BMW Harman Kardon Radio: Best Sound Settings

[@behindavi16]

these settings are great! i didn’t even know my speakers were capable of delivering this much depth.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked them.

[@javierburgossantos6457]

Great improvement in the sound of my F36 with Harman Kardon. I wasn't getting the necessary benefit from it and now you can finally hear the music in a balanced way.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@armaan455]

Aye I also have a F36 2020 how has the reliability been

[@anthonyk7840]

Thank you!!! After all these years, I didn't realize I had not set the equalizer. What a difference!!! (2013 335i)

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@simpsie561]

I have my F10 for over a month, I was happy with the sound quality of the Harman Kardon system…But something in my kept telling me that it could be better, Now i found this video, everyone in the comments is saying its allot better with your settings, but its like 4 in the morning i dont want to wake my neighbours up while im testing your settings 🤣…Thanks for the video brother !

[@WhatsyourForte]

Hahaha turn it up bro!!! 😂 I hope you like it

[@angelgregio]

Great humbleness at the beginning. Awesome positivity!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks

[@milandajic7168]

World class settings! Getting the maximum out of my BMW F11 harman kardon speakers. Sounds really great! Thanks!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you like them

[@X3NI0S7]

I have a 2017 340I and tried this out ! Made a world of a difference. Tweeted it a bit and the quality is amazing. Thank you for sharing !!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked the settings.

[@Arragato]

yo i got the same car as u, what did you tweak that was different I'd like to know, planning to mess with these setting tonight

[@X3NI0S7]

@@Arragato I did exactly as shown in the video starting point 3:09 - Good luck !

[@angelrios6503]

ayee 2023 here I got the same car too haha

[@scotttrombley4054]

Just came across your video. I am picking up my new 2014 (new to me) 318d Sport GT tomorrow. I'll throw these settings in when i get it now and I can't wait. I have been driving my last vehicle for 3 years without a working stereo, it's going to be a world of a difference!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Congrats on the new ride. Many people have enjoyed these settings. I hope you do also.

[@Thegreatest20]

Just put these exact settings, biggggg help. My M4 sounds awesome!! Thank you my brother

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@alindenis1]

Second day owner 430d 2016 h/k system, i can say it's huge difference , wow . Thanks man!!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad they liked it

[@willgsawyer]

I used these settings in a 2008 E92 M3 with Logic 7. It sounds absolute class - thank you 👍

[@WhatsyourForte]

Will Sawyer glad you liked the settings. You are welcome.

[@Geen-jv6ck]

Thank you. Your settings are my favourite for the Harmon Kardon system.

[@michaelnikprelaj6679]

Feels like a whole ass concert in my car now. Good looks!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Lol 😂 glad you like the settings

[@TheWrenchLab]

Good vid! I thought I had adjusted my EQ after I bought my car... I just went out to check... NOPE! I adjusted my EQ to your settings and it sounds SOOO much better! I thought it already sounded good but damn what a difference! Thanks!!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Haha, glad I could help. I had the same reaction when I first changed the settings also.

[@earthangel3283]

So glad I found this video I will be getting my new BMW first BMW after Christmas I’m waiting for it to be delivered it will be my FIRST BMW X4 I’m excited. Great video 👍🏽

[@WhatsyourForte]

Congrats on your BMW. Thanks

[@marioenriqueramos1776]

I just set these setting and no matter what I listen to, it all sounds good...thanks for this video man...i also thought I needed bigger subwoofers because I could get the bass right untill I tried your setting...again thank you.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Mario Enrique Ramos you are welcome. Glad I could help.

[@marioenriqueramos1776]

@@WhatsyourForte hey man, I have a 435i M- sport, I like how your car has the M4 wheels....would you share with me your tyre sizes ?

[@WhatsyourForte]

Mario Enrique Ramos I used the M4 spec: 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 no rubbing and I am on Msport adaptive suspension

[@TomJamesmtb]

Such a helpful video, thanks for taking the time. Collecting my 430d m sport coupe on Saturday and can’t wait to play with the HK system

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad it helped

[@donmillner6063]

Settings were great....Total difference in my Harman system....Thanks!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked it

[@longlivetheclash]

Keep working on your dreams, stay focused and believe in yourself. This is wonderful advice.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@SensiVybz]

Just want to say, THANKYOU. F90 m5 I had a play with the settings but ended up with crackling at certain points in songs, thought I'd broken my speakers but your eq setting has the car sounding like a completely dif sound system! Defo doing my m135i the same say

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad it helped

[@blackace4423]

I did use this settings in several Bmw's equipped with Harman Kardon and can tell you that it's really a great setup! Thanks bro.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thank you

[@NicolasDawson]

Really appreciate this video. Night and day difference after applying these settings. Thank you!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked them

[@Mckonnen]

Thanks man, just used these settings with an new Radio on my E36 without Harman Kardon. Sounds sooo much better now. Greetings from Germany 💯

[@chrishenderson9076]

I just bout my x3m competition today and ready to play with these settings. Appreciate it. 👊🏾

[@WhatsyourForte]

Congrats on the new ride. 💪🏽

[@LM-pk4uo]

congratulations on the 10,000 view on the other video! your videos are very informative. I want to listen to this about the harmon Kardon so I can adjust my settings in my M440 I just got in South Carolina!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thank you. I am glad to help.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Congrats on the M440i

[@Breeze3444]

Thank you for posting this video. I programmed my system pretty close to what your program was, just a slight tweak for a tad bit more bass…gotta LOVE that bass. Thank you again, I just purchased my BMW yesterday and needed this..

[@WhatsyourForte]

Congrats on your new car. Glad you liked the settings.

[@Jeebus0143]

Such a useful video that not alot of people posted on. Thanks!

[@WhatsyourForte]

AL thanks

[@DonPrivateNetwork]

In a few weeks I will get my F36 LCI, first thing I will try out. Thanks for the video!

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@Moonskater1]

Just got my F33 and it is an amazing EQ setup, thanks for sharing🎉🙌

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you like it!

[@seangso]

Hey brother congrats on the hitting your milestones, im a fan of your channel. Much love brother.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks man.

[@seangso]

@@WhatsyourForte You welcome. What your thoughts on enabling the m mode on the HUD, can it be done with these options. Car: BMW 440i Year of construction: 2019 Problem description: I have trying to enable the M mode via expert settings, I have carried out the following 1) I went into the head unit 2) went into expert mode and enabled these three. HUD sportanzeige enable HUD sportanzeige fes enable and HUD sportanzeige ms gasse enable 3) went to instrument cluster and then in expert mode Then into FZG_Ausstattung but then was unable to find the following HUD sportanzeige enable HUD sportanzeige fes enable and HUD sportanzeige ms gasse enable

[@kevinmarr2162]

Just purchased a 2019 4.35d x drive convertible. Awesome car and stereo unreal! Excellent video 🙏🥳

[@WhatsyourForte]

Nice spec. Thanks

[@ivanlekushev1792]

Wow! Thanks man, this is a HUGE improvement!!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked it

[@arov235]

Literally just did this on my 340. Thank you!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome!!

[@Brandify03]

435i sounds much better now with these settings. Thanks for sharing!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you enjoyed them.

[@e-hop-c9868]

Just used these on my 2016 bmw m4 with Harmon kardons this setup is super deep and CRISP 👌🏻

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

Definitely bass heavy and killed the low end mid range with this set up. Interesting set up.

[@WhatsyourForte]

I think it reacts differently on the different versions of the Hk system

[@thorn3686]

I'll give it a try in my 328d with the Harmon Kardon S688A rig. I already have the EQ set for the typical what they call the rock n roll "smile" which is pretty much universally the best for any EQ setup... but I'll try your curve. I just installed a Car Play adapter and it has made the hugest difference.. unbelievable difference in sound quality

[@WhatsyourForte]

Let me know what you think.

[@thorn3686]

@@WhatsyourForte I tried it for a while last night. Didn't care for it too much. Changed it back to: 100hz+3to4, 200hz+2, 500hz+1, 1khz+0, 2khz+0, 5khz+2, 10khz+4 lay this graph on it's side and it looks like a "smile". Pretty good starting place for any EQ. most of these folks didn't even know there were settings that could be adjusted. Again, the night/day difference was adding a Car Play adapter where my phone takes over the BMW screen and functions seamlessly. Sounds awesome. thanks

[@xxOzzie63xx]

Am going to try these settings on my 2022 M235i, let’s see if it makes the difference everyone is saying. I will let u know. Great video.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Ok, let me know

[@---rv3ys]

Thanks. I was wondering why the system sounded so terrible. These tips showed me how to find the EQ option, and some solid settings!

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@GamerXX100]

Got a f11 befor without HK and now I got an G08 with HK and was very disappointed because it soundet much worse. Tried your settings and now it is doing much better. Will See if I have to adjust more in the next days. Thanks for sharing. Grretings from Germany

[@stilettosfierce8390]

Omggggg thank god I found youuuuuuuu somebody who knows I nd Base 😂 u ate heaven sent!!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Hahhaha thanks

[@kuzonai8436]

Just bought a 2016 435i picking it up later today, Thanks for this video I’ll definitely change the eq right when I get the keys.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Congrats on the new purchase. You will definitely love the car. Thanks

[@kuzonai8436]

@What's your Forte ? Hey so I got the car, and I'm having issues with the speakers, I hear some rattling, and a bit of distortion in two speakers, and I don't feel the bass at all at high volumes, is this the same with your car, or should I add some subs. Also with most electronic songs there’s no distortion at all and it’s perfect but with rap I just can’t enjoy it

[@user-so2rh9om6y]

@@kuzonai8436 sounds like the previous owner enjoyed the speakers too much... 2016 it should be cover under new car warranty if so I would take it to a dealer and have them look at it

[@mesquibel8238]

Just tried this on my 2021 330i, sounds so good now. I was a bit thrown off when I got the car and it sounded boring. Sounds so good with the equalizer set like this

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you like the settings

[@paulsp2693]

3.15..you need to set balance a little away from the driver(two dots) and fader 3 dots rear..you will get a "Dolby" type sound setup.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks, I will try that

[@creativezone100]

Your content is great , but your motivational speech in the beginning got you this follow

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks a lot.

[@terrancepinkney777]

Bruuuuh! Preciate you man I just hooked my G series up and it sounds great!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad I could help

[@Ricky26uk]

Why have I only seen this!! Man I can't believe the difference 🙌🙌

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you like the settings.

[@travelingking23112]

I was skeptical at first given you were in a sedan. I tried it on my G05 45e and this is really awesome. Big improvement! Thanks man

[@WhatsyourForte]

In this video I have the F32 435 coupe. But glad you liked it

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

Awesome bro this was great thanx! Worked out perfect!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked it

[@PowerofPlacebo]

Famm the fact you not only have. But also listen to & play. A variety of music genre’s. Means you have a “ Soul “

[@WhatsyourForte]

Hahaha thanks man. The X5 is nice

[@PowerofPlacebo]

@@WhatsyourForte ty very much also the video helped a lot have an awesome amazing weekend bro.

[@Therealabosee]

Gonna give these settings a try! Also makes a HUGE difference when you have the AUX connected instead of streaming off Bluetooth.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yes it does. CDs sound awesome also.

[@ericjosephlandry7652]

Very helpful video. Tuning the eq to these settings sounds great in my 7!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Great!!! Glad you liked it

[@smnomad9276]

Very original content, definitely helped me out a lot !!! Thanks man!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you like it. Thanks

[@snakeoo]

GlenNYC setting with some deviation. I used the same setup in my f30 and now in my G30 . I leave my treble to centre and bass to plus 5.

[@daviddunn5072]

many thanks going to do this tomorrow your sound system is bloody brilliant

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thank you. Glad you like it

[@sterlingiiv]

Been trying to get this right for a while I my BMW gonna try your settings today thanks!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Let me know what you think.

[@joenapoli12]

So I adjusted my EQ to the exact positions. Maybe it’s in my own head but it’s sounds amazing. The bass is much stronger and I feel like I can hear the separation of the instruments more than before. My speakers don’t say Harman Kardon but I assume they are since I have the 16 speakers, EQ and surround sound. Thanks very much for this. The real test will be when I drive with my daughter and blast some Harry Styles ! Thank you !

[@WhatsyourForte]

Haha glad you liked it.

[@Jirkaboss]

Awesome for E70 BMW Individual High End Audio Soundsystem🤩

[@md2008]

I tried it on my 2018 x3 and it sounds amazing!!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked it

[@brittanysaunders]

Woo - I got a brand new 440 and since I got it there has been terrible rattles coming out of the dash, etc. I am going to try these settings and do some other troubleshooting before I take this in on warranty.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yeah you may have a blown speaker

[@acganpat]

Works great on my f33, thanks man💪🏽

[@WhatsyourForte]

No problem 👍

[@F80ken]

Brooooo this is legit!! Thank you for posting this!

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@mrfreeze1103]

Ok, this worked perfectly in my car. Thanks, Man

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked it

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Thanks for sharing this. Tomorrow I am gonna try it. :)

[@WhatsyourForte]

No problem, let me know how you like them

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@WhatsyourForte Will do. I just find by accident your channel... do you also have a video about USB MP3 functions/option? What is the best way of listening? I just have a problem... In my previous car I had the option to see the folders of my MP3s, but here I can only go through all artists or alphabetically. Thanks for the answer. p.s. Just subscribed. You can check my content. :)

[@MTP432]

These settings are fantastic... just played around with them in my 340. Thank you for this!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you like them. Thanks

[@gascrazy15]

These settings are fire! Just tried them out today 💪🏾

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks bro

[@w1nnin]

Found this and just did in on my x4mc w/harmon kardon omg finally my system sounds perfect. I have my treble and bass on max though , but exact equalizer.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Nice. Glad you liked them

[@mercurylove45]

Hello sir love your content on the F90 M5 love the channel be blessed

[@OGSilverfox8]

2018 320d Shadow. Will Slam these settings into my HK. Will post back. Love frm across the pond 👍🏻

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thank you, Cheers!

[@mikebellows754]

Never even knew there were equalizer settings.. Will have to try this.

[@khoabert33]

I tried these settings today on my 530e, it made a world of difference, thanks for sharing, liked and subscribed man 😎

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked them. Thanks for the Sub.

[@seangso]

James have you tried bimmercode expert settings in the audio as it upgrades the digital amplifier and enables bang and oldufsen sound system

[@WhatsyourForte]

I have not. I did not know you can do that. I will try it out

[@seangso]

@@WhatsyourForte Check it bro it made a huge difference in the sound

[@kasem1]

Thanks,enjoying your settings on my 2016 F15

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked them

[@Ashley_van_Schooneveld]

Thanks dude! Gonna go adjust the sound on my F15 X5

[@WhatsyourForte]

Let me know what you think.

[@marchewitson6191]

Do you keep the fader and balance neutral? Mine are set to centre around the driver seat.

[@rayhansarin4516]

Thanks man made a huge difference 😀😀

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked it

[@mx5ler]

Cool Video - thx!!! Can't wait to try it out! But i must wait until Friday - when i became my F34 from my local BMW-Dealer here in Munich/Bavaria/Germany... sorry for my bad english ...

[@WhatsyourForte]

No problem. I hope you like the settings.

[@1babygirlg]

I even used these setting for my mark Levinson thanks!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad they worked

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Today I adjusted the sound according to your video. It is just perfect man. :) Thanks man. Have to tell you that my equalizer is a bit different, I mean the graphic design. :) Anyways, now it is just like it should be. It is better than Bose, at least that one in Opel. :) I had also Bose in Alfa Romeo, but it was a long time ago...

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad I could help

[@phillips7796]

just wondering so I just got me a bmw with harman kardon and I was wondering will the speakers blow if i play the music really loud. Like never all the way up but pretty far up there?

[@tomtoom95]

Thank you mate. Will try tomorrow, cant wait!

[@WhatsyourForte]

I hope you like the settings

[@Steveindajeep]

Gonna try it tomorrow. Never played with the EQ before. 👍

[@WhatsyourForte]

It makes a big difference. Let me know what you think.

[@Steveindajeep]

@@WhatsyourForte Sounds pretty damn good. Thanks and congrats on the 10,000 on the 435 review video, just watched it there other day 🤙

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks. I am glad you liked the settings.

[@og4593]

Thank you for these settings.

[@brendabarron7490]

Thank you, very informative 👍

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Shamus71]

Cool I’ll have to give these settings a try. .. subscribed 👍

[@WhatsyourForte]

Let me know if you like the settings. Thanks for the sub.

[@風惠騰]

Hello! I’m a viewer from Taiwan. What is the configuration of the BMW G06? Is there any difference in 464W's Harman kardon setting! Thanks again for your video!

[@WhatsyourForte]

I am not 100% sure if the difference. I have used these settings in other HK systems and they sound good.

[@stephensusai6999]

Big difference! Thanks. What can I change to get more bass but still have the clarity in the vocals?

[@WhatsyourForte]

Sometimes I turn the bass up and the treble down. Also turn the 200 down a little in the eq settings helps a little

[@bryanzamora278]

gotta save this for later ! 👏

[@Clips.Dailykai]

Trebel:3, base:5, 100hz: 6 200hz: -6 500hz: 3 4:51 1khz: 2 2khz 0 5khz: -2 10lhz: -1

[@WhatsyourForte]

💪🏽

[@judyannkiwi]

Great content n information so valuable

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thank you

[@ayumizz]

Thanks for the video. Will give it try on my 520d🙏🙏🙏

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@simonz7997]

this video very help for me. Thank you so much !

[@WhatsyourForte]

simon z you are welcome

[@95lal]

going to try this when i pick up my gran coupe!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Let me know what you think when you try it.

[@Arragato]

great video man, just tried these settings out and made a huge improvement. Quick question for you, are you running wireless carplay, aux , or usb digital? I'm trying to get the very best sound quality I can get, which one would you say is the best for sound quality?

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you liked the settings. Direct connection is always going to give you the best sound. You always loose some quality on any over the air connection.

[@Arragato]

@@WhatsyourForte thanks man appreciate the help, should I be running aux or the usb digital?

[@jdjdhdhdhdh1331]

@@Arragato aux for sure

[@CarAcoustics]

How have you found these settings? Just listening?

[@WhatsyourForte]

Great

[@shannondean2819]

Would you recommend the same for Bang & Olufsen? Thanks!

[@WhatsyourForte]

I have not been in a B&O for BMW but it is worth a shot

[@Warfen]

Would you recommend the bavsound bass speakers ?

[@valeriyGennadyevich]

Such a helpfull video. Thank you a lot

[@WhatsyourForte]

You are welcome

[@vambat3523]

What if i leave all options on max? I have a bmw 2008 535i and it sounds really great with the harman kardon

[@WhatsyourForte]

I don’t think that is idea for the best sound but if it sounds good to you then that is all that matters.

[@vambat3523]

@@WhatsyourForte oh ok, I really love bass on my music and great sound

[@dilipchohan5218]

Would the graphic equalizer setting be in the 118i m sport shadow edition, i know it has harman kardon, trying to purchase one but not sure about the eq

[@WhatsyourForte]

I am not 100% sure. I know that in the previous 2 series cars they did not give the EQ option. I would assume no but I can’t be certain.