09-19-2019, 03:15 PM | #1 |
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DHP vs Bowers Sound
In an effort to keep my M50i build under 100k, I have to choose b/w DHP or B&W sound. Since this will be my daily driver, I figured I would get more enjoyment from the B&W on an everyday type driving, since I'm not going to be pushing the car hard into the corners on my M-Fr commute. I'm curious what people who have both think, if they had to choose one or the other.
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09-19-2019, 03:31 PM | #2 |
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I debated adding BW sound too. for me the issue is the exec pack is req for BW and imo, so much in the exec pack is not worth it...just me. I optioned just want I wanted. the sky lounge is undeniable cool, I can live w/out. BW i'm sure it's great but to me Sirius Xm sounds just fine on the HK...you should use best Flac files or similar to really experience BW potential again, imo. Getting DHP to me in South FL again, not worth it. I know it's an amazing sys. but again Air Susp w/ IAS better for me. kept my M50i build MSRP at 98k
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09-19-2019, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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I will go with normal or air suspension and BW for sure, a must for audiophiles. Some of my friend once told me you can't hear any difference between HK and BW, I strongly disagree. Also USB lossless files playback is recommended for BW. I don't really need my SAV to handle that good, even with DHP I think it's not comparable to the coming X5M. Just my personal opinion.
Not to mention the good BW looks Last edited by babyghost; 09-19-2019 at 05:11 PM.. |
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09-19-2019, 09:11 PM | #7 |
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I like the way you think. However, I need to get the wife approval factor (WAF) in check. She already thinks I'm crazy to want to spend 100k.
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09-19-2019, 09:24 PM | #8 |
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Sounds like you'd get more satisfaction with B&W - dislike that fact you have to tack on Exec package but it does makes a visual and aural statement
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09-19-2019, 10:38 PM | #10 |
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Well, you're getting a discount from MSRP, right? I think you can get everything you want with a sub 100K PURCHASE price. Wife doesn't need to know about the sticker price, right?
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09-20-2019, 09:31 AM | #11 |
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get the sound system, I love it.
HK is nice too.. at least in my X3. I think its the same specs as in the X5. BW is definitely nicer though if you like to listen to your music loud. If you don't play you're music too loud then HK is good enough. |
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09-20-2019, 09:34 AM | #12 | |
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The wife is pushing for the 40i b/c she doesn't think I "need" the M50i.. well of course I don't "need" it - it's a toy plain and simple. Plus, with the way the environmental standards are going, this may be the last time you can get a twin turbo V8 car - everyone is going to 6 cylinders now! |
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09-20-2019, 09:45 AM | #13 |
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There isnt a ton of difference between BMW x40i and a similarly equipped M50i in terms of price. here is a 88k+ build of xdrive without DHP
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...fyyx1s/summary |
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09-20-2019, 10:21 AM | #16 |
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Black trim over the wheel arches are a deal breaker - must have M Sport package at a minimum. I could price out an M50i to get at my wife's threshold but then it comes in do I get a watered down M50i or a fully loaded 40i. Right now I'm concentrating on the M50i as a strategy to sway the wife. If she knows the 40i will easily get to her budget, then there's no shot for the M50i.
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09-20-2019, 10:50 AM | #18 |
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Right now I'm leaning towards B&W simply because I will literally use it every day and it has an aesthetic component to it - bushed aluminum speaker grills + ambient lighting. I have a few weeks to decide...
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09-20-2019, 10:58 AM | #19 | |
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Isn't night vision $2500?. So the apples to apples comparison is a difference of about $11k, right?
Just to be the devil's advocate; you would be paying over $11K to go from 5.4 seconds 0-60 to get to 4.6 seconds 0-60. At highway speed, my guess is that acceleration for passing would be even less of a difference. And while we are at it, do you really think you will be able to tell the difference between the B&W and the HK while you are nailing the pedal to the floor in Sport+ mode? Quote:
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