Bowers and Wilkins EQ settings

[BK28]

Just purchased a 2020 750i xDrive with the Bowers and Wilkins system and I have to say I am disappointed in the sound quality and believe the Bavsound speaker, sub, and amp upgrade in the G30 I traded in sounded much better. I know this system has the potential to be amazing with the correct EQ settings, but I’ve only been able to find posts/videos regarding EQ settings for the Harman Kardon system and nothing for B&W. Does anyone with this system mind sharing their EQ settings?

[edojac]

Hi,

I have a 2016 G11 750i with B&W Diamond Surround system.
I attach 2 pictures with my preferred settings: "On Stage" sound profile.
And the EQ profile.

I have read reviews of people having trouble finding the right settings.
After some use I am satisfied. Though I listen at quite high volume to experience the "bass massage".

Would be great to know what settings you find ideal, to exchange experience.

[Th3Spectre]

Hey congrats on your new purchase. I own a 2016 G12 with the B&W system and I just found settings someone posted on YouTube after doing extensive tests for the best EQ on the system. I believe they used a 5 series to do the tests but it's similar enough I decided to give the settings a try. Here's a link to the video if you want to see the in-depth tests through user conducted.

For the actual settings themselves, here's the EQ setup:


Bass -3
100hz +4
200hz +2
500hz +2
1hz - 0
2hz - 0
5hz - 0
10hz - +2
Treb - Flat (or +1)
Studio preset

If you find this is still lacking, here is my previous settings I used which had a little more thump. I got these from the following YouTuber:

Bass +3
Treb +3
100hz +6
200hz -6
500hz +3
1khz +2
2khz 0
5khz -2
10khz -1

Studio preset

[Coastboater]

As edojac posted, I found the sound profile setting to have the biggest impact on how the system sounds. Like him, I’ve found the “On Stage” profile sounds best to me. Mine is a 2017.
B&W supplies, at least with my car, a thumb drive for the system, too. It’s in a CD case along with the owners manual, warranty, etc.

[BK28]

Originally Posted by Th3Spectre

Hey congrats on your new purchase. I own a 2016 G12 with the B&W system and I just found settings someone posted on YouTube after doing extensive tests for the best EQ on the system. I believe they used a 5 series to do the tests but it's similar enough I decided to give the settings a try. Here's a link to the video if you want to see the in-depth tests through user conducted.

https://youtu.be/laUytBh9ac4

For the actual settings themselves, here's the EQ setup:


Bass -3
100hz +4
200hz +2
500hz +2
1hz - 0
2hz - 0
5hz - 0
10hz - +2
Treb - Flat (or +1)
Studio preset

If you find this is still lacking, here is my previous settings I used which had a little more thump:

Bass +3
Treb +3
100hz +6
200hz -6
500hz +3
1khz +2
2khz 0
5khz -2
10khz -1

Studio settings

Thank you!! I will definitely give these setting a try next time I get in the car and will post my thoughts. What are your thoughts on it now that you’ve been using it? Do you believe it’s the best EQ you have tried?

[BK28]

Originally Posted by edojac

Hi,

I have a 2016 G11 750i with B&W Diamond Surround system.
I attach 2 pictures with my preferred settings: "On Stage" sound profile.
And the EQ profile.

I have read reviews of people having trouble finding the right settings.
After some use I am satisfied. Though I listen at quite high volume to experience the "bass massage".

Would be great to know what settings you find ideal, to exchange experience.

Thank you I appreciate the info and pictures I will definitely give this one a try in addition to the other one posted. From the EQ picture is it possible for you to clarify how much you increased each setting by? My old G30 didn’t have an EQ so this is new to me and I can’t really tell how much each one is increased by.

[Th3Spectre]

Originally Posted by BK28

Thank you!! I will definitely give these setting a try next time I get in the car and will post my thoughts. What are your thoughts on it now that you’ve been using it? Do you believe it’s the best EQ you have tried?

No problem, the 2020 is beautiful and so is that N63TU3 (*drool*).

I'd say the most recent settings I've started using (first set of the two posted) have been great for mid to high volume. Low volume is a bit heavy on treb, but having that clean sound for mid to high listening volume is great! I think you'll appreciate it if a clean sound is what you are after. If anything it will be a good starting point to adjust as you prefer!

[BK28]

Originally Posted by Coastboater

As edojac posted, I found the sound profile setting to have the biggest impact on how the system sounds. Like him, I’ve found the “On Stage” profile sounds best to me. Mine is a 2017.
B&W supplies, at least with my car, a thumb drive for the system, too. It’s in a CD case along with the owners manual, warranty, etc.

Thanks I will definitely give his sound profile and EQ a try.

[BK28]

Originally Posted by Th3Spectre

No problem, the 2020 is beautiful and so is that N63TU3 (*drool*).

I'd say the most recent settings I've started using (first set of the two posted) have been great for mid to high volume. Low volume is a bit heavy on treb, but having that clean sound for mid to high listening volume is great! I think you'll appreciate it if a clean sound is what you are after. If anything it will be a good starting point to adjust as you prefer!

Yes the car is beautiful I got it in donington grey metallic with the M sport package which looks amazing to me. Hopefully the N63TU3 will last one of my main fears about buying a 750 was the horror stories about the N63 engine but from what I’ve been reading anything from the N63TU and up is solid especially with the the N63TU2 and N63TU3. I did purchase the extended warranty until 2027 just in case though for peace of mind.

[Th3Spectre]

Originally Posted by BK28

Yes the car is beautiful I got it in donington grey metallic with the M sport package which looks amazing to me. Hopefully the N63TU3 will last one of my main fears about buying a 750 was the horror stories about the N63 engine but from what I’ve been reading anything from the N63TU and up is solid especially with the the N63TU2 and N63TU3. I did purchase the extended warranty until 2027 just in case though for peace of mind.

Smart!!! I got an extended warranty too, and it's covered already 7k in repairs. One was for a malfunctioning rear seat entertainment screen that had to be ordered from Germany and the other was for a leaking valve block for the air compressor system which both ended up getting replaced recently. I know there's horror stories of both the N63 and extended warranties for that matter, but for these cars I feel it's a must. So long as the company isreputable, etc.

Yes I agree with you, the N63TU3 should especially be solid! My TU2 has been holding up nicely. I did just get it tuned to put out 575hp and 625 tq on an E30 mix. She hauls absolute ass. The headroom for tuning on these motors is insane.

[BK28]

Originally Posted by Th3Spectre

Hey congrats on your new purchase. I own a 2016 G12 with the B&W system and I just found settings someone posted on YouTube after doing extensive tests for the best EQ on the system. I believe they used a 5 series to do the tests but it's similar enough I decided to give the settings a try. Here's a link to the video if you want to see the in-depth tests through user conducted.

https://youtu.be/laUytBh9ac4

For the actual settings themselves, here's the EQ setup:


Bass -3
100hz +4
200hz +2
500hz +2
1hz - 0
2hz - 0
5hz - 0
10hz - +2
Treb - Flat (or +1)
Studio preset

If you find this is still lacking, here is my previous settings I used which had a little more thump. I got these from the following YouTuber:

https://youtu.be/YUo13kUdBE8

Bass +3
Treb +3
100hz +6
200hz -6
500hz +3
1khz +2
2khz 0
5khz -2
10khz -1

Studio preset

I tried the presets from the YouTube video and it sounds really good but the bass was lacking, so I left the bass flat instead of -3 and now it sounds perfect! Thanks again for this.

[Th3Spectre]

Originally Posted by BK28

I tried the presets from the YouTube video and it sounds really good but the bass was lacking, so I left the bass flat instead of -3 and now it sounds perfect! Thanks again for this.

Right on! Glad to hear you've found the right settings. That's what makes these forums great, coming together and figuring it out! Have a good one