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Is There Any Update On B&O Set UP??

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golfdeeko
I also have B&O fitted as an option I have the speakers but the sounds just ordinary.I've look on my mmi menu under sound but there is no trace of B&O in there can anyone HELP!! ??
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doubledoom
So, those with the nav systems get to see the surround option and alter to taste but those without cannot?
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blackjack76 said:
S4toA5, thanks for the information. I really hope this is not the case as this means there are no settings to change the sound focus to driver, rear, etc (other than messing around with balance and fader).

If this is true then it is yet another unwelcome consequence of not choosing Sat Nav that are not documented anywhere. :mad:
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My biggest regret to Blackjack not fitting Sat Nav + (DOH!!)
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Sorry to disappoint you all with B&O system and no navigation, but this was the information I got from B&O. The good thing is that B&O claims that the sound performance is exactly the same in both systems, it is just the menu that is a bit different. So, the only setting available for us without the navigation is to turn on or off the DSP premium, i.e. the B&O surround sound. I have confirmed this on other cars without the navigation system as well.

Another thing that perhaps not all are familiar with is that the surround is only available when listening to CD or SD-card, i.e. it isn’t available when listening to radio. The reason for this I don’t know and I don’t really see the point of this difference.
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S4toA5 said:
Sorry to disappoint you all with B&O system and no navigation, but this was the information I got from B&O. The good thing is that B&O claims that the sound performance is exactly the same in both systems, it is just the menu that is a bit different. So, the only setting available for us without the navigation is to turn on or off the DSP premium, i.e. the B&O surround sound. I have confirmed this on other cars without the navigation system as well.

Another thing that perhaps not all are familiar with is that the surround is only available when listening to CD or SD-card, i.e. it isn’t available when listening to radio. The reason for this I don’t know and I don’t really see the point of this difference.
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I have that setting S4 to A5 thanks for all your help I'll let you no if I have it set up properly & we'll see how it sounds I mean HEAR!! Regard Golfdeeko
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S4toA5 said:
Sorry to disappoint you all with B&O system and no navigation, but this was the information I got from B&O. The good thing is that B&O claims that the sound performance is exactly the same in both systems, it is just the menu that is a bit different. So, the only setting available for us without the navigation is to turn on or off the DSP premium, i.e. the B&O surround sound. I have confirmed this on other cars without the navigation system as well.

Another thing that perhaps not all are familiar with is that the surround is only available when listening to CD or SD-card, i.e. it isn’t available when listening to radio. The reason for this I don’t know and I don’t really see the point of this difference.
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Also works with the iPod through the AMI - really noticeable difference using the surround as well, as does changing the focus between "Driver", "Front" and "All". Personally I prefer the "All" setting rather than "Driver" or "Front", but guess it's a personal thing.

Had a listen to my favourite hi-fi testing track, a little-known track by Crowded House titled "Not The Girl You Think You Are" - fantastic track to check just how well a hi-fi can reproduce the sound-stage, and the B&O system is easily the best I've ever heard in a car, and far superior to the Bose in my old S4.
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Another thing that perhaps not all are familiar with is that the surround is only available when listening to CD or SD-card, i.e. it isn’t available when listening to radio. The reason for this I don’t know and I don’t really see the point of this difference.
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The surround option is present on TV and radio. I just went and and checked.
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houseofg
Ever hear "Climbatize" by The Prodigy? That'll test a system!
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Yes, that it would!
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houseofg said:
Ever hear "Climbatize" by The Prodigy? That'll test a system!
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Those guys Hail from my nearest city Peterborough. Next time I see them, I'll let them know they are being used to test B&O surround systems in Audis!!
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S4toA5 said:
cars with navigation systems use MOST data buses while cars without use CAN-buses. However, they claim that the sound should be equally good in both types of cars (of course…) even though the possible settings in the MMI differ.

Hope this helps!
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MOST (bus), or Media Oriented Systems Transport is the new automotive standard for media and infotainment... hence the interfacing etc.

CAN (bus) or Controller Area Network is an established (1988 !!), more generic bus system for all control elements of a vehicle... also used in general automation. Hence it's continued use in modern vehicles and lack of dedicated functionality for multimedia etc.

For your information!!!

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Attached are a couple of pics of the B&O options and sound options for those with Nav and B&O.

If someone without Nav can post pics of their sound options then at least we can verify any differences.

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houseofg said:
Ever hear "Climbatize" by The Prodigy? That'll test a system!
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Anyone else got specific tracks that they think really "show off" or "test" their sound systems?

My particular favourite (and has been for some time) is one of Crowded House's lesser know tracks entitled "Not The Girl You Think You Are" - excellent sound-stage, which with a really top stereo allows you to specifically place the individual instruments and even hear individual instruments outside of the position of stereo speakers. Doesn't really work quite so well in a multi-speaker setup in a car, but still very impressive and a very 'rich' sound.

Maybe this should be a whole new thread entitled "Favourite Driving/Testing Music" or something like that...
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doubledoom
Good idea. Can we keep this on the B&O and keep the music choice on another thread.
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doubledoom said:
Attached are a couple of pics of the B&O options and sound options for those with Nav and B&O.

If someone without Nav can post pics of their sound options then at least we can verify any differences.
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I have the standard audio and Sat/Nav and confirm that I have a similar DSP menu item except it obviously doesn't say B&O.
Having had mine for a while now I will point out (again)that this is certainly the best car audio I have ever heard.
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Attached are two low quality pictures of the MMI options with the B&O without NAV+. I have the radio Concert with the B&O option. As can be seen the only option is to turn on/off the surround level and you cannot find the text Bang & Olufsen anywhere.

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doubledoom
So that is confirmed then. The B&O without nav doesnt get the surround focus or the ability to adjust the surround.

Thanks for posting those as its the only way to end the speculation.
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Yeah, thanks... I've ordered an S5 witn B&O but WITHOUT :eek: the NAV+ so thanks to this thread, I won't spend hours trying to find the B&O options then complaining to my dealer!!!

Being a bit of a purist and recording engineer as part of my hobby I would have turned the surround off anyhow... great for films but sacriledge to music! (IMHO) Especially when synthesised as unlike films it's not recorded in surround. Balance and Fade for me!
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houseofg
Wasn't there a movement to start recording music in surround? I know there are some Pink Floyd albums out there that were remastered in Dolby Digital surround, but I thought original music was coming out (in a trickle fashion of course) in such a format too.
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Some, yes, but CD players don't support the surround channel and your iPOD sure doesn't. Thus, it's synthesised, which gives an interesting 'dynamic' to the music. However it always sounds a bit 'processed' to my ears. Anyone who has listened to The White Stripes, who use a lot of analogue recording equipment will know what I mean.
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LOVE the White Stripes! Yeah, I knew it was some sort of hi def cd format and couldn't just be done on a regular CD. Hopefully, if such a thing ever catches on, this B&O system will at least be capable of playing it faithfully. Probably a ways down the road though.
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