B & O - Yes Or NO ?

Bimmer6 · 12-10-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nybimmerfan

Only "caveat" with having the B&O is having good music source. Do not expect very good sound to come out when the only available source is from a 128Kbps (or less) MP3 or something similar streamed via bluetooth. A non compressed direct source would get you the best sound. Just my 2 cents.

Drive fast and listen to talk radio more than anything ......sorry I'm boring. If you love music and spend a lot of quiet time in the car I guess it makes sense.

MSportDC · 12-10-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Do it. I didn't have it on my POS 11 550i and I do on the M5.
Would I get it again? Yes.

You're calling your 550i a POS? Why?

Mbbrewer · 12-10-2013, 07:48 PM

If the stereo is your most important option, than get it. It's extremely unnecessary and overpriced for my needs.

Orich · 12-10-2013, 08:10 PM

got it, love it and was worth it.

ColdList · 12-10-2013, 08:27 PM

Had it on the M5. Wish I had it on the M6. Being a convertible I don't mind as much but I do miss it. Way better then the Bose in my 991.

ShanghaiPete · 12-11-2013, 08:42 AM

I had the regular stereo in my previous 550i and upgraded to B&O for my 2014 M5. For me it's a waste of money as - like others have said - the driving experience is much more involving and I don't need the distraction. Frankly I only took the B&O system because my dealer advised it based on eventual resale. Down to individual preference at the end of the day. No rattles so far with mine - that would drive me crazy...

URBAN LEGEND · 12-11-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MSportDC

You're calling your 550i a POS? Why?

What would you call it?

chong0 · 12-11-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdList

Had it on the M5. Wish I had it on the M6. Being a convertible I don't mind as much but I do miss it. Way better then the Bose in my 991.

agree, the B&O sounds much better than the Bose in Porsche, though it is probably 1.5x more. I'm interested to see how this compares to the Burmeister which I assume is superior to the B&O. I have the HK in the 3-series and that is just crap.

Do you need it? probably not, but you'll be glad you have it if you do and makes the driving on the those long cruises much more enjoyable. I would choose B&O over driver assistant's package

ColdList · 12-11-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chong0

agree, the B&O sounds much better than the Bose in Porsche, though it is probably 1.5x more. I'm interested to see how this compares to the Burmeister which I assume is superior to the B&O. I have the HK in the 3-series and that is just crap.

Do you need it? probably not, but you'll be glad you have it if you do and makes the driving on the those long cruises much more enjoyable. I would choose B&O over driver assistant's package

Haven't hear d the Burmester but it is supposed to be fabulous. I agree. It is one of those things you'll enjoy when you do want to relax and listen to tunes.

bobafettt · 12-11-2013, 12:15 PM

Get

Just_Joe_M5 · 12-11-2013, 02:38 PM

It is definitely overpriced but I got it anyway. I wasn't happy with the sound from the HK during my test drive and wanted something closer to the quality of the Bose system in my 997. The B&O is definitely on par with the Bose - difficult to say which is better. I had the standard system in my 650 and was often disappointed. Once the car is in your garage - you'll likely forget the additional cost but if you don't get it - and you love music - you will have constant reminders of your decision!

BMW Haus · 12-14-2013, 07:46 PM

I think the B&O completes the cabin in the M5. As far as sound I have no clue, I like music, but just have not heard enough high end systems to tell.

Could someone rank the big boy sound systems?? Off the top of my head, these are the ones I know of. (not in order)

1. B&O
2. Bose
3. Burmester (anyone heard the new S Class one)?
4. H/K
5. Meridian Trifield 3D 1700W, 23 speakers (Rang Rover)

6. Mark Levinson
7. Boston Acoustics

Without hearing them in person the Meridian seems high tech.

avlnch · 12-14-2013, 07:58 PM

The best sound system in the performance car market right now goes to the Burmester 3D system.

I think the B&O in the latest M5 is second. The 2011 AMG also has a very similar/maybe the same B&O, but the M sounds better.. it's probably enhanced in some way.

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ShanghaiPete New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 LCI Comp F10 SG/Sakhir Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I had the regular stereo in my previous 550i and upgraded to B&O for my 2014 M5. For me it's a waste of money as - like others have said - the driving experience is much more involving and I don't need the distraction. Frankly I only took the B&O system because my dealer advised it based on eventual resale. Down to individual preference at the end of the day. No rattles so far with mine - that would drive me crazy...
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Just_Joe_M5 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia iTrader: (0)	It is definitely overpriced but I got it anyway. I wasn't happy with the sound from the HK during my test drive and wanted something closer to the quality of the Bose system in my 997. The B&O is definitely on par with the Bose - difficult to say which is better. I had the standard system in my 650 and was often disappointed. Once the car is in your garage - you'll likely forget the additional cost but if you don't get it - and you love music - you will have constant reminders of your decision!
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BMW Haus Private 7 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Production #0558583 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I think the B&O completes the cabin in the M5. As far as sound I have no clue, I like music, but just have not heard enough high end systems to tell. Could someone rank the big boy sound systems?? Off the top of my head, these are the ones I know of. (not in order) 1. B&O 2. Bose 3. Burmester (anyone heard the new S Class one)? 4. H/K 5. Meridian Trifield 3D 1700W, 23 speakers (Rang Rover) 6. Mark Levinson 7. Boston Acoustics Without hearing them in person the Meridian seems high tech.
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	The best sound system in the performance car market right now goes to the Burmester 3D system. I think the B&O in the latest M5 is second. The 2011 AMG also has a very similar/maybe the same B&O, but the M sounds better.. it's probably enhanced in some way. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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