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AZ-BMW · 03-09-2008, 10:51 AM

For those of you who bought the 2008 M3 Enhanced Premium Sound System (752), how do you like it?

ArtPE · 03-09-2008, 10:56 AM

the base system is Logic 7?

lucid · 03-09-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtPE

the base system is Logic 7?

No.

ArtPE · 03-09-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lucid

No.

didn't think so...

for those who have listened to e9x M3 base system:
how does the base compare to the e46 M3 HK optional system?

(sorry for the slight thread hijack)

AZ-BMW · 03-09-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtPE

didn't think so...
for those who have listened to e9x M3 base system:
how does the base compare to the e46 M3 HK optional system?
(sorry for the slight thread hijack)

Thats OK, your questions are not in the Poll

spike357 · 03-09-2008, 11:15 AM

I just did back to back comparisons between my 06 330i with Logic 7 and my new M3 with Enhanced Audio using the same source material. I used my ipod on the first test, then switched to the cd using the same songs. With just the ipod, the difference is not that noticable until you really crank up the volume. The Enhanced Audio has more low end punch. With the cd source material, the difference is much more noticable, especially the vocals. With a little Dire Straits "So Far Away From Me", the hair on the back of my neck stood up.

01 325i
06 330i
08 e92 M3

Mack211 · 03-09-2008, 11:33 AM

Not sure the point of the poll... the logic 7 is not an option for the e9x M3. You either chose to have the standard non-logic 7 system or the Enhanced Premium sound.

Between those 2 there is no choice if you listen to music at all.

mkoesel · 03-09-2008, 11:52 AM

OP apparently did not realize Logic 7 is not an option on the M3.

Also, the $1900 premium sound price is a bit miseleading in that it does not factor in the fact that nav ($2100) is required for the premium sound.

If you want to hear the base radio, and no M3 is available, try a 328i (with no Logic 7 option). I am pretty certain they are the same 10 speaker system.

AZ-BMW · 03-09-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

OP apparently did not realize Logic 7 is not an option on the M3

You are correct. So if the base radio is not the Logic7, what is it? The same as the base radio in a 335i or 328i without the Premium Package?

mkoesel · 03-09-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ-BMW

You are correct. So if the base radio is not the Logic7, what is it? The same as the base radio in a 335i or 328i without the Premium Package?

Same as the base radio in the 328i as far as I can tell, yes. I believe this could be (and probably has been) verified by looking at European info where every single conceivable option is allowed for all cars. I think the base radios have been verified to be the same actual physical units.

335i, FWIW, comes with Logic 7 as standard equipment. No need to spec the Premium Package or order it as a separate option.

Leg · 03-09-2008, 03:16 PM

Err, I have Logic 7 in my M3. Option 677 in the UK. We can have standard, Hifi (at £390), Logic 7 (at 820) and Individual (at £1435).

As I dont drive around with the music cracking the windows I felt the middle option would be fine for me. Went for DAB and USB though.

footie · 03-09-2008, 03:23 PM

I'm debating whether or not to just pick the HiFi setup or go for the Logic 7. I just can't justify the £1435 on the Individual, enough though I am a music nut. My problem is that the amazingly brilliant B&O system in my S5 cost just over £500 and I just can't see the Individual being worth almost three times that.

I feel spending the extra on extended Fox Red leather as money better spent.

mkoesel · 03-09-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Leg

Err, I have Logic 7 in my M3. Option 677 in the UK.

Right, yeah, we are talking US specs. We don't have Logic 7 available over here for the M3 unfortunately.

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We can have standard, Hifi (at £390), Logic 7 (at 820) and Individual (at £1435).

Thanks for that info. So the question the OP is basically asking just above (and which I am sure has been answered already but I am too lazy to search) is, is the base radio in the US for both the 328i and M3 the standard, or is it Hifi, or does one have standard and one have Hifi?

GarryF · 03-09-2008, 04:11 PM

You get the following 4 options, only 2 are available in the USA

6 speaker base system (euro only)
10 speaker HI-FI (standard in the USA)
DSP/Logic 7 (Euro only)
Individual audio

domer86 · 03-09-2008, 04:11 PM

I love to blast my music so personally I am quite pumped to hear this sound system! I went aftermarket in my 325i and I am glad I don't have to do the same on this one.

mkoesel · 03-09-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GarryF

You get the following 4 options, only 2 are available in the USA

6 speaker base system (euro only)
10 speaker HI-FI (standard in the USA)
DSP/Logic 7 (Euro only)
Individual audio

Ok thanks for that Garry. And since the HiFi is the only 10 speaker system of the bunch then it must indeed be the same system in the 328i and M3 as I had originally suggested above. I.e specs for both on BMWUSA are described as "ten speaker", so both are the HiFi.

So again, if anyone wants to hear the base M3 sound system and no base M3 is available to listen to, just find a non-Logic 7 equipped 328i which are probably also not very common but much more common than an M3 with base stereo, at least right now.

GregW / Oregon · 03-09-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Ok thanks for that Garry. And since the HiFi is the only 10 speaker system of the bunch then it must indeed be the same system in the 328i and M3 as I had originally suggested above. I.e specs for both on BMWUSA are described as "ten speaker", so both are the HiFi.

So again, if anyone wants to hear the base M3 sound system and no base M3 is available to listen to, just find a non-Logic 7 equipped 328i which are probably also not very common but much more common than an M3 with base stereo, at least right now.

Here is a little more info on the top 3 sound systems:

- 676 Hi-Fi loudspeaker system (10 speaker system including Amplifier with vehicle specific equalizing) - Std in US
- 677 Hi-Fi speaker system with Professional DSP (Digital Sound Processor LOGIC 7 with 13 speakers) - NA in US
- 752 Enhanced Premium Sound (aka, Individual High-end Audio) system (16 speaker system with high-end amplifier (DIRAC) performance, optimised cooling system, unique speaker grilles) - $1,900 US

I went for the big bucks, but would have done Logic7 if available.

!Xoible · 03-09-2008, 11:48 PM

View Poll Results: How Does M3 Premium Sound System Compare with Logic7?
Significantly Better, Buy It	17	62.96%
OK, but not sure worth $1,900	6	22.22%
Stick with Logic7, Don't waste your $$	4	14.81%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

03-09-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
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03-09-2008, 11:33 AM	#7
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 461 iTrader: (0)	Not sure the point of the poll... the logic 7 is not an option for the e9x M3. You either chose to have the standard non-logic 7 system or the Enhanced Premium sound. Between those 2 there is no choice if you listen to music at all. __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

03-09-2008, 11:52 AM	#8
mkoesel Major General Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 6,771 iTrader: (1)	OP apparently did not realize Logic 7 is not an option on the M3. Also, the $1900 premium sound price is a bit miseleading in that it does not factor in the fact that nav ($2100) is required for the premium sound. If you want to hear the base radio, and no M3 is available, try a 328i (with no Logic 7 option). I am pretty certain they are the same 10 speaker system. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT, no ZTP 2007 Montego Blue E90 335i - 6MT, ZSP

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footie Commander-in-Chief Drives: ???????????? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a house near you Posts: 6,622 iTrader: (0) View footie's Garage	I'm debating whether or not to just pick the HiFi setup or go for the Logic 7. I just can't justify the £1435 on the Individual, enough though I am a music nut. My problem is that the amazingly brilliant B&O system in my S5 cost just over £500 and I just can't see the Individual being worth almost three times that. I feel spending the extra on extended Fox Red leather as money better spent. __________________ 2010 A?diS??va?t 2009 **XF3.0dS Portfolio** (hanging in there by a thread) 2009 Golf GTI Mk6

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ArtPE Banned Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 473 iTrader: (0)	the base system is Logic 7?

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spike357 Private First Class Drives: The 1st 2008 e92 M3 in NV Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 154 iTrader: (0) View spike357's Garage	I just did back to back comparisons between my 06 330i with Logic 7 and my new M3 with Enhanced Audio using the same source material. I used my ipod on the first test, then switched to the cd using the same songs. With just the ipod, the difference is not that noticable until you really crank up the volume. The Enhanced Audio has more low end punch. With the cd source material, the difference is much more noticable, especially the vocals. With a little Dire Straits "So Far Away From Me", the hair on the back of my neck stood up. 01 325i 06 330i 08 e92 M3

03-09-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
Leg Captain Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	Err, I have Logic 7 in my M3. Option 677 in the UK. We can have standard, Hifi (at £390), Logic 7 (at 820) and Individual (at £1435). As I dont drive around with the music cracking the windows I felt the middle option would be fine for me. Went for DAB and USB though.

03-09-2008, 04:11 PM	#14
GarryF First Lieutenant Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 308 iTrader: (0)	You get the following 4 options, only 2 are available in the USA 6 speaker base system (euro only) 10 speaker HI-FI (standard in the USA) DSP/Logic 7 (Euro only) Individual audio

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domer86 Trouble Maker Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	I love to blast my music so personally I am quite pumped to hear this sound system! I went aftermarket in my 325i and I am glad I don't have to do the same on this one. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 -Apline White-Fox Novillo Extended Leather, CL Trim -Premium Package-Technology Package-CW Package -M Audio with Enhanced Bass-I-pod/USB adapter -19" Wheels-Rear Sunshade

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