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10-22-2009, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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Standard Radio not adequate with top down
So what would be the best way to upgrade the stereo in my E89 N54? I got the sport and premium packages with HD radio but it still seems kind of lame. I need some volume but I don't want to compromise the design of the car. I guess I could deal with amps in the trunk since I can't put much in there anyway.
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10-22-2009, 10:10 PM | #2 | |
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There's a couple of links on the forum for upgrading the base system due to lack of volume and sound quality especially when the top is down, but so far I haven't seen a Premium stereo system upgrade. Last edited by teagueAMX; 10-23-2009 at 12:13 PM.. |
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10-23-2009, 11:20 AM | #3 |
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nothing personal and I know stereos can be much better than the Premium System, but maybe you should have your hearing checked as the Premium System is very loud. I have never turned it all the way up because I truly think it may damage my hearing
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10-23-2009, 12:58 PM | #4 |
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i've noticed something weird as if the radio lowers its own volume, like a sound check... im still trying to figure it out. you can notice how loud it goes when you set to a loud level and then go to the menu that controls the gong, the radio shoots up in volume and its very clear.
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10-23-2009, 01:45 PM | #5 |
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There is an adjustable volume control that is speed based. I think it is called S-VOL. Volume goes up and down according to speed or ambient noise (not sure which). It's in the menu with the bass/treble settings. I finally turned mine all the way down because I didn't like the way it was automatically adjusting the volume.
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10-23-2009, 07:11 PM | #8 |
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Does the base radio have a "speed volume" setting? I have the premium sound but still had to change that setting to get more volume at speed. Mine is now adjusted that it gets a bit too loud at speed with the top up but does stay listenable with the top down, even at interstate speeds.
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10-23-2009, 08:25 PM | #9 |
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About that gong......
I will fiddle with the volume controls some more. Perhaps i don't have it set correctly. Incidentally, I have turned the gong down as low as I can but would like to turn it off altogether. Can I do it? I sometimes have groceries piled in the front seat and the gong goes off for about half my trip home.
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