I cannot compare to another expy. I did enjoy the harmon system, I feel it was better balanced. The expy seems to boost vocals and lack low end. Switching to surround from stereo helps a little.
304a B&O audio
- Thread starter 8131full
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
Oh no, weird as I remember my 18 being rele good at the low end with bass and tones.
8131full
Full Access Members
sweet! Thanks!
Guys. B&O, Revel, JBL, Infinity. Mark Levinson are all Harman brands. Same goes for Harman Kardon in the RAM pickups. They sound different due to different OE (Ford, RAM) specifications. Different amps and speakers for sure. Different EQ's.
car.harman.com
HARMAN Car Audio Solutions: Experience Superior Sound | HARMAN Automotive
Elevate your driving experience with HARMAN car audio system. Discover premium automotive audio solutions that transform all your car audio experiences!
car.harman.com
Weak bass and muddy, inconsistent lows. That’s my experience also. Mids and highs are fine and clear, and overall you can crank it up without distortion. But it is not balanced, and the lack of any strong lows, or punchy bass makes it sound pretty lame. JBL and Bose kick the crap out of this B&O system.
Disappointing that the 2022 still suffers from the same anemic shortcomings. ah well, nothing that Crutchfield can’t fix… but for this price point you expect better.
Disappointing that the 2022 still suffers from the same anemic shortcomings. ah well, nothing that Crutchfield can’t fix… but for this price point you expect better.
8131full
Full Access Members
yeah, I did tons of upgrades to my 2018 to get it to sound great. But this new package in 2022 looks to be a totally different animal. 1000W, 22 speakers, DSP. I'm trying to get my dealer to find a car in town with it so I can compare. If it sounds as good/better than mine, I'm putting an order in for a 22 MAX.
Doesn't the 2018 only have a 12 speaker system with sub from B&O?
sdinwiddie85
Well-Known Member
There is also the 22 speaker system available in addition to the 12. I think everyone here is talking about the 22 speaker system
Right, Jarf asked about the 12 speaker system of the 18 as we were comparing the 22 spkr system to the 12 spkr system. I was just confirming the 12 spkr unit in the 18 carried over to the 22.
I liked the 12 spkr system alot, so I'm glad the 22 spkr system is better. Can anyone confirm that the 22 spkr system is more dynamic sounding then the 12 spkr system? My biggest gripe with the 12 spk was that it sounded somewhat flat. It wouldn't push vocals, solos, specific instruments etc. I was comparing to my 09 navs 14 spk system which was very dynamic (overall a better system, but not as strong).
I liked the 12 spkr system alot, so I'm glad the 22 spkr system is better. Can anyone confirm that the 22 spkr system is more dynamic sounding then the 12 spkr system? My biggest gripe with the 12 spk was that it sounded somewhat flat. It wouldn't push vocals, solos, specific instruments etc. I was comparing to my 09 navs 14 spk system which was very dynamic (overall a better system, but not as strong).
mlogan
Well-Known Member
I may not be an audiophile but the Sony system in my 2015 ltd is pretty decent, HD radio makes a huge difference. I drove a 2018 without HD radio and it was a deal breaker. Sirius tuner/compression is notoriously not great either IMO.
Hoping the 2022 is an improvement.
Hoping the 2022 is an improvement.
5280tunage
Full Access Members
I could be wrong but I though the 12 spkr system does not use a DSP. if that's true, I would absolutely say the sound would be more dynamic, although maybe not quite as pure.
bstard2001
Member
I haven't heard the upgraded system in the 22 yet but IMO nothing beats an aftermarket system done right. I have an aftermarket build in my current ST and all I can say is wow, looking to have it taken out and installed in the Expedition Limited we plan on purchasing in the near future.
rob4092xx
Full Access Members
I am confused. I have a 22 Limited with 12 speaker system. Does it come with “Unleashed?” Is this a setting I need to turn on? Thanks everyone!
Unleashed is the upgraded b&o system only available on spp(opt), kr and platinum(std). The mid grade b&o system is only in ltd(301,302, stealth) and opt in timberline.
Just tbe F150. The Expedition has headliner speakers. See attached.
The system is really good. Its important to never use Sirrus XM to test with. Sat feeds sound like crap a lot of times due to bandwidth limitations and them down sampling the feeds to a crappier bitrate to have more channels.
Similar threads
