Is the Harman/Kardon Worth it in m40i ?

Mavster · Post by **Mavster** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:14 pm

The more speakers and amps etc the better, if you can afford it then go for it. Its gonna be an improvement right?

Johnh1976 · Post by **Johnh1976** » Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:15 pm

Why can’t BMW do what Audi did in their TT and put a 675 watt sound system in. I love my music loud and in a roadster it’s even more important in my view.

Wyldie85 · Post by **Wyldie85** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:11 pm

So how does the software upgrade work? I keep checking the app and it says no upgrade available... Havent used the car in weeks so speakers still aren’t loosening up.

bonzo · Post by **bonzo** » Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:47 pm

I checked every couple of weeks or so as I was expecting an upgrade sooner rather than later as it's a new model and there were a few issues.

My BMW Connected app on my mobile informed me that there was an upgrade (probably about 6-7 weeks ago now) so I tootled off to my car where it appears the download took place on my mobile and was transferred to the car. The whole process took around 30 minutes.

The big difference to the HK was the upgrade fixed an issue where, on occasion, the radio volume was very quiet on startup. Sometimes it was at normal volume whereas on some occasions (probably every 1 in 5) it needed to be turned up. I feel that the sound quality has improved but I've no way of proving this unless BMW inform us that they did introduce a fix\improvement in the latest firmware update.

blaird03 · Post by **blaird03** » Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:13 pm

What version are you on... been on 112019 since I purchased the car.. on the G29 forum there is mention of a 032020 release.

Wyldie85 · Post by **Wyldie85** » Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:34 am

Mine is showing 032019.48 at the moment. I got it to search yesterday but by the time I go back to the car the ignition has already turned off. I need to do a search when I’m out driving, which wont be anytime soon.

Z4monster · Post by **Z4monster** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:57 am

I took mine to BMW dealer just before we went into Covid19 lockdown as I'd lost Spotify on the system. They updated mine to 03/2020.30
I got Spotify back and also the option for automatic heated steering wheel and passenger seat in cold weather. Previously this only worked on drivers seat.
I also think the HK system sounds better but can't tell you what they've done. That might be my imagination but I instantly thought it sounded better without me tweaking the equaliser as before.

raven · Post by **raven** » Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:16 pm

Wyldie85 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:29 pm Despite changing all the settings and the equaliser in the car, it hasn’t made any difference.
However, having stuffed the ski hatch with an old puffer jacket, this has stopped the vibration and annoying noise when the volume is above speaking level.

I used to have some vibrations with the music also, turned out it was the passenger seatbelt vibrating against the side of the car.
Changing the passenger seat position a little fixed it for me. I'm loving th HK speakers compared to the hi-fi upgrade in my 4 Gran Coupe.

Wyldie85 · Post by **Wyldie85** » Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:25 pm

Thanks raven. I’ll check these tomorrow. Make sure they’re not affecting things. It’s been better recently and then today it was vibrating again.

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