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03-08-2010, 10:56 AM | #1 |
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Premium Sound Worth It?
I have searched and found several threads but it seems all go off topic about replacing certain parts in the system or upgrading the speakers and what not. For someone who does not listen to the radio very often and will put the iPod on for only log trips, is the enhanced premium sound system worth it? I would like to hear from people that have the stock hifi system as well to see their thoughts.
I rather blow $2,000 toward an exhaust which is more my kind of enhanced sound system anyway!!! Thanks guys, appreciate the help in trying to get my 2011 M3 configured! |
03-08-2010, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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I would say don't get it if you are not a big stereo guy, your money will be better invested in a exhaust. I have the stock system and it is quite good, I would say it is better than the Harman Kardon system in my 330.
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03-08-2010, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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I have it. It's nice but IMO not worth $2,000
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03-08-2010, 11:10 AM | #5 |
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I got it but ended up upgrading it....
In hindsight, I would not get it.
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03-08-2010, 11:13 AM | #7 |
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I was worried that I'd regret not having it, especially given that I've had nice aftermarket systems in the past. But I've gotten used to the stock system and definitely don't hate it. It sounds like for your needs, it will be fine.
If I had it to to over again, I would absolutely get the premium because I like the idea of having the best OEM system and I dislike the idea of going aftermarket on a BMW.
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If you already listened to both systems, this thread is an absolute waste of everybody's time (including yours), so I'm going to assume you haven't . To me it was definitely worth the difference, but if you're already happy with the stock system, then you already answered your own question indeed. Good luck.
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03-08-2010, 11:43 AM | #9 |
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Just as a side note, speakers need to be broken in also, after 20-30 hours the sound will be richer on either system. At dealer they both sound like crap.
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Thanks now that helps alot as I currently am still driving my 2001 330ci and have the HK stereo in that car! That helps me out dramatically, thanks for posting that comparision!
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As you can see from the wildly differing responses, this decision is purely personal.
Not having the premium/individual audio system would be a deal breaker for me. I want the best OEM sound system available and am not willing to mess with anything aftermarket. Last edited by mdernst; 03-08-2010 at 06:38 PM.. |
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03-08-2010, 11:23 PM | #16 |
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So I gather that you feel the premium was a sound decision.
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