12-11-2019, 02:31 PM | #68 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
In what locations are they in the front? is there one still in the center console like there was before? Do I have to bring a usb-c to lightning cable when I take delivery or can is there a regular USB A port in the car somewhere as well?
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-11-2019, 03:57 PM | #69 |
Major General
4328
Rep 6,121
Posts
Drives: 2022 Porsche Boxster GTS
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Houston, TX
|
There's 1 USB-A port by the cup holders
__________________
2022 Porsche Boxster GTS Gentian Blue
2023 Porsche Spyder Python Green (on order) 2022 BMW M3 Comp AWD IOMG/Kyalami Orange (SOLD) 2018 BMW M2 Mineral Grey(SOLD) 2019 BMW X5 50i Carbon Black/Tartufo (SOLD) |
Appreciate
1
thereef5101164.00 |
12-18-2019, 07:55 PM | #71 |
First Lieutenant
282
Rep 303
Posts |
I'm assuming you're talking about the center speaker on top of the dash? I can confirm, it does light up.
|
Appreciate
3
|
12-18-2019, 08:46 PM | #72 | ||
First Lieutenant
191
Rep 353
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
2
thereef5101164.00 gpitts247.00 |
12-18-2019, 08:47 PM | #73 |
First Lieutenant
191
Rep 353
Posts |
yes it dose. worth every penny once you get HiFi files on a USB
|
Appreciate
2
thereef5101164.00 Cooltones241.00 |
12-18-2019, 09:33 PM | #74 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
Quote:
I'm an audiophile through and through. All of my music I bought were on CDs that I converted and catalogued into ALAC (Apple lossless) and stuck in my phone. I hate listening to the radio because it sounds so bad. I cannot wait for the B&W system in our car to be built, thank you! I also think it looks badass for the B&W logo to light up like that. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-18-2019, 10:23 PM | #76 | ||
First Lieutenant
282
Rep 303
Posts |
Quote:
I'm not an audiophile by any means. I listen to most of my music through CarPlay. It's at its highest quality but even that pales to the format you'll be using. We have an M340i with the HK system and then an X5 with the B&W system. The X5 is my daily driver. The HK system is very nice but woah is there ever a difference hopping in my X5 after the M340i. Not that the HK is bad - and I realize the acoustics are probably different between the two cars - but there's a noticeable difference to me. I spent some time playing around with the sound settings and getting them tuned and dialed in where I like them. I have mine set to the On Stage 3D option with the 3D effect on max. If I had to pick a single word to describe the system it would be immersive. Really, really immersive. I feel like I'm sitting in the middle of the music. The clarity and the detail of the sound is just unreal. I promise you, you'll be very pleased. I also really enjoy the ambiance at night with the lit speakers. I wouldn't hesitate to order the system again. |
||
Appreciate
2
thereef5101164.00 Cooltones241.00 |
12-18-2019, 10:35 PM | #77 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
Quote:
holy crap that looks so good!!! now i'm even more anxious to get ours (projected feb delivery ugh). Our F15 has the HK system and I thought it sounded great. When I was putting my build together, I didn't even consider the B&W system, but our dealer was trying to convince us to buy off the lot and the only model they had which came close to all of my spec'd features had the B&W system. At one point I just asked him if I could really listen to it and he let me and being so intimately familiar with the HK system already, I immediately picked up on exactly what you were talking about: the presence of being inside the music. It was immediately apparent at a moderate volume. BUt then he cranked it up... and holy crap it just got better and better. So then I went back home and I was angry I had heard that. There's no way I could now spec out a new build without it, so I had to include it. I love love love listening to music (especially if I've had a good day) and while I have a good stereo at home, its difficult to find time to crank it up and not disturb anyone else. But in the car is my time, and I'm overjoyed to get to play with this system and make my commutes that much more tolerable. Thank you for sharing! i'm gonna keep revisiting these pictures till I get mine lol |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-19-2019, 03:04 AM | #78 | |
Major
1340
Rep 1,238
Posts |
Quote:
I absolutely cannot wait to explore this system. I'm even having a CD player installed before I pick up the car
__________________
2020 X5 M50i, Alpine, B&W, Air Susp, anthracite, coffee, **CD player**:
15+ PAGE BUILD THREAD:https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1694019 690HP / 928nM Dynotune:https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1729813 6-Piston/4-piston BBK:https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2097342 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-03-2020, 12:35 PM | #79 |
Major
195
Rep 1,275
Posts |
I apologize in advance if this is repetitive post, although in searching the forum I fear that I am only becoming more confused.
We have our X5 on order with the B&W system (and acoustic glass), but as we are stationed in Europe we cannot use Connected Drive in our US spec BMW. That puts Apple and (eventual) Android options off the table. We currently use Spotify and have a massive collection of music on an 2nd generation iPod touch and an iPod Classic (just can't kill them) which we connect to our current vehicles via Bluetooth and/or a USB connection. Given the frequent military moves, we eliminated the CD collection. What would be the best way to enjoy the current music collection in our X5 when it arrives? We are looking at an April delivery of our build, so thought it may be best now. Thanks in advance for any input and I apologize again, if this may have been covered elsewhere.
__________________
2022 M4 Competition ConvertibleDravit / Tartufo Full / Carbon Fiber Exterior...loaded
2020 X5:MW/Coffee Extended Merino, M Sport, B&W....loaded 2007 X3: Sapphire Black / Black loaded 6 speed Gone: M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo |
Appreciate
0
|
02-03-2020, 01:03 PM | #80 |
Lieutenant
225
Rep 599
Posts |
This is what I did because I did not want to switch from Android to Apple.
I used bimmercode to code video in motion. I do screen share which uses the WiFi connection to play my music on Spotify/Amazon Music. It definitely sounds better than Bluetooth. |
Appreciate
1
osteome194.50 |
02-04-2020, 02:30 AM | #81 |
Captain
358
Rep 656
Posts
Drives: 2024 X5MC LCI, 2017 F86 X6M
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Dubai - U.A.E.
|
B&W is great on the SUV's (X7, X6 and X5) as it has 3d sound which really brings it to another level. On the 7 series though I think it's s@!% for what you pay for.
__________________
2009 E71 X6 50i- Azurite Black - Sold
2014 F15 X5 50i - Sophisto Grey - Sold 2023 G70 740i - Oxide Grey - Sold 2017 F86 X6M - Donington Grey 2024 F95 X5M Comp LCI - Isle of Man Green |
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2020, 09:33 AM | #82 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
got ours yesterday and listened for 6 hours on the drive back from the PCD. holy crap what a difference! those speakers make you think you're in a large living room. it stays perfectly balanced at ANY volume, doesn't struggle at all. Not one bit. Couldn't be happier. Probably the most extravagant upgrade but it's so so so worth it if you listen to a lot of music. Everyone who listened commented on how good it sounded. It's a shame now that I cant ever put together a build without this system.
Anyone care to share their EQ and sound mode settings? |
Appreciate
1
mcsa65.00 |
02-14-2020, 10:22 AM | #83 |
Lieutenant
167
Rep 418
Posts
Drives: ‘20 X5/M50i (ordered); &
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Richmond, VA
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2020, 10:51 AM | #84 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
yeah it's not nearly as prominent as you would think. it's literally like a night light logo lol. but the sound more than makes up for the light and i suppose that's the point.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2020, 11:04 AM | #85 | |
Captain
65
Rep 160
Posts
Drives: G05 M50d 2020
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: BA
|
Quote:
I have placed order for M50d with B&W few weeks ago and ever since I wasn't sure if it was worth extra $€. Now, I cannot wait to hear it person Enjoy it! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2020, 11:21 AM | #86 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
Quote:
I've had 'upgraded' stereos in a lot of different cars. OEM upgrades and aftermarket upgrades. Nothing so far has come close to the B&W system and I don't feel like that statement is an overexaggeration. I've seen some competent youtube reviewers who did tests and all agree it's one of the best they've ever heard. Even though I listened yesterday for hours, I'm still just sitting here counting down the minutes till I can go home and listen to it again. This is the closest thing i've seen to replicating that feeling of spaciousness inside of a car cabin. you wont feel like you're sitting in a car, but in a very large room with good acoustics- the soundstage is truly incredible. It's THAT good (at least in the front seats, never sat in the back and i dont imagine I ever will). because our drive was 6 hours, I really got to listen to it and threw all types of content at it. Combined with the acoustic glass, we're very very very happy with our decision. You're gonna love it; i'm jealous for you to get your first listen when you get it and have your mind blown lol |
|
02-14-2020, 11:48 AM | #87 |
Lieutenant
167
Rep 418
Posts
Drives: ‘20 X5/M50i (ordered); &
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Richmond, VA
|
I'm curious to better understand the impact this forum has on BMW option selections. In markets w/o a lot of cars/options on the lot it would be difficult to select pricey options unseen such as B&W sound, DHP, glass controls, acoustic windows, etc. In general, the comments on options have been positive as I don't recall any that influenced me to not to select an option while many favorable comments pushed me to include it.
I guess that says a lot about BMW product offering especially since while we do tend to be BMW enthusiasts you can't say, as a group, we're not critical. |
Appreciate
1
mcsa65.00 |
02-19-2020, 09:48 PM | #88 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1164
Rep 1,774
Posts |
Can we please talk settings? what's yours? right now I have the bass cranked up, on Concert 3D with flat eq. I'd like to play with the eq but i dont know what settings are best, nor do I have the equipment to find out. What other music modes are you guys using?
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|