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      06-11-2008, 03:01 AM   #1
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harmon kardon e46 vs permium sound e92 m3

which on of these systems is better , i wasnt happy with the hardon kardon is my e46 m3 , i was gonna install a sub to replace the factory 8inch , i ordered the premium but is it in the same class as the hardon kardon , i know im gonna wanna put in a sub regaurdless , but i wish i didnt have to , im expecting to get the car this weekend so i cant sleep
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The Premium sound pees all over Harmon Kardon, period. It sounds great.
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i hated the HK systems on the E46...i have the regular sound on my e90 ///M and like it more than the HK systems on the E46's
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The Premium sound pees all over Harmon Kardon, period. It sounds great.
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Never heard the e46 before, but I definately think the e92 premium audio needs a bit more bass. So you're probalby going to want to add a sub.
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The premium sound system for E92 M3 is way better than the E46 HK system i previously owned.
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Never heard the e46 before, but I definately think the e92 premium audio needs a bit more bass. So you're probalby going to want to add a sub.
Have you tried playing with the bass adjustment, fade slightly to rear and the equaliser settings? I think the system produces bass really well and sustains it to very high volumes, but is generally set up quite neutrally, to produce a good result across a wide range of music types and present recordings as they were originally intended.

To the OP, the premium audio is ridiculously superior to the HK. For one there is the clarity which is exceptional. Secondly, as mentioned above it sustains really high volumes brilliantly, unlike the HK which would rattle and shake all over the place.

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Yes, the HK in the E46 was dreadful. Does anyone remember the BMW official fix to stop the rear sub woofer rattling ..... ? Drill big holes in it ... to stop it "woofing" .... Nice.
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Yes, the HK in the E46 was dreadful. Does anyone remember the BMW official fix to stop the rear sub woofer rattling ..... ? Drill big holes in it ... to stop it "woofing" .... Nice.
thats funny are you serious ?
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The premium sound system for E92 M3 is way better than the E46 HK system i previously owned.
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im quite happy now that i heard it , its alot better i tell ya
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