22Black wroteA member in a different thread mentioned they had taken their vehicle back to the dealer for inspection to see if something was wrong with the rear speakers. They were told the front bias is as designed and that the rear speakers will not push their full volume unless the surround effect slider is set to its maximum.Hey everyone,
I recently picked up a 2025 X3 M50 and I’ve noticed that the Harman Kardon system feels very front-biased, almost like the majority of the sound is coming from the dash and front doors, with not much presence from the rear.
Has anyone else with the 2025 X3 M50 experienced this? Is it normal for the HK system in this generation?
Thanks!
Bones Mccoy wroteSo I take it that you also feel similarly that a lot of the sound comes from the dash/front doors? I have only had the car for a few days and haven't had a chance to play around with the settings much yet. Thanks!A member in a different thread mentioned they had taken their vehicle back to the dealer for inspection to see if something was wrong with the rear speakers. They were told the front bias is as designed and that the rear speakers will not push their full volume unless the surround effect slider is set to its maximum.
That said, I adjust the fader more to the rear. Still tinkering with Surround on/off and its slider.
22Black wroteYes is normal. Sorry to say but HK in this car is very trashyHey everyone,
I recently picked up a 2025 X3 M50 and I’ve noticed that the Harman Kardon system feels very front-biased, almost like the majority of the sound is coming from the dash and front doors, with not much presence from the rear.
Has anyone else with the 2025 X3 M50 experienced this? Is it normal for the HK system in this generation?
Thanks!
TJNies wroteWell, it's almost as if there is so much bias towards the fronts the rears might as well not exist, and there is more bass if you add a bit of rear bias to bring them up some.Most custom installs push the sound to the front. You are supposed to feel like you're at a concert, and have a soundstage to place the instruments, singers etc in front of you.
Back speakers are fill-only to get the natural reverb.
Why would you want the sound to be biased towards the back?
luckystrike wroteThe BMW RAM cannot be replaced as it’s a multi function Receiver Audio Module that integrates a number of BMW car systems, including digital and analogue radio receivers, ASD, audio DSP, and amplification into a single module.Li forgot to order harman kardon what is the best alternative to kmprove the stock sound system ?, is adding speakers pr replaciing it expensive?
