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      02-17-2008, 08:24 AM   #1
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I'm new here, great forum. I've placed an order for a Alpine White/Fox Red Coupe, M-DCT with a scheduled June/July delivery. Does anybody here know if the Premium sound pkg is worth the extra cost? I've had many cars with optional Bose upgrades and have never been impressed, I guess I rather listen to the engine music most of the time. Hope some lucky people who already received their cars that have this option can provide some input. Thanks
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Welcome to the forum.

There is a thread on that (which you can find by searching for premium sound):

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=premium+sound

Also, the forum has an audio section.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=127
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All I can tell you is the premium system is better than Logic 7 apparently. Logic 7 was 13 speakers, premium audio is 16 with a better digital amp and more power. I had Logic 7 in my 2006 330i. It had ZERO distortion and would bounce you out of the car with the clean clear crisp base. Also had multiple settings available as will the premium audio. Truth be told, I was considering ordering a stripped down M3 with few options in the beginning, but recently changed my mind because I realized that half my driving enjoyment came from enjoying the tunes while cruising, so, I loaded my car up now and got the premium audio. I highly recommend it.
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Welcome to the forum.

There is a thread on that (which you can find by searching for premium sound):

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=premium+sound

Also, the forum has an audio section.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=127
Lucid, E will be coming after you for being polite and not placing a few of these in your post
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It's his 1st post, so no need to be harsh.
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It's his 1st post, so no need to be harsh.

That never stopped E you puxxy
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Moreover, it's a really nice Sunday morning and I'm feeling good, about to go out for a drive.
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Not a problem guys, I'll search next time, I just wanted to do a intro at the same time
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Logic7 is good enough for what i do. I opted to keep that
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Logic7 is good enough for what i do. I opted to keep that
That's impossible.
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Buy the Individual Soundsystem!!!

I had the prologic 7 system on my last bmw ( e90) and it was great. But i tested the individual last week at my bmw dealer and it was outstanding! I ll order my M3 with the individual soundsystem and ll never order any other soundsystem again.

The best way to make your decision is to go to your bmw dealer and have a presentation of every system!

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Buy the Individual Soundsystem!!!

I had the prologic 7 system on my last bmw ( e90) and it was great. But i tested the individual last week at my bmw dealer and it was outstanding! I ll order my M3 with the individual soundsystem and ll never order any other soundsystem again.

The best way to make your decision is to go to your bmw dealer and have a presentation of every system!

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But are they comparable?? (between models)
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Hi All,
I'm new here, great forum. I've placed an order for a Alpine White/Fox Red Coupe, M-DCT with a scheduled June/July delivery. Does anybody here know if the Premium sound pkg is worth the extra cost? I've had many cars with optional Bose upgrades and have never been impressed, I guess I rather listen to the engine music most of the time. Hope some lucky people who already received their cars that have this option can provide some input. Thanks
It really depends on you.

The facts:
-The premium sound option will sound much better.
-The premium sound option costs 1900US + Tax

Conclusion: it al depends on how important is the sound system for you. If you just use the radio for news or "background music", then don't get it. If you enjoy listening to music in the car, then get it.

Hope it helps.

PS: hummer gave you a great idea. Go to a dealer and try to compare systems. Won't give you the exact proportion of difference, but at least is something.
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But are they comparable?? (between models)
I think so. afaik the interiorchassi is pretty similar, there i think they ll build in the same system.
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That's impossible.
lol i did mission impossible 6 then
man, i dont wanna pay 2k for a sound system, i dont wanna hear it, i dont want to hear of it or nothing.... i'll keep my 2k and be happy with logic7 haha
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lol i did mission impossible 6 then
man, i dont wanna pay 2k for a sound system, i dont wanna hear it, i dont want to hear of it or nothing.... i'll keep my 2k and be happy with logic7 haha
How can someone know the use that other person will make to the radio of it's car??? Weird.

Now, I thought that logic7 was not standard.
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lol i did mission impossible 6 then
man, i dont wanna pay 2k for a sound system, i dont wanna hear it, i dont want to hear of it or nothing.... i'll keep my 2k and be happy with logic7 haha
You still don't get it.
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I've included it in my order, at this point the extra 2k isn't going to matter one way or the other
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lol i did mission impossible 6 then
man, i dont wanna pay 2k for a sound system, i dont wanna hear it, i dont want to hear of it or nothing.... i'll keep my 2k and be happy with logic7 haha
What Epacy tries to tell you:
Logic 7 is not available for the M3 in the US, standard is the base sound system with 10 speakers,
only option the Premium Sound with 16 speakers.

Take a look at this for details: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...98#post2125598


Best regards, south
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What Epacy tries to tell you:
Logic 7 is not available for the M3 in the US, standard is the base sound system with 10 speakers,
only option the Premium Sound with 16 speakers.

Take a look at this for details: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...98#post2125598


Best regards, south
Thanks, that was very helpful
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What Epacy tries to tell you:
Logic 7 is not available for the M3 in the US, standard is the base sound system with 10 speakers,
only option the Premium Sound with 16 speakers.

Take a look at this for details: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...98#post2125598


Best regards, south
what?!!! in that case im screwed! freaking CA told me it's logic7, which comes standard on M5's and M6's here in the US too!!!
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what?!!! in that case im screwed! freaking CA told me it's logic7, which comes standard on M5's and M6's here in the US too!!!
Standard on M5, on M6 and even on the 335i, but not available on the M3. Strange, but true:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...cBFQhXzpUTiw==


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