Disappointed with 323i sound system

mathu.bala · 10-26-2009, 10:22 PM

Hi,
It's been a week since I picked up my car. So far so good but my front speaker has a pop/crack sound at medium volume. I'm not going all the way up but say around 70%. I'm not sure if this normal or not

I'm thinking of taking to dealer.

And all you 323i owner, how satisfied are you with the sound quality?

schnell325 · 10-26-2009, 11:09 PM

Brand new? Should be covered by warranty.

shipill · 10-26-2009, 11:16 PM

we told you don't buy 323

, why you didn't listen

jk

m-technik · 10-26-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell325

Brand new? Should be covered by warranty.

+1 bring it in...Sounds like a loose wire or something. I had a 323 as a loaner a little while back, and yah the system brought me back to the E36 days i.e. tinny sound, lots of treble, no deep bass.

KkSc · 10-27-2009, 01:21 AM

just take it back to the dealership...they will fix it under warranty for sure!

flyer333 · 10-27-2009, 02:06 PM

i have a 323i... but its not that bad, u should bring to the dealer to check it out

Kriston · 10-27-2009, 04:26 PM

do a speaker upgrade. Its not that difficult in the the car. Even if somethings wrong, the stock 323 system is pretty horrendous at best.

mathu.bala · 10-27-2009, 09:55 PM

So I went and enabled volume level using http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313938
It seems I'm close to the full level of the speakers therefore these distortions are normal I suppose. I will take it to my dealer when I pickup something for my giftcard.

I've searched my trunk and I didn't find any modules in left side. I suppose my model doesn't come with amp in the back. This means there is no 4 channel wires in the back

. I'm thinking of getting Infinity reference 4012i DIY. Not sure how much HU can power. A friend of mine adviced me to get PDX-5 but it seems I have to fully re-write in that case.

How did you 323i owners upgrade your sound?

MMachines · 10-28-2009, 06:20 AM

Just to confirm, the stock amp is under where this aftermarket amp sits. Is that where you were looking?

So the 323's don't get the under seat subs (which are nothing worth listening to)? I've got a 12" sub in mine and it really helped it out.

DimSum · 10-28-2009, 09:28 AM

I don't know.. My sound system is pretty damn good, when using the Aux output and proper source to play music.
The 323i does come with under seat subs, it's possible to get some crazy low end bass. The only thing the 323i does not have are the extra tweeters.
My car has the basic package too.

WhiteGold · 10-28-2009, 02:22 PM

I agree with Dimsum, I've tested my sound system on aux, mp3, ipod, cd, and everything else and it works perfectly ... I love it lol ... I would get really annoyed to hear pops and cracks

ya that isnt normal so definitely bring it in lol why fix it urself ...

Ti335 · 10-28-2009, 06:02 PM

Could be as simple as a blown speaker...

mathu.bala · 10-29-2009, 10:54 AM

I don't think the speaker is blown since it's fine at normal volume. When I increase it close to max then I hear this noise. TBH I don't think the max is that loud. I'll check up with dealer since it's under warranty.

I don't like the quality of the high frequency on these speakers. I'll probably change it to Infinity. And add amp to sub. This way the 4 speakers will have 25 rms watts each. I think this should be enough for now.

ians · 10-30-2009, 02:07 PM

I think my stock sound on my 335i really sucks too. My friend laugh at me said my car only has am radio

MRQturbo · 10-30-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ians

I think my stock sound on my 335i really sucks too. My friend laugh at me said my car only has am radio

u think so??....compared to most stock systems out there...i think non-logic 7 systems in the 335s are pretty decent sounding..all my friends can't believe its standard equipment.......i love how it is and don't think i'd need to upgrade....it could do with just a lil more bass though...

dassub · 10-30-2009, 06:02 PM

Speaking of sound systems, does an L7 amp directly replace a non-L7 amp? Any benefit? I have a 325i with the professional radio (probably the one they all come with), with the under-seat subwoofers.

10-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
mathu.bala First Lieutenant 24 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2009 323i/6mt Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 LCI 323i [0.00]	Disappointed with 323i sound system Hi, It's been a week since I picked up my car. So far so good but my front speaker has a pop/crack sound at medium volume. I'm not going all the way up but say around 70%. I'm not sure if this normal or not I'm thinking of taking to dealer. And all you 323i owner, how satisfied are you with the sound quality? __________________ 2009 323i Titanium Silver Metallic: Premium Pkg(Heated SW, Bluetooth, Sunroof), USB MFD Scoop,SWS-8,JL M6450
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shipill Major 412 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	we told you don't buy 323 , why you didn't listen jk
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	just take it back to the dealership...they will fix it under warranty for sure! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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flyer333 GSS CORP. 73 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: E90/E93 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (3)	i have a 323i... but its not that bad, u should bring to the dealer to check it out __________________ Don't teach a pig how to read, it's a waste of time and it annoys the pig.
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Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 150 Rep 2,327 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	do a speaker upgrade. Its not that difficult in the the car. Even if somethings wrong, the stock 323 system is pretty horrendous at best. __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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mathu.bala First Lieutenant 24 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2009 323i/6mt Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 LCI 323i [0.00]	So I went and enabled volume level using http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313938 It seems I'm close to the full level of the speakers therefore these distortions are normal I suppose. I will take it to my dealer when I pickup something for my giftcard. I've searched my trunk and I didn't find any modules in left side. I suppose my model doesn't come with amp in the back. This means there is no 4 channel wires in the back . I'm thinking of getting Infinity reference 4012i DIY. Not sure how much HU can power. A friend of mine adviced me to get PDX-5 but it seems I have to fully re-write in that case. How did you 323i owners upgrade your sound? __________________ 2009 323i Titanium Silver Metallic: Premium Pkg(Heated SW, Bluetooth, Sunroof), USB MFD Scoop,SWS-8,JL M6450
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10-28-2009, 06:20 AM	#9
MMachines BMW Owner 46 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3, 2006 4Runner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	Just to confirm, the stock amp is under where this aftermarket amp sits. Is that where you were looking? So the 323's don't get the under seat subs (which are nothing worth listening to)? I've got a 12" sub in mine and it really helped it out.
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DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	I don't know.. My sound system is pretty damn good, when using the Aux output and proper source to play music. The 323i does come with under seat subs, it's possible to get some crazy low end bass. The only thing the 323i does not have are the extra tweeters. My car has the basic package too.
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10-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#11
WhiteGold New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 09 Alpine White 323i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I agree with Dimsum, I've tested my sound system on aux, mp3, ipod, cd, and everything else and it works perfectly ... I love it lol ... I would get really annoyed to hear pops and cracks ya that isnt normal so definitely bring it in lol why fix it urself ...
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Ti335 Lieutenant 35 Rep 427 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Could be as simple as a blown speaker...
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mathu.bala First Lieutenant 24 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2009 323i/6mt Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 LCI 323i [0.00]	I don't think the speaker is blown since it's fine at normal volume. When I increase it close to max then I hear this noise. TBH I don't think the max is that loud. I'll check up with dealer since it's under warranty. I don't like the quality of the high frequency on these speakers. I'll probably change it to Infinity. And add amp to sub. This way the 4 speakers will have 25 rms watts each. I think this should be enough for now. __________________ 2009 323i Titanium Silver Metallic: Premium Pkg(Heated SW, Bluetooth, Sunroof), USB MFD Scoop,SWS-8,JL M6450
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ians Major 40 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I think my stock sound on my 335i really sucks too. My friend laugh at me said my car only has am radio __________________ 08 Montego Blue E92 335i 6MT sp Navi with beige interior aero front, Mtech side, M rear lip spoiler, hid fog, 19" Work Varianza T1S, KW V2, Mtech steering wheel, shift knob, e-brake handle & alumnium pedal
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