Hi, we are in the process of building our Audi Q5. Our dealer doesn't have demo Q5 with upgraded sound system, so can't judge on the difference between B&O and Bose. I would like more refined sound, more clarity in higher and lower frequencies, not mushy sound (which, no offense, but to my ears Bose sounds mushy). Can you please help us decide - how do you like difference in b/w systems? Is it worth to upgrade it?

Also, in some other forums I've read about the volume issue with B&O. Apparently, for a couple of owners, the B&O considerably is lacking in volume, especially when driving with windows down or sunroof open. Have you found that to be the case?

Thank you. Look forward to your replies

 

"Lacking volume"...tell them to turn up their hearing aids. I think what you are looking for over the Bose system is exactly how the B&O system sounds. It's very clear and clean sounding.

Did your dealer not have an A4, S4 or A5 on the lot with B&O either? It's the same basic system in all of those cars. The sound will obviously be different in each of those cars and the Q5, but it will at least give you something to go on.

 

I've never heard of B&O lacking volume. I'm sure you won't regret it if you get it.

 

Personally, I'm not a fan of the B&O product, I've had it in cars and as a home theatre system in the past and I find that the system is overpriced for the sound it delivers. Yes it is good for classical music as it carries mids to highs with clear concise reproduction, however, it fails in the lows and volume department. Not worth the money in my opinion.

 

It is a fact that when the windows or sunroof is open, it does lack in the power you would expect from a ICE power amp, just from experience.

 

When that sunroof is open I don't know how ANY amp would be enough. It's just plain loud!

P.S. Yes, I was poking fun at you guys over on AW!

 

I didn't even realize Q5 had a Bose option or is that the base model? B&O is the best 1000.00 you will EVER spend in that car. No questions, go for it.

 

I'm doing my own Bose install after I pick up my beast in June...for a fraction of the
B&O cost.

 

That's awesome, it would be a darn good project for the summer for ya. Don't forget to install screen in the rear for the kids .

 

Yeah, I found some screens that I think I'll pick up.