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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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So how bad is this experience going to be, I am coming out of three years with Logic 7 and now the new vehicle has the base stereo???

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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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My 2004 E60 has the base audio system and a sub under each front seats. A 2010 E60 service loaner with the base audio/iPod interface but no sub sounded really weak. Definitely check out the sound systems in the showroom vehicles before trying to save some money by deleting the Logic7 option.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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BAD!!! That's right, the same loaner experience. I had loaner (2009) for few days and used the same set of CDs. The difference is day and night..IMHO..
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Depends what Base is where you are, if you are in the EU then the difference is huge but in the US its not that bad. Sure you'll loose a centre speaker and the equaliser but my Hi-Fi system with retrofitted Earthquakes puts a L7 system to shame.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='994342' date='Aug 31 2009, 07:55 PM
Depends what Base is where you are, if you are in the EU then the difference is huge but in the US its not that bad. Sure you'll loose a centre speaker and the equaliser but my Hi-Fi system with retrofitted Earthquakes puts a L7 system to shame.
I completely agree. I have had both a hi-fi (standard) system and a Top Hi-Fi (L7) system. The upgraded standard system (12" sub, upgraded cabin speakers) is superior to a stock L7 system.

And personally, I do not care for the DSP at all in the L7, and have tried to defeat it as much as possible. It simply takes too much away from the effort of the music production.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='994342' date='Aug 31 2009, 08:55 PM
Depends what Base is where you are, if you are in the EU then the difference is huge but in the US its not that bad. Sure you'll loose a centre speaker and the equaliser but my Hi-Fi system with retrofitted Earthquakes puts a L7 system to shame.
Bruce, what amplifier are you using with your earthquakes? I have a standard system and wanted to buy a full L7 setup (used) and retrofit it however if I can get away with a nice set of earthquakes it'll be easier. Thx!
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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I used an amp made by a German company called XETEC. I actually bought it for the size and wattage (see my signature). But later I found out that Xetec made excellent amps and I've been very happy with my set up.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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i have the base system in my e60 and the logic 7 in my e92 and there is a difference but the base system in the e60 is still very good IMO.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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