| 07-18-2022, 08:16 PM | #1 |
Enlisted Member Drives: '18 M4 Black Sapphire Join Date: May 2018 Location: Jupiter, Fl | 2023 Sound System I�m looking at the options for speaker upgrade. Is the |
| 07-19-2022, 10:06 AM | #2 |
Something Wild Is Loose Drives: 2022 iX xDrive50, DGM Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midwest | Depends on your definition of "worth it." |
| 07-19-2022, 10:16 AM | #3 |
Captain Drives: BMW X5 45e Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: TX | Quote: Originally Posted by JupiterM418 I�m looking at the options for speaker upgrade. Is the For some, absolutely. For some, HiFi is more than adequate. It's a very personal decision honestly. |
| 07-19-2022, 01:41 PM | #4 |
Enlisted Member Drives: '18 M4 Black Sapphire Join Date: May 2018 Location: Jupiter, Fl | Thanks so much to both! |
| 07-19-2022, 02:33 PM | #5 |
Lieutenant Drives: 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: VA | Unanswerable question. As noted, it depends on how important music reproduction is to you. You absolutely would recognize the difference immediately. Is it "worth" $3k? Would be to me, and I am still unhappy it wasn't available w/the 45e. Between spending on the HK "upgrade" and my aftermarket fixes, I'll probably spend nearly as much and doubt the sound will be as good. |
| 07-19-2022, 02:34 PM | #6 |
Second Lieutenant Drives: '21 X5 45e M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago | I think only you can answer this question, based on your love [or lack thereof] of high quality audio. The B&W is pretty incredible. I'd love to have it. I don't think I personally value $3.4k worth when HK is a totally suitable option. But if I found a car on a lot matching most of my requirements, and it had the B&W, I'd open up my piggy bank a bit more and would be really happy to have it. |
| 07-19-2022, 03:59 PM | #7 |
Lieutenant Drives: M340i Xdrive, X5 M50i Join Date: May 2020 Location: North East USA | Quote: Originally Posted by JupiterM418 I�m looking at the options for speaker upgrade. Is the I have B&W on my M50i. It sounds so amazing in high volume. I do uncompressed files to fully take advantage. It still makes me smile to this day. H&K is ok but needs a bit of tuning. I had one on my m340i. Less power and clarity but acceptable for daily. B&W also makes your interior look nicer. |
| 07-20-2022, 01:00 AM | #8 |
Lieutenant Drives: 2018 X3 M40i 2019 BMW X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Virginia | The B&W lacks bass ... so if you do not care for bass then it is a great system. |
| 07-20-2022, 01:08 AM | #9 |
Lieutenant Drives: 2018 X3 M40i 2019 BMW X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Virginia | The B&W lacks bass ... so if you do not care for bass then it is a great system. |
| 07-20-2022, 06:29 AM | #10 |
Private First Class Drives: 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Massachusetts | B&W wasn't available when I ordered, so I just spent $4K to have Focal speakers installed. I was disappointed with the HK system coming from a Meridian system. If you are ordering the executive package, then get the B&W audio for $3400. But if you don't want the executive package, the Focals for $4K are an excellent aftermarket option. |
| 07-20-2022, 06:47 AM | #11 |
Private Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Canada | I have the B&W in my new 40i. I haven't ever used the Harmon system, but compared to the hifi system in my wife's X4, and the hifi system in the X5's I test drove, the B&W seems like a big step up. That said, only you can decide if its worth the money to you. If you are someone that mostly listens to podcasts, news, etc, I don't think I'd spend the money. If you love music, then its a serious consideration. |
| 07-20-2022, 10:13 AM | #12 |
Lieutenant Drives: 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: VA | Quote: Originally Posted by Paul-in-MA B&W wasn't available when I ordered, so I just spent $4K to have Focal speakers installed. I was disappointed with the HK system coming from a Meridian system. If you are ordering the executive package, then get the B&W audio for $3400. But if you don't want the executive package, the Focals for $4K are an excellent aftermarket option. did you replace the amp as well? I have the 2-way door replacement spkrs in my shopping basket while I try to figure out what I want to do w/the woofers and amp |
| 07-20-2022, 12:00 PM | #13 |
Private First Class Drives: 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Massachusetts | Quote: Originally Posted by cellarrat did you replace the amp as well? I have the 2-way door replacement spkrs in my shopping basket while I try to figure out what I want to do w/the woofers and amp Kept the amp, but replaced all the speakers including the center dashboard speaker, door speakers, rear pillar speakers and the subs under the front seats. Those under seat subs really crank up the bass. Here is the list of items from the invoice: Last edited by Paul-in-MA; 07-20-2022 at 12:23 PM.. |
| 07-21-2022, 02:57 AM | #14 |
Enlisted Member Drives: Z4 M40i & X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Norway | I had HK in my 40e and now B&W in my 45e [because I was forced to - HK not available]. The B&W is a step up, but pushing 55 I guess my ears are the weak link here |