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12-16-2009, 01:28 AM | #1 |
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About to Order - and opinions on the HiFi Pro Option
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Great forum, been pretty useful for research (the HPFP issues are not enough to scare me off this car). I am in Perth and have driven a demo 135i coupe twice now, and am currently doing the trade-in/option dance negotiations, and then preparing for a 4-5 month wait :-( I have pretty much decided on a manual Sapphire Black, with black interior and Brushed Aluminium highlights. Not really keen on too many optional gadgets as they are more things to go wrong or annoy me. I am seriously considering the HiFi System Professional which is a $2,080 option. In my current HSV I have upgraded the standard stereo with and Alpine Processor unit, AMP, MB Quartz Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub - I got zero change out of $2K for this, although it does sound pretty decent. I can not be shagged with the whole aftermarket stereo thing and the (strange hissing noises that need to be sorted out) unless the BMW sound option is not up to scratch - unfortunately I am unable to listen to one in a demo at the dealer, so my question is - who has got got this on their car? Are you happy with the sound/reliability of the system? Cheers Phil |
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i understand that the top of the range option these days ($2k upgrade) is logic 7. I need to check how much i paid and can tell you if it's worth it in a months time. From all of the feedback that i got it will be as good as if not better than any other factory fitted system (except maybe Lexus?). I also understand that aftermarket upgrades are a bit of a pain in the 1 series. Note if you look at the US blogs their standard system is not the same as ours i think i think one stepup.
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12-16-2009, 03:23 PM | #3 |
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Welcome to the 1addicts support group, satisfying all your delivery time waiting needs
Both stereo options are good, I have the 10spkr system and a mate has the full kit, both are good it just depends on what you want to spend. I'll probably fit an Alpine amp in my boot shortly to give myself some more mid-range clarity but that's being very picky and either way you can't go wrong. |
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12-16-2009, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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It sounds like you've lined yourself up quite a nice car. The only advice I'd have is to ask some other 1'ers about the brushed aluminium interior highlights. I believe it can scratch quite easily.
As for the stereo, I don't think you can go wrong either way.
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When you guys say brushed aluminum do you mean the textured aluminum? I only have seen one option for it and it has those bumps on it.
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The "patterned" aluminium is called Glacier I think. I've got it in my car and given it a few big belts with my watch and other things and hasn't got the slightest mark on it.
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12-16-2009, 06:01 PM | #8 |
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The demo I drove had the patterned Aluminium (Glacier Silver), I don't mind it but the SWMB/fashion advisor/colour consultant reckons its "ugly", and that the brushed alumnium looks better.
If the brushed aluminium aint that durable though I am not so sure I should go down that path. I was also considering the Lemon interior with the Poplar gray trim, was just not sure how it would go on resale as I am doing a 3 year novated lease, and any shortfall on residual I prefer not to wear (like I am with this HSV). Sounds like the Hifi Pro system is a goer though. |
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12-16-2009, 07:13 PM | #11 |
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I have the Hi-fi Professional 10 speaker sound system but not the logic 7. It was roughly $1100 if I remember correctly. I believe there are 3 variants, the standard 6 speaker, the Hi-fi Professional 10 speaker, and the Hi-fi Professional 10 speaker with Logic 7. The US spec has our Hi-fi Professional 10 speaker system as standard but it was dropped in 2010 models.
I've had aftermarket sound systems in all of my previous cars. I've spent thousands before but this time I couldn't be bothered with going down this route and I prefer the OEM look. The $1100 upgrade seems perfect to me, it's not the best sound system but for a factory upgrade I'm very satisfied. I don't see the need for anything aftermarket anymore. Also, I believe BMW is offering an Alpine Sound System which can be retrofitted to the car later on and it's roughly $1000 as well. I think it fits somewhere between the Hi-fi Professional 10 speaker and the Logic 7. I personally would go down this route and you won't be paying unnecessary Lux Tax on factory options. |
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I am not sure about Hi-Fi professional but it is definitely not as good as the Logic 7 in a 325i, although it is very close to a Logic 7 and a huge improvement from standard.
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Having said that, a previous company car that I had for a while had severe scratching near the gear lever (not the trim in question, as it wasn't a BMW) and i can only assume it came from a chunky metal chain or similar? |
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I don't think the USA gets (or at least never used to) the brushed aluminium with accent line option. The one with the bumps on it is called Glacier Silver.
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Overall, I am quite happy with the system, not quite the Mark Levison on the Lexus, but really, the Mark Levison on the Lexus is no way near the real Mark Levison anyway. The main thing I like is that it is integrated, and you can't really get that from after market install (bbk may argue that ). I have given a much fuller review in a previous post somewhere in time. . You are paying more, but that's the price you pay for having things integrated. I have no problem with the brushed aluminium with the accent strip. I was going to change it to CF, until I saw it in the flesh on delivery and actually much prefer it than CF. You do get a bit of glare in the afternoon though.
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Understood, luckily the only jewelery I wear is a watch.
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Hey Phil and welcome
If you're keen on sound, then don't hold back - i'd suggest going with the full Logic7 upgrade. Myself, I don't really mind. I have the stock standard sound system and it's perfect for my needs (Dire Straits on the freeway ). I will say that I was suprised with the clarity and quality of sound from the standard system. Don't forget you also got a Coupe, so the inside room is smaller, reducing the need for a high-power system, but increasing the need for a clear one; hence Logic 7 is my suggestion. To be honest, with the golf tee mod, all my music is coming from my exhaust and under the bonnet and that's better than ANY retail music! Welcome again, and to second mattyv's comments, we're here to satisfy all your waiting period needs Cheers! |
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