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      01-14-2018, 10:55 AM   #1
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Are you disappointed with your base sound system?

Hey guys so I am considering a pre owned 6 series and I would like to know hod do you rate your base sound system, compare to HK or BO?
does it make a HUGE difference?

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      01-14-2018, 05:22 PM   #2
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I haven't heard any upgraded systems but my base stereo isn't very impressive. I'd say its just like any other modern car out there.

Adjusting the equalizer did make a big difference though.
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      01-14-2018, 08:28 PM   #3
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I don't have the base systems rather the BO system. I can tell you that it is the best system I have every owned. Sound is phenomenal... If you are into audio - seek the BO out.... Having said that - you an always retrofit with something better than base...
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      01-16-2018, 10:51 AM   #4
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I have B&O in my f13, but my wife's f10 has the base sound system. The B&O is noticeably flatter and distorts less at higher volumes, but the base sound system is great. Don't go out of your way to get B&O, it's not any better than ~$700 home audio system.
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      01-16-2018, 04:53 PM   #5
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I have B&O in my f13, but my wife's f10 has the base sound system. The B&O is noticeably flatter and distorts less at higher volumes, but the base sound system is great. Don't go out of your way to get B&O, it's not any better than ~$700 home audio system.
This is also how I feel. I don't have upgraded sound in my F12 650i, but it's "good enough for me". Also, being a vert, I seem to have more tolerance for noise in general (rightly, or wrongly...).

If it were in a car, I would consider it a nice perk; however, I wouldn't go out of my way for it the way I would avoid a 640 to get the 650i.



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      01-17-2018, 11:31 AM   #6
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i have base and i think it's pretty good, something to do with the sheer number of speakers i think (10 speakers)
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      01-17-2018, 12:21 PM   #7
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I had the standard BMW loudspeaker system in my 2012 car which I thought was great. My new 2015 GC has Harmon Kardon but to my ears, it is not noticeably any better.
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I had the harmon kardon on my 535, but the BO on my 650 is def much better with the right settings
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Had standard on my 535 and z4...now B&O in my GC..day and night difference. Also looks alot nicer aswell.
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This is also how I feel. I don't have upgraded sound in my F12 650i, but it's "good enough for me". Also, being a vert, I seem to have more tolerance for noise in general (rightly, or wrongly...).

If it were in a car, I would consider it a nice perk; however, I wouldn't go out of my way for it the way I would avoid a 640 to get the 650i.



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thank you for you comment btw aren't you worried about the reliability when the car goes out of warranty?
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sound systems are a matter of personal taste - audiophiles will tell you every stock car system sucks. So will hip hop and rap fans. I'm not an audiophile or a rap/hip hop fan. I have no experience with the B&O or the base system, but the HK system is just OK for me.
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I have said it before and will say it again, others will disagree, but i wound not spend 4k on the B&O unless the car had it fitted, simple fact of the matter is that its a 5yr old set now, 4k on aftermarket system will easily better the B&O in my view.

I had the H&K a few months ago in a 7series loan car and id say it was as good as the B&O in my M6.
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thank you for you comment btw aren't you worried about the reliability when the car goes out of warranty?
I can afford it.
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I have B&O in my GC. I can't compare it with base or HK but as a musician (pianist) and audiophile I say it's good enough for a car, especially with high volume the sound doesn't distort and is crisp and clear.
Obviously it's not a crappy audio system, you can clearly listen the difference between a 320kbps .mp3 and a 24 bit/192Khz .flac
A down note is that with flat equalizer bass tend to be a little bit aggressive, this is why I usually stay 1 to 2 notches under the default setting.

Note: my used car comes with B&O, but it wasn't a prerogative before buying.
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I'm in a 2017 530i loaner right now with the base system. Only 4500 miles on the car and the woofers already sound blown, it's a truly horrible sound system.

I have the B&O on my '14 650i coupe and it sounds good. Nothing amazing at low volumes but it hits decently hard at high volumes and most importantly can go LOUD without distortion. I made only a few EQ tweaks to get it where I liked it (and turned off the extended mode).

The B&O system hits just hard enough where it's not worth the hassle to install a sub box/amp. I can't speak for the base system on the 6, but there haven't been many complaints that I've seen on the forums. I wouldn't stress it if you can't find a used 6 with B&O included, although I hunted for it specifically. The 2015 models all have the HK system as base, but I could never find out if it was a true upgrade or just rebadged speaker grills.
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      01-24-2018, 04:48 PM   #16
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thank you for you comment btw aren't you worried about the reliability when the car goes out of warranty?
I can afford it.
Hahaha! Same too I can also afford it. You can't run a car like this, a 70 grand motor in the UK and worry about warranty lol. If you can't afford the repair bills and running a monster motor then run a 5 series on lease....
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