.

There are lots of these cars out there - I’d personally wait until one with the right system comes up for sale if sound quality is important to you.

There are some specialist in-car audio guys that can transform the standard RRS sound - they can even enhance the mid meridian to sound even better,

I've had a few custom installs from Audiofile incar (based in Bishops Stortford) - speak to Gary Hallwood and mention my referral.

More on what he can do in the link below:

https://www.audiofile-incar.co.uk/audio-up...13-onwards

He offers free courtesy cars too.

Rgds
Prashan MY16, 3.0D HSE Dynamic, Barola Black, TV, Rear Entertainment, Opening Pan Roof, Meridian

sterling01 wrote:

I went from an Audi A8 with Bose to my RRS with standard / base audio. It is rubbish at about 400W and no subwoofer. But you can upgrade. I bought 4x DPLA-18808-DB and 2x BJ32-18808-BB. This upgraded the main speaker in all 4 doors and added 2 mid range to the two front doors. Wiring loom is already in place. On my car, the loom on the back doors did not include the wiring or connector for 2 mid-range speakers. I also bought the 1280W amp BJ32-19C164-BG. It needs to say PREM16 or Premium 16 on it. This replaced the standard amp under the passenger seat, a direct fit with all the loom in place. The last thing was the Sub-woofer. I bought CPLA-18808-CA. Fits under the drivers seat and the loom connector was there, just not the securing nuts, but a trip to B&Q sorted that. Now sounds a lot better. Many of the speakers and amps are shared over a number of JLR products so don't be afraid to by one from that auction site that says its for a Jaguar XF.

Someone will now reply saying how this setup is crap and blah, blah, blah and it doesn't work properly because its blah, blah blah. But I can assure you it is miles and miles better than the standard 400w system.

….as always on this (and other forums) you’ll get more help and responses from the amazing array of people on here if you say please and thank you when asking for people’s time and knowledge…..I promise! 2014 L494 V8 s/c Autobiography Dynamic