The Science of Sound Pt.1: Iconic Design | B&O Sound System in the 2021 Ford Bronco | Bronco Nation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- In our first video, hear about the system made fresh for Bronco -- and how the B&O sound system is designed to take on all the elements of an off-roading vehicle and come out on top. Learn more about the speaker placements and why they matter for your experience. Plus, discover why you can play your music louder and with less distortion. After watching, you’ll walk away understanding what you gain from the B&O system vs. the base six-speaker audio of the Standard and Mid package.
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Have a 22 full size four door bronco with the B&o system, first impression wasn’t too bad but the more I listened to it the less I was impressed. The main disappointment was the loudness and overall muddy sound. I don’t normally Blair music but Even at full volume with windows up and hardtop on it was not that loud which makes me think with the hard top or doors off most people are gonna have it cranked fullblast if they’re driving. After about a month and reading some forum discussions I ordered jl replacements for all the front speakers and focals for the rear pods. When swapping everything out I did one whole side first in order to do a side by side comparison by changing the balance back and forth. Before and after changing the center channel speaker. I was completely blown away. I really didn’t realize how shitty the b&o system was. The b&o speakers sounded incredibly muddy compared to the entry level jls. After I completed the swap it may not be a ton louder decibel wise but the clearness just makes it seem so much louder. I’d say 80% volume now is how loud it used to sound at 100%. Only thing now is the new speakers really make the shittiness of the factory sub stand out. Listening to some songs at 70-80% volume it sounds like it’s maxing out and I have the eq at factory settings. That’s next on the list.
Vocal Trance Legends through the B&O in my FE transports me to another planet, it sounds so good.
Have the B&O system in my OBX and it's pretty good. Doesn't match the Bose system i had in my pathfinder. Sounds a million times better using any other EQ for an input. Spotify input sounds pretty awesome when EQ'd. Considering the restraints on placement and protecting against the elements, they did a pretty good job.
Interesting video, enjoyed it
I am glad you are with Bronco nation now! Don't let Pickens steal this!
Never knew prince harry had a bronco lol. Love the content man!
Thanks for the overview. I learned stereo systems back in the 1970s and I think this is the first time since then I've listened to a description of how a quality stereo system functions...very basic but informative. I purchased the Lux package and am sure I will be happy with the system. Oh, I didn't realize the lower front speakers were water resistant...good catch on your part.
Glad it was helpful! Certainly a step (or three) up from the base system. B&O did a great job especially given the unique characteristics of the Bronco.
Ya, I am not seeing how the untreated paper cones are "water resistant". That's funny! You're going to be happier once you realize what trash speakers the B&O comes with and replace them with something decent.
Harmon is a really good marketing company. This setup is so mediocre its absurd. The only thing different about the B&O is a little bit of signal processing. The rear speakers aren’t even part of the B&O integration. They run off the ford ACM in the dash. This is all hogwash.
Awesome
Should have put some kind of marine audio speakers for durability I wish ford went with JLaudio
Did you use to do car reviews for Consumer Reports? I feel like I remember you doing a review for the 2015 F-150 when I was doing my research back in the day prior to purchase!
Sweet.. i have a dr dre in my auto.. but like the B&O for the nice looks in some brands.. in the upper range system set up ..diff for a bronco acoustics over the bullitt mustang. to get the jeff beck group sound and not your garage band teens
Good video, but with all this effort put into the Bronco, you'd think the system would sound a helluva lot better. Looking forward to the next one.
My b&o system in my Bronco sounds awesome. Not sure what’s wrong with yours
@@HalWalfield Sound systems are very subjective . It's all what you are accustomed to and willing to accept . I installed sound systems for 20 years and although I haven't heard the B&O in a Bronco I do have the B&O in my 2020 Ranger Lariat . The Lariat system is nothing like the sound of the old 2007 F-150 King Ranch I came from and both get blown away by the system in the wifes Mercedes .
@@rydfree I totally understand what you mean. However I feel like a lot of people complaining about the sound have either not heard it or are the type that would complain about 100k sound system.
@@HalWalfield I have had custom sound systems for years. I'm used to quality audio. There's nothing wrong with my B&O system except that it is a stock system and it sounds like one.
@@TreesOnTheBeach it does not sound like a stock system. Go listen to the none upgraded stock system and compare.
Appreciate the R&D that went into this sound system however, the sound quality with mids and lows is extremely disappointing. The amount of rattle is also a major issue
Nice
Waiting for part 2 please
Same here!
Dropping tomorrow! Stay tuned!
@@TheBroncoNation thank you for letting me know
If you add the sound bar from Ford, the JBL will work along with the rest of the factory speakers or cancel out the rears or?
Negative.
It will not, unfortunately.
Great system, my ears tell me so!! Lol
Are the dash open to the bottom like the lower grade sound system? Or are they contained a inclosed box? Does speakers in the rear have sound dreading in the plastic box, cause the lower does not and sounds tinny from a can?
After all, was this not advertised as a quality up grade? With B&O sound system that someone of quality that knew what and how to install quality sound? A simple cardboard boxed closure would greatly improve each dash speaker and would cost much from Ford. If this was not
come on now, you are asking for premium features in the premium system? What are you, some kind of madman? Surely, you jest!
@@mpeugeot A man that if you select for an option that I pay another $1500 for an option that would except to get a quality set up from the base junk package. The Bronco I ordered is going to cost $56,600.00 plus tax. Yes, this is an off road vehicle with a removable top. But, feel I am paying a premium price since it cost over $30k and is a 2 door with a manual trans.
@@nelsongrubb8620 we are in complete agreement. It is shameful how bad the B&O system truly is. It was completely smoked by my girlfriend's 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L standard sound system. Even after upgrading the speakers, the Honda has a more powerful system, but at least the comparison is no longer completely embarrassing.
I traded my Bronco Sport in for a new Ranger Lariat, but I must admit. The B&O stereo in the Bronco Sport was excellent.
We have the base audio system in our new Bronco and it is horrible. No sound stage and very flat response. Really lacking on the low end, and I'm not talking about a boomy huge bass system. Our 10 year old Honda mini van sounds so much better. I ended up adding a Kicker key 200.4, replacing all six speakers, and a small subwoofer to make it at least listenable. The base speakers are the same speakers used in the B&O system, minus, of course, the center channel and the subwoofer.
I think Ford can benefit with a re-due with regards to their sound system. Did not realize that the paper cone materials could withstand water exposure?
What's the system's wattage?
It's a secret... LOL. Probably about 10/channel from what it sounds like... I have a 40 watt soundbar that has about as much power.
@@mpeugeot damn, lol. I've heard a 500 and a 1000 watt system in a Mustang that would blow you away. Was hoping the B&O would have some serious BOOM like those.
@@MoKiShea it's not even on par with my 2011 F-150 XL stock speakers running a Soundstream VCD-22B (roughly 20w RMS x 4 channels) a $60 head unit. Allegedly the Soundstream VCD-22B is a 300w head unit - peak. I might add, the Soundstream VCD-22B has a better EQ, multiple surround modes, Bass enhancement, and I was embarrassed to buy something that shitty, but it was going into a stripped work truck.
Forgive me, but Kyle said 10 speakers, didn't he? I only count 8. Two front "kick-panel" speakers. Three on top of the IP. Two in the rear on the cross-bar. And the subwoofer. What two am I missing?
The speakers on the left hand and right hand sides of the IP are actually a tweeter on top of a midrange so its two speakers in one package.
@@kyle8711 well that’s kind of cheating. Hmmm…. I have a pair of living room speakers that have a tweeter, midrange, and woofer all in one cabinet, and I don’t claim there are 6 speakers. Only 2.
But thanks for clarifying it for me. Much appreciated.
@@LMacNeill it basically becomes a game of semantics. if you were to compare your speakers at home that have a tweeter, mid and woofer all in one to an identical set that just has them in separate boxes you wouldn't think you now have more speakers just because they are separately packaged. unfortunately there isn't really an easy way to communicate information about and audio system. if you want to continue down the rabbit hole, power ratings are a great example.
@0:23 - "... so the first of our *experts* today"
So in Oct 2017 he was an intern working there and stuck around. Glad we got an explanation of what an amplifier is.
Please tell Kyle to fix The Explorer B&O sound !!!!
Anyone else with B&O dealing with rattling noise near sub woofer in their Bronco? Any solutions?
Very common. If you remove the rectangle cut out above the sub, you'll likely see where the plastic is rubbing against a piece of the subwoofer assembly. I put a little foam right there and that helped a lot, but not completely.
First off there are only 8 speakers with the B&O system. 5 in the front, 2 rear and sub.
The B&O in the Bronco is decent. It's not great though. Main reason is the placement of the lower front speakers under the dash. Not having door speakers changes the acoustics. That and there are only 8 speakers (sub included) vs the 10 you get in other Ford models. The average person will be happy with the B&O in the Bronco. A true audio-file like myself will not be. I'll be replacing all the 4" speakers with JL C1-400's (5 of them) in the next few weeks and adding a 12" sub.
Well In the Bronco Sport Badlands B&O system is lacking, bass response is BAD and Obscure. Pore exaction on bass performance.
I can't imagine the number of hours that went into designing such an underwhelming sound system.
If it wasn't for the fact that I absolutely love and want a bronco, (and the resale value), I'm so ready to say f it. Reserved a black diamond sas 9 months ago and there is no end in sight. No vin yet nothing. Crickets
If you remember, can you let me know when you get an update?
@@Ryuk1138 will do. I'm hearing 16 months is average.
@@nickhickson1377 I appreciate it. Assuming you keep your reservation open, I hope you hear something sooner than later.
Oh you poor thing. I reserved mine the first day which was almost a year and a half ago and didn't get a Vin till about 2 months ago and finally picked it up from the dealer a week ago. Mind you, it was a FE.
Just got my BaseSquatch, 435 days after initial reservation. It required a whole lot of patience for sure.
All that and people who have it says its not as good as they thought.i haven't heard one. So i will wait to oass judgement .
Did anyone hear anything about actual speaker size? How you gonna make a whole video about a sound system and not tell me what size speakers are in the vehicle?
I have a 2021 Badlands with the Lux package. The B&O is hot garbage compared to what they put in other Fords. I went with Lux literally to have the better sound system, I made a poor decision. Save your money and go aftermarket.
Hearing them side by side, the B&O system is a drastic improvement from the base system. Certainly a distinct difference.
@@TheBroncoNation sure side by side. but many are saying that the B&O system is not good without comparing to anything else. saying that, what does that say about the base model. due to the people I know that have bought the lux package, they recommended that i do not get the lux package and to just upgrade the sound system with an after market is which I did. Happy that i did that. save me money and it sounds better than the lux
Please use a gimbal or at least a tripod. Hurts to watch.
This is only available with the Lux package, not the high package. Note: this option alone will result in your build being pushed out. When? Maybe 2024 from what I’ve heard for 1st day res holders.
I ordered the Lux package with the B&O and received the unit this month.
@@TonyAguirreJazz what trim and top? Congrats
@@TonyAguirreJazz Tony how do you like the stereo system? I also have a B&O order and while I agree that it's probably better to upgrade stuff yourself, I'm not taking a $60K new vehicle and then taking it all apart and rewiring stuff etc. So I'm curious to know how you like the stereo. I'm excited, the haters can go fuck their own selves.
I ordered a 2-door hard top Outer Banks with LUXE High and B&O first week of Feb 2022. Going into production mid-october 2022
have a platinum 350 with a b and o system and specifically ordered my bronco without the lux package to avoid the included b and o system. yes, the b and o system is just that bad.
The base audio system is hot garbage! Hopefully the B&O in the Lux package is light-years better.
Edit: the comments are saying it's not.
It's better than the base system. With that said, it still sucks.
I just got mine a month ago and the sound system is superrrr crap. I love everything else about the vehicle, but the sound system is awfully doo doo.
Just got my bronco last week with lux and I miss my Jeep’s alpine system already, this sound system is absolute ass and the designers should be ashamed
Have a 23 badlands lux with the b&o system worst system I ever heard can't believe that the sound engineers for b&o think they set this system up to sound great and that they put a quality speaker in the Bronco because it's garbage
This radio is junk
LMFAO, if you are impressed with this bottom end system (which they pretend is a premium system). Seriously, why are there only 3 bands in the EQ? Why no surround modes? Just "Stereo" and "Surround" - how very premium is that? You could only manage 3 speed sensitive volume compensations? None which can overcome the noise problem. How come the rear speakers are so under-powered (even in my 2 door, it's weak sauce). How many watts is that sub-woofer amp? 5, maybe, 10 watts? The 1995 Miata had a better sound system over 26 years ago (Pioneer's Mazda Sensory Sound System).
This system in the Bronco is sad... Not only that, the Bronco sub does suffer from distortion issues... More power gives you less distortion when you use a shitty amp (so instead of using a higher quality class A amp with no distortion, use a higher power shitty quality class C amp and pray that they don't turn up the volume). Ya, that sounds really premium.
The level of fail in this "deep dive" into the B&O system is astounding.
Well he didn’t even know what an amp was…so what do you expect.
I’m waiting on my dealer to get a 2dr w/B&O so I can hear it for myself.
@@willmix5044 well, you are likely to love everything else after you do a bit of reprogramming with FORSCAN. Upgrading the B&O system will make it acceptable (although a stock Honda CR-V EX-L has a better system even after upgrading the speakers in the Bronco).
Good luck and may the allocations be ever in your favor.
The B&O system is barely better than the stock sound system. It's probably the worst B&O system I've ever heard. You're better off getting the base system and upgrading yourself.
Hence what i did i upgraded my stock sound to JL AUDIO 4 inch speakers
The b&o sucks on the bronco.
This is total bullshit. Can’t even get ford to call me back in regards to my open case for my day 2 reservation.
This is entirely unrelated to orders and build dates. Also, we aren't Ford.
@@TheBroncoNation You are their marketing arm. So, yeah, you are Ford.
@The Bronco Nation,, let ford know that instead of pushing the over promised under delivered lacklustre sound system they should take care of their already paid customers. I need an airbag! And so do 500 more broncos. Don’t leave us hanging. There’s obviously airbags available. Do better! Please contact me with good news!
#bronconation #fordbronco #ford
Same, 2 months waiting at the dealership for airbag recall after 3 months at MAP for MIC replacement. FORD is fucking joke.
Ford was/is not involved in this video series.
As a nearly $5,000 upgrade I was expecting quite a bit more from this system! The bass is gutless and the front speakers are not very robust.