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12-14-2010, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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2011 BMW 135i Harman Kardon Review (Video)
I have read many reviews about the Harman Kardon upgrade and many people said they were disappointed or not impressed...I am not sure if they changed something for 2011 but the system sounds amazing! I am comparing it to my fathers upgraded system in his E90 M3 which has a whopping 825 Watts! BE sure to watch the video in HD and turn it up.
(Please don't take offense to my video, I was hungover and was completely out of it) UPDATE 5-9-11 Sorry for taking forever! HK EQ Settings: Bass +1 Treble +1 Bal 0 Fader 0 Logic 7 Settings: 80Hz +1 200Hz +3 500Hz +3 1kHz +2 2kHz +2 5kHz +1 10kHz +3 Last edited by 11N55; 07-09-2012 at 05:51 AM.. |
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Thanks! Bass -1, Treble +1. As far as the frequency settings go I have it set up like a bell curve with the lowest and highest frequency at normal and the mid frequencies +3. Ill post the exact settings when I get a chance.
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12-15-2010, 09:31 AM | #4 |
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Well the video seems to be gone? However as my 1er is still on order, and I went for the HK upgrade without actually hearing it, it's good to know that someone likes the sound.....
I can't wait much longer, but 1 more month should pass fairly quickly.....
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12-15-2010, 10:17 AM | #5 |
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I don't doubt the system is nice regularly. When I placed my order last weekend we tried one with and without. I just couldn't justify the $875 for it since I am not a big radiohead. I like to listen sometimes but a lot I really like to cruise with the windows down and listen to the car. On the few occasions I do want to turn it up I am sure it is fine. Back in the day I used to be huge into car audio and couldn't stand a stock stereo but now just not as important.
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12-15-2010, 10:42 AM | #6 |
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Recording audio with an iPhone, then listening to it through computer speakers, is a little like watching a commercial for a HD tv set ... on a b/w tube tv.
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12-15-2010, 11:25 AM | #7 |
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The link is back. Hard to tell via an iPhone, but at least nothing back is coming through.
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12-15-2010, 05:20 PM | #8 |
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The same is available on the BMW Professional head unit as well
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If you like good sound and don't want to pull door panels and other panels off and take out seats to upgrade later...GET the HK system.
You would be hard pressed to upgrade the std HIFi for $875 and get the same sound. The speakers, subs and amp are better and the install fees to upgrade are already included. If you plan on upgrading anyway, skip the HK and get the std HiFi. It has balanced outputs that are not EQ'ed, so it is easier to work with and you will have saved $875 to start your upgrading with. Last edited by CMSS2000; 12-16-2010 at 04:30 PM.. |
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I did not feel the need to point that out as the thread and the video is about the 2011 HK system in the first place. I could also point out that my car was built in April 2010 with the Harman Kardon system and not the Top Hi-Fi but I am not always that petty
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Hi 11N55. I tried this configuration for my EQ and my speakers now sound great. Thanks!
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Note to anyone getting a 'vert ...the HK upgrade is a must have, so glad I pulled the trigger on it at order time. .... sounds better with the coral interior
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