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      09-17-2021, 01:48 AM   #23
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I'll put the money into aftermarket exhaust, then the stereo never needs to be on
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      09-17-2021, 01:50 AM   #24
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B&W is awful but it's less awful than the HK.
What kind of audiophile are you bro? I want to go listen to music in your sound room in your house.
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The B&W is absolutely AMAZING!

So happy to have it in my car...
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      09-17-2021, 07:39 AM   #26
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The B&W in this model is a pretty big disappointment outside of the lights in the speakers. I have had a Trackhawk and a Ram 1500 that had stock stereos that were light years better than the B&W. If i were to order this car again, I'd skip the B&W and take the $4k to a good installer and let them have at the HK and be in a much better place. The highs and mids are great on the B&W. As it stands I'm looking to add a subwoofer to balance it out. It's just disappointing that BMW doesn't give you a better subwoofer system with the B&W. I tend to spend alot of money on upgrading stereo systems, especially in my daily drivers so take my opinion for what it's worth. The B&W is nowhere near a $4k upgrade and you can do far better with a good installer in the aftermarket.
This is a good summary. I was far more impressed with the B&O on my RS7.

That said, no way I would go without it because the Mids/highs clarity is great, bass isn't horrible, and too many people who can actually afford these cars on short-dated resale can really appreciate a well done aftermarket install versus the upgraded stock setup. 🤷*♂️
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      09-17-2021, 09:25 AM   #27
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What kind of audiophile are you bro? I want to go listen to music in your sound room in your house.

This is what is in my Mercedes currently.
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This is what is in my Mercedes currently.
Jesus that’s a serious setup
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      09-17-2021, 09:52 AM   #29
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Not sure it would keep me from buying the car, but on a lease, it's a no-brainer option imho, even if it isn't great.
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This is what is in my Mercedes currently.
LOL .. YES dude! i love it!! I knew you were an audiophile!

That is nuts. I've never had the pleasure of listening to a true audiophile's setup.

The price of things is astronomical for real stuff but im not well versed. I've looked at catalogs a buddy of mine that's an audiophile sent me, but lives in another country so I never heard his room he had in usa.

how much did that set you back if you dont mind me asking
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A lot.
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A lot.
I'm about to inbox you a live like 50 miles from you bro
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A lot.
and did you get that work done in Charleston? where? i swear im moving to chuck. that is so sick. I sent you a private message.
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This is what is in my Mercedes currently.
LOL .. YES dude! i love it!! I knew you were an audiophile!

That is nuts. I've never had the pleasure of listening to a true audiophile's setup.

The price of things is astronomical for real stuff but im not well versed. I've looked at catalogs a buddy of mine that's an audiophile sent me, but lives in another country so I never heard his room he had in usa.

how much did that set you back if you dont mind me asking
Matt at OG did something similar to this in his civic. I say similar but speaker placement was all the same. Cost him $25k if I recall so I'm sure this has the Mercedes hike plus he didn't have the tablet control. $30-40k? Gotta love having that kind of money to through at a car to get it your way.
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This is what is in my Mercedes currently.
wow, that is gorgeous. I don't know much about audio, the choices, proper set ups, brands etc. But If I could throw a number out there guessing what this cost- I would skip WAY passed 4k and say closer to 10k.

I remember the constant rattling, matting door panels, trunk panels, changing blown speakers, tweeters, etc. from well over a decade ago- and that just seems like a headache i have no time or patience for now.

Considering I listen to my exhaust notes, or on a phone call most of the time- I'm very pleased with B&W in my car.
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Not sure it would keep me from buying the car, but on a lease, it's a no-brainer option imho, even if it isn't great.
I say get the car, do not let a lack of Bower's stereo hold you back. The ride is so sweet in the LCI M5 you will not regret it.
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I'm planning on ordering a 22 M5C soon. So without the B&W the speakers don't get the cool ambient lighting?
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I'm planning on ordering a 22 M5C soon. So without the B&W the speakers don't get the cool ambient lighting?
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The stereo still sucks, but not as bad as the HK. And you get the lights.
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In all reality the HK is good for 99% of people. I consider myself an audiophile but in reality the ambient noise created from driving will significantly impact the quality of the sound. The HK is a good system that has decent lows. If you wanted to throw $4-$5k at it, you could create a really nice sound for an auto, although I would suspect the setup in the pics is well beyond that and on a whole different level.

I've got a HiFi system at home, where it can really be enjoyed. Klipsch RF7s powered by two McIntosh amps and complimented by two JL Audio sealed subs…boom.
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Honestly, the Bowers & Wilkins system is amazing IF calibrated right. Get it configured the right way and you will be impressed.
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Honestly, the Bowers & Wilkins system is amazing IF calibrated right. Get it configured the right way and you will be impressed.
This. ^^^^^
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Hi all,

I spec'd my 2022 M5 Comp with bowers and Wilkins but i have not received a production number yet or any details of the car being produced. I was playing around on BMW USA website and realized you cannot option on B&W at the moment. Any word if they have removed it as an option?
Unfortunately yes, what everyone is saying is true. This is why I'm glad I didn't sell my M5.
The chip shortage has finally caught up with BMW. I also have some more bad news. I believe they are also taking away Heads Up Display in all of their cars. Lastly they took away the M-Performance exhaust from the G80 and G82 because of a valve control module.
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Mine has B&W

Ordered by the dealer. It's a MY22 Comp.
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