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I will say that my tesla Model S (2022) which i sold had a great sound system.
I think the BMW's is also good (on paper). But the distortion from even a news broadcaster speaking is apparent at 50% or higher volume. I like the idea of using a thumbdrive to play music - can the Ix have that feature - I didn't see that on the Media sources colum. I have my appointment on Tuesday and hopefully we make progress |
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I mostly listen to podcasts, so it doesn’t make much of a difference for me. But on the few occasions that I had listened to a song, I did not like the HK at all. |
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Sounds like OP DemoZ might have a real a physical hardware problem with his speakers. Looking forward to hearing what his BMW dealership tells him about the problem. |
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Some cable somewhere isn't plugged in properly. I'd ask if the dealership has an ix with hk as a demo. Then go in and play the same music in your car and the demo. Ask for the foreman to listen in to both. Once they agree there is a problem I've found they'll find a solution. Getting them to agree needs our inventiveness sometimes.
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Just for fun I blasted "Korn - Coming Undone" at 90% volume this morning. No special EQ settings, HK Surround set to maximum. Connected to CarPlay wirelessly, streaming over Spotify.
No distortion at all...
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Perhaps, but in my 28 years of BMW ownership, I cannot count the number of times "can't replicate the problem" has come up at the service counter.
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Tying over to the posts on the other thread… this is something my Audi, Porsche, Tesla, Hyundai, and Genesis friends and family never say. Because, they have no problems to replicate. (M-B friends have bigly problems.)
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I have bad news for you, but if you can't hear distortion effects in a Korn song, either your sound system is broken, or you're listening to the wrong KoЯn 😛😛😛
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As far as songs to test your sound system to, try Sarah Bareillas' live version of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
I first heard it on a 2 channel system running full d'agostino pre and amps, DCS front end, and some massive Rockport speakers. When the fortissimo piano hit, it was the real deal. I have been using that song (as well as others) ever since to "test" sound systems. Funniest part of this whole bit was when my wife asked how much each amp was and the salesman said "35". My wife said, "then why don't you buy them". The salesman and I both laughed out loud. She withdrew her purchasing approval upon hearing that the amps were $35k each.
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Blind fold test
Time and again i have visited choices in life where i have to decide on
is it a need, a want( bragging rights/ more expensive) or the 3rd option, if less is more. I have HK sound on my iX. I have yet to listen to an BW shod iX. Paper specification like how many speakers, how many watts will always favour the more expensive setup/option. Thats sales pitch. If there's anything I wished the HK system has is a nice,more premium speakers covers (on the dash and doors), they look low rent on a vehicle this expensive. Now, to be objective on what is better i think a fair blind fold test will usually settle the score. If i had access to both BW and HK side by side, i would do that on myself and my family. The same goes with ride with air or without air. This age old comparison and opinion has been flogged to death and again, but should one is truly objective, do a sameday blind fold test. Is it less for more or i want it because its better and my ego can't live without it? A true sound system comparison from anyone or magazine editor must include the premium and the standard setup(blind fold) done at the same time. |
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My EQ is a U shape, with bass and trebles all the way up. It sounds amazing. With the EQ all flat, it’s crappy.
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Do you have HK or BW? What's your music source? iPhone? Android? Spotify, etc? I've found the U-shape EQ is often preferred for older music. Do you mind sharing what type of songs you typically listen to?
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Android / Spotify. I listen to everything you can possibly imagine. In theory, each song would have a better EQ curve, but obviously I wouldn't do that.
The whole thing is really subjective. Fiddle with it until you like what you hear. Forget the mathematics.
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Dealer has the car since Tuesday. They replicated the issue on the mid-range tones/sounds being distorted. However, as of today, they said that they tested two other iXs and they pick up the same distortion. They said no service bulletin has been issued.
They offered to have me hear the stereo with an another iX to show me that they are all this way. I can't believe the Ix HK stereo is this bad? I have a nice i4 loaner, with the standard stereo, and its way better without the distortion. Dealer is trying to be nice, but if this is what the car sounds form the factory - that's very disappointing. I'm going to run this up the ladder and get the stereo professional tested - no way at 55-60% you starting getting mid range vocal distortion. I'll let you all know how it goes tomorrow when I meet with the shop foreman. |
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DemoZ my offer still stands to drive over and let you listen to my HK which has perfect sound. Maybe a glitch was introduced with the recent batch of cars? Is your a 2024?
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