2021 Conti GTC - is Naim essential?

[DSLiverpool]

Found a near perfect GTC 21/21 plate with everything except NAIM - how good is the standard music system?
It’s a lot of cash I’ll be keeping for a while so getting all opinions

Cheers

[AB]

You know my view on it...

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/naim-for-bentley-...

Bass pumped up your arse.

[DSLiverpool]

I’m struggling - I need an owners input. Some great deals about

[vet652000]

DSLiverpool said:

I’m struggling - I need an owners input. Some great deals about

I have it in my 2009 GT Speed and it is amazing, can't imagine how spectacular the new Naim system is at twice the watts to mine plus even more speakers, but the reviews are incredible. I just don't see how you buy a Bentley without it.

[AB]

DS's cash went elsewhere but mine went on the GTC and I went with Naim. SO glad I did. It's wonderful.

[Furbo]

DSLiverpool said:

Found a near perfect GTC 21/21 plate with everything except NAIM - how good is the standard music system?
It’s a lot of cash I’ll be keeping for a while so getting all opinions

Cheers

I would pay to avoid Naim. I'm sure a seventeen year old boy would like it for his Bassline Bangers 2025 playlist, but I thought it was horrid. B&O is better, standard is fine.

[Dixy]

I have it in my Bentayga, it is certainly very good but dont think I would notice if it was the standard. The only car I regret not up specking the sound system is my 911.

[Furbo]

Dixy said:

I have it in my Bentayga, it is certainly very good but dont think I would notice if it was the standard. The only car I regret not up specking the sound system is my 911.

I’ve had Bose, Burmester and standard in different 911s. Whilst nothing special the standard was better than the other two. Burmester was an expensive option and sounded appalling.

[AB]

I've had both Bose and Burmester in Taycans and 911's and I'd go Burmester every time.

I also think the Naim is excellent. Maybe it's my childish bassline boomer playlist.

[Furbo]

AB said:

I've had both Bose and Burmester in Taycans and 911's and I'd go Burmester every time.

I also think the Naim is excellent. Maybe it's my childish bassline boomer playlist.

The Burmester I had did something weird with DAB radio. It was like there was a permanent echo.

[Lockhouse]

The downside to the NAIM in my Gen 1 Speed was that the subwoofer intruded into the boot space. Not sure if later models had the same issue, but something to check.