Stock Sound in 325?

ride704 · 03-30-2010, 07:30 PM

I heard alot of horror stories about the base system in my 06 325I but it's sounds great to me how much better is the logic 7, and how to upgrade mine to be equal?

jopa489 · 03-30-2010, 07:40 PM

Logic7 adds 3 speakers, a more powerful amp, and EQ in the head unit. You would probably want to go aftermarket if you're looking for an upgrade. Though the 10-speaker base unit (in 2006-2009 cars) is very decent for stock audio. Not sure where you're hearing the horror stories from.

And if it sounds great to you, why upgrade?

continentalg5 · 03-30-2010, 08:21 PM

I have both and LOGIC 7 is much nicer than the stock.

For whatever reason the stock sound muffled and doesn't get nearly as loud as the L7.

For the absolute best sound though, aftermarket is your best bet.

kcgman · 03-30-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Logic7 adds 3 speakers, a more powerful amp, and EQ in the head unit. You would probably want to go aftermarket if you're looking for an upgrade. Though the 10-speaker base unit (in 2006-2009 cars) is very decent for stock audio. Not sure where you're hearing the horror stories from.

And if it sounds great to you, why upgrade?

I have a 2009 335d, and I was thunderstruck by how bad the sound was. I have the Hi-Fi system and as near as I can tell the problem is both the amp and the speakers. The speakers have been changed and are an improvement. The amp needs to be changed too IMO. Honestly, I think the sound is better in my old 1999 Subura Legacy.

After I commented on how bad I thought the stereo was in the 2009 335, the sales guy mentioned that the HiFi system in the 2009 was worse than the 2008. I've since heard that the HiFi system in the 2010 is even worse than the 2009.

In summary, I love the 2009 335d but am really annoyed by its stock stereo system.

rodo · 03-30-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopa489

Logic7 adds 3 speakers, a more powerful amp, and EQ in the head unit. You would probably want to go aftermarket if you're looking for an upgrade. Though the 10-speaker base unit (in 2006-2009 cars) is very decent for stock audio. Not sure where you're hearing the horror stories from.

And if it sounds great to you, why upgrade?

base for base, what's the difference between the systems in 06-09 and '10?

Gart · 03-30-2010, 09:48 PM

I had an '09 with the base system. Now I have a '10 with Logic7. I liked the system in the '09 better. The sound in the Logic7 is balanced in every direction and it doesn't seem like there is much definition to it (if that makes sense).

Just my opinion.

3lusive · 03-30-2010, 10:00 PM

I have an 06 325i with the base system and it seems pretty good to me (not having heard the L7 system). So maybe I don't want to hear the L7 haha

OlivaresAnthony · 03-30-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 3lusive

I have an 06 325i with the base system and it seems pretty good to me (not having heard the L7 system). So maybe I don't want to hear the L7 haha

+1 I'd rather stay ignorant about it until I can afford to buy a new car...

ctuna · 03-31-2010, 01:57 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365866
Better amp and speakers

Most of the extra bad horror stories are about the 2010 model year in which they
downgraded the non logic 7 stereo

JRJ1970 · 03-31-2010, 08:16 AM

Stock sound to me sounds great when the car is stopped.... However, when driving at higher RPMs it's rather muffled from the runflat tire noise. It's not bad but it is noticable. I live with it and it's decent for the most part.

Chriztofor · 03-31-2010, 08:29 AM

I love the stock sound.

aitsu · 03-31-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kcgman

I have a 2009 335d, and I was thunderstruck by how bad the sound was. I have the Hi-Fi system and as near as I can tell the problem is both the amp and the speakers. The speakers have been changed and are an improvement. The amp needs to be changed too IMO. Honestly, I think the sound is better in my old 1999 Subura Legacy.

After I commented on how bad I thought the stereo was in the 2009 335, the sales guy mentioned that the HiFi system in the 2009 was worse than the 2008. I've since heard that the HiFi system in the 2010 is even worse than the 2009.

In summary, I love the 2009 335d but am really annoyed by its stock stereo system.

Weird.. My 2010 with logic 7 sounds really good. I definitely had to adjust the equalizer, and the speakers have opened up a bit since I picked the car up, but the sound is actually better than I expected.

MrDummy · 03-31-2010, 11:48 AM

I think the bass is lacking but mid range and tweets are great

brocklanders · 03-31-2010, 12:32 PM

also have the 06 base system wasnt extremely disappointed, added an aftermarket powered subwoofer and im happy. nothing special just a small alpine with a built in 100w amp, enough to hear the rest of the frequency range that is missing. and since the factory amp is in the trunk all the speaker wires run back there, so all i needed to do was pull one of the rear deck speakers to see wire colors. then find them at the amp, never had to even enter the cabin other wise. fairly easy install.

MOTHRA · 03-31-2010, 12:55 PM

I have had the 06 325 with the stock system and it was just fine. I have the logic 7 now and it is about perfect for what I like. I was especially happy with the sub in the floor under the drivers seat that sounds about as good as having a decent 12' in the trunk. For me, having an aftermarket wiring job and reduced space from a sub or two is retarded in a car of this caliber, perfectly fine for the type of car below in my signature. In my 94 325 I had a sub in the trunk, sounded great but then you have the annoying trunk/plate rattle, the Logic 7 takes care of that.

aitsu · 03-31-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDummy

I think the bass is lacking but mid range and tweets are great

I adjusted the equalizer and then turned up the bass in the main signal control and it seems workable. Yea, a dedicated sub with more excursion would be better, but it's a decent enough compromise.

wuchao1 · 03-31-2010, 07:02 PM

I have a MY2006 325i base.. Thought the sound is good enough. Never had any problem with it.

kcgman · 04-02-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aitsu

Weird.. My 2010 with logic 7 sounds really good. I definitely had to adjust the equalizer, and the speakers have opened up a bit since I picked the car up, but the sound is actually better than I expected.

Not so weird. The Logic 7 sounds better than the Hi-Fi, and I've got the Hi-Fi -- for now.

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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Logic7 adds 3 speakers, a more powerful amp, and EQ in the head unit. You would probably want to go aftermarket if you're looking for an upgrade. Though the 10-speaker base unit (in 2006-2009 cars) is very decent for stock audio. Not sure where you're hearing the horror stories from. And if it sounds great to you, why upgrade? __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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continentalg5 Major 17 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I have both and LOGIC 7 is much nicer than the stock. For whatever reason the stock sound muffled and doesn't get nearly as loud as the L7. For the absolute best sound though, aftermarket is your best bet.
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Gart Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lantana, TX iTrader: (0)	I had an '09 with the base system. Now I have a '10 with Logic7. I liked the system in the '09 better. The sound in the Logic7 is balanced in every direction and it doesn't seem like there is much definition to it (if that makes sense). Just my opinion.
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3lusive Captain 21 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW Hardtop Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8)	I have an 06 325i with the base system and it seems pretty good to me (not having heard the L7 system). So maybe I don't want to hear the L7 haha
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1920 Rep 13,122 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Some ideas in this thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365866 Better amp and speakers Most of the extra bad horror stories are about the 2010 model year in which they downgraded the non logic 7 stereo
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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Stock sound to me sounds great when the car is stopped.... However, when driving at higher RPMs it's rather muffled from the runflat tire noise. It's not bad but it is noticable. I live with it and it's decent for the most part. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	I love the stock sound.
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brocklanders Major 107 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	also have the 06 base system wasnt extremely disappointed, added an aftermarket powered subwoofer and im happy. nothing special just a small alpine with a built in 100w amp, enough to hear the rest of the frequency range that is missing. and since the factory amp is in the trunk all the speaker wires run back there, so all i needed to do was pull one of the rear deck speakers to see wire colors. then find them at the amp, never had to even enter the cabin other wise. fairly easy install.
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MOTHRA Private First Class 7 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT SpaceGrau Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I have had the 06 325 with the stock system and it was just fine. I have the logic 7 now and it is about perfect for what I like. I was especially happy with the sub in the floor under the drivers seat that sounds about as good as having a decent 12' in the trunk. For me, having an aftermarket wiring job and reduced space from a sub or two is retarded in a car of this caliber, perfectly fine for the type of car below in my signature. In my 94 325 I had a sub in the trunk, sounded great but then you have the annoying trunk/plate rattle, the Logic 7 takes care of that. __________________ Current: 2007 335i coupe SpaceGrau Retired: 2006 325i, 1994 325i
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wuchao1 台北台灣 43 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan State Spartans / Taipei iTrader: (5)	I have a MY2006 325i base.. Thought the sound is good enough. Never had any problem with it.
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