LOL On the guitar forums I frequent we joke that we can "hear" this picture...This picture is the sound of late 80's heavy metal

 

Geez that looks like the Amp I had on my Fender Showman.

 

But my Marshalls go to 11

 

In my experience, if you’re using Bluetooth to stream, the volume is generally lower than when using a usb cable. Also, at least in my car, increasing the volume on my iphone when using Bluetooth boosts the volume from the head unit.

of course, once you switch to the radio, the volume changes dramatically.

 

Bavsound is 10% off this weekend which isn't much of a sale but it is something if you want to replace the speakers...really needs an amp too though.

 

I'm running Match Up7 BMW amp. Bavsound used to rebrand and sold this amp for BMWs. It's plug & play on stock location with stock harness.

 

Thank you for the info, that is great to know. I really want to change out the stereo, the HK is so underwhelming compared to my past Mini's.

 

I'm selling my Bavsound speakers and Match amp if you're looking upgrade - here's the link for it:

https:/www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/market/358022#post4605103

 

The MATCH UP won't work with the HK.

 

I have HK originally, switched to:
Bavsound center, rear components and under seat Ghost V2 subs
Focal K2 front components
Match Up 7BMW (100% plug and play and no need to run wires to battery)

Match Up 7BMW was what Bavsound offered previously for 2 and 3 series BMWs with HK or non HK which are pretty much same setup with F56.
And I can confirmed that they're working great since 2019. =)

 

Interesting, I looked at one a while back, and it stated not for HK

 

These are the ones that work: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bavsound...per-s-b48a20a/

We marked the ones for the HK.

 

Sorry, I meant the Match Up 7BMW

 

Oh ok, sorry.

 

Hey @TVPostSound I was looking around for this setting in BimmerCode, where did you find it?

 

If I remember right, look in amplifier module advanced mode EQ settings
There will be a listing of different models.

I reverted back to F56

 

Looks like the amp module may be unique to having the HK system (I do not have it). Couldn't find the settings but found a Bimmercode discussion suggesting it might be HK only.

Phooey! Guess I have to grow up my F56's audio (no surprise there). But it was fun looking, lol. Back to 8-tracks

 

After the 8 tracks, came the pioneer supertuner cassette under dash, with Oaktron component speakers. Had a plywood piece cut for my Z28 package tray
Cut out 8" holes for speakers, 5" holes in the door for mid range, and 1" dome tweeters in the hard headliner!! All powered by a Car-Fi amplifier!! Home made crossovers.
I worked for a guy who was a pioneer in car stereo modification back in 1975. People in LA might remember Danny Mascari of Sound Station in Northridge CA

 

So Is there any cost effective way of upgrading the existing HK system without having $1000.00 + spend and replacing everything,
what is the weakest part of the system?, happy to spend a bit as the car is a keeper, but I’m no audiophile, those days are long past.
i think a 1k spend is my limit otherwise I’d spend more on making the car faster ( everything else is done)

22 plate Jcw hatch,
I really don’t want to carry a sub in the trunk, and the car came with a sports cat and switchable exhaust system already fitted (which I want to keep)

my hearing isn’t getting any better, 60 next year, and spent too much time at rock gigs in the late 70’s and early eighties, so yes perhaps it’s a volume thing, wind surfing and water sports also have been giving me a fair number of ear infections, so the receiving equipment has seen better days, not sure how to upgrade that….

 

I have 2015 F-56 with base 6 spkr. radio, but according to Build Sheet was rigged for Sirius so I had that turned on for $500 & all I listen to is B.B. King's Bluesville Radio. I notice the age of the music has alot to do with the quality of the sound. . the transmission is key. some old music sounds like old music, some new music sounds like new music. Get used to it or take it to a stereo shop, spend the knot, hope for the best OR DANCE WITH WHO YA BRUNG.