Car sound systems have come a long way since the days of tape decks, CD multi-changers, flip-out TV screens and 6x9 speakers crudely installed on the parcel shelf. Today, I always recommend car buyers tick the box for an upgraded stereo if it’s in their budget, since it improves the ownership experience on practically every drive.
These upgrades often aren’t cheap. Porsche charges almost £4,000 for the Burmester system in the latest 911, and the only way to unlock the excellent Bowers & Wilkins system in the Polestar 3 is to buy two packages of upgrades totalling £7,300.
