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      10-03-2019, 10:07 PM   #10
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Drives: 2023 iX xDrive50
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seattle

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Basic Radio - This is good for those who either only listen to talk radio or don't really care about audio quality. It's "fine" but the base radio probably shouldn't be offered on the X5.

HK Radio - This is what the base radio on a car like the X5 (or 5 series) should be. This will probably suffice for most people who like music from MP3's or Satellite Radio.

B&W Radio - great audio quality. Not LOUD but very good audio and loud enough for the vast majority. If you're interested in hearing subtle details of music then this is for you. It's not going to be as good as some home systems (including some of the B&W home speakers) but realistically, a car isn't the best environment for that kind of audio anyway. Is it worth the price? Probably not. Would I get it again? Absolutely!

My wife who's not an audiophile noticed the difference between the base radio and the HK radio. She's happy with the HK and wants it again. For my car, it's the B&W.
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