Seriously considering buying a V6S with a few options including an upgrade to the Meridian 380W system. However after reading some negative comments on the web I am not sure whether this would be a sensible move. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Not sure what your concerns are.. if its the radio, then the upgraded one is much better in my opinion.
The trouble with 'comments on the web' is that they are only someones opinion, and in some cases, from those that have not even driven the car.
Do some test drives and decide for yourself is the best approach.
Lawrence.

 

Are you asking about the f type or the radio?

 

If you’re talking about negative comments regarding the F-Type, I’m not sure where you are seeing them. I am also not seeing many complaints from owners on this forum. I have watched almost every YouTube video and read most magazine reviews of the F-Type and the results were always positive. So positive that when comparing against Porsche, some reviewers were almost embarrassed to give a very slight edge to the Cayman. I have only had my car for a short time now and I have to say it is a rolling experience every time I get into it, in a good way. I am really enjoying this car. It has soul and is full of life!

 

Apologies for not being clearer with my comment, absolutely no problem with the car I was questioning the wisdom of upgrading to the 380W Meridian system. Have driven both V6 and V8 cars the V6S fits my requirements with a few extras.

 

Zero complaints with the car. The base sound system which I didn't get upgraded does kind of suck. The bass on it is horrible and very unbalanced. I'd probably go for the upgraded meridian if I had to do it again.

 

If he's used to the sound system in an MGTF, the base system is going to blow his mind, never mind his eardrums.

 

What is known as the 'base' system in the US (380W Meridian), is the 'middle' system in the UK (they have a lower base model 6 speaker, 180W).

 

The MG is used for shopping and blowing the cobwebs away. The Bose system in my 370Z coupe is pretty impressive.

 

Actually I chose not to upgrade the sound system. I upgraded to the R coupe since I intend on listening to the awesome exhaust note as my music.

 

Agree that the base Meridian system in the U.S. F-Type sounds very good to my ears and compares favorably to the high-end systems in many other recent models. It is true that some bass distortion can be introduced if that level is set any higher than mid-range. However, that's fine for me, as I really dislike rolling "boom boxes."