Disappointed with Logic 7 on LCI
06-28-2007, 07:20 AM
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Feel like I've wasted my money on this option. Really, there is not much of a difference from my standard sound system on my ex-e60 (pre-LCI). Wonder what the hype is all about.
Or maybe I'm deaf. At least thats what my wife thinks. (Selective deafness for her!)
Or maybe I'm deaf. At least thats what my wife thinks. (Selective deafness for her!)
06-28-2007, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='440854' date='Jun 28 2007, 11:20 AM
Feel like I've wasted my money on this option. Really, there is not much of a difference from my standard sound system on my ex-e60 (pre-LCI). Wonder what the hype is all about.
Or maybe I'm deaf. At least thats what my wife thinks. (Selective deafness for her!)
Or maybe I'm deaf. At least thats what my wife thinks. (Selective deafness for her!)
NO WAY MY FRIEND...You must have the L7 off or something...check the forums for proper settings..
06-28-2007, 05:15 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by katheikia' post='440855' date='Jun 28 2007, 08:23 AM
NO WAY MY FRIEND...You must have the L7 off or something...check the forums for proper settings..
06-29-2007, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by IrvRobinson' post='441582' date='Jun 29 2007, 04:01 PM
strange, I always thought the Logic 7 system was way better
06-29-2007, 07:35 PM
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mine sounds great
06-29-2007, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='440854' date='Jun 28 2007, 08:20 AM
Feel like I've wasted my money on this option. Really, there is not much of a difference from my standard sound system on my ex-e60 (pre-LCI). Wonder what the hype is all about.
Or maybe I'm deaf. At least thats what my wife thinks. (Selective deafness for her!)
Or maybe I'm deaf. At least thats what my wife thinks. (Selective deafness for her!)
It depends what you are listening to. L7 is a digital system, hence it converts analog signal from radio or iPod back to digital, processes it and converts back to analog. All those conversions reduce sound quality. Sure, someone thinking that 128 kbps stuff from iTunes of 96KBps stuff from Sat radio or HD sounds great will be happy with L7. If you have high quality system at home, no way you'll be happy. To me L7 sounds just acceptable so I don't feel urge to get car to an audio shop for an upgrade.
Correct test of audio system is to switch L7 off, make sure EQ is flat. If it sounds good - it is a good, properly set up system. If it requires DSP, EQ, whatever - it is not designed ot set up properly.
07-01-2007, 07:45 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xiT Titanium Silver, 6-speed Manual, new style Start/Stop ignition, Black Dakota Leather, anthracite maple wood trim, heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel, headlight washers, automatic tailgate, auto dimming mirrors, Logic 7, 6-disc changer, sport seats, shadow line trim, rear sun blinds, PDC, adaptive xenons, 18" style 123 wheels, , navigation, voice control, bluetooth, BMW roof rack + bike attachments,
FYI, Mark Levinson is owned Harmon. So is Lexicon. and it is my understanding that Lexicon developed the L7 system for BMW. They all share engineering information to develop all of their audio equipment, whether it be for home or car. http://www.harman.com/what_we_do/market.as...amp;type=brands
07-01-2007, 09:33 AM
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I really like mine with HD radio. There is a big difference in sound quality between regular and hd that I can hear. Also try changing your surround sound settings a little. I noticed a big difference in the quality after doing this.
