Differences in sound quality in an E90 vs E92

mahi77 · 03-30-2014, 03:26 AM

I've done a little bit of research but I couldn't seem to find anything regarding this.

I have an E90 335i with CIC iDrive and an E92 328i, both of which are equipped with the Hi-Fi audio option.

I have noticed that audio (across multiple sources) sounds significantly better in the E90 compared to the E92. I have matched the settings and compared the audio and still found the E90 to have better bass response at lower frequencies compared to the E90. The system in the sedan also seems to clip less at higher volumes while still providing a relatively consistent and accurate mid and low delivery.

I'd consider myself an audiophile and for the most part I'd say the Hi-Fi system isn't too bad for an OEM setup but I can't seem to figure out why the E90's system seems superior to the E92.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

ctuna · 03-30-2014, 04:26 AM

What are the model years for the cars.
The Hi Fi was dropped in the model 2010 year in the US then
brought back in 2011.5 minus two tweeters and with
a amp that looks different than the one before that
time period so it may be different.

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mahi77 Private 1 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Differences in sound quality in an E90 vs E92 I've done a little bit of research but I couldn't seem to find anything regarding this. I have an E90 335i with CIC iDrive and an E92 328i, both of which are equipped with the Hi-Fi audio option. I have noticed that audio (across multiple sources) sounds significantly better in the E90 compared to the E92. I have matched the settings and compared the audio and still found the E90 to have better bass response at lower frequencies compared to the E90. The system in the sedan also seems to clip less at higher volumes while still providing a relatively consistent and accurate mid and low delivery. I'd consider myself an audiophile and for the most part I'd say the Hi-Fi system isn't too bad for an OEM setup but I can't seem to figure out why the E90's system seems superior to the E92. Can anyone shed some light on this?
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