Bang & Olufsen vs stock Bose.
11-17-2012, 10:54 AM
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actually, the A8 audio system does have an on/off button. When you get into the cabin, before even starting the car, Push the round dial in the center console just above the word "Tone". The Monitor will flip up and the sound system will come on. Push the same dial again and the Monitor Flips back in and the sound system shuts off
01-16-2013, 05:05 PM
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I'm glad I read all of these threads. For me it was a very easy deccision to upgrade to the B&O. what a HUGE difference from the Bose.
I love music and fast cars and the S8 gives you both.
Love everything about this car.
I love music and fast cars and the S8 gives you both.
Love everything about this car.
I have couple of weeks to make any changes to my order S8. One of them was the Bang & Olufsen over the Bose.
Is it worth the $6,300 for the upgrade or the stock radio good enough?
I can also get a nice focal sound system, but that would mean having an third party messing with the car.
PS the Focal system runs around $5,000 with installation
Thank you,
Is it worth the $6,300 for the upgrade or the stock radio good enough?
I can also get a nice focal sound system, but that would mean having an third party messing with the car.
PS the Focal system runs around $5,000 with installation
Thank you,
01-20-2013, 05:27 PM
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01-20-2013, 05:51 PM
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The B&O option was the best decision I made when I purchased my 2012 Audi Q5 premium plus model. Excellent sound and clarity. Don't even think about just order the option you will thank me later. As a matter of fact I inquired with a high end aftermarket car audio shop about the quality of the Audi B&O setups & he answered they are excellent and worth the money.
01-21-2013, 08:00 AM
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Thank you,
I did end up ordering the B&O and can't to have it in my car.
I did end up ordering the B&O and can't to have it in my car.
The B&O option was the best decision I made when I purchased my 2012 Audi Q5 premium plus model. Excellent sound and clarity. Don't even think about just order the option you will thank me later. As a matter of fact I inquired with a high end aftermarket car audio shop about the quality of the Audi B&O setups & he answered they are excellent and worth the money.
01-21-2013, 08:25 AM
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The B&O option was the best decision I made when I purchased my 2012 Audi Q5 premium plus model. Excellent sound and clarity. Don't even think about just order the option you will thank me later. As a matter of fact I inquired with a high end aftermarket car audio shop about the quality of the Audi B&O setups & he answered they are excellent and worth the money.
01-21-2013, 04:51 PM
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The only reason to pay for the B&O is if you have any reservations about doing an aftermarket system.
You will get better sound for equal money by going with a high-quality aftermarket system. Period.
01-22-2013, 11:45 AM
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Correct. $6000 was about the equipment cost for my complete aftermarket system, and I can absolutely assure you that my system blows any factory system out of the water, including any B&O.
The only reason to pay for the B&O is if you have any reservations about doing an aftermarket system.
You will get better sound for equal money by going with a high-quality aftermarket system. Period.
The only reason to pay for the B&O is if you have any reservations about doing an aftermarket system.
You will get better sound for equal money by going with a high-quality aftermarket system. Period.
01-29-2013, 08:21 PM
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What type sound system do you have? That its so much better than the B&O?
Correct. $6000 was about the equipment cost for my complete aftermarket system, and I can absolutely assure you that my system blows any factory system out of the water, including any B&O.
The only reason to pay for the B&O is if you have any reservations about doing an aftermarket system.
You will get better sound for equal money by going with a high-quality aftermarket system. Period.
The only reason to pay for the B&O is if you have any reservations about doing an aftermarket system.
You will get better sound for equal money by going with a high-quality aftermarket system. Period.