Logic 7 a Step Down?
06-20-2006, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Geno' post='300027' date='Jun 19 2006, 10:04 PM
So does the Logic 7 act as a regular stereo when "Theater" or "Concert Hall" aren't selected? "Signal processing" that superimposes effects is a big violation of my audio ethic. In fact, processors in general are, unless I'm watching movies at someone else's house.
I'd hate to think the standard BMW audio rig is just the Logic 7 minus L7 settings I'll never use. Is there more to it for that extra $1.2k?
I'd hate to think the standard BMW audio rig is just the Logic 7 minus L7 settings I'll never use. Is there more to it for that extra $1.2k?
06-20-2006, 09:30 AM
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Hardware requirements for good sound consist of good amp, source, and speakers. What kind of speakers are in the BMWs? As for DSP (digital signal processing), L7 does a fairly good job in the car, but not for the price.
BMW source: noisy
BMW speakers: cheap and sounds muddy
DSP: good integration. Hands-down
BMW CD changer: lame - no MP3 capability and super over priced.
All and all, $1800 is quite too much money for what it delivered.
Remember, CD changer supposed to be standard nowadays for luxury cars. Not an option.
06-20-2006, 11:47 AM
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I obtained what I consider to be very good MP3's by ripping using iTunes/AIFF and then converting the AIFF files to MP3's at 192 kbps.
This is also a misconception.
iTunes is, quite possibly, the WORST media player ever. The audio encoding is horrendous.
If you want good MP3 files... use Exact Audio Copy.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='300437' date='Jun 20 2006, 02:47 PM
This is also a misconception.
iTunes is, quite possibly, the WORST media player ever. The audio encoding is horrendous.
If you want good MP3 files... use Exact Audio Copy.
iTunes is, quite possibly, the WORST media player ever. The audio encoding is horrendous.
If you want good MP3 files... use Exact Audio Copy.
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Originally Posted by Geno' post='300027' date='Jun 19 2006, 10:04 PM
So does the Logic 7 act as a regular stereo when "Theater" or "Concert Hall" aren't selected? "Signal processing" that superimposes effects is a big violation of my audio ethic. In fact, processors in general are, unless I'm watching movies at someone else's house.
I'd hate to think the standard BMW audio rig is just the Logic 7 minus L7 settings I'll never use. Is there more to it for that extra $1.2k?
I'd hate to think the standard BMW audio rig is just the Logic 7 minus L7 settings I'll never use. Is there more to it for that extra $1.2k?
06-20-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='300005' date='Jun 19 2006, 09:07 PM
The best player was the Rio Karma. Unfortunately, they are no longer making them.
http://www.pretentiousname.com/mp3players/
http://www.pretentiousname.com/mp3players/
06-20-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='300476' date='Jun 20 2006, 04:05 PM
You got me thinking about MP3 player rankings. I am still searching just out of curiosity. Two rankings are available here--one based on mumber of awards and one based on popularity. I'm trying to find some more substantive rankings.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='300478' date='Jun 20 2006, 04:08 PM
Here's a ranking based on market share--essentially a popularity ranking too.
Same ole same ole here--Consumer Search. Consumer search rates reviews of devices among other things. It thinks that he top reviews of MP3 players are these: Best MP3 Players Reviews: (out of 23) CNet.com, PC Magazine, PC World. Here is a link to links to these reviews. Ipod does well against the field in all 3, but is not always on top--but always is second at worst. Many other reviews also are linked in the last link.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='300437' date='Jun 20 2006, 12:47 PM
This is also a misconception.
iTunes is, quite possibly, the WORST media player ever. The audio encoding is horrendous.
If you want good MP3 files... use Exact Audio Copy.
iTunes is, quite possibly, the WORST media player ever. The audio encoding is horrendous.
If you want good MP3 files... use Exact Audio Copy.
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L7 is way WAY better than the standard. I hoped for a little bit more tho...
they could use bigger subwoofers under the seats..for example
the 1200$ upgrade is not that much for it considering i had to pay over 2000$ for an alpine aftermarket system for a 'decent' sound (on another car). and.. with 60-80 db background noise even the best hifi system is useless.
they could use bigger subwoofers under the seats..for example
the 1200$ upgrade is not that much for it considering i had to pay over 2000$ for an alpine aftermarket system for a 'decent' sound (on another car). and.. with 60-80 db background noise even the best hifi system is useless.