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      12-30-2018, 04:41 PM   #67
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It was ordered back in September but was delayed due to B&W and merino trim. Similar sound to the system in my B7z

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Is that matte anthracite poplar and tartuffo merino? That's what I have coming and would love to see more pics!!
looks like it!
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Is it confirmed that new orders are delayed until April?
Every dealer I spoke with in this region has stated the same. Feel free to inquire locally and report back.

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It was ordered back in September but was delayed due to B&W and merino trim. Similar sound to the system in my B7z
Excellent. Good luck with it. Those of us who are placing orders have to live vicariously through those of you who are taking or have taken delivery with BW.
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I really wanted to order the B&W but just can't get past the stainless grill covers. I've only seen pictures, but with my extended black merino interior, I was afraid each and every speaker would really stand out. A bit too much "bling" perhaps. Would love to see some real world pics of your interiors showing the grills. There's still time to change my order....
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It was ordered back in September but was delayed due to B&W and merino trim. Similar sound to the system in my B7z

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Is that matte anthracite poplar and tartuffo merino? That's what I have coming and would love to see more pics!!
looks like it!
Nope, it's matte aluminum. But still the Matte looks great!
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It was ordered back in September but was delayed due to B&W and merino trim. Similar sound to the system in my B7z

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Is that matte anthracite poplar and tartuffo merino? That's what I have coming and would love to see more pics!!
looks like it!
Nope, it's matte aluminum. But still the Matte looks great!
Looks great! Just so I am clear - you're referring to Aluminum Dark Mesh?
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Adding fuel to the fire BMW + Bowers and Willkins contradict each other.
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I really wanted to order the B&W but just can't get past the stainless grill covers.
I have owned a "premium" audio package on every vehicle I have owned and all have placed stainless or brushed grills on the vehicle since 2012 or so. I assume it is to make the upgrade/option more tangible since you can see the option you paid for not just listen to it but I agree completely that it could be done better. It is the main reason I did not go with Aragon or Criollo on the F85. Simply because the speaker grills didn't flow with the colorway while everything else did and since the audio upgrade was more important to me than having a tan or brown interior I went with Black and then Mugello.

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Adding fuel to the fire BMW + Bowers and Willkins contradict each other.
Perhaps reach out to the Exec you have been working at BMW. I think there is a disconnect between BMW and the Company contracted to do their web site.
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I really wanted to order the B&W but just can't get past the stainless grill covers.
I have owned a "premium" audio package on every vehicle I have owned and all have placed stainless or brushed grills on the vehicle since 2012 or so. I assume it is to make the upgrade/option more tangible since you can see the option you paid for not just listen to it but I agree completely that it could be done better. It is the main reason I did not go with Aragon or Criollo on the F85. Simply because the speaker grills didn't flow with the colorway while everything else did and since the audio upgrade was more important to me than having a tan or brown interior I went with Black and then Mugello.
I appreciate your insight. I'm going with merino black and aluminum dark mesh. This is a pretty modern/sporty albeit "safe" approach so the stainless might look fine. I worry mostly about the door panels where the satin door trim (and handles) meet the aluminum mesh as well as the large BW speaker grill. I obviously can't configure this look, so it's all a guess at this point. I think there might be too many different "silver" tones conjoining. Maybe I'm over thinking it?
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Same here... I think the safe bet is black especially if you have minors in the back or elderly people. I had other interiors and if you haul family around as often as I do and have an automotive affliction it will be a fool's errand trying to keep it clean in addition the grills will stand out dramatically.
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I have owned a "premium" audio package on every vehicle I have owned and all have placed stainless or brushed grills on the vehicle since 2012 or so. I assume it is to make the upgrade/option more tangible since you can see the option you paid for not just listen to it but I agree completely that it could be done better. It is the main reason I did not go with Aragon or Criollo on the F85. Simply because the speaker grills didn't flow with the colorway while everything else did and since the audio upgrade was more important to me than having a tan or brown interior I went with Black and then Mugello.

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Perhaps reach out to the Exec you have been working at BMW. I think there is a disconnect between BMW and the Company contracted to do their web site.
I did, still waiting to hear back. I posted the answers from both to follow up, once I hear from the exec team I'll post that as well
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Thank you; please post your findings. I am waiting on response to regarding my inquiry but I assume with the holidays there may not be any answers until next week or so.
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Spoke with BMWNA today (exec office) and they have no idea which is correct. I said Bowers and Wilkins directly mentioned a system which contradicts their website but backs up their press release. The rep told me their statement is meaningless and check with my local dealer....
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Hahaha.. That is awesome. I am sticking with ETK parts catalog. It is most likely the most accurate out of all the information we have to draw from at this time.
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Adding fuel to the fire BMW + Bowers and Willkins contradict each other.
We are 70 posts in and we still don't know if its 16 speakers or 20 speakers. And now we've learned there is a conflict in they are confused too. For a $4,200 option ($210 per speaker) you would think they would get this right. Looking at it the other way, it will sound amazing regardless of the speaker count.
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Adding fuel to the fire BMW + Bowers and Willkins contradict each other.
We are 70 posts in and we still don't know if its 16 speakers or 20 speakers. And now we've learned there is a conflict in they are confused too. For a $4,200 option ($210 per speaker) you would think they would get this right. Looking at it the other way, it will sound amazing regardless of the speaker count.
Is it $4200 for the 40i? I know it's $3400 for the 50i so no surprise if they charge more for the normal X5
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We are 70 posts in and we still don't know if its 16 speakers or 20 speakers. And now we've learned there is a conflict in they are confused too. For a $4,200 option ($210 per speaker) you would think they would get this right. Looking at it the other way, it will sound amazing regardless of the speaker count.
Picked up mine with B&W Dec 31. I count 20 speakers. Whether 20 or 16, I can honestly say the B&W system is AWESOME with Hi Res audio on a USB stick. WAY better than my HK system in my 435i with the same stick. That said, I can't tell much difference with XM radio, or the streaming services between B&W and HK. Definitely worth it for me to get B&W!!
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We are 70 posts in and we still don't know if its 16 speakers or 20 speakers. And now we've learned there is a conflict in they are confused too. For a $4,200 option ($210 per speaker) you would think they would get this right. Looking at it the other way, it will sound amazing regardless of the speaker count.
Picked up mine with B&W Dec 31. I count 20 speakers. Whether 20 or 16, I can honestly say the B&W system is AWESOME with Hi Res audio on a USB stick. WAY better than my HK system in my 435i with the same stick. That said, I can't tell much difference with XM radio, or the streaming services between B&W and HK. Definitely worth it for me to get B&W!!
Glad to hear that. The B&W system should primarily be used with FLAC audio files not the radio or BT because it will never sound as good as I'm sure you know
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Glad to hear that. The B&W system should primarily be used with FLAC audio files not the radio or BT because it will never sound as good as I'm sure you know
Totally agree. And B&W may be just slightly better than HK on radio or streaming, but on FLAC and other High Res music files, there is no comparison....B&W blows it out of the water.
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Picked up mine with B&W Dec 31. I count 20 speakers. Whether 20 or 16, I can honestly say the B&W system is AWESOME with Hi Res audio on a USB stick. WAY better than my HK system in my 435i with the same stick. That said, I can't tell much difference with XM radio, or the streaming services between B&W and HK. Definitely worth it for me to get B&W!!
It is so great that the sound is that much better with a proper source. I didn't go for the B&W personally because my hearing is already compromised (too much rock and roll back in the day) and the brilliance of an audiophile-level sound system is mostly lost on my poor ears. But, I'd be up for the B&W option in a minute if that were not the case.
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Totally agree. And B&W may be just slightly better than HK on radio or streaming, but on FLAC and other High Res music files, there is no comparison....B&W blows it out of the water.

How does B&W sound with Prime Music streaming? My experience with HK is Prime Music streaming sounds way better than SiriusXM.
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Picked up mine with B&W Dec 31. I count 20 speakers. Whether 20 or 16, I can honestly say the B&W system is AWESOME with Hi Res audio on a USB stick. WAY better than my HK system in my 435i with the same stick. That said, I can't tell much difference with XM radio, or the streaming services between B&W and HK. Definitely worth it for me to get B&W!!
It is so great that the sound is that much better with a proper source. I didn't go for the B&W personally because my hearing is already compromised (too much rock and roll back in the day) and the brilliance of an audiophile-level sound system is mostly lost on my poor ears. But, I'd be up for the B&W option in a minute if that were not the case.
My hearing is nowhere near what it should be either since I was in the military. I still appreciate good audio even if I can't fully hear it like most people the sound still makes a difference. I have a nice DAC+Amp for my PC at home which makes a world of difference even if I can't hear every very high tone fully.
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How does B&W sound with Prime Music streaming? My experience with HK is Prime Music streaming sounds way better than SiriusXM.
I haven't tried Prime Music, but will try it out. I've heard it streams at much higher quality, but doesn't have a broad selection of titles. I'll try it out though.
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