standard sound system

Should I get a E91? · 09-13-2007, 05:14 PM

I'm considering a 318d SE Touring for my next car, is the UK standard sound system any good (bass?) or should I spend the money on the speaker upgrade?

dxb335d · 09-13-2007, 05:16 PM

speaker upgrade bud!!

deffo

welcome to the forum

Carlos De Ambiguous

silverbmwz3 · 09-13-2007, 05:22 PM

Do it...go logic 7/prof hifi plus 6FL (ipod/usb).

peterg1965 · 09-14-2007, 02:28 AM

I reckon the HiFi speaker system is OK to my tone deaf ears, cheaper then the full Logic7 b a considerable margin. Although I havent heard the Logic7 sound.

silverbmwz3 · 09-14-2007, 03:08 AM

I didn't compare the two to be honest but the logic 7 sounds awesome.

creepy coupe · 09-14-2007, 03:33 AM

I thought for a standard set up it's no bad at all, much better than the E46, but then most things are.

330cdsport · 09-14-2007, 04:19 AM

I have the Logic7 in my car wheras the wife has the standard system in her E91.
The Logic7 is defo much better (more bass, better top-end) but the standard system is also decent enough if you are not wanting to blast it out.
You still have bass coming from beneath the seats and the standard professional cd/tuner is good too. (much better than the E46 business unit)

Best thing to do is take your favourite CD to a dealer and tryout all three systems (standard, hifi, logic7) and then you will know for sure.

BC4J · 09-14-2007, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 330cdsport

I have the Logic7 in my car wheras the wife has the standard system in her E91.
The Logic7 is defo much better (more bass, better top-end) but the standard system is also decent enough if you are not wanting to blast it out.
You still have bass coming from beneath the seats and the standard professional cd/tuner is good too. (much better than the E46 business unit)

Best thing to do is take your favourite CD to a dealer and tryout all three systems (standard, hifi, logic7) and then you will know for sure.

Logic7 rules. Well, it did until the Individual Audio sytem became available on the 3-er. Is anyone planning to order this on their car???

dxb335d · 09-14-2007, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BC4J

Logic7 rules. Well, it did until the Individual Audio sytem became available on the 3-er. Is anyone planning to order this on their car???

do you have the indi system on yours??

peterg1965 · 09-14-2007, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

do you have the indi system on yours??

It says LOGIC7 in his signature Carlos, so I suspect not

dxb335d · 09-14-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

It says LOGIC7 in his signature Carlos, so I suspect not

i did spot that afterwards PETER, thankyou

RockIt · 09-14-2007, 04:51 AM

It's all a matter of what you can afford to spend and how much you enjoy listening to music in the car. As a musician, I prefer to listen to music uninterrupted by distractions, at home. I didn't spec the hi fi system or Logic 7 partly for this reason and partly for reasons of affordability. However, if I was to spec another BMW I would probably go for the Hi-fi. The standard system is perfectly acceptable and better than many standard systems. To my ears it lacks some mid range clarity and the bass could be punchier, but I find it adequate. Good advice from 330cdsport about testing the various systems at dealers.

BC4J · 09-14-2007, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

It says LOGIC7 in his signature Carlos, so I suspect not

Your suspicion is well-founded. I went with Logic7 as there was no Individual option at the time. Love to hear it though, hence my query about is anyone about to order it on their new car.

remmib · 09-14-2007, 05:35 AM

I think atleast get the Hi-Fi system.

morgs · 09-14-2007, 05:43 AM

I listened to both the standard system and Hi Fi upgrade when choosing my E92. To me the standard system was a bit harsh and lacked base. The Hi Fi speakers seemed much clearer so that is what I went for (Logic 7 was over budget so not an option for me).

I have been really happy and listen to music every day in the car - via a USB stick (6FL). It's a great combination as you can download podcasts etc (I listen to Sportsweek for example when driving to work on Monday morning).

Morgs

dxb335d · 09-14-2007, 05:48 AM

how much was the logic 7 upgrade?

Micky Dee · 09-14-2007, 06:30 AM

I went for HiFi and it sounds good enough to me! Am I correct that if you order the individual system on the e90 you have to have the beige interior?!? Is that correct?

Hotcoupe · 09-14-2007, 06:32 AM

On my first BMW (E46) I went with the Harman Kardon option.I think it was about £700 extra at the time.I was less then impressed especially considering the extra cost.
I never bothered with the upgrade on my existing car, nor did I spec the upgrade on the new one.
I will see what the standard setup is like once the car finally get's here.

silverbmwz3 · 09-14-2007, 06:47 AM

I had Harmon Kardon in my E46 Convertible and the sub was superb for bass, I think in some respects the bass/low range stuff was better than with my logic 7 but all round the logic 7 in my e90 walks all over E46 HK.

creepy coupe · 09-14-2007, 07:19 AM

While on this subject, how many speakers does the E92 have with the standard sound system, I can only see 4, but hi notes sound nice and clear, and I can't see any seperate tweeters.

Z4 Beemer · 09-14-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

While on this subject, how many speakers does the E92 have with the standard sound system, I can only see 4, but hi notes sound nice and clear, and I can't see any seperate tweeters.

Funny you should mention this - I spotted this just the other day - only 4 speakers as standard!!

330cdsport · 09-14-2007, 08:09 AM

There are 6 in the standard system. There are two small subs under the front sets as well that you probably didnt notice. You can see the grills if you look there.

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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	Do it...go logic 7/prof hifi plus 6FL (ipod/usb). __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	I reckon the HiFi speaker system is OK to my tone deaf ears, cheaper then the full Logic7 b a considerable margin. Although I havent heard the Logic7 sound.
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	I didn't compare the two to be honest but the logic 7 sounds awesome. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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330cdsport Right Responsible 58 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: AW F21 M135i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535d M Sport [0.00] 2007 E91 320 M Sport [0.00] 2007 E92 335d M Sport [0.00]	I have the Logic7 in my car wheras the wife has the standard system in her E91. The Logic7 is defo much better (more bass, better top-end) but the standard system is also decent enough if you are not wanting to blast it out. You still have bass coming from beneath the seats and the standard professional cd/tuner is good too. (much better than the E46 business unit) Best thing to do is take your favourite CD to a dealer and tryout all three systems (standard, hifi, logic7) and then you will know for sure. __________________ Last: 330cd Sport - Silver Grey, 335d M Sport Coupe, F10 535d M Sport. Current: AW F21 M135i, Coral Red, Pro Nav, Vis, HK, & Clunky Adaptive Suspension Current: F15 X5 XDrive 40d M Sport - Space Grey, lots of toys.
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morgs New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: e92 320d Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Romsey, Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I listened to both the standard system and Hi Fi upgrade when choosing my E92. To me the standard system was a bit harsh and lacked base. The Hi Fi speakers seemed much clearer so that is what I went for (Logic 7 was over budget so not an option for me). I have been really happy and listen to music every day in the car - via a USB stick (6FL). It's a great combination as you can download podcasts etc (I listen to Sportsweek for example when driving to work on Monday morning). Morgs __________________ e92 320d, USB, hi fi speakers, leather, heated seats, sparkling graphite
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