[KokoJambo23]

i currently have a 2010 bmw 328i coupe with the standard stereo system and i wanna cry everytime i crank up the volume or keep it on high for a while it makes a crackling noise that really hurts my ear and pisses me off a lot. i took it to bmw there like we dont hear it bs. do you know what that could be?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by KokoJambo23

i currently have a 2010 bmw 328i coupe with the standard stereo system and i wanna cry everytime i crank up the volume or keep it on high for a while it makes a crackling noise that really hurts my ear and pisses me off a lot. i took it to bmw there like we dont hear it bs. do you know what that could be?

The OEM radio outputs clips and distorts at high volume. That's by design, believe it or not.

You have to add an amplifier/processor if you want to fix this crap.

[VP Electricity]

The OEM radio can't handle the stock bass boost to the signal at higher volumes. Also, the crappy 6" under the seat can't play bass with a gun to their head.

I measured clipping at 5 clicks below max output in my tests here, but with music with significant bass content, I'm sure it's quicker.

I've posted some screen shots of the measurements of the output of that head unit.

[AndreyT]

Originally Posted by VP Electricity

Also, the crappy 6" under the seat can't play bass with a gun to their head.

Does the standard stereo sound system in 2010 328 have anything "under the seat"?

[emoon3]

Originally Posted by AndreyT

Does the standard stereo sound system in 2010 328 have anything "under the seat"?

Yes, the fore mentioned crappy 6" woofers....

[Delta0311]

Omg I had a 2010 328xi loaner and I could not listen to my MP3 player on it. Everytime I plugged it in to the aux port and cranked the volume up it sounded like shit. A stock Civc cound system sounds WAY better. I also noticed that the 2010 no longer has the tweeters near the mirrors.

[KokoJambo23]

Originally Posted by VP Electricity

The OEM radio can't handle the stock bass boost to the signal at higher volumes. Also, the crappy 6" under the seat can't play bass with a gun to their head.

I measured clipping at 5 clicks below max output in my tests here, but with music with significant bass content, I'm sure it's quicker.

I've posted some screen shots of the measurements of the output of that head unit.

what kind of set up do you recommend to fix this issue because i can't take it anymore. Also i took it to bmw twice for this first time we can't hear it and second their like its an issue there working on. recall? new system? free?

[Megscan]

i have the same problem! idk what to do!

[Fazy69]

Originally Posted by Megscan

i have the same problem! idk what to do!

Im in the same boat with you guys. The only thing to do is spend some cash and upgrade the sound. Im going to get mine done next week! There are a few good posts on what some people did and equipment they used just look through a few of the post. I was on a budget and Im looking at about 1500K. I got the stuff from amazon, some good prices on there!

[VP Electricity]

Fazy, if you haven't actually done it yet, you can't really give too much advice yet, you know?

There are cheap prices in many places. We certainly are an option, if not for you, for others, and we offer service and support for our complete kits (and complete kits with every BMW adapter part, connector, and ring you will need). I've been told by many of our customers that once you factor in what you get from us, we have really good prices.

Not buying from us is fine - no law that you have to, and some people aren't looking for our approach. But since you mentioned it...

[B-737]

i had the base level stereo (6 speaker) in my 2011. it was indeed, awful. if your budget is around $1500 then your right around where you need to be to have it done professionally with good components without going crazy. That was very close to what i spent upgrading mine. and i have to say, its the best money i ever spent. Listening to music in my car makes me smile now.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451762