Yesterday, I traded in my MY 15 S and picked up my new MY 17 R. I couldn't be more pleased as the difference on a variety of levels is indeed notable. The AWD, power and yes the "pops and crackles" is quite the experience.

However, there is something a little weird. When I make a call the only speaker that is active is the one in the drivers door. As such, I have to dial up the volume to MAX and it's still difficult to hear the caller? I definitely remember that in my 15 S I would have to turn down the volume.

Any feedback on this is appreciated...

 

I have 17 and calls go through both speakers, having said that it is very quite compared to music, maybe half the volume..