daimsky Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Hi, Researching to buying a 2009 Alphard and wondering if the 18 speaker option is worth waiting or if the standard 6(?) speakers is okay? I'm not that fussy about the sound as long as its not too tinny sounding. Happy with the sound in my 2011 e class which doesn't have the premium sound system. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftab Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Hi Daimsky My Alphard has the premium sound with the extra speakers. It's great when you're watching dvds but I haven't noticed the 'premium' aspect of it when listening to the radio. My friend has the standard speakers system on his Alphard. There is a difference is sound/quality however you'll only notice it if you compared one to the other 👍🏼 Good luck.. I hope you find one soon. They are great vehicles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimsky Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 Thanks, thats good to know, think the standard ones will be good enough for me then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo101 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 I have the standard system. It sounds great in the front but the back sounds bad. If you get the standard then i suggest an upgrade in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimsky Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 I guess I need to start actually visiting to see some and listen for myself! appreciate you sharing your experience tho - Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 On 9/7/2023 at 1:15 PM, daimsky said: Hi, Researching to buying a 2009 Alphard and wondering if the 18 speaker option is worth waiting or if the standard 6(?) speakers is okay? I'm not that fussy about the sound as long as its not too tinny sounding. Happy with the sound in my 2011 e class which doesn't have the premium sound system. Cheers Unless a super duper sound system is a make or break decision for purchasing, I think you have other significant issues to decide upon first. For example, engine size, trim level, colour. You can always audition systems in your prospective purchases. You can always upgrade later, albeit probably not to the 18 speaker system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimsky Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 Decided to go for the standard speakers, but agree that's a minor worry compared with everything else. anyway fingers crossed when it arrives in uk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, daimsky said: Decided to go for the standard speakers, but agree that's a minor worry compared with everything else. anyway fingers crossed when it arrives in uk! I thought you were researching to buy. Have you bought already ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimsky Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 research finished, and decision made! just got to wait for it to be shipped over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 hour ago, daimsky said: research finished, and decision made! just got to wait for it to be shipped over Welcome to Alphard Ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimsky Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Thanks, now have a couple of months to wait, in the meantime looking through this forum for all the tips on new ownership like insurance, local mechanic, undersealing, english manual .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 21 minutes ago, daimsky said: Thanks, now have a couple of months to wait, in the meantime looking through this forum for all the tips on new ownership like insurance, local mechanic, undersealing, english manual .... Local mechanic and undersealing asap are both important first steps. Are you importing directly from Auction or using UK agents etc. ? First step will be getting an MOT, then having DVLA register it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimsky Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 using an agent for those steps, but then want to sort out a service and underseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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