Hi,

I've nearly decided on the spec of my next car which I plan to order next week, however I just had one question that I thought I might ask the collective here for your opinions

Is the Premium ICE pack worth adding to a new vehicle for £1000 or is the standard Audio on an HSE pretty much good enough ?

I'm not a mad audiophile looking for concert hall quality but don't want to order the vehicle and then find that the standard audio is really rubbish and kick myself for not ticking the Premium ICE box, however it is an expensive option so if it is not really worth having then would prefer to save the money.

I plan to visit the local dealer and take their car for a spin which has the standard Audio system and see what this sounds like, but if anyone has the Premium ICE pack I would be interested in your views on this system ?

I am very happy with the standard Harmon/Kardon system, especially with DAB or IPOD. Its by far the best car audio system I've ever owned and I've no regrets about not ordering the premium system.

I've haven't heard the Logic7 system though so I don't know what the difference is. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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hi

My last RRS didn't have the premium ice logic 7 and the sound system was ok.
my D3 before did have it. Great sound
The new one which i specced has it.
The difference is very noticeable but if your not into the audio side then don't bother, the standard is quite enough and you will not be disappointed.
if you are ordering the headrest tv/dvd system then i would suggest the logic 7.

jay

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RichardM wrote:

Did the pre-MY10 models have Harmon/Kardon as standard?

Richard

Yes they all have Harmon Kardon systems
premium ice is an option though
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Sorry to be dumb but what is the difference with the Premium ICE pack? I know the one I am buying has it but on the test drive I didnt bother to turn it on... I know it has the DVD player and screens in the head rests but only cause I could see those

Better amp
More speakers
Controls from the back of the car.
you can plug headphone into the back doors and listen different music to the front.
sub woofer

im no expert but i think thats it.
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Jay Boy wrote:

Better amp
More speakers
Controls from the back of the car.
you can plug headphone into the back doors and listen different music to the front.
sub woofer

im no expert but i think thats it.
if im talking B someone will be on to correct it

Thanks Jay, I saw the controls within the back of the centre console - I had to sit in the back for a bit and I also saw the controls on the rear doors near the windows. I also noticed that there are two sets of head phones in there. Oh cant wait to get it now just so I can hear if it is any good, but can it be better than the sound of the supercharged V8 I doubt it

I've Logic 7 in the X5 so I assume it would be a similar system since it has the same name and in the X5 its the dogs!!! Still never had it full up but the sound quality stays amazing!!! Current, M135i in Estoril Blue with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur.

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The BMW Logic system is fantastic.......definitely, the D.B's. ''

The LR Logic system - still a Harman product, is just the dog bit, it sounds thin, toppy and with little to justify the extra cost.

It was similar in the pre-MY10 cars, I've had it in my past 3 RRS's, really must stop drinking before I place the order, each time I hope its going to improve........it doesn't.''

On my previous car, they swapped the amp & two speakers........didn't make any difference!

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Mine does have the ProLogic 7 and i would highly highly recommend it. If you like your dance music then the sound is sensational

yes its better than the standard one

is it worth it? all depends on your expectations - no other person can ever tell you whether a system sounds better - this is one thing you really have to try yourself I'm afraid

Kaine

I've got the premium ice in mine, absolutely brilliant. The subwoofer is an active unit, and apparently the system has about 1000 watts! The bass is lovely, tight and punchy and the prologic surround sound really makes a difference. I've tried turning it off, and the difference is quite remarkable. I do really like my sound systems though, so I'm glad I have it.

Jay Boy wrote:

RichardM wrote:

Did the pre-MY10 models have Harmon/Kardon as standard?

Richard

Yes they all have Harmon Kardon systems
premium ice is an option though

I have the standard Harmon Kardon system in my MY10 and i think its a brilliant sound, knocks my previous BMW X5 sound system into a 'cocked hat'.

Im sure the premium ice system must sound out of this world but for an extra £1Kish it should do.

My opinion is that i am more than happy with the standard Harmon Kardon system, but of course its a personel choice.  MY10 3.0 HSE Santorini Black, Ivory Premium & extended leather, privacy, paddles, diamond turned alloys, Ipod lead that charges, tasmods, rrsport.co.uk stickers

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