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      12-13-2016, 11:01 PM   #1
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Upgrading HK to Bang & Olufsen system

I have a 2016 X5M that came with the HK system and was curious to know how big of a deal it is to upgrade/convert it to Bang & Olufsen system?
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      12-14-2016, 12:01 AM   #2
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You can go to www.RealOEM.com and find your vehicle.
Then go to the "Audio, Navigation, Electronic Systems" section.
Then gather all the part numbers that are different if "B&O = Yes".

It looks like the amplifier swap is easy.
The speakers and grills should be easy swaps.
There are extra speakers for B&O that HK doesn't have. (D-pillar speakers in my X6M, maybe more)

I'd guess there's some coding as well.

Given the cost of the option when the car is being built, I'd guess the upgrade will cost between US$5-10k. But I'm just picking a number out of the air. I leave the actual research up to you.
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interesting dilemma, I have B&O and I think the it was a waist of money. I have always preferred HK speakers but I wanted to try B&O as some people raved over it. If you didn't live so far, I would consider a swap...and some cash of course.
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I have a 2016 X5M that came with the HK system and was curious to know how big of a deal it is to upgrade/convert it to Bang & Olufsen system?
Cant, body harness is different, I've already looked into possibly just getting the pop-up center dash speaker, found out connectors and harness is different.
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      12-14-2016, 09:32 AM   #5
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Thanks for all the replies guys!
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You can do an aftermarket upgrade for less money and it would sound much better than the B&O. You wouldn't get the looks of the dashboard pop-up speaker, so if that is what you want, you're out of luck.
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      12-14-2016, 11:06 AM   #7
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How about converting interior from black to MUGELLO RED? LOL I bought my SUV with 1800 miles so I did not get to order it the way I wanted.
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You may want to consider BavSound speakers upgrade.
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I know someone here who might trade you one of his HK speaker covers for a B&O cover.
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Gago26 should read this thread.
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I know someone here who might trade you one of his HK speaker covers for a B&O cover.
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I know someone here who might trade you one of his HK speaker covers for a B&O cover.
burn.....wait you are referring to me, bastard.
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B and O doable

Bang and Oulfsen retrofit is completely doable. Source harness from Taiwan where they have retrofitted F10 B and O and only have to add one harness to existing Harmon amp. Run wires to speakers and then center pop up. Dash needs to be cut to install B and O center speaker.
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doable but probably better off going to an audio shop and having them upgrade with aftermarket rather than uninstalling and installing something completely different.
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Just did the earth quakes well worth it ...H AND K system
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Bang and Oulfsen retrofit is completely doable. Source harness from Taiwan where they have retrofitted F10 B and O and only have to add one harness to existing Harmon amp. Run wires to speakers and then center pop up. Dash needs to be cut to install B and O center speaker.
Cand you give me some info about that Taiwan harness
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I just found a person who can do the wiring harness. He sells it on ebay, you have to wait 5 days for him to do it his user name is mybimmershop
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Why not upgrade to better than B&O unless you like how the B&O speaker covers look.
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Why not upgrade to better than B&O unless you like how the B&O speaker covers look.
I want to install the B&O amplifier. I already have bavsound speakers and subwoofers but no tweeters. I have a 3550w amplifier with an 800rms subwoofer in the trunk.
Speakers are not amplified
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As someone mentioned before, BavSound may be a good fit and easier way to upgrade. It replaces your speakers and subs using the same amp.
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I may have a spare B&O amp, pm me your contact info.
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Is this truly worth the effort, as the H&K sound system sounds great. As for me, I couldn't justify the added expense of getting a B&O, when the H&K was up to par.

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