Late model x3: H&K sound system EQ settings?

PhotoMax · 11-15-2016, 08:09 PM

I am experimenting with different audio settings: base, treble, fader and EQ, etc. Still not dialed in. What are you guys using for these advanced audio settings?

Thanks!

Max

MetaX · 11-16-2016, 07:05 PM

A while ago, someone took a SPL meter to the system and posted a recommended EQ curve that a think a lot of folks had success with. If you search the forum for "EQ settings" or something similar I'm sure you'll find the original post (I believe it was posted by Radioactive?). If I recall correctly it was for the 16-speaker Harmon Kardon system and not the base system.

Note that it may not be applicable any longer as the EQ curve was for pre-LCI X3s--BMW may have changed or upgraded the drivers, amps, and source unit since then.

PhotoMax · 11-17-2016, 07:08 PM

Thanks, I will try to look for that thread.

I am sort of playing with different settings, reading some stuff (other BMW models).

One thing I notice: I will play a song, adjust the settings, set a EQ curve and all is good. The next time I am driving (different music) and it sounds not so good.

The dealer gave me a free trial for the Sirius service. I am familiar with it, decent sellection, commercial free which is nice. But the sound quality was awful. It sounded like bad MP3 with super high compression. Deal breaker!

So, I am looking at options. I went searching and found my classic white old school Apple iPod. I cleaned it and charged it over night. My old music collection is still there. I thought I might need some fancy BMW Y connector with audio plug but just the regular USB cable worked: plugged it into the port in the center armrest. The X3 system found it and I can search, play the tunes and even view the album artwork cover. Nice.

*Not sure if this port will keep the iPod charged?

** I wonder if there is a better USB drive that could contain more music, stay charged, etc, than this old iPod? Or is this iPod a good way to go?

Thanks,

Max

MichiganMike · 11-17-2016, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetaX

A while ago, someone took a SPL meter to the system and posted a recommended EQ curve that a think a lot of folks had success with. If you search the forum for "EQ settings" or something similar I'm sure you'll find the original post (I believe it was posted by Radioactive?). If I recall correctly it was for the 16-speaker Harmon Kardon system and not the base system.

Note that it may not be applicable any longer as the EQ curve was for pre-LCI X3s--BMW may have changed or upgraded the drivers, amps, and source unit since then.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...=premium+sound

Gort · 11-17-2016, 07:48 PM

As of last week, our Harman Kardon audio systems are now Samsung. Doesn't quite have the same panache does it?

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MetaX Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	A while ago, someone took a SPL meter to the system and posted a recommended EQ curve that a think a lot of folks had success with. If you search the forum for "EQ settings" or something similar I'm sure you'll find the original post (I believe it was posted by Radioactive?). If I recall correctly it was for the 16-speaker Harmon Kardon system and not the base system. Note that it may not be applicable any longer as the EQ curve was for pre-LCI X3s--BMW may have changed or upgraded the drivers, amps, and source unit since then.
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PhotoMax New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 xLine xDrive35i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA, USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I will try to look for that thread. I am sort of playing with different settings, reading some stuff (other BMW models). One thing I notice: I will play a song, adjust the settings, set a EQ curve and all is good. The next time I am driving (different music) and it sounds not so good. The dealer gave me a free trial for the Sirius service. I am familiar with it, decent sellection, commercial free which is nice. But the sound quality was awful. It sounded like bad MP3 with super high compression. Deal breaker! So, I am looking at options. I went searching and found my classic white old school Apple iPod. I cleaned it and charged it over night. My old music collection is still there. I thought I might need some fancy BMW Y connector with audio plug but just the regular USB cable worked: plugged it into the port in the center armrest. The X3 system found it and I can search, play the tunes and even view the album artwork cover. Nice. Not sure if this port will keep the iPod charged? * I wonder if there is a better USB drive that could contain more music, stay charged, etc, than this old iPod? Or is this iPod a good way to go? Thanks, Max
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Gort Klaatu Barada Nikto 28 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 2017 X3-35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Bipolar Planet iTrader: (0)	As of last week, our Harman Kardon audio systems are now Samsung. Doesn't quite have the same panache does it?
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