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      12-26-2018, 08:56 PM   #45
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I have the 2019 X5 ordered w/B&W and due for delivery any day now.
I ordered the system expecting 20 speakers as initially promoted.
IF the system has only 16 I will most definitely expect some sort of
compensation from BMW.
If you click on the picture that Android posted, it shows each type of speaker and the quantity of each. It adds up to 20 speakers.
was it advertised with 20 speakers? I don't recall how it's listed keep in mind some are not in obvious places. BMW says online it has 16 speakers so where's the 20 coming from?
It's definitely 20 speakers for the B&W System.
really? it says 16 on their site right now, where/when is that screen cap from? Maybe they changed it and didn't say anything?


Edit: I checked BMW CA and UK and did not see any further description via their mobile site so I'm not sure where the 1500W 20 speaker set up came from even though that's obviously better and I hope correct. I'm going to reach out and see what both Bowers and Wilkins/BMW say about the X5's system in the US
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      12-27-2018, 04:40 PM   #46
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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

edit: waiting on Bowers and Willkins still
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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

edit: waiting on Bowers and Willkins still
Wonder if the number of speakers is different outside of the US.

Both the UK & German brochure state the B&W System has 20 speakers.
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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

edit: waiting on Bowers and Willkins still
Wonder if the number of speakers is different outside of the US.

Both the UK & German brochure state the B&W System has 20 speakers.
it would be very unlikely/costly for them to change something like that for one market so I'm inclined to say no. Reach out to B&W UK and see?
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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

edit: waiting on Bowers and Willkins still
Wonder if the number of speakers is different outside of the US.

Both the UK & German brochure state the B&W System has 20 speakers.
At about 7 minutes 20 speakers are mentioned.

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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

edit: waiting on Bowers and Willkins still
Wonder if the number of speakers is different outside of the US.

Both the UK & German brochure state the B&W System has 20 speakers.
At about 7 minutes 20 speakers are mentioned.

No clue, I guess we will need someone who actually has the system to verify because the Amp will say it's output and then count the speakers which could be hard since a lot are sorry of hidden andi think the center dash had 2 under the grill
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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

edit: waiting on Bowers and Willkins still
Wonder if the number of speakers is different outside of the US.

Both the UK & German brochure state the B&W System has 20 speakers.
At about 7 minutes 20 speakers are mentioned.

No clue, I guess we will need someone who actually has the system to verify because the Amp will say it's output and then count the speakers which could be hard since a lot are sorry of hidden andi think the center dash had 2 under the grill
The centre definitely has two.

Also the B&W promotional videos shows 20 speakers.

Hopefully someone with the system will confirm soon.

Unfortunately I have to wait until my X5 gets across the Atlantic before I can check.
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I tweeted BMW and got a response. I really don't use social media but figured it was faster this way.

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Wonder if the number of speakers is different outside of the US.

Both the UK & German brochure state the B&W System has 20 speakers.
At about 7 minutes 20 speakers are mentioned.

No clue, I guess we will need someone who actually has the system to verify because the Amp will say it's output and then count the speakers which could be hard since a lot are sorry of hidden andi think the center dash had 2 under the grill
The centre definitely has two.

Also the B&W promotional videos shows 20 speakers.

Hopefully someone with the system will confirm soon.

Unfortunately I have to wait until my X5 gets across the Atlantic before I can check.
I find it off that their US site says the wrong info (most likely) if they don't offer a different system over there and one is wrong that's a big lawsuit
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Definitely 20 speakers looking at REALOEM Website.

2 Center Speakers
2 Base Speakers
8 Door Speakers
4 D Pillar Speakers
4 Ceiling Speakers

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...50dX&mg=65
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Definitely 20 speakers looking at REALOEM Website.

2 Center Speakers
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8 Door Speakers
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4 Ceiling Speakers

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...X5_M50dX&mg=65
They need to fix their US site then because as I posted a picture of earlier it says 1400W/16 speaker

can you quickly check the 50i for US spec? I'm on my phone and it's a pita to look at that way
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I have the B&W system in my X5, and it's fantastic. I am a bit of an audiophile with a great B&W/McIntosh system at home. I assume most people paying for the B&W are buying it because they are audiophiles and are looking for great detail throughout the range. The midrange is superb for a car, the treble is sweet, and the bass is proper. IMO, don't worry about the speaker count as it's how it sounds that matters, and it sounds wonderful.
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I have the B&W system in my X5, and it's fantastic. I am a bit of an audiophile with a great B&W/McIntosh system at home. I assume most people paying for the B&W are buying it because they are audiophiles and are looking for great detail throughout the range. The midrange is superb for a car, the treble is sweet, and the bass is proper. IMO, don't worry about the speaker count as it's how it sounds that matters, and it sounds wonderful.
So......how many speakers does it have, 16 or 20?
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I have the B&W system in my X5, and it's fantastic. I am a bit of an audiophile with a great B&W/McIntosh system at home. I assume most people paying for the B&W are buying it because they are audiophiles and are looking for great detail throughout the range. The midrange is superb for a car, the treble is sweet, and the bass is proper. IMO, don't worry about the speaker count as it's how it sounds that matters, and it sounds wonderful.
I'm not per say worried, rather I'm curious as to the correct denotstion of what's in the car. Can you check the amp (should be under the trunk floor or in a side panel) and see the rated output if you don't mind? Yes that's why I'm getting the system and because the HK one isn't exactly great based on my experience
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I looked at the amp, but don't see any specs on it. Here is the breakdown of what I count for speakers. The mystery is I am not sure what is in the center (Dash) or the cargo area, so I made some assumptions:

-Center Dash: Tweeter & Mid - 2
-Front Doors: Tweeter & Mid - 4
-Subwoofers: 2
-Rear Doors - Tweeter & Mid- 4
-Ceiling - 4
-Cargo - 2

I count 18. However, the cover in the cargo area is pretty big so perhaps there is a tweeter under that cover as well. Since the spec sheet does say there are 5 aluminum tweeters, I assume one is in the center, two in the rear doors, and the remaining two must be in the cargo area. So perhaps, there are 20.
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Mine arrived at the dealership yesterday evening. Pickup is scheduled for Saturday. Will post pictures with the B&W as well.

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I'm not per say worried, rather I'm curious as to the correct denotstion of what's in the car.
I am fairly certain it is twenty speakers with an amplifier as per ETK. Perhaps contact the Executive at BMW/HQ you have been working with and inquire or relay the misinformation.
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I am fairly certain it is twenty speakers with an amplifier as per ETK. Perhaps contact the Executive at BMW/HQ you have been working with and inquire or relay the misinformation.

I also believe it has 20 speakers. I was told that by my CA when I ordered. My 50i with B&W is here, and I'm picking it up tomorrow or Monday, so will count them when I get it home.
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I count 20 if there are two center and two in each of the D pillars
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I count 20 if there are two center and two in each of the D pillars
Yes there is two in the center and the D Pillars
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Picked up ours yesterday

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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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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