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      04-11-2013, 12:37 PM   #1
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Whats up with the sound system?

Switched over from a G37S to a Pre-owned certified 2011 335i Sedan. Love the drive and I think I'm BMW for good. However, the sound system is not impressive at all. It seems on songs there is a decrease of volume on some speakers. Not sure if this is a known issue, but I'm disappointed that such a nice car has this issue. I am aware of the car being used, so I would like BMW to check it out, but I was wondering if anyone else on the forums had a issue with sound, especially with the volume sounding muffled when driving.

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A lot of people have this issue. Your car (like mine) most likely doesn't have the Logic 7 sound system. There's nothing wrong with it but it isn't exactly a great system. there are plenty of posts about this and how to upgrade it. Hope this helps.
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Depending on the song genre put the bass mostly up and treble and mess with the EQ it rein acts different scenarios like concert and studio hall
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A lot of people have this issue. Your car (like mine) most likely doesn't have the Logic 7 sound system. There's nothing wrong with it but it isn't exactly a great system. there are plenty of posts about this and how to upgrade it. Hope this helps.
Thank you for the speedy rely and sending me in the right direction!
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Depending on the song genre put the bass mostly up and treble and mess with the EQ it rein acts different scenarios like concert and studio hall
Thanks for the tip!
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Thank you for the speedy rely and sending me in the right direction!
No problem man. Hope you find what you're looking for.
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Switched over from a G37S to a Pre-owned certified 2011 335i Sedan. Love the drive and I think I'm BMW for good. However, the sound system is not impressive at all. It seems on songs there is a decrease of volume on some speakers. Not sure if this is a known issue, but I'm disappointed that such a nice car has this issue. I am aware of the car being used, so I would like BMW to check it out, but I was wondering if anyone else on the forums had a issue with sound, especially with the volume sounding muffled when driving.

Thanks in advance!
What system do you have? I have the Professional 10 Speaker system and I think it sounds pretty good. I keep my EQ flat. Subs at 3.
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Compared to the '07, I think the '11s only have 8 speakers. They are both HiFi with the external amp, but fewer (and smaller, I think?) speakers. Both are way better than the 2010. There are also some very early build '11s that do not have HiFi. Might want to check your build date and do a search on the audio threads.

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What system do you have? I have the Professional 10 Speaker system and I think it sounds pretty good. I keep my EQ flat. Subs at 3.
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Try the different surround/hall settings, some will cause certain speakers to activate depending on what's going on in the song, very annoying.
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Guess my hearing is not going bad after all then. I have a 07 coupe with Logic7 and quite often it sounds as the speakers in the rear passenger "wall" are cutting in and out. Quite annoying as the sound is considerable better when they do kick in.
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Got ZERO problems with my Harman Kardon
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Guess my hearing is not going bad after all then. I have a 07 coupe with Logic7 and quite often it sounds as the speakers in the rear passenger "wall" are cutting in and out. Quite annoying as the sound is considerable better when they do kick in.
I too have noticed this on my 08 sedan. I had figured it was in the processing and the unit trying to provide the "surround sound" correctly.
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Got ZERO problems with my Harman Kardon
Great system.
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Great system.
Yep! Although occasionally I do get a bit of a "burning plastic" smell when crankin the tunes a bit. I hope it isn't my speakers
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My 08 professional sounds waaaay better than my g35 with the blose in it. I did however have to play with the eq etc...
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I think they skimped out on current BMW's as far as the sound quality goes..
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I think they skimped out on current BMW's as far as the sound quality goes..
I think its part of the bmw cost cutting that started in 09. i keep hearing a common theme that the older L7 sounds better than the current top stereo options they offer.
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I have had HK system in previous M3's and I think even that system sounds marginal...just sounds like you amp'd up bad speakers.
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It can be like the tuner has failed. The fix will be to replace it, but I don't know if it's going to be a cheap and easy to find part, or if it's expensive. you may have an aftermarket CD changer and not realize it
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