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drivinginstructor001 · Jan 1st, 2007, 04:41 PM

HI FI Option

I am going into my local dealer this week to order my final spec for my R56 MCS, the only extra I am unsure about is whether to add the 10 speaker upgrade.

One sales person said it is still made by Hardon kordon but they dont put HK on the speaker grills, but if I took a speaker out it would have HK stamped on it.

Not believing this I asked another sales person, they said it is BMW `s own system, much better than the old HK Upgrade.

Now more confused I looked in the brochure,
Page 35 states the amplifier is 320 watts
Page 76 states the amplifier is 230 watts

It seem that bmw don't even know how powerfull it is, the old Hk was 320watts.

The old HK cost £370 The new upgrade costs £320 must be the only extra to have gone down in price, any body know who Makes it ? How Powerfull it is ? is it worth the money ?

DI 001

Olly. · Jan 1st, 2007, 04:55 PM

Harmon Kardon definitely make it but i'm not sure on the power rating.

From what i've read its very good although I haven't heard it myself. People that do have it have said it sounds slightly better than the old HK system.

b4mmy · Jan 1st, 2007, 05:03 PM

I have the hi-fi option on my MCS and I promise you it is 100 times better than the previous HK spec on my old MCS. The sound is much fuller, louder and more detailed. I'm not sure if HK make it but it does sound fabulous, and worth every penny.

djtex · Jan 1st, 2007, 06:27 PM

I havn't heard it myself yet, as still waiting for my MCS to be delivered. However, I would ignore power outputs, they are totally meaningless when trying to assess how good a system is.

Look at this way, in my lounge I have a Cyrus/JM Lab system (for music) and a Yamaha/Kef system (for TV/Movies). The Cyrus puts out 50 watts a channel, the Yamaha can put out 130 Watts out of 7 Channels!!! The important part is that when you play music through them both, even using the same speakers the extra power doesn't make any difference. It is hugely dependent on the relative sensitivity of the speakers. I would never choose one system over another becaue it has more power, there is so much more to think about.

My advice, would be to go for it. Its only £320 notes, and your unlikely to regret it, whereas sticking with the Voost system leaves the door open for regrets and thats never good.

Dazmac13 · Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:11 PM

My dealer showed me a car with the new hifi upgrade, played a CD and the sound quality is SUPERB. I'm a hi-fi nut and its as good as ANY in car stereo ive ever heard, definitely better than outgoing HK system. its an absolute bargain at £320 so have specced for my car - cant wait

popey · Jan 3rd, 2007, 09:01 PM

I had a listen to Justin Timberlake on the Hi-Fi system and it was fantastic!!! Very happy and a great option, gald I have it on mine.

CC07ERS · Jan 3rd, 2007, 09:03 PM

i cant beleave a dj would listen justin trouser snake ahh back back rnb unclean popey

stuvoi · Jan 4th, 2007, 01:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

I had a listen to Justin Timberlake on the Hi-Fi system and it was fantastic!!! Very happy and a great option, gald I have it on mine.

It must be good to make Justin sound fantastic ! I may have to do a sound recording of myself, maybe would make me sound good too ?

I just can't wait to hear what a good song sounds like with it.

Heard the original Stereo on 56 Cooper , it's a bit lifeless, so this is on my tick list

)

minimartin · Jan 5th, 2007, 03:46 PM

I think I might upgrade ,I had a listen to the Boost on the New Cooper and just felt it didn't have the same quality sound as my 03 s Boost stereo. The dealer agreed when we compared, then I supose he would hoping I would upgrade!!

popey · Jan 5th, 2007, 03:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SC06GVK (original)

i cant beleave a dj would listen justin trouser snake ahh back back rnb unclean popey

Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original)

It must be good to make Justin sound fantastic ! I may have to do a sound recording of myself, maybe would make me sound good too ?

I just can't wait to hear what a good song sounds like with it.

Heard the original Stereo on 56 Cooper , it's a bit lifeless, so this is on my tick list

)

Guys, please keep an open mind. I have to say that Justin Timberlake's new album is fantastic, helped no end by the production skills of Timberland. Well worth a listen.

I keep an open mind to all music and when it comes to raw talent I would say Justin has the edge over the likes of The Game and 50cent who in my eyes are raps answer to the Spice Girls. Im also a masive fan of Jay Z and think Girls Aloud are a great POP act.

Scrogg · Jan 5th, 2007, 03:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SC06GVK (original)

i cant beleave a dj would listen justin trouser snake ahh back back rnb unclean popey

What is slightly more worrying is that he buys music from Tesco!

popey · Jan 5th, 2007, 03:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

What is slightly more worrying is that he buys music from Tesco!

I dont get sent albums as a rule, and have forgot what it feels like to buy a CD

Also put it against my tax bill as I will use it for work

Scrogg · Jan 5th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Also put it against my tax bill as I will use it for work

I guessed there would be a fiddle in there somewhere!

popey · Jan 5th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

I guessed there would be a fiddle in there somewhere!

Take that up with my accountant

Jan 1st, 2007, 04:41 PM	#1
drivinginstructor001 R56 S With L Plates Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 21 Offline	HI FI Upgrade Output ? HI FI Option I am going into my local dealer this week to order my final spec for my R56 MCS, the only extra I am unsure about is whether to add the 10 speaker upgrade. One sales person said it is still made by Hardon kordon but they dont put HK on the speaker grills, but if I took a speaker out it would have HK stamped on it. Not believing this I asked another sales person, they said it is BMW `s own system, much better than the old HK Upgrade. Now more confused I looked in the brochure, Page 35 states the amplifier is 320 watts Page 76 states the amplifier is 230 watts It seem that bmw don't even know how powerfull it is, the old Hk was 320watts. The old HK cost £370 The new upgrade costs £320 must be the only extra to have gone down in price, any body know who Makes it ? How Powerfull it is ? is it worth the money ? DI 001

Jan 3rd, 2007, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	I had a listen to Justin Timberlake on the Hi-Fi system and it was fantastic!!! Very happy and a great option, gald I have it on mine. Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 5th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SC06GVK (original) i cant beleave a dj would listen justin trouser snake ahh back back rnb unclean popey Quote: Originally Posted by stuvoi (original) It must be good to make Justin sound fantastic ! I may have to do a sound recording of myself, maybe would make me sound good too ? I just can't wait to hear what a good song sounds like with it. Heard the original Stereo on 56 Cooper , it's a bit lifeless, so this is on my tick list ) Guys, please keep an open mind. I have to say that Justin Timberlake's new album is fantastic, helped no end by the production skills of Timberland. Well worth a listen. I keep an open mind to all music and when it comes to raw talent I would say Justin has the edge over the likes of The Game and 50cent who in my eyes are raps answer to the Spice Girls. Im also a masive fan of Jay Z and think Girls Aloud are a great POP act. Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 5th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) What is slightly more worrying is that he buys music from Tesco! I dont get sent albums as a rule, and have forgot what it feels like to buy a CD Also put it against my tax bill as I will use it for work Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 5th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) I guessed there would be a fiddle in there somewhere! Take that up with my accountant Now With Toyo Rubber!!

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Jan 1st, 2007, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Harmon Kardon definitely make it but i'm not sure on the power rating. From what i've read its very good although I haven't heard it myself. People that do have it have said it sounds slightly better than the old HK system.

Jan 1st, 2007, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
b4mmy m4nch3s73r Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 95 Offline	I have the hi-fi option on my MCS and I promise you it is 100 times better than the previous HK spec on my old MCS. The sound is much fuller, louder and more detailed. I'm not sure if HK make it but it does sound fabulous, and worth every penny.

Jan 1st, 2007, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 258 Offline	I havn't heard it myself yet, as still waiting for my MCS to be delivered. However, I would ignore power outputs, they are totally meaningless when trying to assess how good a system is. Look at this way, in my lounge I have a Cyrus/JM Lab system (for music) and a Yamaha/Kef system (for TV/Movies). The Cyrus puts out 50 watts a channel, the Yamaha can put out 130 Watts out of 7 Channels!!! The important part is that when you play music through them both, even using the same speakers the extra power doesn't make any difference. It is hugely dependent on the relative sensitivity of the speakers. I would never choose one system over another becaue it has more power, there is so much more to think about. My advice, would be to go for it. Its only £320 notes, and your unlikely to regret it, whereas sticking with the Voost system leaves the door open for regrets and thats never good.

Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dazmac13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 274 Offline	My dealer showed me a car with the new hifi upgrade, played a CD and the sound quality is SUPERB. I'm a hi-fi nut and its as good as ANY in car stereo ive ever heard, definitely better than outgoing HK system. its an absolute bargain at £320 so have specced for my car - cant wait

Jan 3rd, 2007, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	i cant beleave a dj would listen justin trouser snake ahh back back rnb unclean popey

Jan 4th, 2007, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
stuvoi MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 343 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) I had a listen to Justin Timberlake on the Hi-Fi system and it was fantastic!!! Very happy and a great option, gald I have it on mine. It must be good to make Justin sound fantastic ! I may have to do a sound recording of myself, maybe would make me sound good too ? I just can't wait to hear what a good song sounds like with it. Heard the original Stereo on 56 Cooper , it's a bit lifeless, so this is on my tick list )

Jan 5th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
minimartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Surrey Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 13 Offline	I think I might upgrade ,I had a listen to the Boost on the New Cooper and just felt it didn't have the same quality sound as my 03 s Boost stereo. The dealer agreed when we compared, then I supose he would hoping I would upgrade!!

Jan 5th, 2007, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 15,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SC06GVK (original) i cant beleave a dj would listen justin trouser snake ahh back back rnb unclean popey What is slightly more worrying is that he buys music from Tesco!

Jan 5th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 15,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) Also put it against my tax bill as I will use it for work I guessed there would be a fiddle in there somewhere!

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