what brand is premium hi-fi sound in 2014 X3?

gsrinivas · 03-10-2013, 12:31 PM

After reading lot of bad reviews about the standard audio in BMW X3, I have upgraded the audio to premium hi-fi.

I tried finding out the brand name of audio system but could not find it anywhere.

Does anyone know the brand name of speakers and amplifier?

Radioactive · 03-10-2013, 03:47 PM

Your amp/dsp is located in the left rear of the X3. Pull the panel off and read the label on the amp/dsp. My 2011 reads "Harman/Becker". Some ppl have posted pictures of the head unit with Alpine label. BTW, Harman International owns Becker.

gsrinivas · 03-10-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioactive

Your amp/dsp is located in the left rear of the X3. Pull the panel off and read the label on the amp/dsp. My 2011 reads "Harman/Becker". Some ppl have posted pictures of the head unit with Alpine label. BTW, Harman International owns Becker.

I am yet to get the vehicle delivery. Expected vehicle delivery is in April.

Just curious to know the brand name.

sfiermon · 04-19-2013, 12:59 PM

Bump...so what is the vendor???

Bmwlvr60 · 04-19-2013, 04:18 PM

Harman Kardon I believe.

BBender · 04-21-2013, 02:57 PM

ISTA-D software says philips.

WhiskyChef · 04-22-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gsrinivas

After reading lot of bad reviews about the standard audio in BMW X3, I have upgraded the audio to premium hi-fi.

I tried finding out the brand name of audio system but could not find it anywhere.

Does anyone know the brand name of speakers and amplifier?

well, bmwusa.com says (for the X3?? - not sure because of THX):
THX Certified Premium Audio System
The THX Certified AM/FM stereo/CD audio system generates full-bodied, pure sound and incorporates Carver technology. Sound is generated by a powerful Carver amplifier with 7-band Digital Sound Processing, and delivered through 10 upgraded speakers, including two subwoofers.

sfiermon · 04-22-2013, 07:50 AM

OK..so no one knows! I just wish they put harmon kardon in the 2014s...most likely, it will be in the 2015s.

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Radioactive Captain 43 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Your amp/dsp is located in the left rear of the X3. Pull the panel off and read the label on the amp/dsp. My 2011 reads "Harman/Becker". Some ppl have posted pictures of the head unit with Alpine label. BTW, Harman International owns Becker.
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sfiermon Private First Class 33 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durham, NH iTrader: (0)	Bump...so what is the vendor???
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Bmwlvr60 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 385 Posts Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 528ix [0.00] 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	Harman Kardon I believe. __________________ 2014 BMW 528ix M Sport- Space Gray Metallic, Mocha Nappa Leather, Anthracite Wood Trim. Packages: ACC, DA, DA+, Lighting, Luxury, Prem, H-K SS, SAT, Rear Shade 2013 BMW X3 28i M Sport - Deep Sea Blue Metallic, Sand Beige Nevada Leather, FS Wood Trim, HG Roof Rails, and BMW Apps. Pirelli P7 RFTs. Packages: Cold, Con, DHP, Prem, Premium Sound, Tech
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BBender Private 23 Rep 88 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ZZ iTrader: (0)	ISTA-D software says philips.
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sfiermon Private First Class 33 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durham, NH iTrader: (0)	OK..so no one knows! I just wish they put harmon kardon in the 2014s...most likely, it will be in the 2015s.
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