HK Issues Please Help!

Pinta · 08-01-2011, 05:37 AM

I noticed that the sound was very "tinny" in my 1M once I had actually decided to listen to it rather than enjoying the engine note!. I was under the impression that there should be sub woofers under the front seats and 4 speakers in the back and 4 speakers in the front. I think I might have half of a HK system, could there be an installation issue? I have booked the car in with my dealer tomorrow but would be extremely grateful if someone could take some real life photos of what I should expect to see so I am better placed to discuss with dealer tomorrow.

rogbmw · 08-01-2011, 06:38 AM

Go to the owner's manual, and look up how to set the equalizer. It really helped when I changed the settings to my liking. There are an amazing amount of settings you have control over. Once set to the way I like it - it really sounds amazing.

Pinta · 08-01-2011, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rogbmw

Go to the owner's manual, and look up how to set the equalizer. It really helped when I changed the settings to my liking. There are an amazing amount of settings you have control over. Once set to the way I like it - it really sounds amazing.

I didn't get a HK owners manual and when I asked my dealer he replied the HK doesn't come with a manual which I find hard to believe but if anyone can confirm otherwise I would be grateful. Also I do not appear to have rear speakers or subs under the front seats which is why some 1M installation photos would be realy useful.

as7920 · 08-01-2011, 07:51 AM

Have you got the HK logo on the speakers in the door window corner?

ChrisBuer · 08-01-2011, 08:02 AM

As Mark said, you should have logos on the speakers like this:

Pinta · 08-01-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

Have you got the HK logo on the speakers in the door window corner?

yes but don't have sub woofers under drivers and passenger seats or mid/treble units in the rear

rogbmw · 08-01-2011, 08:43 AM

If you did not get a manual for the HK radio, then I would go back to the dealer and ask for one. It should have been in your manuals when you picked up the car.

bogeyman · 08-01-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rogbmw

If you did not get a manual for the HK radio, then I would go back to the dealer and ask for one. It should have been in your manuals when you picked up the car.

I'd def get this checked out. Be interesting to know exactly what the system consists of.

v1k0d3n · 08-01-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bogeyman

I'd def get this checked out. Be interesting to know exactly what the system consists of.

I feel like the overall "layout" and "what's included" get's a little beat down in this forum.

Here's the PDF link for the "what's included" part.
http://bmw.harmankardon.com/brochures/bmw_1_series.pdf

See page two for the layout of each of the systems and for what's included.

bogeyman · 08-01-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

I feel like the overall "layout" and "what's included" get's a little beat down in this forum.

Here's the PDF link for the "what's included" part.
http://bmw.harmankardon.com/brochures/bmw_1_series.pdf

See page two for the layout of each of the systems and for what's included.

Thanks pal

as7920 · 08-02-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinta

I didn't get a HK owners manual and when I asked my dealer he replied the HK doesn't come with a manual which I find hard to believe but if anyone can confirm otherwise I would be grateful. Also I do not appear to have rear speakers or subs under the front seats which is why some 1M installation photos would be realy useful.

Ditto. Dealer told me there isn't one as it's functionally the same as the standard one?

I have two speakers near the front window with the logo on, two in each door, two on the floor/footwell in either side if front seats and two large speakers in rear parcel shelf. I take it the rear one contain two speakers each?

Hotrod99 · 08-02-2011, 11:01 AM

I asked my dealer today also, as i didnt have a manual either.

HK apparently doesnt come with a manual. Not sure why you'd need one to be honest. Setting up the equalizer will be based on preference anyhow...

SantiagoH · 08-02-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod99

I asked my dealer today also, as i didnt have a manual either.

HK apparently doesnt come with a manual. Not sure why you'd need one to be honest. Setting up the equalizer will be based on preference anyhow...

I known equalizer settings are subjective but could someone with knowledge in the matter (I'm an audio noob!) post some recommended settings? I want to get the most out of my system so any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

rogbmw · 08-02-2011, 03:09 PM

Interesting that the UK cars evidently do not come with a manual for the HK sound system. I will check my books tomorrow for the HK manual. There are so many options that I was unaware of had the salesman not demonstrated them when I picked up the car.

MDORPHN · 08-02-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rogbmw

Interesting that the UK cars evidently do not come with a manual for the HK sound system. I will check my books tomorrow for the HK manual. There are so many options that I was unaware of had the salesman not demonstrated them when I picked up the car.

Although a separate radio manual is referenced in the 1 Series owners manual that came with my car, no radio manual was included.

I contacted the dealer and they're supposed to sending it to me.

Neil

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