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      11-04-2020, 11:39 PM   #89
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Any chance the B&W on the 21 M5 being better? I can still change my spec and wouldn't want to add an extra 3500 for mediocre..
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Thank you much! I'm gonna use your settings, including the ambience lighting combo too!
Remember to play some heavy bass songs close to half volume or more for some time for subs to open up a bit.
It's been about a week, I must say your recs really helped. Things are really starting to open up.
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Thank you much! I'm gonna use your settings, including the ambience lighting combo too!
Remember to play some heavy bass songs close to half volume or more for some time for subs to open up a bit.
It's been about a week, I must say your recs really helped. Things are really starting to open up.
Glad I was able to help. Thanks
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Did BMW switch from HK to B&W from 20 to 21?
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Did BMW switch from HK to B&W from 20 to 21?
HK is the standard audio on the F90. B&W is the premium system.
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Thanks. I can't believe the B&W system is so bad.
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Thanks. I can't believe the B&W system is so bad.

I don't think that it is really all that bad. It must be broke in for quite a few hours and then fine adjustments on the EQ and I have mine sounding very good, especially at high volume. It is way better than the H/K that was in my X4-M40i.
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Thanks. I can't believe the B&W system is so bad.

I don't think that it is really all that bad. It must be broke in for quite a few hours and then fine adjustments on the EQ and I have mine sounding very good, especially at high volume. It is way better than the H/K that was in my X4-M40i.
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Thanks. I can't believe the B&W system is so bad.

I don't think that it is really all that bad. It must be broke in for quite a few hours and then fine adjustments on the EQ and I have mine sounding very good, especially at high volume. It is way better than the H/K that was in my X4-M40i.
Can you share your settings just bought brand new 21 want to fix settings
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Can you share your settings just bought brand new 21 want to fix settings

So sound is different for all of us, and I have substantial hearing impairment due to racing motocross for 30 years, so what sounds good to me may not to you.

I am in "studio" mode
Bass, two notches back of max
Treble, two notches back of max
Balance, center
Fader, four notches toward the rear (otherwise I cannot even hear the rear speakers)
EQ, three to four notches from the top , all the way across. (But I do adjust these depending on the music that I am listening to on that ride)

Hope this helps.
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Thanks. I can't believe the B&W system is so bad.

I don't think that it is really all that bad. It must be broke in for quite a few hours and then fine adjustments on the EQ and I have mine sounding very good, especially at high volume. It is way better than the H/K that was in my X4-M40i.
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Thanks. I can't believe the B&W system is so bad.

I don't think that it is really all that bad. It must be broke in for quite a few hours and then fine adjustments on the EQ and I have mine sounding very good, especially at high volume. It is way better than the H/K that was in my X4-M40i.
Can you share your settings just bought brand new 21 want to fix settings
These are my settings and I am happy with every kind of music with this. I have posted it here before too. Give it a shot with this or the other setting another gentlemen posted. Main thing is u have to break it in for it to open up. Thanks
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Hi, does anyone have a recommended EQ settings for the standard HK system? I can't seem to get it dialed in on my '21 F90 Comp. I listen to all genres of music on SiriusXM.
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Thank you much! I'm gonna use your settings, including the ambience lighting combo too!
Remember to play some heavy bass songs close to half volume or more for some time for subs to open up a bit.
It's been about a week, I must say your recs really helped. Things are really starting to open up.
Glad I was able to help. Thanks
Giving these a shot too. I first tried the faders since I thought maybe there was a dead zone near the driver seat, and left the settings otherwise alone. Helped a little, but going to try the other end of the spectrum to see if an "Italian tune up" does the trick
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I enjoy my audio. I am going to be adding a sub based on the info in this thread.

I am debating between a jlw6 in the JL sealed.enclsoure or a Dynaudio 12.

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I enjoy my audio. I am going to be adding a sub based on the info in this thread.

I am debating between a jlw6 in the JL sealed.enclsoure or a Dynaudio 12.
The Dyn Esotar 1200 is one of the best SQ subs available, but highly expensive. I had 2 of them in my old Audi.
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Just came from a 2021 740i loaner with the HK and my BW in the M5 blows it out of the water. Sure it may not be audiophile but anyone who thinks any oem car stereo will ever be is hallucinating.

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I m also disappointed about B&W system, the highest output is lower and bass is weak **
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I m also disappointed about B&W system, the highest output is lower and bass is weak **
Just out of curiosity did you not listen to the system before purchasing a car with the B&W system?
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I m also disappointed about B&W system, the highest output is lower and bass is weak **
I was disappointed when I first picked up mine, but now that it has far more hours of play, it definitely sounds better. Check the forums here also for tips on how best to tune it and you should be happier with the sound. Cheers.
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I m also disappointed about B&W system, the highest output is lower and bass is weak **
Just out of curiosity did you not listen to the system before purchasing a car with the B&W system?
nop mate i had no chance ..
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