Bowes sound - is it worth it? - Page 2

Philip Fisher · Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:16

Laminated windows are good for security. I have them on the xc70 and never worry about someone doing a smash and grab when I am parked up.

TheDufster · Feb 24th, 2016, 12:44

I was offered a pre-configured car, so couldn't choose many options (I added tinted glass to the side and rear but the car already had 20" diamond cut alloys, Winter Pack, Apple Car Play, Family Pack on it)

Winter pack is essential for me. The heated windscreen is superb and I don't think I've yet turned off the heated steering wheel!!!! Love it.

The 3-pin plug came as part of Apple Car Play (which I have no use for) and I have found this to be really useful.

I have been using the Tune-In Radio app a lot for a certain radio station that I love which is internet only.

If I could add something it would have been the pre-heater and the B&W system would be very tempting........but I haven't given it a proper demo so nothing to compare against the standard sound system.

Would love to hear thoughts on the panoramic sunroof....

yeoman · Feb 24th, 2016, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Laminated windows are good for security. I have them on the xc70 and never worry about someone doing a smash and grab when I am parked up.

They also improve noise insulation significantly.

Deman77 · Feb 24th, 2016, 16:32

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Originally Posted by yeoman

They also improve noise insulation significantly.

I have them for that reason - it's not the case. I can still hear other cars when on the motorway (xc90 itself has little wind noise) and most noise is coming through the floor from tyres so no real benefit noise insulating the windows. I think the option is not worth ticking.

CDJ · Feb 24th, 2016, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Laminated windows are good for security. I have them on the xc70 and never worry about someone doing a smash and grab when I am parked up.

Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:16	#11
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:47 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Laminated windows are good for security. I have them on the xc70 and never worry about someone doing a smash and grab when I am parked up. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

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TheDufster Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds, UK	I was offered a pre-configured car, so couldn't choose many options (I added tinted glass to the side and rear but the car already had 20" diamond cut alloys, Winter Pack, Apple Car Play, Family Pack on it) Winter pack is essential for me. The heated windscreen is superb and I don't think I've yet turned off the heated steering wheel!!!! Love it. The 3-pin plug came as part of Apple Car Play (which I have no use for) and I have found this to be really useful. I have been using the Tune-In Radio app a lot for a certain radio station that I love which is internet only. If I could add something it would have been the pre-heater and the B&W system would be very tempting........but I haven't given it a proper demo so nothing to compare against the standard sound system. Would love to hear thoughts on the panoramic sunroof.... __________________ XC90 Inscription Pro B5 MY20, Savile Grey, 21” Multi-Spoke Diamond Cut/Black Alloys, Xenium Pack XC40 1.5 T3 R-Design Last edited by TheDufster; Feb 24th, 2016 at 12:57.

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