New Audi R8 Bang & Olufsen Sound System
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Here is the Bang and Olufsen website I think they make some pretty impressive sound systems and I personally feel that they are the equal of HK and ML.
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/hom...ection=systems
check their stuff out for yourself.
Another site for checking out the B&O system in the A8: http://www.bang-olufsen.com/audi/
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/hom...ection=systems
check their stuff out for yourself.
Another site for checking out the B&O system in the A8: http://www.bang-olufsen.com/audi/
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B&O isn't even comparable to ML audio.
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and you have what info to backup your claims? any reviews? ratings? comparisons? I have heard both in person and unless I see a reputable article/comparison stating otherwise and I am going to say the exact opposite.
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Fair enough, but that's B&O. I don't think Bose compares to ML personally. The highs are piercing and the lows seem like fastpaced thudding. I don't have the experience you do with ML, I have a Nak in the GS. However in my experiences, I loved the sound of the ML. It seemed superior to the Nak. And the Nak sounds superior to just about any Bose stereo I've heard. Those found in S500s included.
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Different strokes for different folks. I've had a bunch of aftermarket stuff over the years as they sounded better to my ears. but i do love my ml, specially cause i prefer not to rip up the dash on leased vehicles.
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Like I said earlier if Audi wanted impressive audio technology they would have turned to Krell, instead they would settle for a well known brand w/no sound quality.
No suprise here, Bose was once their supplier.
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B&O doesn't compete with ML. You want to compare a $10,000 ML CD player w/a B&O piece?
Like I said earlier if Audi wanted impressive audio technology they would have turned to Krell, instead they would settle for a well known brand w/no sound quality.
No suprise here, Bose was once their supplier.
Like I said earlier if Audi wanted impressive audio technology they would have turned to Krell, instead they would settle for a well known brand w/no sound quality.
No suprise here, Bose was once their supplier.
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Like I said earlier, show something tangible. Not just more of your rhetoric nonsense. Show me an article, a comparison, a simple chart,...something that can substantiate your claims. I still stand by my claim that the B&O system I heard in the A8 sounds much better than the system in our LS.
As long as the board is aware B&O is nothing special I'm happy.
Regarding the A8's B&O audio surpassing the LS430's ML, comparing it to the LS460 is much more reasonable considering the A8 as far as I can tell only recently offered B&O.
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Mr. Jones, you are new to this board so I'm sure all of us will cut you a little slack. But as you spend more time here you will find that the attitudes are generally respectful and people at least attempt to back up their opinions with facts.
It is hardly "ignorant" for mavericck to compare B&O to ML, as both are widely regarded as high-end audio equipment. You have your strong opinions, that are clearly not shared by the rest of the buying public as somehow B&O has managed to stay in business for more than 80 years. In addition, 69 automotive journalists recently named the B&O system in the A8 the world's best sound system.
You may think B&O is overpriced, overrated junk but that doesn't mean you have to be immature or spiteful when others disagree with you.
It is hardly "ignorant" for mavericck to compare B&O to ML, as both are widely regarded as high-end audio equipment. You have your strong opinions, that are clearly not shared by the rest of the buying public as somehow B&O has managed to stay in business for more than 80 years. In addition, 69 automotive journalists recently named the B&O system in the A8 the world's best sound system.
You may think B&O is overpriced, overrated junk but that doesn't mean you have to be immature or spiteful when others disagree with you.
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I have nothing to prove, you have shown your ignorance dealing with audio equipment by comparing B&O to ML.
As long as the board is aware B&O is nothing special I'm happy.
Regarding the A8's B&O audio surpassing the LS430's ML, comparing it to the LS460 is much more reasonable considering the A8 as far as I can tell only recently offered B&O.
As long as the board is aware B&O is nothing special I'm happy.
Regarding the A8's B&O audio surpassing the LS430's ML, comparing it to the LS460 is much more reasonable considering the A8 as far as I can tell only recently offered B&O.
Here is a video review by Fifth Gear about the A8's B&O system: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1-Utk2XaU10
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I have nothing to prove, you have shown your ignorance dealing with audio equipment by comparing B&O to ML.
As long as the board is aware B&O is nothing special I'm happy.
Regarding the A8's B&O audio surpassing the LS430's ML, comparing it to the LS460 is much more reasonable considering the A8 as far as I can tell only recently offered B&O.
As long as the board is aware B&O is nothing special I'm happy.
Regarding the A8's B&O audio surpassing the LS430's ML, comparing it to the LS460 is much more reasonable considering the A8 as far as I can tell only recently offered B&O.
Haven't found anything like that on the Audi forums regarding the B&O system.
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