Satellite Radio Sound Quality

DLerner · 06-29-2011, 06:13 PM

F10 2011 535

My satellite radio sounds terrible, there's an echo and it sounds like it's playing out of cheap shower radio speakers. All other sources (FM, CD, iPod, Music Collections, DVD) sound great and the audio settings are normal (bass and treble). Anyone else have/resolve this problem?

Love this car, btw. And with all of the other audio sources, I'm coping.

listerone · 06-29-2011, 08:02 PM

I'm on my third car with satellite radio and I've never gotten anything close to decent sound.I think the technology behind satellite is inadequate to produce good fidelity.

Vinfast · 06-29-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

F10 2011 535

My satellite radio sounds terrible, there's an echo and it sounds like it's playing out of cheap shower radio speakers. All other sources (FM, CD, iPod, Music Collections, DVD) sound great and the audio settings are normal (bass and treble). Anyone else have/resolve this problem?

Love this car, btw. And with all of the other audio sources, I'm coping.

There must be a problem with your car because I've had three BMW's with satellite radio and have encountered great sound other than a few times when I drive in certain locations, it will cut out for a second because of signal blockage. It's probably a loose connection or electronic issue.

Edman951 · 06-29-2011, 09:10 PM

I have good quality in my car,
Did you adjust you EQ settings at all?

DLerner · 06-30-2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Edman951

I have good quality in my car,
Did you adjust you EQ settings at all?

Tried adjusting the sound via EQ, but no luck - still sounds poor. I'll follow up with the dealer.

BobRBob · 06-30-2011, 06:15 AM

Mine sounds ok but maybe I'm not that fussy.

radarguy · 06-30-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

F10 2011 535

My satellite radio sounds terrible, there's an echo and it sounds like it's playing out of cheap shower radio speakers. All other sources (FM, CD, iPod, Music Collections, DVD) sound great and the audio settings are normal (bass and treble). Anyone else have/resolve this problem?

Love this car, btw. And with all of the other audio sources, I'm coping.

I have Premium 2 and the SAT sound is so much better than three other cars that I have had with SAT. I didn't know satellite radio could sound that good.

Vinfast · 06-30-2011, 11:44 AM

I've always had premium sound as well --- that may be why my satellite radio always has sounded great in every car.

schen · 06-30-2011, 02:32 PM

my sat ratio sounds perfect for my ears, although they are not too picky.

06-29-2011, 06:13 PM	#1
DLerner Private First Class 47 Rep 184 Posts Drives: F10 535, X164 GL550 Join Date: May 2011 Location: VA USA iTrader: (0)	Satellite Radio Sound Quality F10 2011 535 My satellite radio sounds terrible, there's an echo and it sounds like it's playing out of cheap shower radio speakers. All other sources (FM, CD, iPod, Music Collections, DVD) sound great and the audio settings are normal (bass and treble). Anyone else have/resolve this problem? Love this car, btw. And with all of the other audio sources, I'm coping.
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listerone First Lieutenant 10 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 540d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I'm on my third car with satellite radio and I've never gotten anything close to decent sound.I think the technology behind satellite is inadequate to produce good fidelity. __________________ Current : 2018 540d Formerly: 2014 328d Formerly: 2011 MB E350 Bluetec Formerly: 2009 335d
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Edman951 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 2014 i3, Capparis White Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I have good quality in my car, Did you adjust you EQ settings at all? __________________ Current, i3 Capparis White, Lodge interior Ex- F10 550i Xdrive M sport, white Ex- trade-in 2008 E90 M3
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BobRBob Private First Class 2 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2017 540ix, Dark Graphite Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Mine sounds ok but maybe I'm not that fussy. __________________ 2017 540ix Dark Graphite Metallic/Ivory/Black Dakota Previous 2014 535ix Imperial Blue/Oyster, Comfort Seats 2011 528i Cashmere Silver/Black Dakota 2001 530i Sport (deceased)
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06-30-2011, 11:44 AM	#8
Vinfast Lieutenant 28 Rep 585 Posts Drives: '14 550i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warner Robins, GA iTrader: (2)	I've always had premium sound as well --- that may be why my satellite radio always has sounded great in every car.
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06-30-2011, 02:32 PM	#9
schen New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: us iTrader: (0)	my sat ratio sounds perfect for my ears, although they are not too picky.
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