B&O or not
#1
B&O or not
I still have time to modify my order. The B&O is tempting, but the price is almost a joke plus my dealer told me that the B&O won't add much resale value to the car, so should I get it?
#2
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The B&O set up sounds very nice, but to my tin ear not $6,300 nicer than the stock Bose---which IMO sounds quite good also. Depends on how much of an audiophile you are---and how much you've been seduced by the motor driven tweeters ;^)
#3
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I have the Lexus ML system in my LS460 and when playing CDs is incredible, but playing from iPhone is no better than the Bose in my 2008 A6
#4
or.....if you want to listen to 5.1 audio the B & O rocks! I love listening to live concert DVD's while I drive.
I had an Infiniti M45 a few years ago that had a Bose 5.1 system, and compared to my new A8L with the B & O, it's not even close. If you like to "feel" you music while you listen to it the B & O is unbelievable.
I had an Infiniti M45 a few years ago that had a Bose 5.1 system, and compared to my new A8L with the B & O, it's not even close. If you like to "feel" you music while you listen to it the B & O is unbelievable.
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Granted, next time I'll definitely want to do a side by side comparison between the B&O and Bose. The D3 Bose system was really good from my recollection with my 2004 A8L. I'm not so sure the B&O in the W12 is significantly better.
Ask your dealer to arrange for a side by side comparison for you and remind them it's an opportunity for them to sell a $6300 option.
#6
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As for re-sale value, while it's true that some buyers may be specifically hunting B&O optioned A8s, I don't believe that there's a significant TRADE-IN bounce you'd get from a dealer or wholesaler---but yes, there could be some advantage for a private sale, but how much you'd be able to re-coup from that $6,300 up-front investment I couldn't say.
#7
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According to KBB, a 2009 A8L with 15,000 miles; The B&O options adds a whopping $250.00 to the trade-in value in all three condition categories. I sampled it in both an East and West coast zip code. $400 added value on a resale to a private party. Buy it for the feature to use. Not for any sort of resale value.
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#8
Had it in our 07. Was great w/ certain media but in the cost/value ratio, it was the one option we felt was a bad purchase. We are more than pleased w/the base system on the D4. Now, where we WOULD appreciate it is on the new Mercedes gull wing sports car - it's standard of course, and looks as good as it sounds.
#9
While you might lose some quality from Satellite radio, iPods are notorious for their higher quality circuitry and coupled with the higher bitrate songs that are now standard in iTunes, the iPod is every bit as good as, if not slightly better, than a CD in terms of overall sound quality.
As for Bose vs B&O. I've heard the B&O in the D4 and have a Bose system in my D3. Taking into account the cost of replacement parts, road noise decreasing any perceived difference in sound quality and overall price... I'd stick with the Bose if it was my money.
And I have been seduced by the tweeters!
As for Bose vs B&O. I've heard the B&O in the D4 and have a Bose system in my D3. Taking into account the cost of replacement parts, road noise decreasing any perceived difference in sound quality and overall price... I'd stick with the Bose if it was my money.
And I have been seduced by the tweeters!
#10
Based on the systems in the D3, if you care about music the B&O is money well spent. On CD's and on lossless mp3 via Ipod/AMI the sound difference is dramatic. The Bose sounds fine - the B&O is the best stock car stereo I have ever heard.