Here's an article where BMW made an R56 sound like a V8. interesting that they get people to believe the car is faster by the fake sounds. I think some of us were initially fooled by this...


But there’s another use of Active Sound Design too, namely, making your car sound cooler. BMW says its new electronic noise canceling technology can not only be used to just limit sound, but to let the right kind of sound through, matching the engine’s noise to how the car is being driven. In fact, BMW recently performed a little research project using cars equipped with its electro-acoustic system and cars without. The results are impressive. “Subsequent test drives showed that test persons, despite measurably identical longitudinal dynamics, judged the driving performance of the vehicle with integrated Active Sound Design to be better. The subjective in-vehicle impression was comparable to the sensation of an accelerating car with a stronger engine.”
To prove this point further, BMW recently build a MINI with the new Active Sound Design technology, giving the little 4-cylinder the sound of a big V8. Don’t believe it? See the demonstration video courtesy AutoCar

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...und-video.html


Also I have figured out how to defeat the "noise box". I am happy to post all the research if anyone is interested.....but should I post it here or start a new thread??

 

start a new thread. I'm interested to hear/see the results.

 

Funny thing , my speaker whispers
Buy a 6 Series

 

Why didn't they just issue these with the cars...

Your choice, V8, V10, V12

http://www.soundracer.se/?p=98

They may have enginereed something like this into the radio circuit...

Motor on!

 

Post up the how to!