AydinU Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hi All, Anyone had any experience with the BO system? How does it compare to the BOSE? Also, if the rear speakers are fitted into the parcel shelf on the A4 Saloon, then where do they go on the Avant and would it therefore lose sound quality? Cheers Aydin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Only in the S5 I drove a couple of months ago. I've got Bose in my S4 Avant. It's very hard to tell the difference, but the sound is clearer with the B&O system - bass is about the same. In the Avant, the speakers are in the rear doors and the sub is in the boot (you can stick the sub pretty much anywhere and it'll make very little difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I had a loaner 3.0TDi Saloon with B&O. My current A3 SB has Bose. I liked and prefferred the B&O to my Bose as it sounded deeper in quality. The B&O also had a focus option to allow time delays from the speakers to simulate a stero effect at the driver position even though the real stero location would be the gear stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm pondering whether to spec B&O on a B8 Avant. Are there any more thoughts on whether it's worth the cash? On my B6, the Bose saloon system sounded far better than the Bose avant which I've always assummed is partly down to internal accoustics (possibly) but mainly that there's no rear shelf for the sub. Since the Bose avant was dissapointing to my ears am I gonna be unhappy if I don't spec B&O? p.s. Where are all the B8 owners ?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maersk Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 There ar'nt any..................................... They all bought A6 ! You KNOW why.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Enlighten me :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Since the Bose avant was dissapointing to my ears am I gonna be unhappy if I don't spec B&O? Try to find a dealer with a normal and B&O Avant so you can listen to them yourself. Audio systems are so subjective and personal that what someone else loves you may hate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 That's definately the plan. I know most audiophiles are Bose haters where as I always found it fine in the TT and S4. It's either totally personal or I'm just not sound educated enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 That's definately the plan.I know most audiophiles are Bose haters where as I always found it fine in the TT and S4. It's either totally personal or I'm just not sound educated enough I've always found that the smaller the car (e.g. TT/911) the poorer BOSE tends to sound. Whereas in a big car (say Q7 or A8) BOSE sounds very good indeed. I've had experience of B&O in recent Audi's and would say it is a very good system indeed...especially for a larger car like the B8 A4 avant. Of the several B8's we've sourced all had the B&O and the feedback was all very positive. Hope that helps?? cheers, Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I know most audiophiles are Bose haters where as I always found it fine in the TT and S4. Same here - I had a non-Bose A4 and it sounded rubbish compared to my Bose S4s and RS4 (all Avants). I know lots of people like what I see as excessive bass, but I like to hear my music as it would sound if I stood next to real instruments - so the over-enhanced bass that is the norm at most popular music concerts (which is most people's reference point) sounds totally wrong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 That's definately the plan.I know most audiophiles are Bose haters where as I always found it fine in the TT and S4. It's either totally personal or I'm just not sound educated enough The Bose system in my Allroad was brilliant. Loads of bass and a decent sound. But as said above, sit in both cars and compare the Bose and B&O when you're driving them (not just when they're in the showroom!). I would say the Audi dealer needs to work on it if you're going to be spending £xxxx on a sound system upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 my opinion is that the B&O isn't worth the money over the bose. If the difference was double (£), then i might (might!) just go for it, but the Bose in my Q7 ticks all the boxes.. it's excellent... I heard the B&O in my mates R8 and i wouldn't pay £1000's extra for it.. on something that will hold no value when you come to trade in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 my opinion is that the B&O isn't worth the money over the bose. Dave, you dont get the choice of both B&O and BOSE on the A4 like you do on the Q7, its B&O or the bogo standard Audi sound system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I really like the B&O in the new B8 A4 Avant it sounds more natural and bigger than the sound from the Bose in my old A3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Dave, you dont get the choice of both B&O and BOSE on the A4 like you do on the Q7, its B&O or the bogo standard Audi sound system. OK, wasn't aware of that! in that case I probably would upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maersk Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 A vehicle of new A4 size is actually a (an) A6............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 An A6 won't fit in my garage but an A4 will. I'm obviously missing something here :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Yes. Move bloody house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I intend to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramon959 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I can vouch for the B&O system. Really clear at all volumes, crisp and deep. Worth it if you can stretch to it - only £500 for 500w, 14 speakers over 10 channels. B&O do a micro site for the Audi systems as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I looked on their site and could only see images of saloons i.e. not pics of where the sub goes although I'm assuming it's in the rear side space :confused: My dealers planning to bring an Avant around on Wednesday to try in our garage and I'm pretty sure it's got B&O so I've give it a crank whilst it's here .... and post up my opinion of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Ramon959 - welcome to TSN by the way! Is yours an Avant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I had a B8 saloon loaner whilst my RS was in for suspension work over CHristmas. I like the BOSE system however I will say the B&O has better clarity and range, BOSE can sometimes be too bassy. If I had the chance I would get B&O next time around but the price premium does concern me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 BOSE can sometimes be too bassy. That's the first time I've seen anyone post that - all the complaints I've seen before about the Bose are that it doesn't produce enough bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Most of the posts I've rear (TT and A4) are the Bose is all treble and bass and you can't get decent mid-range. Many really hate it : Better Off with Something Else Buy Other Sound Equipment Bring Own Stereo Equipment It all depends what you're expecting I guess plus we all hear things differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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