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Note: since our original review, Tesla has seemingly removed or replaced one of its front speakers - the entry-level model used to have 8 speakers, with the LR/P featuring 15; now down to 7 and 14, respectively. We suspect the 1″ 25W tweeter, which used to be located within the dashboard has now been taken out of the equation or combined with one of the 4″ 33W mid-range drivers.
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Audio configuration: 00:00
Connectivity & EQ: 01:29
Cabin noise: 02:59
Sound demo: 03:40
Bass: 04:41
Mids: 05:28
Highs: 05:59
Soundstage: 06:33
Verdict: 07:20
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@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Note: since our original review, Tesla has seemingly removed or replaced one of its front speakers - the entry-level model used to have 8 speakers, with the LR/P featuring 15; now down to 7 and 14, respectively. We suspect the 1″ 25W tweeter, which used to be located within the dashboard has now been taken out of the equation or combined with one of the 4″ 33W mid-range drivers. Find the best Tesla Model 3 deals: locally.link/CMNe Review of the Tesla Model 3 standard audio system: totallyev.net/tesla-model-3-audio-review-standard-vs-premium-audio-comparison/ Review of the Tesla Model 3 premium audio system: totallyev.net/tesla-model-3-audio-review-better-than-the-polestar-2/ Detailed review of the Tesla Model 3: totallyev.net/tesla-model-3-review Tesla Model 3 comparative review: totallyev.net/tesla-model-3-comparative-review-which-trim-should-you-buy/ Video timestamps: Audio configuration: 00:00 Connectivity & EQ: 01:29 Cabin noise: 02:59 Sound demo: 03:40 Bass: 04:41 Mids: 05:28 Highs: 05:59 Soundstage: 06:33 Verdict: 07:20

@CarStory 2 года назад

The Tesla long range audio system is one of the best I’ve ever heard in a car. I gave is a good workout during my 24hr test drive with all kinds of music. The acoustic glass and lack of engine noise makes a huge difference in audio quality. I ordered a Model 3 after the test drive.

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Absolutely, it's an excellent system! Glad you liked it too, and congratulations on the new purchase.

@GrrMeister 2 года назад

*Have you ever **_tested_** the Mercedes Baumeister System in an ICE Car ?*

@CarStory 2 года назад

@@GrrMeister Yes someone in my family has a Mercedes AMG63 with that sound system. I remember it was very good. I haven’t heard it since last March so I’d have to hear it again to compare it to Tesla.

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Not tested that, no. But have tested the Burmester system in the Taycan Turbo. In a nutshell, wasn't impressed...

@Kermit26297 2 года назад

Fantastic review. You were very thorough and the detailed explanations are appreciated.

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Pleasure, thanks for the lovely comment!

@tralexan 2 года назад

I have owned both the Model 3 SR+ and LR and I found the differences in audio quality, while definitely there, to be quantitative. The sound is "bigger" in the LR but the overall quality of sound reproduction is not all that much different, if at all. I listen mostly to FLAC files and WAV files ripped from CD's. I agree with the Paul Evans comment. The interface needs an upgrade.

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Indeed, the reproduction (ie imaging) in both vehicles is very accurate, but the overall 'extra' width and depth due to the extra drivers (and subwoofer), certain bolsters the experience :)

@fillherbut1880 2 года назад

You plug a usb with mp3s into the car?

@tralexan 2 года назад

@@fillherbut1880 As stated, I use uncompressed formats, both FLAC and WAV. However, if you wish to use them, MP3's will work. It's just that the files are compressed and the sound suffers for it. I have a hub installed in the center console that accepts both USB-A and USB-C flash drives. The "factory" USB for Dashcam and Sentry recordings remains in the Glovebox.

@deppi 2 года назад

Thank you for doing this sound system review. Really helps

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Pleasure, glad you found it helpful!

@ZhenyuTong Год назад

Appreciate dedicated audio reviews, very informative. Though I found cabin noise(especially 62 dbA) on this model 3 is not quite convincible, based on my experience and many others saying.

@TotallyEV Год назад

Glad you liked the review. We can only go based on the objective numbers attained via our sound meter.

@garycard1826 9 месяцев назад

Good review.I currently drive a 2012 VW Jetta with the Fender (Panasonic) stereo system. It is the best audio I have heard in an ICE vehicle. Much better (IMO) than my son's Bose in his 2022 Maxda CR-9. I'm especially looking forward to the lower ambient noise in an EV. As any audiophile knows the silent background is essential to clean audio.

@TotallyEV 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, pretty sure you'll be impressed by this system!

@simonreeves2017 2 года назад

Thanks for this review, very useful. I currently have a BMW i3 with the HK premium sound system, it is OK, but does not amaze me. I find the upper midrange quite ‘hard’, noticeable on female vocalists, and the overall sound is hard/harsh particularly when pushed, despite the twin subs in the front foot wells, the bass is not very tight or controlled and is a bit weak. Have you tried the i3 sound system? Do you think the M3 SR+ might be better, even without the subwoofer? One last thought, I assume the Tesla supports DAB reception, though it doesn’t get mentioned in reviews, is this correct?

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Pleasure, glad you liked it and found it useful! Unfortunately not heard the i3 HK system at length and haven't reviewed it; so can't give you a comparison - sorry! As for the question, good one: indeed, it does have FM and DAB, but from memory no AM radio in the SR+; do double-check with Tesla to be sure, however!

@simonreeves2017 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV Thanks for the swift response, with DAB and FM there’s no need for AM really, not listened to AM for decades! ☺️

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Pleasure! And haha, although some still like it.

@khitrikov 2 года назад

2:07 - can you please clarify about youtube subscription plan? Do I have the option to listen from RU-vid music as Spotify? I had a Google music a long time with a lot of uploaded tracks and playlist. Then google convert it to YT Music with all data I had. I still have the subscription so at my Android Auto/Car Play connection I have the option to listen my tracks. Is it possible at Tesla as well?

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

As in; can you listen to your playlists, while using your phone via RU-vid Music? You can over Bluetooth, yes; but Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are both not supported. You can use the built-in RU-vid app or Spotify app, but after 30 days on the RWD model or 1-year on the AWD models, you'll have to pay for the premium service, which grants access to Spotify for example - more info on Tesla's site: www.tesla.com/en_GB/support/connectivity "Premium Connectivity is required for in-car streaming music & media over cellular. A paid subscription to streaming services is required to access music and media streaming for both Standard and Premium Connectivity." Hope that helps? :)

@Windows98R 9 месяцев назад

The SR audio will only feel notable if you happen to come from the A8/S-class/7 series rank of cars in my experience. And even then, it required a “careful listening session” to clearly point out which parts were lacking. It’s plenty good enough for on road use and I don’t have any complains against it in my SR+ model 3. Sure my Audi’s Bang and Olufsen system is better but the audio package costs a solid couple grand on top of the base car. The Model 3 comes with it default or with a drive train upgrade.

@TotallyEV 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@MrWiezeke 9 месяцев назад

I installed the hansshow version A yesterday in my 2021 sr+ (activate the 4 speakers in the front, there comes a subwoofer + receiver in the back, and you get the missing two back speakers as well, allthough i didn't install those yet, because i have to drill some holes in the back as the 2021 model has no provision for rear speakers anymore...) and now it sounds already pretty premium!!

@TotallyEV 9 месяцев назад

That's great to hear, pun intended!

@MrWiezeke 9 месяцев назад

😁@@TotallyEV

@Ag89q43G0HyA 26 дней назад

i hate the fact that it does not support ldac but thank god you took the time to find out if it supported flac files.

@TotallyEV 24 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed the review!

@garycard1826 9 месяцев назад

Really interested in the cabin noise measurements. Have you tested any traditional ICE vehicles as a comparison?

@TotallyEV 9 месяцев назад

Hybrids, yes indeed. You'll find plenty reviewed on the site and channel.

@declancoughlan9081 2 года назад

The harmon kardon system on the Volvo XC40 is excellent and one of the best on the market, pity Tesla dont provide for an upgrade given that are fitting inactive speakers on the SR+ now the model 3 RWD

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Indeed it's a goodun! But the best tested to date (namely for the price) is the premium audio system found within the Model 3.

@Reeezzzz 2 года назад

Thank you for making car audio reviews. Any chance of Kia EV6 audio reviews? (Both premium and regular) It would be lovely.

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Pleasure, glad you like them! The EV6 will likely be reviewed in 2022, and with it the audio system :) Stay tuned for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, however, that's coming next!

@mattvmani Год назад

My Kia niro EV came with “premium sound” which did sound great and even heard an ev6 and it was about as good. But the base model Tesla I test drove and the one I bought (base model) were a noticeable upgrade. The sound is still impressive in the base model. I’m sure more speakers sound better but the audio experience is still a cut above other manufacturers.

@TotallyEV Год назад

Agreed!

@noelyboy6969 2 года назад

Great sound system I’m the SR+ I had the Kia EV6 and sound was ok, so I traded the Kia in for the model 3 and the difference in the sound

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing; indeed the EV6's audio isn't that great.

@paulschilling6756 Год назад

@@TotallyEV current Kias seem to have two levels of sound, the “base” system which I think is 6 speakers and leaves something to be desired, and an upgrade with 13 (?) speakers including a subwoofer, which is quite good. Their upgrade audio is typically only included in the highest trim levels, and the difference between the two is akin to the difference between AM and FM radio. My current ride has a stock upgraded audio (Infinity, not Bose, it’s a 2015 Soul) which is _nearly_ as good as the current Kia upgraded audio; what I’d genuinely like to know is if the “lesser” audio of the M3 SR is as good as (or better than) that, it has three speakers in the dash, one in each of the 4 doors, and a small sub in the rear cargo area; from what I’m reading it might be. I have heard the audio in the MY LR and like it a lot, definitely better than what I have now.

@davidrcook8126 Год назад

Big help...thanks

@TotallyEV Год назад

Pleasure, glad it was helpful!

@Thejermtan 13 дней назад

Hi can I ask if it’s worth it to put in the alpine system? Using a m3 performance

@TotallyEV 13 дней назад

Your system is among one of the best out there, incl on more expensive vehicles. Personally don't see the point, but feel free to do as you wish, as there's always money people can spend on audio!

@Thejermtan 13 дней назад

Thanks for sharing that. Sadly I don’t know anyone else who has an aftermarket sound system yet. Good to know that the performance model are better than a lot of other cars. Only thing that I trying to get better is vocals from the sound system.

@dpdrocks9847 9 месяцев назад

They sound even better when it’s night! Speakers always sound way better during the night for some reason ha, guess the lack of traffic

@TotallyEV 9 месяцев назад

Haha that's a first!

@bakkermaarten007 7 месяцев назад

I'm guessing it's not just the lack of traffic but the lack of stimulae overall: less bright lights, less moving objects or people, less tasks to do, etc.

@civilizeddiva 2 года назад

3:52: Was hoping for Phil Collins, In the Air tonight😅

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Haha, RU-vid copyright would have different ideas. We once had Eagles - Hotel California; suffice to say we had to cut the entire audio demo as the video was blocked worldwide...

@filiped7298 2 года назад

Love the sound on the Long Range version. But I haven’t heard the SR+ to compare it. Btw are you driving a EU Tesla in UK? I’ve noticed the steering wheel on the correct side 😂

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Hahaha! No, this particular review was conducted in France; back in the UK now, however.

@mjohnsimon1337 2 года назад

Honestly... compared to my Yaris from 2011, I bet this sounds leagues better...

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

It'll sound better than most tbh, incl the Yaris haha

@mjohnsimon1337 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV I think that's why the SR+ doesn't bother so much when compared to most other people. I've been driving my Yaris since the end of high school back in 2012 (still drive it now). I'm saving up to get a new car, specifically an EV, and the SR+ fits the bill. All the features in the SR+ are so much better, and after a test drive, I fell in love!

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

@@mjohnsimon1337 let us know if and when you go for it :)

@mjohnsimon1337 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV honestly, I'm still saving up, but if prices go back down to what they once were, or even as low as $38k I'll buy it in a heartbeat. The down-payment I had saved was originally for that price range

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Ah darn! Can't see the prices going lower to be honest, in the UK they've gradually been increasing...!

@catechisum3824 2 года назад

Avoid audio system is always a plus. I like the two I have in a couple of cars. 'Good to hear the car can go high speed and one can listen to excellent music. Laughter is great. Thank you

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Haha!

@catechisum3824 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV Yes, auto correct was a little problem in texting. Excuse me, please. The comment was not correct. I meant to say a good audio system is a great plus. I love music. My system in my home is very good. Some I just turn on my phone to listen though. My faux pas was my error. Thank you for pointing it out. Sincerely.

@catechisum3824 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV I corrected my texting error. It was meant to convey the message that a good audio system is always a plus. I listen to music alot and find it necessary for a music lover. HA! Auto correct isn't perfect. I turn it off sometimes as it is not always right. I do not want to forget how to write my own sentences correctly.

@kas2k4 2 года назад

Would be good if Tesla at least offered the ability to enable those three extra speakers on the base Model 3 through software for a small fee

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Not sure that price difference would make sense there (would be more), but yes, a certain fee would be appreciated for those owners who want it!

@tonyknoblauch5846 2 года назад

That would add another layer of complexity to the assembly line. They’re barely keeping up with demand as is.

@dkremeni633 3 месяца назад

Not sure, it would lack in power i assume because of amp sr+ gets vs premium audio amp that can support that many speakers...i have seen videos where people enable 4 more speakers and you can clearly see/hear lack of power feed to them...

@TotallyEV 3 месяца назад

Interesting, there's no info about the amps is there?

@alanpage4075 10 месяцев назад

I just came here to figure out how to adjust the bass and treble and this guy is giving a phD dissertation. LOL

@TotallyEV 10 месяцев назад

Looks like you struck gold then! Hope the settings were useful, but remember audio is subjective.

@wokwok761 Год назад

Can you use a gas car battery and add subwoofer?

@TotallyEV Год назад

Sorry, what?

@pengxu8542 2 года назад

I have sr+, the bass suffers greatly at highway cruising speed due to the higher noise level. I don’t know if LR handles that better with the subwoofer

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Can't see how higher cabin noise would affect the bass? Can you explain what you mean?

@pengxu8542 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV at highway speed , the bass,for example the bass guitar notes, is much less audible comparing to the mid and treble, it almost feels like a EQ adjustment that mutes the bass. I guess the cabin noise frequency at highway speed cancels out the bass frequency. But I am not an acoustic engineer.

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

@@pengxu8542 ah can see what you mean - yes at higher speeds on motorways, you'll hear a bit more lower frequencies (tyre noise) and thus can drown out the bass a little more - but it didn't bother us, especially with a little EQ.

@pengxu8542 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV I usually stay away from EQ to avoid distortion and boomy bass , but I will try it next time on the highway

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Try the EQ we had, but use it universally - thus not having to change it all the time :)

@MadmaxMusic93 2 месяца назад

Just get a harness an unlock the 4 speakers easy!!

@johnflores1256 Год назад

Off topic, but I noticed you wearing jeans in your video. Does it leave any residue on your white seats?

@TotallyEV Год назад

Ha that's a funny one! In the time we had the vehicle for review, there weren't any signs of colour being transferred. It's a good question though.

@MadmaxMusic93 2 месяца назад

Doesn’t warranty your Tesla bud lmao 🤣

@everusualsuspect 2 года назад

The Tesla sound is fantastic but the interface is pretty awful. Pause and resume between sources? Change sources at the touch of a button? It's baffling!

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

That's pretty normal behaviour on any audio device? By touch of a button - do you mean through the infotainment system?

@everusualsuspect 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV anyway you like. An action on the steering wheel. Yes, standard stuff on most cars. As is pause and resume on any car I've had since, CD's came out? The only way I get around it is by using OK Google, instead. That plays music and if I switch back and forth between phone source and radio, it resumes where it left off. Basic stuff...

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

Media controls are all present on the steering wheel (left button), you have play/pause, previous and next, and volume controls - like you'd get on any other vehicle. Did you miss that function? Or are we missing something here?

@everusualsuspect 2 года назад

@@TotallyEV yes, you can control playback but not the source you are listening to. That takes a two operations on the screen. Eyes off the road. The official line from Tesla on the pause/resume is that the function is not there because of power preservation. Apparently, it takes too much power. Hmmmm but you can have a heated steering wheel. 🙂

@TotallyEV 2 года назад

@@everusualsuspect being honest here, there aren't many cars out there that have source controls on the steering wheel.

@vnx4198 Год назад

Hey Guys, to stay simple is it loud??? I JUST need some Massive Stunning Dezibels when going to the gym hope it provides this even if the quality takes a shortcut during this process 😂🥲😊