Poll: Do you have the upgraded sound system?

Sid · 06-27-2006

Just curious to the percentage of people that have the Audio 20 or the upgraded HK system or something else.

**Woolly** · 06-27-2006

..change the poll, so you can add options - I've got an MB command, and that can't be included in the poll the way it's set up now.

Sid · 06-27-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolly

..change the poll, so you can add options - I've got an MB command, and that can't be included in the poll the way it's set up now.

What's the MB Command option? Hmm.... thought the HK Logic-7 system and Audio 20 were the only two options available. Must be somewhere else other than the US?

Admin: How do I change/update the poll??

**Woolly** · 06-27-2006

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Originally Posted by slk_sid

What's the MB Command option? Hmm.... thought the HK Logic-7 system and Audio 20 were the only two options available. Must be somewhere else other than the US?

COMAND is sat nag/dvd (vids & sounds (vids on the move if you know the 'back door' menus)), multi layer mp3 dvd's, aux input in the glove box for your Sony NW walkman (or ipod if you choose to use them), integrated phone etc. etc.

**alroumi** · 06-27-2006

I have the HK logic 7

Sid · 06-27-2006

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Originally Posted by Woolly

COMAND is sat nag/dvd (vids & sounds (vids on the move if you know the 'back door' menus)), multi layer mp3 dvd's, aux input in the glove box for your Sony NW walkman (or ipod if you choose to use them), integrated phone etc. etc.

Woolly, aside from those added extras, isn't it basically the same for the purpose of playing CDs/DVDs? Can you play DVDs with the upgraded sound system w/o the Navigation??

timp · 06-27-2006

COMAND and HK - completely unimpressed with the whole sound experience - sounds to me like one big mono system with the speaker smack in the middle of the dash. Very occasionally I'll get a stereo experience but the type of music source that gives it is totally random it seems.
Don't even get me started on the cr@pness of the Uk nav system!!

(sorry to sound so negative about these wonderful cars)

DansSlk · 06-27-2006

HK-Logic 7 and COMAND

**Ynot** · 06-27-2006

HK-Logic, I'm happy with it, I don't care too much about the audio on a 2-seater roadster, most of the time, I rather open the top and enjoy the surroundings.

**reallife** · 06-27-2006

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Originally Posted by Ynot

HK-Logic, I'm happy with it, I don't care too much about the audio on a 2-seater roadster, most of the time, I rather open the top and enjoy the surroundings.

Occasionally I'll go out to the garage and sit in the car, top up, listening to the HK sound and it really is excellent for jazz, classical, and even good old rock and roll. Most of the time that I'm driving I listen to Jamon on the sat radio. With the top down of course.

chris_m · 06-28-2006

I'm really happy with the quality of the audio 20, i was expecting it to be much worse.

**-1-** · 06-28-2006

Luckily, the car we purchased had HK-Logic 7/Command. Nice system for factory. I really enjoy satellite radio, but, one of my favorite things when driving the SLK is, make sure the car is clean (always), drop the top, put in Sam & Dave's "Hold on, I'm coming"...., turn it up loud, lean back, and ride. WOW!

FPF422 · 06-28-2006

No need with the Harmann Kardon dolby pro-logic 7...

FPF422 · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by slk_sid

What's the MB Command option? Hmm.... thought the HK Logic-7 system and Audio 20 were the only two options available. Must be somewhere else other than the US?

In Belgium, anyway, you can have the full DVD Comand system without the Harmann Kardon option...

cyberdrakon · 06-28-2006

I've got the HK with my COMAND & NAV.

honestly, this soundsystem sucks at playing any music that i have....whether it's classical, techno, metal, pop....it's pretty much good for listening to the weather band and that's it. Not to mention the fact that i have never EVER heard anything from the rear 'surround' speakers. what's the point of logic7 and 'surround' speakers if it can't fill the space better?

(i have a SQL competition setup from a couple years ago in my 560 SEC so i may be just a little biased).

bejak · 06-28-2006

I have the standard Audio 20 system and I'm happy with the sound. It's just one thing I'm wondering about. Has anybody heard any sound from the two small speakers in the middle of the car behind the seats? I have three speakers in each door and one in the dashboard. That makes seven. Number eight and nine is silent.
/Bengt

DansSlk · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bejak

I have the standard Audio 20 system and I'm happy with the sound. It's just one thing I'm wondering about. Has anybody heard any sound from the two small speakers in the middle of the car behind the seats? I have three speakers in each door and one in the dashboard. That makes seven. Number eight and nine is silent.
/Bengt

Do you mean the speakers just above the storage bin thingy if so then they only come with the HK system either way there should be speakers just below the seat belt openings in the sides of the car again only very small.

Cheers

Dan

mtiede · 06-28-2006

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

I've got the HK with my COMAND & NAV.

honestly, this soundsystem sucks at playing any music that i have....

Maybe the music you have needs to be better

Actually, I probably liked the Bose system in my SLK 320 better than the HK, but I think the HK sounds quite a bit better than you are making it appear.

I think there is a trend to play music with unrealistic bass and blasting out like everyone else wants to hear it too. But played at reasonable volume, I think the HK gives quite good performance. Certainly adequate when travelling on the road with the top down.

But to each his own...

cyberdrakon · 06-29-2006

Any suggestions on music then? I've tried both Mp3s, sirius, and Cds...btw, the speakers in my SEC was SQL, not SPL...(quality vs volume). what the HK system lacks is the ability to fill the cabin equally, and the tweeters aren't 'bright' enough. Plus the b*** could be stronger... :P PS i usually listen to music with top up and windows closed...

mtiede · 06-29-2006

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

Any suggestions on music then? ...

I was just joking about the music choices.

I mostly listen to Sirius with the top down. Well, I guess I listen to it with the top up too, but lately mostly down.

View Poll Results: What do you have on your SLK?
Standard Audio 20 Unit	48	34.78%
HK Logic-7 Unit	84	60.87%
Aftermarket Unit	6	4.35%
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06-27-2006	#1 (permalink)
Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Poll: Do you have the upgraded sound system? Just curious to the percentage of people that have the Audio 20 or the upgraded HK system or something else.

06-27-2006	#2 (permalink)
Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 972 Country: Thanks: 28 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	..change the poll, so you can add options - I've got an MB command, and that can't be included in the poll the way it's set up now. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	HK-Logic, I'm happy with it, I don't care too much about the audio on a 2-seater roadster, most of the time, I rather open the top and enjoy the surroundings. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-27-2006	#7 (permalink)
timp Founding Member #1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Coast, UK Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	COMAND and HK - completely unimpressed with the whole sound experience - sounds to me like one big mono system with the speaker smack in the middle of the dash. Very occasionally I'll get a stereo experience but the type of music source that gives it is totally random it seems. Don't even get me started on the cr@pness of the Uk nav system!! (sorry to sound so negative about these wonderful cars)

06-27-2006	#8 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	HK-Logic 7 and COMAND

06-28-2006	#11 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm really happy with the quality of the audio 20, i was expecting it to be much worse.

06-28-2006	#12 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Luckily, the car we purchased had HK-Logic 7/Command. Nice system for factory. I really enjoy satellite radio, but, one of my favorite things when driving the SLK is, make sure the car is clean (always), drop the top, put in Sam & Dave's "Hold on, I'm coming"...., turn it up loud, lean back, and ride. WOW! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

06-28-2006	#13 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No need with the Harmann Kardon dolby pro-logic 7...

06-28-2006	#15 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	I've got the HK with my COMAND & NAV. honestly, this soundsystem sucks at playing any music that i have....whether it's classical, techno, metal, pop....it's pretty much good for listening to the weather band and that's it. Not to mention the fact that i have never EVER heard anything from the rear 'surround' speakers. what's the point of logic7 and 'surround' speakers if it can't fill the space better? (i have a SQL competition setup from a couple years ago in my 560 SEC so i may be just a little biased).

06-28-2006	#16 (permalink)
bejak Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sweden, West Coast Vehicle: 2004 SLK200K R171, aut, Iridium Posts: 145 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the standard Audio 20 system and I'm happy with the sound. It's just one thing I'm wondering about. Has anybody heard any sound from the two small speakers in the middle of the car behind the seats? I have three speakers in each door and one in the dashboard. That makes seven. Number eight and nine is silent. /Bengt

06-29-2006	#19 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Any suggestions on music then? I've tried both Mp3s, sirius, and Cds...btw, the speakers in my SEC was SQL, not SPL...(quality vs volume). what the HK system lacks is the ability to fill the cabin equally, and the tweeters aren't 'bright' enough. Plus the b*** could be stronger... :P PS i usually listen to music with top up and windows closed...