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Originally Posted by RLSinCO
I always laugh a bit to myself when friends go through such lengths to fine tune their car audio...when mostly their source is their phone.
I then ask them "What EQ profile is your phone set to", which is usually met with a "Hunh"?
Once we see that their phone either doesn't have an EQ set (i.e. "Flat" from factory default" or something like "Classical" is set when they listen mostly to rock, it changes everything.
In other words, there are so many variables when tuning audio to your preferences that it is almost pointless to make recommendations like the OP without including all this kind of information.
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I value input to the forum and it is of huge value to read other members experiences and set-up preferences, however I have to agree one-size cannot fit all.
The minimum quality digital music files I play is 320kbps mp3 , I buy or rip tracks to this minimum standard and some of my tracks are flac (where I can tell the difference, not the majority). Many people simply do not understand that an mp3 track at 128 Kbps results in a file about 10% of the size to original CD, many/most dab radio and streaming services compress even higher and much mp3 bought at high cost will be around 192-256 Kbps. In short, poor quality input will never flatter a sound system. My music tastes have a wide range and the best set-up for rock will be different to folk and different again for classical. I doubt any recommendation having significant value unless one understands the type of music being enjoyed, however it is good food for thought and the posts are much appreciated. In the BMW systems, the speakers also need to wear in, many find it takes months. Finally, there is no doubt that HK build systems to a price, BMW will no doubt be trying to maximise profit, so the speakers whilst significantly better than the standard set-up (which is dire) are not the best, swapping out the two front door mid range units will make a big difference, as can swapping the two under seat bass units. BMW basic systems are imho some of the worst in the industry, it is sad that they are now scr**ing customers over quality on expensive options.