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      09-07-2020, 07:02 PM   #1
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I am swapping my M5 Comp for an X5M comp. Bowers system lacked bass (IMO) Does anyone know if there are biker speakers or any difference in the SUV?
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I am swapping my M5 Comp for an X5M comp. Bowers system lacked bass (IMO) Does anyone know if there are biker speakers or any difference in the SUV?
My M5 B&W lacked in bass also. I installed a subwoofer to fix that issue. planning on doing the same on X5M.
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I am swapping my M5 Comp for an X5M comp. Bowers system lacked bass (IMO) Does anyone know if there are biker speakers or any difference in the SUV?
My M5 B&W lacked in bass also. I installed a subwoofer to fix that issue. planning on doing the same on X5M.
I came from a 2018 m5 with b&w to a f95 with b&w and there's bass if you turn it up in the equalizer but the sound quality is not nearly as good as in the f95. You have to turn the volume up to about 2/3 to 3/4 to get it to a nominal volume level to hear it. I can't get any source to sound good.
If I was ordering again I'd go with the base Harmon kardon
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The F95 has 3D surround which is lacking on the F90. It does give it a better overall sound experience and enhanced bas, but you'll need to dig into the equaliser to set the bass to your liking.
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Keep in mind the acoustics of each vehicle is different. The cavernous interior of an X7 or X5 will sound a bit different than a smaller coupe or sedan.
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Try one of the 3D settings, I hade it on Studio and hated it.
I’m using Lounge setting and bass is hitting now. It made a huge difference for me. Now I love the system.

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I came from a 2018 m5 with b&w to a f95 with b&w and there's base if you turn it up in the equalizer but the sound quality is not nearly as good as in the f95. You have to turn the volume up to about 2/3 to 3/4 to get it to a nominal volume level to hear it. I can't get any source to sound good.
If I was ordering again I'd go with the base Harmon kardon
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