C7 B&O Poll
First, let me say, I'm not a fan of forum polls. Nevertheless, I just couldn't help myself with this one. There are no less than 17 dedicated "Is the B&O worth it" type threads on the four C7 forums since they were introduced. Just for fun, let's see how this one goes.
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I think you are missing selections:
- I don't have it but would have liked it except for the huge price tag ;-) - and of course "I don't have BO I used my deodorant today...." |
Originally Posted by keithl
(Post 24508027)
I think you are missing selections:
- I don't have it but would have liked it except for the huge price tag ;-) This is obviously the biggest reason more folks don't order the B&O option. |
Originally Posted by looking@audi
(Post 24508064)
This is obviously the biggest reason more folks don't order the B&O option.
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In my opinion, it's hard to compare either the B & O or the Bose on the different C7 platform cars together.
For example, the Bose sounds dramatically better on the A6 than the A7, likely attributed to the fact that the A7 has no rear deck to hold speakers. For the A7, you really do need a dedicated subwoofer setup beyond the anemic one in the wheel well. Even for 6K, I wish for deeper bass with stronger definition from the B & O. (Not muddy teenager pavement pounding bass, however. . .) |
Originally Posted by um_terps
(Post 24508108)
Agree. I loaded up on the other options, but didn't feel it was worth $6K, versus aftermarket.
I know others have criticised the Bose system but I am pleased with it - it's noticeably better than the Harman Kardon system I had in my last car (a C200 Merc), which was itself pretty good. |
Originally Posted by snagitseven
(Post 24507984)
First, let me say, I'm not a fan of forum polls. Nevertheless, I just couldn't help myself with this one. There are no less than 17 dedicated "Is the B&O worth it" type threads on the four C7 forums since they were introduced. Just for fun, let's see how this one goes.
Originally Posted by keithl
(Post 24508027)
- I don't have it but would have liked it except for the huge price tag ;-)
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Originally Posted by onthebeam
(Post 24508132)
In my opinion, it's hard to compare either the B & O or the Bose on the different C7 platform cars together.
For example, the Bose sounds dramatically better on the A6 than the A7, likely attributed to the fact that the A7 has no rear deck to hold speakers. For the A7, you really do need a dedicated subwoofer setup beyond the anemic one in the wheel well. Even for 6K, I wish for deeper bass with stronger definition from the B & O. (Not muddy teenager pavement pounding bass, however. . .) This is simply not true. The Base and Bose systems sound equally bad in both the A6 and A7. The Base, Bose and even the B&O use the same anemic "subwoofer" in all models. |
To each his own. The Bose sounds much better in the A6, yet still not at all great, agreed. And you are of course right that the "subwoofer" is anemic. It's a must to replace with a real subwoofer in the A7 in my opinion. A must for audiophiles for the A6. Yet many other A6 owners are pleased with the stock Bose setup.
Originally Posted by looking@audi
(Post 24508197)
First time I have ever heard someone say the sound is dramatically better in the A6 than the A7. :confused:
This is simply not true. The Base and Bose systems sound equally bad in both the A6 and A7. The Base, Bose and even the B&O use the same anemic "subwoofer" in all models. |
Originally Posted by kiwilester
(Post 24508164)
but the B&O an eye watering NZ$15,000 (take off about 20% to convert to US$ by the way)
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