Re: bmw-digest V9 #1529

[David DeBord <dedebord@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I found on that on mine ('96), it sounds much better if I turn down the bass & turn up the treble. Normally I wouldn't even use those
knobs, but in this case, it helps alot! (IMHO)
I added a Pioneer 12 disc changer that sounds great. I found it thru this list at www.autotoys.com. I got it with an extra 12 disc
cartridge for about $325. It works fine with the BMW cassette, even though it was designed for 6 disc changer.
Good luck.
David DeBord
BMW CCA
'96 328is
dedebord@domain.elided

> From: Lew Stelmach <lew@domain.elided>
> Subject: 323Ci E46 - HarmanKardon stereo system
>
> Has anyone attempted to fine-tune or improve the "premium" sound system
> available on new BMW 323 vehicles, with after-market components.
>
> Unfortunately, I find the "premium" BMW system lacking in sound
> quality, and I would like to explore various options to improve the
> system.
>
> I have received an email from HarmanKardon saying that they
> do not produce after-market car audio components, and that
> the system in the BMW was custom designed.  "Call BMW", they wrote.
>
> My dealer (Otto's in Ottawa, ON, Canada) replied that they do not have
> any technical information whatsoever on the HK sound system.  I will be
> contacting BMW Canada, next.
>
> One problem with the sound produced by the HK system, is that the bass
> is undefined, distored and "boomy", lacking in musicality, though
> probably adequate for head-banging sound.  The high-end of the sound
> system is marginally acceptable.
>
> On the plus side, the HK BMW system has very low noise, which on
> poorer systems would be audible as an unpleasant "hiss".  This "hiss"
> is inaudible on the HK BMW system.
>
> Lew Stelmach
>
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