What's the problem with the B&O stereo?

[ejpaul1]

Im curious, I have a 25 badlands with the B&O stereo and It sounds phenominal. I hear everyone talking about their dissapointment with these and its usually from pre 25's but in mine, it sounds fantastic. I did try it without the surround feature on and sure, it sounds a little flat that way but in surround, it has loads of power, volume and its clear and full.

Ive had volvo's, acuras, hondas, VW/Audi's,,,,some cars with fantastic stereos and this one is really good.

Maybe I am missing something or this stereo works better playing the kind of music i listen to. As well, the hands free works really well, I take half dozen meetings and calls in my bronco per week and when asked, every one supposes i am at my desk.

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[Ducati1098]

I think you answered your own question. They’ve made various changes and updates to the B&O over the years. Find an earlier one with B&O and you’ll see why people complain. For a “premium” audio system, it’s garbage.

Also, like anything else, everyone’s opinion of something is going to be different

 

[ejpaul1]

I think you answered your own question. They’ve made various changes and updates to the B&O over the years. Find an earlier one with B&O and you’ll see why people complain. For a “premium” audio system, it’s garbage.

Also, like anything else. Everyone’s opinion of something is going to be different

im probably not that discerning and might be real easy to please

 

[Draughon]

You're enjoying it because we bitched loudly about it the last few years.

Luckily, I came up with a subtle solution.

 

[bfoster]

You're enjoying it because we bitched loudly about it the last few years.

Luckily, I came up with a subtle solution.

Very subtle... looks almost stock

 

[RedTailHawk]

I replaced just the B&O subwoofer with the DS18 8” subwoofer. These pics tell you everything you need to know about the quality of the B&O sub compared to one I picked up for ~$80.

 

[23OBX2.7]

Bronco is a noisy veihcle so discering doesnt even come into the equation.

Test drove a few '25s and thought B&O was great.... had no idea the '23 was different when landed crazy deal on 23OBX last summer.

$2.5K later on sub & amp (on hand) mid market 4" &6.5" euro speakers and it and extensive sound deadening and absorbing and sounds amazing...... just getting broken in. Dont even need to use my Audison DSP amp.

Thats said, any Bronco can use a powerfuel equalizing sub amp and sub in the $400-700 range plus extensive sound deaeding and get a massive sound upgrade vaule far exceeding the DIY cost.

 

[ejpaul1]

You're enjoying it because we bitched loudly about it the last few years.

Luckily, I came up with a subtle solution.

well it looks cool! But, Im a product of the 70's and 80's so i can only be trusted soo far with style assesment

 

[BlackMagicMojo]

You're enjoying it because we bitched loudly about it the last few years.

Luckily, I came up with a subtle solution.

Damn Marty! All you need is a flux capacitor from Doc Brown.

 

[therokonkid]

I replaced just the B&O subwoofer with the DS18 8” subwoofer. These pics tell you everything you need to know about the quality of the B&O sub compared to one I picked up for ~$80.

Is that strictly bolt in? Is it just a question of splicing wires or is it more complex then that? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dral97]

Yeah, 21 FE. Mine is just fine. Not great, not horrible. It's better than my Bimmer at least. I definitely would not describe it as 'premium'.

 

[Area51BS]

What’s wrong with OEM? OEM audio is garbage and B&O is nothing special. Even in its day it was just fancy looking gadgetry. Sound quality was on par with Bose. Might be fine for those that don’t care about sound. It’s one of those items bean counters and marketing can have a field day. You can have an amazing sound system for the price of many mods like a set of quality wheels and tires.

 

[maus92]

The B&O in my 2025 OBX is markedly better than the B&O in my (former) 2024 BB, probably because Ford retrofitted the dsp/amp from one of their F-150 B&O trims into the 2025's. I will say that a sub driver and amp might be in my future. It really depends on how loud you want your music to play, and if you want the thump, buzz and hum that some types of music require. Driving with the soft top down or the hard top off, then one may want a custom system with plenty of reserve power to be loud enough to overcome road and wind noise - to the detriment of other vehicles around you, and your hearing.

 

[michelle227]

I don't expect a concert-like experience. I may have been spoiled with the F-Type but I'm sure the kids would find something wrong with it.

As long as I can fade to the rear and adjust base and treble sufficiently without cracking and popping, I can be content. But hell, when I have SiriusXM, I'm often listening to VSIN anyhow.

Ill likely miss having a CD player, just as I do in the Spider. Ill save them for the XK8 and Grand Marquis...both of which still handle the occasional cassette. Some of you kids may have read about them...it is a medium us older folks used back in the day...

 

[Robs94Bronco]

I've always thought "what are people complaining about?" My 23 Badlands B&O is fantastic. It's lound and the base/sub thunders with a reverberation that I can feel. I don't even adjust the EQ. AT least in my case, no need to ever change it. As reference: my 2006 Mustang GT with the "Shaker 1000" will make the whole car tremble and make the glass vibrate. my 2 cents.

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