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      04-09-2021, 09:47 AM   #45
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My CA reached out a week ago stating that BMW was telling them that HK would incur up to a 5 month delay. This was contrary to the people here who seemed to still be retaining this option when VIN are issued unlike the air suspension that is getting dropped, so I remained optimistic. Good news, I had my VIN issue today for my 45e and it still includes HK. Week 17 build date.
Sounds like your CA may be confused, or has info no one else has. The HK shortage seems to have ended about a month ago after only about 2 weeks.
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      04-09-2021, 11:24 AM   #46
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I'm new to bmw, I have an X5 on custom order, but i didn't opt for the harmon kardon system for $875. How shitty is the stock sound system?
Some say it is bad but then again some say the HK is and only the B&W should be optioned. I guess it all depends on your expectations and what you are used to.
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      04-09-2021, 11:26 AM   #47
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I'm new to bmw, I have an X5 on custom order, but i didn't opt for the harmon kardon system for $875. How shitty is the stock sound system?
The difference is mainly the amplifier power. The HK is going to drive more watts to more speakers. It's going to be louder. That is important to me for listening to music with windows down.
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I'm new to bmw, I have an X5 on custom order, but i didn't opt for the harmon kardon system for $875. How shitty is the stock sound system?
I'm picking up my special order 2021 xDrive40i tomorrow. I'll let you know what the HK sounds like to me. I am coming from a 2018 Toyota RAV4 with a Toyota "Premium" system which is/was terrible and a waste of money. As long as the HK is better than that POS, I'll be happy lol.
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I'm new to bmw, I have an X5 on custom order, but i didn't opt for the harmon kardon system for $875. How shitty is the stock sound system?
Here's my take. Standard HiFi is good for everyday listening to radio etc. It's definitely way better than most standard systems in lesser cars. The HK can pack a real good punch, and will give you all the loudness and plenty of bass, But you can not compare it to what an audiofile would listen to in his home. Enjoyable to listen to for a car stereo though. I personally haven't listened to the B&W, but I would assume that's where your high-end sound is. From what I hear, you get what you pay for (B&W isn't cheap, nor is any high-end audio system). I think for most the HK at $875 would be the sweet spot. If you want all the equalizer functions you need at least the HK, I think.
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how's your car's H&K system compared to your 2018 Rav4 with the toyota premium?

I didn't add the H&K system to mine and i'm coming from a 2017 Macan with a Bose system (meh, bose, but supposedly better than their base system?)
100 times better than the 2018 RAV4 Premium (JBL). Im still learning how to make changes to the HK equalizer but so far I don't regret buying the HK. I need to play around with it a little more to really give an opinion.
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my current debate is: for $875, that can get you a decently good home theater sound system. In my case, a new receiver, 2 Fronts, and a center!
So are you planning to install the receiver under the glovebox in the X5 then? Centre speaker below the mirror and the fronts cut out into the windshield corners?
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So are you planning to install the receiver under the glovebox in the X5 then? Centre speaker below the mirror and the fronts cut out into the windshield corners?
No, the receiver in my media cabinet in the house, center below the tv, and fronts to the left and right of the TV.
It is possible that your sarcasm was lost on my sarcasm ...
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I just placed an order today for an X5 X40i and HK was not included, despite originally having it in my build ($750 option as part of Premium Package 2). They did discount the price by $750 but have to admit I'm pretty bummed about it.
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I just placed an order today for an X5 X40i and HK was not included, despite originally having it in my build ($750 option as part of Premium Package 2). They did discount the price by $750 but have to admit I'm pretty bummed about it.
HK was removed from my order over the weekend
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HK was removed from my custom order as well on last Friday. The expected production day is 05/19. Kinda looking into other options, like Bavsound. I heard they have better speakers and amp than HK.
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Just got a call from sales, that HK will be removed from my custom order. I had to option to let it in, but BMW could not confirm delivery times, nor that it would become available again. decided to upgrade to B&W, yes another budget increase but not feeling ready to go for an aftermarket solution to replace standard hifi, in a brand new car costing what it does already...

hope rest of the build will remain intact during the long wait, delivery estimate September, ordered end of Februari here in Belgium.
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Just got a call from sales, that HK will be removed from my custom order. I had to option to let it in, but BMW could not confirm delivery times, nor that it would become available again. decided to upgrade to B&W, yes another budget increase but not feeling ready to go for an aftermarket solution to replace standard hifi, in a brand new car costing what it does already...

hope rest of the build will remain intact during the long wait, delivery estimate September, ordered end of Februari here in Belgium.
I wonder if we'll get the option to add B&W here in the US — seriously bummed about all the "removals"
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Are m50i's included in the HK shortage issue?
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Are m50i's included in the HK shortage issue?
It's still showing on my build for what its worth....
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Are m50i's included in the HK shortage issue?
No. Currently models with HK as standard aren’t effected.
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I posted this in another thread but probably should be here also. As mentioned recently, the HK is officially gone for the rest of the model year but here is some additional info BMW sent to dealers:

Here is some additional info that was given to dealers on regards to HK which is done for this MY at least.

"For customers who desire an audio system upgrade there may be a possibility to individually add B&O to the build, but the cost will be at full retail and is limited to any extras the production team may have. (For B&O the planning team usually only has enough for 2 months of production and depending on current orders that 2 months supply may already be spoken for."
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"For customers who desire an audio system upgrade there may be a possibility to individually add B&O to the build, but the cost will be at full retail and is limited to any extras the production team may have. (For B&O the planning team usually only has enough for 2 months of production and depending on current orders that 2 months supply may already be spoken for."
B&O (Bang & Olufsen)? i thought BMW partners with B&W (Bowers & Wilkins).
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B&O (Bang & Olufsen)? i thought BMW partners with B&W (Bowers & Wilkins).
I assumed they meant B&W. I could be wrong but didn't think BMW put B&O in any vehicles, certainly not the X5, so there wouldn't be a two month supply.

I will see if I can get confirmation on that.
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My CA just inquired about B&W for my 45e on order and was told no.
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I posted this in another thread but probably should be here also. As mentioned recently, the HK is officially gone for the rest of the model year but here is some additional info BMW sent to dealers:

Here is some additional info that was given to dealers on regards to HK which is done for this MY at least.

"For customers who desire an audio system upgrade there may be a possibility to individually add B&O to the build, but the cost will be at full retail and is limited to any extras the production team may have. (For B&O the planning team usually only has enough for 2 months of production and depending on current orders that 2 months supply may already be spoken for."

Heard back that this should have said B&W like we thought.
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