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      09-20-2020, 07:35 AM   #23
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Late to the game since I just picked up a 2017 540i M w/ HK after trading in the F10, which also had HK.

The F10 hurt my ears with the HK - it was terrible and I went Bavsound, which was great. I'd suggest that to anyone who wants to change,

But in the G30, the HK was initially better - some ear fatigue at upper volumes - everything got fat/muddled.

Then I ran across a post as to the Equalizer. A member hooked an acoustic analyzer to the system and he gave his equalizer system a big tweak. I know nothing so I went with his settings - it made HK sound sooooo much better in G30. I am still undecided on the subs in the HK, but Bavsound has them if wanted.

Here were EQ settings. Won't be to everyone's tastes since music is subjective. But better than stock.

Logic 7 On

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500 -4
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2k -4
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      05-13-2021, 08:27 PM   #24
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on the HK system does anyone know the underseat subwoofer wiring colours?

Im trying to tap into them from the boot where the amp is.
Would avoid needing to unscrew from seats and sub.

installing a sub and amp in the boot. My car doesnt have folding seats.
Ive read on a few forums that most of the bass wont make its way into the cabin because.

installing sub thats 300-400W RMS. will this be sufficient to compensate sound insulation of my sealed boot?

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      09-07-2022, 08:47 AM   #25
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Has anyone heard the hi fi compared to HK sound system?

hi fi looks good with 12 at 250w.

much difference?
It's a bit loo late to replay, but maybe helps someone

I compare G30 Hi-Fi with G30 H&K. I personally noticed a massive difference. H&K produces more powerful and crispy sound and a lot more base at least in these two cars. Hi-Fi base was not that strong. Hi-Fi is 205W vs H&K 600W. Surround sound with H&K is on listener liking. I personally like that and at least you can decide to use it or not. Hi-Fi does not have this option.
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      09-17-2022, 12:41 PM   #26
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It is a big difference. I dont think it is 600 watts, but a amp is better than using the Head unit in the Hifi Package. If you than decide to Upgrade your Hifi system to anything... It will be a Pain in the ... and you will end up spending more than 600€/$. My Father is very happy and his Volume knob in his g30 is often cranked. For his Liking not enough Bass, but the Woofers under the seats are impressive for the size in H&K.
However the B&W Package is just way to expensive and only worth it, if you buy a 5series used.
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      10-12-2022, 05:09 AM   #27
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G31 speaker upgrade

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Guys, can anyone point me in the right direction, I have the basic system i believe as the door doesn’t have any tweeters in the top part of the door.

I want to find out how much it would set me back for getting the B&W kit retro fitted and if there is an alternative like Etons/Audisons which are on the same par?
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yes, I also have the same G31 without tweeters in the front door. Now I am going to upgrade the speakers and the best (yet affordable) to me is Focal speakers (Focal Inside subwoofers, Focal K2 front doors incl. tweeters, Focal Inside in dash and rear roof speakers. Amplifier/DAC Match UP 7 BMW (https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/matc...aerker/up-7bmw).

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      12-12-2022, 01:32 AM   #28
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Does any one know if I get a b&w amp and replace my original Hi-FI amp if that would produce better sound without changing speakers? Will the car take the new amp? I have a 2018 530e with hi-fi system. Thanks.
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      01-17-2023, 03:27 AM   #29
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I would guess not as the most deterioration of sound quality (distortion, etc.) comes from speakers. If you consider an upgrade, I would definitely start with speakers first and if not sufficient, than I would change the amp.
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does B&W have active noise cancellation?
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      01-24-2023, 03:25 PM   #31
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Anybody here that can confirm color coding for the wiring to speakers / Amplifier?

Is it "the usual colors" as we know from the E & F platform?
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      02-03-2023, 05:13 AM   #32
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Does anyone know the technical specs of woofers HiFi 676 g30 loudspeaker system ?
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      07-02-2023, 11:01 PM   #33
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3: Active frequency diplexer
6: Microphone
why does it have a active frequency diplexer instead of amplifier doing the work and sending the correct signals?

it's interesting because the sound the the front sounds very different (very lush) to the sound in the rear (very raw) which is obviously not actively diplexed
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Aloha all,
I have 2014 F30 that I recently gave to my son and picked up a 2023 G30. I love G30 because of the added space (being 6’ it’s awesome) and also loved the F30. I have a bit of a problem though right now with the G30. I installed an amp and sub into the F30 by tapping a LOC to the speaker wires myself. I then picked up the 2023 G30 and thought I could do the same but now I have no sound and the warning systems are not working either. Any ideas? I put Everything back together but it hasn’t corrected yet. Do I need to drive it more for it to reset or do I need to do a reset? PLEASE HELP!
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      08-15-2023, 08:19 AM   #35
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Hi Guys, any idea where to buy original BMW BW speakers?
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      08-16-2023, 03:52 AM   #36
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Gents,

yes, I also have the same G31 without tweeters in the front door. Now I am going to upgrade the speakers and the best (yet affordable) to me is Focal speakers (Focal Inside subwoofers, Focal K2 front doors incl. tweeters, Focal Inside in dash and rear roof speakers. Amplifier/DAC Match UP 7 BMW (https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/matc...aerker/up-7bmw).

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How about the effect Mike?
Could you compare set is it better then HK better then BW?
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      08-16-2023, 07:44 AM   #37
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Unfortunately, I can not compare with HK or BW, but it plays awesome. Since the speakers used are high quality, the sound they produce is very very good. Some could argue they want lower bass (and my amp does have one spare channel if I need to add an active subwoofer) but I am really content. I really do not need any adjustment of bass/treble, etc. The trick, however, is in the DSP setup. That needs to be done individually in every car since every car has different speakers, upholstery, etc. My car was tuned using a comp with a measuring mic, using pink noise generator, etc. After all adjustments the soundstage (I am using hi-res music on FLAC files) is near perfect. It is not a concert on your dash, but this is close.
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      09-10-2023, 05:24 PM   #38
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Hi everybody

I am interested in buying an used 2017 530e and I am really confused about the sound system - whether it's standard or Hi Fi.

I believe I have read somewhere that there isn't a combination of professional navigation and standard sound, is that correct? So, as this specific car has a professional navigation, it should have the Hi Fi system.

Unfortunately, checking the VIN didn't help, as there is no reference whatsoever to any sound system. Maybe you can help me out? For sure it's not a HK or BW, unfortunately.

The VIN of the car is WBAJA910X0B006054 and here are some pictures of the interior - it's the best I can get. I already saw the car in person and I can also confirm it has the central dashboard speaker. But I believe it should have more speakers for a Hi Fi system? I'm really confused...

Thanks a lot for your help!







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Hi everybody

I am interested in buying an used 2017 530e and I am really confused about the sound system - whether it's standard or Hi Fi.

I believe I have read somewhere that there isn't a combination of professional navigation and standard sound, is that correct? So, as this specific car has a professional navigation, it should have the Hi Fi system.

Unfortunately, checking the VIN didn't help, as there is no reference whatsoever to any sound system. Maybe you can help me out? For sure it's not a HK or BW, unfortunately.

The VIN of the car is WBAJA910X0B006054 and here are some pictures of the interior - it's the best I can get. I already saw the car in person and I can also confirm it has the central dashboard speaker. But I believe it should have more speakers for a Hi Fi system? I'm really confused...

Thanks a lot for your help!







It looks like you have base/standard which is right below 676/HiFi.
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      09-11-2023, 10:21 AM   #40
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Thank you!

Now I'm really disappointed, knowing that I'm used to a HK system in my F10 and now moving to a G30 with basic system, and after reading the reviews in the internet...
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Thank you!

Now I'm really disappointed, knowing that I'm used to a HK system in my F10 and now moving to a G30 with basic system, and after reading the reviews in the internet...
Sorry for sharing the bad news.
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      09-12-2023, 06:08 AM   #42
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I would also say it is the base stereo as I can not see any tweeters. Therefore, I would assume there is no professional navigation either... sorry for possibly even more bad news.
If, however, the car is ok otherwise (technically and optically) I would buy if anyways. There is a good chance you would still want to upgrade even the hifi/HK sound so it does not make sense to pay for what you throw out anyways.
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The navigation is the professonal - look at the size and inner limits of the screen.

It's confirmed here: https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/wbaja910x0b006054
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I see it says Profi Navi. First time I hear of Profi Navi in combination with base stereo system... But if you upgrade, you will get a fine sound.
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