Yoshimura

I remember reading that the O&B have less bass, was not much lounder and was less appropriate to listen to pop music than the Concert system...

Most off the Q5 in stock here have the O&B option and considering the price of that option and that I listen only pop music, I'm wondering if I would be better to order a Q5 without the B&O instead.

snagitseven

I've always believed that music is music whether pop or classical. I had the B&O (not the O&B btw) in my A4 and also now the high end version in my A6. While bass is subjective, IMO, unless you want to bounce the car and break glass, the B&O systems have plenty of bass if quality source material is used, especially with an SD card as the media. Tweaking the settings can make a big difference. The sound is tight and clean but not booming. The price for the option in the Q5 is a good value (way less expensive than $5900 for an A6 or A8).

rarewolf

+1

There's not a lot of bass, but it is accurate and clean. Unless you want overwhelming bass, the I believe you'll find the B&O pleasurable listening, especially in the Q5's quiet cabin ...

my CA$0.02

spijun

I am not satisfied with the B & O, the sound quality is ok but the strength of the bass is very bad, a special version without navigation
Real Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System is built into the A6 and A7, but the price is also real for B&O

Yoshimura

You know if the strenght of the base in better with the "stock" system?

rarewolf

I test drove the standard audio, and relative to the B&O it does not provide more bass, maybe slightly, but I definitely did not think the bass was as clean as what comes with B&O.

Some people like to "feel" the bass, as if it should "hit you in the stomach" ... this is rare in any unmodified car audio system, and certainly includes either system that comes with the Q5.

Search this forum ... at least a couple of owners have updated their systems specifically for bass. A few have simply replaced the rear bass speaker, others have gone as far as also installing a different amplifier ...

HTH

spijun

Believe it or not to me is a better bass have "stock" system - Audi sound system
Of course it is best to go to the dealers and compare systems

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...O+sound&page=2
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...6amp%3BO+sound
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...6amp%3BO+sound
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...O+sound&page=3

wrcardon

I have had both systems. The stock system has a more muddled sounds across the board. It make seem to have slightly louder low frequency bass. However, the B&O has a cleaner tighter bass with more punch to it.

Q5 Bob

I've always felt that each potential buyer needs to listen to the sound system themselves to determine if it's right for them. Everyone's ears are different. If it sounds good to you go for it - If not keep listening until yo find one that works.

oh maaaaan

I agree with comments on B&O being crisp and bass punchy, but not necessarily overwhelming. To me though, it's at the right level.

Bass aside, it's not the genre of music really that matters, but the source. If you're just listening to the radio or iPod, your better off with the standard sound system and saving $850. If you plan to listen to CD's or other higher quality digital music, you'll notice how great the B&O can sound. I've noticed well recorded CD's sound significantly more crisp than radio/iPod.