| 12-09-2013, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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B & O - Yes Or NO ?
I have been looking at New Leftover 2013's. The Stereo is always my most important option. I have read here that some people have rattle issues, and am wondering is the B & O that much better then the Standard HK ? Any insight from people here who have the B & O would be great !
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| 12-09-2013, 08:33 PM | #3 |
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Absolutely. Once properly equalized, it is exquisite.
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Tried them both on the showroom floor, side by side, before I purchased. Hands down B & O is much better. Sound quality is much crisper and range is much broader. A definite must.
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| 12-09-2013, 09:18 PM | #8 |
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Get it.
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| 12-10-2013, 12:06 AM | #9 |
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The B&O sounds better the louder you listen. Great system.
Before you take delivery have your dealer complete the B&O SIB.
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B&O makes the car look more expensive.. stupid reason but
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| 12-10-2013, 04:41 AM | #13 |
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I don't have it either. I am sure the sound is not as crisp as the B&O but the sound is actually pretty good with the standard speakers. I wouldn't pay this much for speakers. I use to have an S5 4 years ago and the B&O option was only $800 dollars.
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| 12-10-2013, 06:07 AM | #15 |
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Oh yes.
The system looks sexy as hell. And sounds not too bad either 
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| 12-10-2013, 09:07 AM | #17 |
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| 12-10-2013, 10:24 AM | #20 |
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Well worth the money; however, if you get a loud aftermarket exhaust (E-race--like me) you tend to have your windows down and listen to your exhaust tones more than the B&O. That's not necessarily a bad thing but just pointing it out for your consideration.
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| 12-10-2013, 10:46 AM | #21 |
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I had the unbranded HK on my 13, and now have the B&O on the 14. I find I don't listen to music loud enough in this car to get much benefit from it. When I'm in the M5 I feel immersed in the driving experience, and as part of that I want to hear the engine (and also radar/laser alerts). When I do crank it up it sounds amazing, but so far that hasn't happened much. The biggest plus for me is the appearance, it accents the interior very nicely. But is it worth $3700? Meh. It will vary by individual.
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| 12-10-2013, 02:04 PM | #22 |
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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.
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