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      12-30-2020, 09:03 AM   #23
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Nice! Damn that is a great pic of the speakers. I didn't go with the B&W but I almost feel like that look alone could make it worth it.
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Nice! Damn that is a great pic of the speakers. I didn't go with the B&W but I almost feel like that look alone could make it worth it.
Thanks!
I think it takes the interior up a notch. It looks incredible! I mostly did it for the sound quality. I love a mind blowing stereo.
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I absolutely am in love with this wood trim. I'm so glad it's not glossy.

I'm hoping to wash it, and get some real pictures once the rain stops!
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I've spent a little more time with the Bowers & Wilkins and I can tell you this is the best sounding system I've ever hear. I have not gotten a chance to run some FLC files on a USB through it.

I am using Tidal Masters (Lossless streaming) with an iPhone cable and it's simply breathtaking

The biggest conversation starter is the sound system. Absolutely stunning to look at.
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I'm trying to get my car in our studio for a photo shoot in the upcoming weeks

Stay tuned...stay tuned...
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This has honestly had me looking at parts to do a legit B&W conversion on my car. It makes no sense, but I want them now hahaha
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I've added 12.5MM and 15MM spacers. Car is just stunning.

Here's a few pictures.l, one of which is my favorite of the interior. I'm obsessed with this Bowers and Wilkins. The more time I listen to it, the better it sounds!!
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Your car looks great and I know you are looking for excuses to drive it.
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Well now that Beerflakes has stolen the thunder with his amazing M550, all I can do is try to steal some back with a picture of my co-pilot.

I snapped this picture today while on my way to get a covid test. Sadly we are both quarantined and I am f^%#*ing tired lol.
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      03-08-2021, 01:55 PM   #33
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Nice! Don't forget to annoy the CA to ensure no advertisement stickers or bumper drilling (unless of course you want that). Seems like a no brainer, but once they've drilled, it's too late.

Hasn't happened to me with BMW yet, has happened with other cars though.
Do they do that at the port or at the dealership? I'm assuming at the dealership. And also, do all of the dealerships do it? I don't think all of them do.
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... a picture of my co-pilot.
I hope you both survived your quarantine OK. Tell your co-pilot to keep his eyes on the road! Don't just hang your head out in the breeze...

I am leaning toward a custom order M550i as my next (currently in a 540i) and didn't consider the B&W because of the cost. Now that you've had it a few months, are you still that crazy about it?

I'm not terribly inclined to spend the money, but then again, it's only money...
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...I am using Tidal Masters (Lossless streaming) with an iPhone cable...
I tell everyone to do the same. I run Tidal cabled up in my i3 and it’s a night and day difference to Bluetooth.

Unfortunately the i3 doesn’t have an auxiliary analog port, otherwise I’d connect the iPhone to an AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt and run aux from there. Does the M550 have an analog aux port?
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...I am using Tidal Masters (Lossless streaming) with an iPhone cable...
I tell everyone to do the same. I run Tidal cabled up in my i3 and it’s a night and day difference to Bluetooth.

Unfortunately the i3 doesn’t have an auxiliary analog port, otherwise I’d connect the iPhone to an AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt and run aux from there. Does the M550 have an analog aux port?
It has a USB, and USB-C port. USB by the cup holder is only for CarPlay. Tidal sounds great!
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...I am using Tidal Masters (Lossless streaming) with an iPhone cable...
I tell everyone to do the same. I run Tidal cabled up in my i3 and it's a night and day difference to Bluetooth.

Unfortunately the i3 doesn't have an auxiliary analog port, otherwise I'd connect the iPhone to an AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt and run aux from there. Does the M550 have an analog aux port?
It has a USB, and USB-C port. USB by the cup holder is only for CarPlay. Tidal sounds great!
I don't know why so many people are upset that they switched from USB to USB-C. I guess it's annoying because some people may not have the cables, but if you have them, it is faster.
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Some photos of the new ride. 2021 M550i xDrive.
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Some photos of the new ride. 2021 M550i xDrive.
Love it!
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The side mirrors aren't body color but you have black grille. Were you able to ala carte oreder?
Is the rear diffuser high gloss black?
My '19 is this color. About to order '22.
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Nice pictures!! Thanks for sharing.

I'm a little jealous of the stereo upgrade. I got the normal HK audio system.
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Anymore updated pics? I've got a DGM on the way and it doesn't seem to be as popular of a color has the blue and Alpine White .
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