SLS (C197) Will the Bang & Olufsen system in SLS appear in 2012 S class?

[jackywhatever]

I have a W140 sitting in the garage and likely we will give it up for the upcoming 2012 S class. If it can't last till the new model comes, we will go for the current W221 which is already impressive enough.

From what I have read online, the Bang & Olufsen sound system on the Audi A8 easily outperforms Harman Kardon Logic 7, which appears on S class and 7 series as an option.

Any experience with either system?
Does the Logic 7 worth the money at the first place?
Just wondering, will the B&O appear on the future S class??

 

[ree]

I have a W140 sitting in the garage and likely we will give it up for the upcoming 2012 S class. If it can't last till the new model comes, we will go for the current W221 which is already impressive enough.

From what I have read online, the Bang & Olufsen sound system on the Audi A8 easily outperforms Harman Kardon Logic 7, which appears on S class and 7 series as an option.

Any experience with either system?
Does the Logic 7 worth the money at the first place?
Just wondering, will the B&O appear on the future S class??

Could imagine that there will be a B&O system - especially since Porsche offers Burmester high-end sound…and there were an AMG Soundsystem for the W211 and C219 available, which uses B&O amplifier.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The SlS also has a B&O system, so I'm guessing it will be offered.

 

[bmer]

I've experienced the Harman Kardon system a couple of times and it's more than adequate at least as far as I'm concerned. A bit off-topic but as brands, I personally value HK higher because they've always put function/performance before form while B&O is more about daring, even bizarre styling. I also like what Clarkson thinks of B&O

It’s the Bang & Olufsen way. Put some simple Philips technology in a sleek black box and you can charge the earth.

Jeremy Clarkson Maserati Quattroporte review | Driving - Times Online

It’s like having a Bang & Olufsen stereo. You know that behind the Danish exterior beats a Philips heart. And that sort of spoils the moment.

Jeremy Clarkson Maserati Quattroporte review | Driving - Times Online

 

[jackywhatever]

I've experienced the Harman Kardon system a couple of times and it's more than adequate at least as far as I'm concerned. A bit off-topic but as brands, I personally value HK higher because they've always put function/performance before form while B&O is more about daring, even bizarre styling. I also like what Clarkson thinks of B&O


Jeremy Clarkson Maserati Quattroporte review | Driving - Times Online
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article684504.ece

Thanks for the link.

That's true HK offers much better value. the B&O system is 7,021 euros on the SLS and the HK system on the S class cost less than half of that.

Personally I was a fan of B&O electronics. I owned a number of their products, generally I found them to have design in front of sound quality. But their Beolab 5 (their flagship product and which their car stereo based on) offers pretty good performance for the price. They have arguably the best sub.

Any body heard of the B&W system on the jaguar XF? In home theater B&W is much better than B&O!

 

[MBZFAN]

Just wondering, will the B&O appear on the future S class??

The Bang & Olufsen system is listed as an option on the 2011 S63.

 

[Wolfgang]

Below the surface, the BeoSound AMG system provides Bang & Olufsen’s new, high end audio platform, which has been engineered based on the experiences from previous automotive projects. This platform incorporates proprietary ICEpower technology; a fusion of high output power and hi-fi sound quality with ultra-compact design and low power consumption. The lighted tweeter units demonstrate Bang & Olufsen's patented Acoustic Lens Technology, with their placement enabling 180° horizontal dispersion of high frequency sounds, giving listeners an improved sense of space, staging and realism. In Mercedes-Benz AMG the acoustic lenses are placed in the very far corners, right at the front window, which maximises the distance to the listener and thus ensures an ideal listening experience.

Mercedes-AMG - Bang & Olufsen

 

[Wolfgang]

Entire S-Class range now rolls with Bang & Olufsen

By Kenchii | Benzinsider

Want more bang for your buck? Then you’ll be happy to hear that Mercedes-Benz’s entire S-Class range is now going to feature Bang & Olufsen’s audio system. Yes, it’s true, and it shall start in September of this year.

Bang & Olufsen’s 15-speaker, 1200 Watt system used to be an exclusive feature on the S-Class AMG variant. Being one of the world’s best car audio equipment manufacturers, the Danish brand is widely recognized for being an exclusive feature on high-end premium vehicles. Their audio system offers incredible sound and visuals to everyone in the vehicle, thus creating the best kind of listening and watching environment possible.

The system showcases incredible sound and design components such as tweeters near the door mirrors, adaptive LED lighting that can be controlled on the main interface, and a light sensor that’s mounted on the rear-view mirror. The sensor detects ambient light conditions to make subtle adjustments to the LEDs. There’s also a sensor that senses the presence of front passengers for automatic optimization of sound levels upfront.

None other than Bang & Olufsen Automotive Managing Director Jans Peter Zinck revealed how happy they are to work with Mercedes-Benz. He even hints of further developments to standardize their audio systems in future Mercedes-Benz models.

 

[bmer]

Which car's interior is this? It certainly isn't the S-Class. SLS?

 

[Nicks]

Which car's interior is this? It certainly isn't the S-Class. SLS?

yeap that's sls

 

[Bartek S.]

B&O Press Release
The white LED light of the four tweeter units in the mirror triangle as well as in the B-pillar is adjusted to match the color from the instrument panel. It automatically switches to day or night mode based on the ambient light, which is detected by a sensor in the rear view mirror. On system start-up the light smoothly fades in to the required level.

Besides 15 high performance speakers, the BeoSound AMG high-end sound system includes a total amplifier power of 1.200 Watts. Particularly the system consists of a 3-way speaker system in the front doors to enable optimal sound radiation for driver and front seat passengers.

The midwoofers in the rear doors as well as the tweeters in the B-pillar together with two midrange speakers and two powerful subwoofers in the parcel shelf ensure a superior sound chamber for the passengers in the back.

“Bang & Olufsen is very proud to enhance the driving experience of the S-Class with a sound experience pleasing both the ears and the eyes. This product-introduction is a logical step in our continued journey related to bringing audiophile sound into the luxury environment of Mercedes cars,” Jens Peter Zinck, Managing Director Bang & Olufsen Automotive, said in a release.

Speakers

• 15 high-performance loudspeakers
• 4 illuminated acoustic lenses on the dashboard and in the b-pillar
• NeoDym Technology to optimize weight & performance
• Speakers are mounted in closed cabinets to optimize the sound performance

Amplifier

• True Image™ Bang & Olufsen music algorithm for upmix of stereo and 5.1 signals to 7.1 surround sound
• 14 channel DSP amplifier
  • 9 power output channels - 450 watt
  • 5 line output channels
• 5-channel ICEpower amplifier – 750 watt

Design

• Unique aluminium speaker grilles
• Bespoke sound design by the acoustic team at Bang & Olufsen

Sound features

• Microphone in the ceiling for automatic volume and frequency adjustment
• Automatic Volume Control – automatic real-time adjustment of equalization and volume to compensate for changing noise levels
• Bang & Olufsen menu in the Comand System:
  • Sound mode: focus the sound on the front, rear or all passengers
  • True Image™: with the proprietary algorithm there’s a reference setting which offers a sound stage similar to that in a recording studio. It also offers the choice of a more surrounding listening experience if the user wishes.

Via: m5board