Premium hi-fi system

[clevelander]

Is it worth it? I have the standard audio system right now... haven't heard the hi-fi, but I'm interested in upgrading... thoughts?

[AzNMpower32]

If you have a cabriolet, then no. I think the standard system is sufficient for most folks.

I tend to drive with the windows down, so the wind and road noise kinda makes the quality less important. If you're parked and stopped with the windows up, it is a really nice upgrade.

[ptack]

There's no way for anyone to say whether you would think it's worth the extra money. Either you should go to a dealership and hear one or try to get to a meet where other people will have them (try 1Addicts to look for regional meets). The premium hi-fi is definitely an improvement, but how much is rather subjective and the big question is whether you would be better off just finding a high-quality shop that will put in an even better system for roughly the same amount of money.

[gekisai29]

I have to differ about a cabrio..i feel an upgrade is essential with the top down. but you need to listen & decide.

[john5]

I dont like aftermarket audio products in my cars, so to me absolutly its worth it

[jwac]

Is it worth it? I have the standard audio system right now... haven't heard the hi-fi, but I'm interested in upgrading... thoughts?

I haven't made the comparison in the 1-Series but it's definitely worth it in the 3-Series. The base system sounds a little weak and flat to me after having the Logic7. Still, the Logic7 is merely decent - it doesn't 'sparkle' like a Mark Levinson system but it adds a lot of needed punch. The system is so... German. Tonally accurate but just not that much fun.

[tm30]

Premium hi fi is absolutely worth it, IMHO.

[gekisai29]

for what its worth i have the logic 7 in my mb but i regularly use the standard mode as well when i want a cleaner & more accurate soundstage. upgrades are worth it it if if you area music "nut" & its a leased vehicle in most cases or if in a lower end car

[BWM135]

I have the base system in my '08 'vert and think it sounds great. If I were ordering a '10 model I would absolutely order the HiFi since BMW downgraded the standard system to the 8 speaker setup with no subs.

[rudyv1]

Does this mean the '08 'vert has the upgraded system as stock? (I'm confused as to what the differences are exactly)

My car does not have the premium hi-fi system and sounds great.

Thanks



I have the base system in my '08 'vert and think it sounds great. If I were ordering a '10 model I would absolutely order the HiFi since BMW downgraded the standard system to the 8 speaker setup with no subs.

[jwac]

Does this mean the '08 'vert has the upgraded system as stock? (I'm confused as to what the differences are exactly)

My car does not have the premium hi-fi system and sounds great.

Thanks

Your car has the 10-speaker system then. The Hi-Fi system has 13 upgraded speakers, more power, Logic7 sound processing, and an equalizer.

For 2010 they downgraded the 10-speaker system to 8. The Hi-Fi option is still the same 13-speaker upgrade.

[rudyv1]

Thank you for the quick and detailed response!

[BWM135]

I'm pretty sure the 1 only has 10 speakers even with the Hi-Fi upgrade, the differences are in the amp power, larger subs, DSP, etc.. It's a different system than the 13 speaker Logic 7 setup in the 3 series.

Basically there are 4 levels of audio in the 1 series worldwide, in '08 we got the top 2 (2nd best as standard, best as optional). I'm not sure the base 10 speaker stereo is still available at all for 2010, but I think the Hifi upgrade becomes more compelling with the base stereo downgrade.

[NYC6]

I'm pretty sure the 1 only has 10 speakers even with the Hi-Fi upgrade, the differences are in the amp power, larger subs, DSP, etc.. It's a different system than the 13 speaker Logic 7 setup in the 3 series.

Basically there are 4 levels of audio in the 1 series worldwide, in '08 we got the top 2 (2nd best as standard, best as optional). I'm not sure the base 10 speaker stereo is still available at all for 2010, but I think the Hifi upgrade becomes more compelling with the base stereo downgrade.


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http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209025

[jwac]

I stand corrected. I'm certainly glad I ordered the Hi-Fi system, but now I know one reason why the 3-Series system sounds better.

[xuefeng1981]

sorry but how can you check if the car has premium audio or not? We did order the upgraded audio, but I really don't think the system sounds good compare to mye90 325i with logic 7. The system from e90 just provide a better full frequency sound versus the one from 1 series is kinda weak. This is why I'm suspecting they might messed up the order and shipped the wrong car? For the record, it does have equalizer and music/cinema option and shows "professional" on the head unit

[Alumac]

The base system def. needs an upgrade. Unfortunately, the "hi-fi" upgrade is lame. IMO it is not worth the money. However, if you don't want to do something aftermarket, it's your only choice.

[jwac]

sorry but how can you check if the car has premium audio or not? We did order the upgraded audio, but I really don't think the system sounds good compare to mye90 325i with logic 7. The system from e90 just provide a better full frequency sound versus the one from 1 series is kinda weak. This is why I'm suspecting they might messed up the order and shipped the wrong car? For the record, it does have equalizer and music/cinema option and shows "professional" on the head unit

As discussed above, no the 1's premium audio option does not sound as good as the 3-Series'. Since you have the EQ and the DSP functions, you do have the upgrade. The base system has an analog amp not capable of the DSP modes.

[xuefeng1981]

As discussed above, no the 1's premium audio option does not sound as good as the 3-Series'. Since you have the EQ and the DSP functions, you do have the upgrade. The base system has an analog amp not capable of the DSP modes.

Thanks!

[mdadmd]

I have the Logic 7 on my '08 135 cab and feel it is a must when driving 80mph with the top down. I can't say it is the best high end car audio I have heard, but like it was mentioned before I do not like the look of aftermarket parts on the car!