2010 328 audio sucks...what can I do

BOSTON3 · 09-19-2010, 08:52 PM

Bought my car back in November and really haven't driven it with the windows down on the highway up until this weekend. Had a new CD in and noticed that certain songs would lead to loud cracking. The radio really didn't sound that loud in the car as the windows and sunroof were open and I was cruising at highway speeds. Had this issue a few times in the past, but just thought it was the crappy audio quality of the internet radio station I had on. Is there anything the dealer can do about this? In the end, I'm guessing they will tell me that the audio system is just crap and that I should have upgraded to the HK??

jmar0351 · 09-19-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSTON3

Bought my car back in November and really haven't driven it with the windows down on the highway up until this weekend. Had a new CD in and noticed that certain songs would lead to loud cracking. The radio really didn't sound that loud in the car as the windows and sunroof were open and I was cruising at highway speeds. Had this issue a few times in the past, but just thought it was the crappy audio quality of the internet radio station I had on. Is there anything the dealer can do about this? In the end, I'm guessing they will tell me that the audio system is just crap and that I should have upgraded to the HK??

I thought you were calling your 328 and Audi when i read your title...

BOSTON3 · 09-19-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jmar0351

I thought you were calling your 328 and Audi when i read your title...

fixed - thanks!

jmar0351 · 09-19-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSTON3

fixed - thanks!

Np bud! Other than that, like with most things, if you complain enough and to the right person they will usually look at it.

Deltari09 · 09-20-2010, 03:04 AM

Yeah, that is a bit true. We got the HK and it is AMAZING! However, like you said, the radio is not as high quality as say an MP3. (I think that's what you said) So when I put on a local station, the sound isn't all surround and low-bassey.

Basically, check the quality of your files and get the HK

Trojan4evr · 09-20-2010, 03:25 AM

Yeah, I have the same problem with my 135i while the sound system in my 07 335i is just awesome and real sorround sound.

WWONG · 09-20-2010, 09:00 AM

The base system on my 2010 used to sound like ass. I bet it still does. Did the OEM Alpine Hi-fi Upgrade and it ended up being a lot better.

hookah66 · 09-24-2010, 01:41 PM

Have you tried the upgrade midrange/tweeter speakers from BSW? Go to their web site Bavarian Sound Werks, they got a kit where you yank the OEM speakers and put new tweeters & midranges speakers, don't have to touch the subwoofer on the HiFi (base) system. The instructions are quite comprehensive, and you don't loose any of the feature of GPS integrated audio system. I was thrilled to hear the "new rich sound" coming out. It took me no more than three hours to do the four speakers for my e93 w/nav.

slim_e90 · 09-24-2010, 08:27 PM

i have the same issue... i'm thinking of putting some sound deadening in like dynamat. it allows less of the noise to get muffled and lost to the metal doors. the quality of the sound will be better in the car...

i've done it to a previous car and had great results.

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BOSTON3 Private 17 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2010 328i XDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	2010 328 audio sucks...what can I do Bought my car back in November and really haven't driven it with the windows down on the highway up until this weekend. Had a new CD in and noticed that certain songs would lead to loud cracking. The radio really didn't sound that loud in the car as the windows and sunroof were open and I was cruising at highway speeds. Had this issue a few times in the past, but just thought it was the crappy audio quality of the internet radio station I had on. Is there anything the dealer can do about this? In the end, I'm guessing they will tell me that the audio system is just crap and that I should have upgraded to the HK?? Last edited by BOSTON3; 09-19-2010 at 09:00 PM..
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Deltari09 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2011 3-Series Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii, USA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, that is a bit true. We got the HK and it is AMAZING! However, like you said, the radio is not as high quality as say an MP3. (I think that's what you said) So when I put on a local station, the sound isn't all surround and low-bassey. Basically, check the quality of your files and get the HK
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Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	Yeah, I have the same problem with my 135i while the sound system in my 07 335i is just awesome and real sorround sound.
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	The base system on my 2010 used to sound like ass. I bet it still does. Did the OEM Alpine Hi-fi Upgrade and it ended up being a lot better.
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hookah66 dirigir é a minha paixão 4 Rep 153 Posts Drives: e93 328c N52 3.0L cabriolet Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: somewhere called Boonton USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 325xi [0.00] 2009 328i cabriolet [0.00]	Have you tried the upgrade midrange/tweeter speakers from BSW? Go to their web site Bavarian Sound Werks, they got a kit where you yank the OEM speakers and put new tweeters & midranges speakers, don't have to touch the subwoofer on the HiFi (base) system. The instructions are quite comprehensive, and you don't loose any of the feature of GPS integrated audio system. I was thrilled to hear the "new rich sound" coming out. It took me no more than three hours to do the four speakers for my e93 w/nav. __________________ Sou fanático por conversíveis...
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slim_e90 First Lieutenant 13 Rep 343 Posts Drives: BSM E-88 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Naaaashville, TN iTrader: (4)	i have the same issue... i'm thinking of putting some sound deadening in like dynamat. it allows less of the noise to get muffled and lost to the metal doors. the quality of the sound will be better in the car... i've done it to a previous car and had great results. __________________ \|move over... please\|
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