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BMoney · 02-21-2008, 11:48 AM

Does anyone else think it's kind of odd that the 335 has a better standard stereo than the M3? Am I going to be disappointed in the quality of the standard system compared to the 335? I'm trying to keep the price down a bit so I didn't order it. I guess I can listen to the rumble of the exhaust instead!

GregW / Oregon · 02-21-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BMoney

Does anyone else think it's kind of odd that the 335 has a better standard stereo than the M3? Am I going to be disappointed in the quality of the standard system compared to the 335? I'm trying to keep the price down a bit so I didn't order it. I guess I can listen to the rumble of the exhaust instead!

Yes, this has been discussed in several threads. I guess they were trying to keep the base price down, but not having Logic7 available as an option is strange. $1,900 for the upgraded system is pretty steep, though I ended up going for it. See this thread for more info: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=audio

BMoney · 02-21-2008, 12:02 PM

$1900 + NAV which I'm not getting. Very expensive option!

Laszlo · 02-21-2008, 01:00 PM

The car should have had its rumored base price of $62K with a premium sound system and bolstered bottom seat cushions. It's stupid the base system is a 10 speaker system, crap compared to the L7 that is standard in the e92 335i and that you MUST order iDrive/Nav to get it. Therefore, they know and pushed the selling price up to what they wanted in the first place, approx. $62K base.

GregW / Oregon · 02-21-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

The car should have had its rumored base price of $62K with a premium sound system and bolstered bottom seat cushions. It's stupid the base system is a 10 speaker system, crap compared to the L7 that is standard in the e92 335i and that you MUST order iDrive/Nav to get it. Therefore, they know and pushed the selling price up to what they wanted in the first place, approx. $62K base.

I somewhat disagree with that. I think it's fine for upgraded sound system to be optional, with a commensurate base price. Some have no desire for it, and should be able to skip it. Ther ought to be an option for a mid-range system like Logic7 w/o iDrive, though.

!Xoible · 02-21-2008, 01:40 PM

IMO M premium sound is way to expensive. i was hoping for a Logic7 option. im fucked if i get standard, and im fucked if i pay the 2k

Gemcoska · 02-21-2008, 03:14 PM

Read ALOT about the Premium Sound, after all the research, I would say taht you are getting $1900 worth of technology and equipment. The DIRAC is only on the M5/M6 and you get 6 more speakers. Better amps, better speakers, eq... and the 4 year warranty not to mention the stock look. I would say, if you EVER plan to upgrade, just buy the Premium. If you've never upgraded your audio before, definitely don't bother.

02-21-2008, 11:48 AM	#1
BMoney Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	Stereo Does anyone else think it's kind of odd that the 335 has a better standard stereo than the M3? Am I going to be disappointed in the quality of the standard system compared to the 335? I'm trying to keep the price down a bit so I didn't order it. I guess I can listen to the rumble of the exhaust instead! __________________ M3 Sedan - Alpine White \| Fox Red Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim\| M-DCT\| Premium Pkg. \| Cold Weather Pkg. \| 19" Wheels\| Moonroof \| IPod Adapter

02-21-2008, 12:02 PM	#3
BMoney Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	$1900 + NAV which I'm not getting. Very expensive option! __________________ M3 Sedan - Alpine White \| Fox Red Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim\| M-DCT\| Premium Pkg. \| Cold Weather Pkg. \| 19" Wheels\| Moonroof \| IPod Adapter

02-21-2008, 01:00 PM	#4
Laszlo Colonel Drives: '08 e90 M3, '05 325i, '76 2002 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2,165 iTrader: (0)	The car should have had its rumored base price of $62K with a premium sound system and bolstered bottom seat cushions. It's stupid the base system is a 10 speaker system, crap compared to the L7 that is standard in the e92 335i and that you MUST order iDrive/Nav to get it. Therefore, they know and pushed the selling price up to what they wanted in the first place, approx. $62K base.

02-21-2008, 01:40 PM	#6
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	IMO M premium sound is way to expensive. i was hoping for a Logic7 option. im fucked if i get standard, and im fucked if i pay the 2k

02-21-2008, 03:14 PM	#7
Gemcoska Sleepy Member, wishing I was on the road. Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	Read ALOT about the Premium Sound, after all the research, I would say taht you are getting $1900 worth of technology and equipment. The DIRAC is only on the M5/M6 and you get 6 more speakers. Better amps, better speakers, eq... and the 4 year warranty not to mention the stock look. I would say, if you EVER plan to upgrade, just buy the Premium. If you've never upgraded your audio before, definitely don't bother.