01-10-2021, 01:09 PM | #1 |
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Disappointing sound quality from music on iPhone
I have the HK sound system in my F31 & am disappointed on the sound quality when playing music from my iPhone via Bluetooth.
It sounds like it’s playing through a paper bag! It’s no where near as good as the quality of sound when switching over to DAB radio. Volume on my phone is around half way with no other settings adjusted. Is this normal? Do I need to do anything in the settings or just live with it?
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01-10-2021, 01:26 PM | #3 |
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Just normal download quality from Apple.
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As previous posters have said, iPhone volume to Max and then start tweaking the HK Eq and Surround 7 settings to suit your ears.
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01-11-2021, 04:14 AM | #7 |
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Alternatively to get the best quality plug it in. I always found Bluetooth audio to be a bit ropey on both F3x that I've had. Either using a wired connection or CarPlay over WiFi yields better results in my experience.
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There also seems to be a massive difference between HK implementations in different models. I've had it in four cars (335d GT, 335d Touring, 530d saloon and 640i GT) and it's been radically different in all four. The 640i has been the best, but that may be because there's larger cavities behind the speakers due to the size of the car (or maybe just more speakers and wattage!!).
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The phone should then "remember" the volume setting when connected to your car as a bluetooth source. Only after software updates should it need doing again. And in your phones music settings, turn the equaliser OFF.
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Did exactly this tonight & now sounds awesome!
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I get great sound from mine either via sun or Bluetooth streaming...I have my HK amp coded to Bang & Olufsen and the following equaliser settings...I'm no sound expert but this sits me.
Harmon/Kardon B&O Settings: Treble +1, Bass 0, Fader 0, B&O Expanded 100Hz -1 200Hz -6 500Hz -2 1kHz +1 2kHz 0 5kHz +1 10kHz +2 |
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copy pasted from another thread
I use the 3d settings and it made a good degree of difference from default settings There is an existing thread on this topic where I shared my F15 settings that I have not yet tested on the G05: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8&postcount=26 F15 Harman Kardor Equalizer Hey Guys, i found below setting from China Dealer and it is quite good for ME. Just want to happy share! a. Super Bass mode: 100Hz +5 200Hz +4 500Hz +3 1KHz +1 2kHz -1 5kHz -4 10kHz-5 b 3D mode (I am currently using it, you can hear the difference from the 7 logic mode and the normal mode.) 100Hz +4 200Hz -3 500Hz +8 1kHz +9 2kHz -6 5kHz +8 10kHz +4 c Classic music 100Hz ;0 200Hz ;0 500Hz 0 1kHz 0 2kHz 0 5kHz -5 10kHz -6 d Pop Music (Second Choice) 100Hz +4 200Hz +3 500Hz -3 1kHz ;-2 2kHz +1 5kHz ;+3 10kHz +6 |
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That's correct, even within the F3x range of models, the HK can sound quite different. While the speakers seem to be the same all the time, the differences in the cabin of the model, placement and type of the speakers, along with the possible versions of the amp make a big difference. Something I've discovered recently and surprised me again is the HU version influence it, too.
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I have an iphone 11 pro max i always plug it via usb because the sound quality is way better than Bluetooth, so next time try plug in via usb and youll see a huge difference
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Probably cos your phone volume isn't at maximum. When it is, there shouldn't be any difference
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