View Poll Results: PILL TIME, I meant POLL TIME! 2004 530 or new 328?
2004 530
3
17.65%
New 328
9
52.94%
Other FTW!!!
5
29.41%
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used 2004 530i or new 328i?
10-01-06, 06:18 PM
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10-01-06, 08:37 PM
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10-02-06, 04:08 AM
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Base BMW sound systems are horrible, worse than any system on the market. They are at the level of about mid 90ies Hondas, if not worse. However I don't know much about their Level7 system, but I'm pretty sure its nowhere near Lexus' ML or Acura's DVD-A Bose.
10-02-06, 09:27 AM
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You should go listen to them now. They are much improved. The L7 is as good if not better than the ML in the Lexus (some drivers prefer one over the other - both have their strengths).
The old 3-series sound systems were however horrible.
edit: worthless triva... both the Mark Levinson and Logic 7 systems are made by the same company
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10-02-06, 10:11 AM
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I disagree
You should go listen to them now. They are much improved. The L7 is as good if not better than the ML in the Lexus (some drivers prefer one over the other - both have their strengths).
The old 3-series sound systems were however horrible.
edit: worthless triva... both the Mark Levinson and Logic 7 systems are made by the same company
You should go listen to them now. They are much improved. The L7 is as good if not better than the ML in the Lexus (some drivers prefer one over the other - both have their strengths).
The old 3-series sound systems were however horrible.
edit: worthless triva... both the Mark Levinson and Logic 7 systems are made by the same company
I mostly agree with your points on BMW but this I disagree.
I think both logic 7 and ML are made by Harman/Kardon but IMHO, ML blows away logic 7 system. I drove 330i with logic 7( i think it's stardard on 330i) and it's not even as good as standard pioneer system on the IS350.
10-02-06, 12:33 PM
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I disagree
You should go listen to them now. They are much improved. The L7 is as good if not better than the ML in the Lexus (some drivers prefer one over the other - both have their strengths).
The old 3-series sound systems were however horrible.
edit: worthless triva... both the Mark Levinson and Logic 7 systems are made by the same company
You should go listen to them now. They are much improved. The L7 is as good if not better than the ML in the Lexus (some drivers prefer one over the other - both have their strengths).
The old 3-series sound systems were however horrible.
edit: worthless triva... both the Mark Levinson and Logic 7 systems are made by the same company
Even the stock "BMW Business" sound system has more bass than the Levinson.
10-02-06, 12:45 PM
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Has anynone heard the Bang Olufsen system that Audi uses? Phenomenal system in my opinion. Audi and Lexus have the best audio systems of any manufacturer in my opinion.
Here's a Fifth Gear video on the system: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1-Utk2XaU10 I have to admit I hate the guy doing the review.
I'de really like them to do a review on the new LS's sound system.
Here's a Fifth Gear video on the system: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1-Utk2XaU10 I have to admit I hate the guy doing the review.
I'de really like them to do a review on the new LS's sound system.
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10-02-06, 03:03 PM
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keep the comments coming guys. i appreciate all the input. my father is pretty much set on a black 530i, preferably a 2005 with less than 30k miles for less than $40k. that may seem almost impossible but my father is in no hurry to buy the car. i checked bmwusa.com but couldn't find any. if anyone knows where one can be found within 50 miles of queens, ny that would be great.
10-02-06, 03:33 PM
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That said though from briefly looking at the system layout I kind of like that they have the 2 small subs under thr front seats. I have to really try it out first but as long as it doesn't rattle the seats I like the more up front bass set up. Too bad manufacturers can't get the subs up in the front dash somewhere
