How do you rate the Harman Kardon in i5?

dhruvgarg · 10-08-2023, 02:37 PM

Greetings All!

I am curious to find out how does the Harman Kardon in the g60 compare to the ones in G30 , X5 or the i4. The power output is reduced substantially ( only 205 watts) , so how is the bass weight ? Does it retain a satisfying punch in the low end, or just sounds too over boosted in the mids/treble ?

I currently have the M340i and the only regret I have with the HK is that it sounds more emphasized in upper mids/treble and lacks a bit of richness/weight in the low end. Does the i5 improve on this?

Thoughts appreciated. Regards!

mjr24 · 10-08-2023, 07:07 PM

How would anyone know that yet?

Eric500 · 10-09-2023, 12:09 AM

i would assume as the base spec system it will not even be up to par with the current system in the G30.

Bowers being the "upgrade" likely matches the G30 HK. But like most will say, very few people know yet as no actual reviews are out there, just overviews.

dhruvgarg · 10-09-2023, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric500

i would assume as the base spec system it will not even be up to par with the current system in the G30.

Bowers being the "upgrade" likely matches the G30 HK. But like most will say, very few people know yet as no actual reviews are out there, just overviews.

Fingers crossed and lets see what it sounds like. I've heard the Bowers Wilkins in I7 and G30. Even though specs may be a match , it's a fundamentally different sound from HK and unfortunately not to my liking.

I loved the I7 but ruled it out due to no HK, im hoping BMW doesn't screw up the HK in G60.

Scrapula · 10-09-2023, 06:38 PM

I have no clue. I’m moving from a 825 watt Meridian in my Jaguar and hope that the B & W will sound as good.

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Scrapula Captain 2838 Rep 833 Posts Drives: BMW i5 M60 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Washington, USA iTrader: (0)	I have no clue. I’m moving from a 825 watt Meridian in my Jaguar and hope that the B & W will sound as good.
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