B&O sound

[Mike2xz]

sound

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[JAM486HP]

poor

 

[fishinrich]

Does a decent job. Not the best but I have heard worse.

 

[JAM486HP]

Does a decent job. Not the best but I have heard worse.

True, mine was included with 401A on my 24. I certainly would not add it for $1100

 

[RobertWins]

Personal I think the B&O system is a HUGE upgrade over the regular stock system, especially in a convertible. I have rented convertible Mustangs for years with the factory system, and have to turn it up to 23 or 24 for so-so quality sound when top down driving at speed.

With the upgrade, I can hang around 15 and the sound is not washed out.

I guess it's all perspective.

 

[Idlewilde]

^ This. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best, I would rate my B&O system a 7, maybe an 8 when I crank it up above 15.

 

[exm]

I ordered my GT with B&O, and I have a HK in my XC90 for comparison. From my information gathered, 2 easy upgrades are a must:
- Replace the sub in the B&O (a $79 Pioneer is the most popular choice). Seems like an hour work or so.
- Replace the center speaker in the dash. Also really not a big deal.

I bought the B&O because I figured with these 2 upgrades ($150 in total I'm guessing) I'll have a nice sounding system. Going aftermarket without the B&O will probably be over $2k.

 

[Jeff Ross]

That’s the mod I did. The center speaker is much more “punchy” now.

 

[exm]

That’s the mod I did. The center speaker is much more “punchy” now.

This is my strategy for the center: Kenwood eXcelon KFC-X3C. I already ordered the 2-pack and will be putting the other unit up for sale.

 

[Cobrakit]

Remember that the center speaker is 8 ohms.

 

[Charger68]

Personal I think the B&O system is a HUGE upgrade over the regular stock system, especially in a convertible. I have rented convertible Mustangs for years with the factory system, and have to turn it up to 23 or 24 for so-so quality sound when top down driving at speed.

With the upgrade, I can hang around 15 and the sound is not washed out.

I guess it's all perspective.

Getting the B&O allows you to upgrade its incredibly lame subwoofer. I know Mustang smaller doors limit the mid-woofer size to 6.5 inches, but still Ford could do a better job for the money. In addition to my '25 GT, I own a 2016 Challenger RT and 2013 Charger RT Road and Track. Their Alpine, and Beats systems are excellent to the point where I wouldn't modify these very, very good sounding audios.

 

[White Stallion 11]

Personal I think the B&O system is a HUGE upgrade over the regular stock system, especially in a convertible. I have rented convertible Mustangs for years with the factory system, and have to turn it up to 23 or 24 for so-so quality sound when top down driving at speed.

With the upgrade, I can hang around 15 and the sound is not washed out.

I guess it's all perspective.

I'm on my 10th Mustang convertible since '67--my first one was a '67--and I agree with Robert fully.

RJ

 

[exm]

Remember that the center speaker is 8 ohms.

in a post that I linked, someone from the mache forum explained why a 4 ohm isn’t necessarily bad if it has low sensitivity.

 

[Cobrakit]

in a post that I linked, someone from the mache forum explained why a 4 ohm isn’t necessarily bad if it has low sensitivity.

Yes, just stating specs. Some of us used the following. A little harder to install because of magnet size, but slot the hole and use a washer on right mount.

 

[Ryunker]

sound

I have the DH, the B & O is likely my least favorite option other than the satellite radio.

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