JBL Sound Bar VS B&O Sound system

[JRHEXP]

I saw that there is a JBL sound bar listed in the accessory catalog that just came out that is not compatible with the B&O sound system. Anyone else thinking of cutting the Lux package and putting the sound bar in after?

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[BTomorama]

Nah, I'm getting Lux largely for the adaptive cruise control. B&O and charge pads are just some icing on top.

After driving with ACC, I really needed on whatever new car I ended up with.

 

[RBJBronco]

thought the sound bar was just a Bluetooth speaker for camping or tailgating.

 

[Wanted33]

thought the sound bar was just a Bluetooth speaker for camping or tailgating.

I'm thinking Ben is right.

If we're off the mark I would bet the basic radio wouldn't have enough power to make much difference.

 

[R.A.N.M.J.]

I use one of those JBL J4's for tailgating. It's a small sound bar, but maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnn.....

DOES IT SOUND GOOD!!!

 

[Laddyaddy19]

I'm not a huge audiophile, but I am a huge lover of JBL products. My mother in laws F150 platinum had B&O and it was good but not great. I only tested it out a few times so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Its a big upgrade from factory speakers but not as good as some other premium soundsystems such as Rockford Fosgate, Bose, Sonos, Etc. I have some Bose products still but I prefer JBL over them, with the exception of Bose headphones.

 

[Bronqo]

According to: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/atta...-accessory-part-number-price-list-pdf.118590/
the JBL sound bar is “(non-amplified)”.

If that’s the case, I would think that it ties into the factory stereo somehow, and is not just a standalone Bluetooth speaker.

 

[F&I]

I saw that there is a JBL sound bar listed in the accessory catalog that just came out that is not compatible with the B&O sound system. Anyone else thinking of cutting the Lux package and putting the sound bar in after?

We added the JBL sound bar to our base model demo at the dealership & I was under impressed…. I was expecting WAY better sound with it and was let down. The whole system lacks bass and a subwoofer is what’s really needed. I’m a huuuuuuge B&O fan. I have it in my wife’s 20 Explorer ST & in my 21 F-150. The sound quality is incredible. So, I’m anxious to her it in our Bronco when it gets here!!

 

[JRHEXP]

We added the JBL sound bar to our base model demo at the dealership & I was under impressed…. I was expecting WAY better sound with it and was let down. The whole system lacks bass and a subwoofer is what’s really needed. I’m a huuuuuuge B&O fan. I have it in my wife’s 20 Explorer ST & in my 21 F-150. The sound quality is incredible. So, I’m anxious to her it in our Bronco when it gets here!!

Thanks for the feedback! I have the B&O in my 21 Explorer and I like it too. I have been reading where some have changed speakers in the base system I may do that and see how it sounds.

 

[Theherofails]

Saw this video recently. An alternative option with a built in amp.

 

[Daktari]

I just don't see how a sound bar that far back in the truck will do much good in the front. I prefer my music to come from in front of me. You'll also make rear passenger's ears bleed if you set it loud enough to be loud up front. Plus it takes away what little rear view you have anyways, all together a no go for me. Add a sub somewhere, upgrade speakers, see where that gets you. Personally I'd find this sound bar to always be in the way. Just not my thing.
If the B&O I'm getting doesn't do it, I'll see what I can do to upgrade. I don't expect a system where you can hear me coming home from 3 blocks away.

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