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Originally Posted by JPH
The enhanced audio (Logic 7) requires the tech pkg. and the "second hump" on the dashboard. So, I am curious about the specs on the stoc audio...that does not require the tech pkg. and "second hump" on the dash.
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Not quite correct. There are three audio systems, but the US only gets the choice of two.
676 Base system - AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Hi-Fi 10-speaker system including Amplifier with vehicle specific equalizing
677 Logic 7 - AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Hi-Fi 13-peakers with Professional DSP (Digital Sound Processor LOGIC 7) - not available in the US
752 Enhanced Pemium Sound (aka, Individual High-end Audio) AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 16 speakers, high-end amplifier performance, optimised cooling system, unique speaker grilles and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization - $1,900 US; requires iDrive/nav.
672 CD Changer for 6 CDs (MP3 compatible) is a dealer-installed accessory
Only 752 requires iDrive. BMWNA, in its wisdom, is denying us a midrange choice that the rest of the world has. So, it's $1,900 (+nav) or nothing, versus say a $1,200 choice.
Hopefully the base system is at least as good as the E46 HK system, which is marginal. Whether the premium system (same as the one in the M5) is worth it depends on personal needs, but it's supposed to be quite good.