First off... thanks to Kennyl on this forum for helping me get into a new M5 and my girlfriend for buying me an iPod 80 GB classic to attach to my new toy!
Initially, I was very disappointed with the upgraded sound in my M5. After reading all the PR about this new system, I realized it was most likely a problem with the iPod or iPod interface. The high's were noticeably clipping, regardless of what I had the Treble or EQ settings in the car set to. You'll know your highs are clipping when the higher pitched parts of the music (female vocals, snares, high-hats, etc), sound tinny, cheap, and painful, creating a very unpleasant listening experience.
I ended up solving this problem by changing the EQ on the iPod to "Treble Low" (or something similar). This menu can be accessed by Settings->Audio->Equalizer on the iPod.
I hope this recommendation will improve the enjoyment of your car. :hihi:
Initially, I was very disappointed with the upgraded sound in my M5. After reading all the PR about this new system, I realized it was most likely a problem with the iPod or iPod interface. The high's were noticeably clipping, regardless of what I had the Treble or EQ settings in the car set to. You'll know your highs are clipping when the higher pitched parts of the music (female vocals, snares, high-hats, etc), sound tinny, cheap, and painful, creating a very unpleasant listening experience.
I ended up solving this problem by changing the EQ on the iPod to "Treble Low" (or something similar). This menu can be accessed by Settings->Audio->Equalizer on the iPod.
I hope this recommendation will improve the enjoyment of your car. :hihi: