2009 135i Harman Kardon stock??

jayely1 · 11-16-2012, 03:31 AM

Just curious if in 09 the HK was a stock feature or an upgrade? Any reviews on it in 09, or has it changed? THANKS!!

BimmerE82 · 11-16-2012, 07:21 AM

I have an 09 and it is an upgrade. You'll be able to tell if the car has it by looking at the little tweeter speakers closest to the outside door mirrors. They would have a little Harmon Kardon badge if it has the upgrade.

ozinaldo · 11-16-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerE82

I have an 09 and it is an upgrade. You'll be able to tell if the car has it by looking at the little tweeter speakers closest to the outside door mirrors. They would have a little Harmon Kardon badge if it has the upgrade.

Do you have separate tweeter speakers at the rear parcel shelf behind rear seats or they are all packed and hidden inside the two boxes which include midrange speakers as well?

Thanks.

jayely1 · 11-16-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerE82

I have an 09 and it is an upgrade. You'll be able to tell if the car has it by looking at the little tweeter speakers closest to the outside door mirrors. They would have a little Harmon Kardon badge if it has the upgrade.

Thanks man, can you rate how it sounds? I have the Logic 7 in my 335i and that was awesome, just lacking some bass. Is the HK comparable?

BimmerE82 · 11-17-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Do you have separate tweeter speakers at the rear parcel shelf behind rear seats or they are all packed and hidden inside the two boxes which include midrange speakers as well?

Thanks.

My bad...I was just telling you the quick way to identify if the car is equipped with the upgraded system, My car unfortunately does not have the upgrade. Sorry for the confussion.

jayely1 · 11-17-2012, 11:27 AM

Oh sorry, I didn't read your post to throughly. Anyone have it in their 09?

jayely1 · 11-18-2012, 01:01 PM

I take it no one has this option? Haha

BimmerE82 · 11-18-2012, 10:10 PM

Looks like alot of the new 135is owners have the HK option, might want to have them chime in with their opinions.

Hondamxracer51 · 11-18-2012, 10:14 PM

I personally think the hk sounds incredible. I waited an extra month just to get it on my car. Well worth it.

jayely1 · 11-18-2012, 11:09 PM

Good to know, I wonder if it's the same in the 09's as 11's?
How's the base on it? the Logic 7 didn't have to much in the 335i.

Adam135 · 11-25-2012, 02:56 PM

I think mine is the "Base" model - it says Professional on the headunit, I have tweeters, and 8" subs under the seats - but I think that came standard. The sound was OK. I installed Focal speakers, Earthquake subs (direct replacement), and a JL amp - sounds much better. If you want a factory install and sound quality matters, I would get the HK.

Bluelady · 11-26-2012, 02:29 AM

I have it as an upgrade in my 2013 was the upgrade I added. It versa fair work out BASS and all.

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BimmerE82 Captain 105 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [7.00]	I have an 09 and it is an upgrade. You'll be able to tell if the car has it by looking at the little tweeter speakers closest to the outside door mirrors. They would have a little Harmon Kardon badge if it has the upgrade. __________________
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jayely1 Colonel 223 Rep 2,076 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Mexico/Illinois iTrader: (1)	I take it no one has this option? Haha
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BimmerE82 Captain 105 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [7.00]	Looks like alot of the new 135is owners have the HK option, might want to have them chime in with their opinions. __________________
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Hondamxracer51 Private First Class 8 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2012 135i dct zmp Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I personally think the hk sounds incredible. I waited an extra month just to get it on my car. Well worth it.
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jayely1 Colonel 223 Rep 2,076 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Mexico/Illinois iTrader: (1)	Good to know, I wonder if it's the same in the 09's as 11's? How's the base on it? the Logic 7 didn't have to much in the 335i.
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Adam135 Captain 72 Rep 961 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I think mine is the "Base" model - it says Professional on the headunit, I have tweeters, and 8" subs under the seats - but I think that came standard. The sound was OK. I installed Focal speakers, Earthquake subs (direct replacement), and a JL amp - sounds much better. If you want a factory install and sound quality matters, I would get the HK.
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