Harmon Kardon Opinions?

[Vectors2final]

Give it a whirl... Report back.

[serieD]

In order to make the HK system work at it's optimum level, you need to mix and match the equalizer in both your phone (audio source) but more importantly the car.

In the settings you will find the EQ and from there you can change the sound, while music is playing, to make it come out much clearer. I am not a super audiophile, but the HK system is great for the price.

I have it set up around my favorite bands, Soundgarden, Tool, and Deftones and the stereo absolutely rocks! Check EQ before you waste any other money.

[audihere]

I screwed around with HK equalizer for days. For me, I've found it sounds good with the Logic 7 Surround OFF and slight adjustments to EQ, no more than 1/4 slider movement for any of them.

And, bias the Fader to the rear.

Chris

[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by gregblackM3

Thanks. That looks pretty good, and at a reasonable price.

It made a big difference on my HK system in my M4, was an easy install, and IMO, well worth the price.

I still think it needs some sort of sub, and I am working with musicarnw on exactly what I am going to get, but the Bavsound Stage one is definitely worth it.

[CanAutM3]

What's a Harmon Kardon ?

[3er]

And to add, ideally one would never increase the sliders beyond 0 on an EQ since it introduces distortion (boosting frequencies). A lot of audiophiles will adjust everything down from zero, which reduces output, but doesn't introduce distortion. Now, I do recognize this is a car with external noises, etc., so living under this practice for automotive audio is a bit silly - just thought I'd share as a fun fact .

[JNoSol]

If you think HK is great, you should look into BavSound Stage 1 speaker replacement for your HK system. Reset your EQ once you get BavSound, with good balanced speakers you shouldn't mess with EQ. It should deliver clear vocal and instruments, without EQ intervention.

45% off + 10% until Dec 25th.

Keto's write up: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063804

HK hasn't made any spectacular speakers for a couple decades now. HK is way behind. If you read any car audiophile reviews, BMW's HK is dead last for luxury car OEM sound system. Even Acura's ELS system blow any BMW's HK system out of the water.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

If you think HK is great, you should look into BavSound Stage 1 speaker replacement for your HK system. Reset your EQ once you get BavSound, with good balanced speakers you shouldn't mess with EQ. It should deliver clear vocal and instruments, without EQ intervention.

45% off + 10% until Dec 25th.

Keto's write up: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063804

HK hasn't made any spectacular speakers for a couple decades now. HK is way behind. If you read any car audiophile reviews, BMW's HK is dead last for luxury car OEM sound system. Even Acura's ELS system blow any BMW's HK system out of the water.

How did you get that big of a discount? I've checked a couple of times including just now and the discount is more like 25% for the HK upgrade. Which still isn't bad, but not close to the no brainer price of 55% or even 45% off.

[gregblackM3]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

If you think HK is great, you should look into BavSound Stage 1 speaker replacement for your HK system. Reset your EQ once you get BavSound, with good balanced speakers you shouldn't mess with EQ. It should deliver clear vocal and instruments, without EQ intervention.

45% off + 10% until Dec 25th.

Keto's write up: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063804

HK hasn't made any spectacular speakers for a couple decades now. HK is way behind. If you read any car audiophile reviews, BMW's HK is dead last for luxury car OEM sound system. Even Acura's ELS system blow any BMW's HK system out of the water.

I have no idea why BMW wouldn't use the system in the E9x. Makes no sense why they would install an inferior system. Everything is supposed to be better on newer models...not the sound system apparently.

[Vectors2final]

The settings I posted were from another person on here. A few seem to have great results with those settings.

[oldkingdom]

Originally Posted by minn19

How did you get that big of a discount? I've checked a couple of times including just now and the discount is more like 25% for the HK upgrade. Which still isn't bad, but not close to the no brainier price of 55% or even 45% off.

Same here.

[rubber_ducky]

Originally Posted by minn19

How did you get that big of a discount? I've checked a couple of times including just now and the discount is more like 25% for the HK upgrade. Which still isn't bad, but not close to the no brainer price of 55% or even 45% off.

I doubt that he got that big a discount. They're having an anniversary sale with "up to 45% off", but the discount for the F80 system falls short of the max discount.

[Mandi90TT]

I paid $719 total for my Bavsound stage one system for my HK on my M4, plus shipping. That was with a 10% discount that I had to email them to get the code, and the holiday sale already discounted price. It was money well spent.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

I doubt that he got that big a discount. They're having an anniversary sale with "up to 45% off", but the discount for the F80 system falls short of the max discount.

I saw that on the website. His post sure sounded like he he got 55% off of the HK upgrade. Which, I agree sounds to good to be true and apparently is. That is why I posted what I did. Just looking for some clarification.

Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

I paid $719 total for my Bavsound stage one system for my HK on my M4, plus shipping. That was with a 10% discount that I had to email them to get the code, and the holiday sale already discounted price. It was money well spent.

I agree, that is a bargain. Who/what did you email to get the extra 10% off?

[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by minn19

I agree, that is a bargain. Who/what did you email to get the extra 10% off?

Whatever web contact they have on the website. It was pretty clear, IIRC.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Whatever web contact they have on the website. It was pretty clear, IIRC.

Gotcha, I will check it out. Thanks, for the responses.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by minn19

How did you get that big of a discount? I've checked a couple of times including just now and the discount is more like 25% for the HK upgrade. Which still isn't bad, but not close to the no brainer price of 55% or even 45% off.

It's still showing 45% off until Dec 25th on the banner, I just looked again at the HK which is still $797 (maybe their list price is wrong). But it should be $605 if it's 45% off $1,099. Enter 10EXINT for an additional 10% off.

$797 is about right though. I got mine which is only 7 speakers (standard) vs 14 speakers (HK), so it was $400 ish. You have double number of speakers so the price should double. If you have concerns, contact Cory at coryc@bavsound.com

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by minn19

IWho/what did you email to get the extra 10% off?

Code 10EXINT

[minn19]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

It's still showing 45% off until Dec 25th on the banner, I just looked again at the HK which is still $797 (maybe their list price is wrong). But it should be $605 if it's 45% off $1,099. Enter 10EXINT for an additional 10% off.

$797 is about right though. I got mine which is only 7 speakers (standard) vs 14 speakers (HK), so it was $400 ish. You have double number of speakers so the price should double. If you have concerns, contact Cory at coryc@bavsound.com

Originally Posted by JNoSol

Code 10EXINT

It says up to 45% off. With your code added it gets the price down to $714 or about 35% off the HK upgrade. Which, is still an excellent deal. An earlier post by you looked like you had an HK system and ordered that one at 55% off, which would of dropped it down to under $500. That would be an unbelievable deal. Thanks for clearing it up. $714 is still a very good deal and I'll probably do it.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by minn19

It says up to 45% off. With your code added it gets the price down to $714 or about 35% off the HK upgrade. Which, is still an excellent deal. An earlier post by you looked like you had an HK system and ordered that one at 55% off, which would of dropped it down to under $500. That would be an unbelievable deal. Thanks for clearing it up. $714 is still a very good deal and I'll probably do it.

"Up To" gets you every time. The standard system is 45% off, lol. $714 is a great deal, they might give you a better deal if you email them. The answer is always no unless you ask.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

"Up To" gets you every time. The standard system is 45% off, lol. $714 is a great deal, they might give you a better deal if you email them. The answer is always no unless you ask.

Yup! Thanks again for the code .

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by minn19

Yup! Thanks again for the code .

NP. Their website says shipping on Dec 12th, so I hope to get mine before Christmas.