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How is the Burmester sound system?
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Trouble with surround sound on Burmester system
Hello - My question is about the Burmester sound system. When I go into surround sound and change it from front only to front and back for surround sound, it works fine. However, whenever I turn the engine off and restart, the surround sounds defaults to just the front and turns off the rear surround sound. Do I have to reset it every time to get surround sound for the back and front? Is there something I am doing incorrectly? Is this just how it works?
Thanks,
JAM51
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JAM51
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Originally Posted by JAM51
Hello - My question is about the Burmester sound system. When I go into surround sound and change it from front only to front and back for surround sound, it works fine. However, whenever I turn the engine off and restart, the surround sounds defaults to just the front and turns off the rear surround sound. Do I have to reset it every time to get surround sound for the back and front? Is there something I am doing incorrectly? Is this just how it works?
Thanks,
JAM51
Thanks,
JAM51
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W212E63s[rwd sold]W211E63[sold] 645ci [sold]2018 C63s Estate[sold], 2017 gla 45 [Sold] E46m3 [sold]
Having to use use BT via smart phone for any decent amount of bass
Like many on here, I'm baffled that the burmeister system does not by default Have a bass boost function. okay while playing rock and more instrumental music it is fantastic but when playing tracks through the CD player or SD card slot , there is no sign of proper bass at all even with mid and treble turned to -10 .that just kills the sound balance.
I'm having to resort to playing music through my phone via Bluetooth and boosting it . I use poweramp and also my Samsung s8+ has decent inbuilt EQ which dials up the bass. The effect is pretty dramatic and the bass sounds great coming from the same speakers. it's definitely more than sufficient and while perhaps ever so slightly lacking on true low end , it is quite brilliantly otherwise.
Not sure which demographic merc thinks people who buy a c class come from but they sure could do a much better job of tweaking their offering to modern music by simply letting you boost the bass. had this same problem with the HK system on the gla 45. while the sub in the back had enough power to vibrate your teeth , having to screw around with only unlocking that through a Bluetooth device isn't ideal
I'm having to resort to playing music through my phone via Bluetooth and boosting it . I use poweramp and also my Samsung s8+ has decent inbuilt EQ which dials up the bass. The effect is pretty dramatic and the bass sounds great coming from the same speakers. it's definitely more than sufficient and while perhaps ever so slightly lacking on true low end , it is quite brilliantly otherwise.
Not sure which demographic merc thinks people who buy a c class come from but they sure could do a much better job of tweaking their offering to modern music by simply letting you boost the bass. had this same problem with the HK system on the gla 45. while the sub in the back had enough power to vibrate your teeth , having to screw around with only unlocking that through a Bluetooth device isn't ideal
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I use the following settings:
Treble -7
Mids -10
Bass +10
This is the equivalent of Treble +3, Mids 0, Bass +10 on a regular system (which is usually where I'd end up).
I agree, there should be a higher maximum volume and definitely more bass. But I make do with the above settings and it definitely helps a lot compared to Bass +10 alone.
Treble -7
Mids -10
Bass +10
This is the equivalent of Treble +3, Mids 0, Bass +10 on a regular system (which is usually where I'd end up).
I agree, there should be a higher maximum volume and definitely more bass. But I make do with the above settings and it definitely helps a lot compared to Bass +10 alone.
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Yeah this car is annoying in terms of the ****ty audio and lack of bass. I'm coming from an M4 in which there was a dedicated plug-n-play aftermarket enclosure available - here's my actual car: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1170130
I don't feel like dealing with huge boxes in the trunk anymore, let alone having some custom fabricated thing done just to make this sound decent. I'm kind of annoyed. Looking at the Rockford Fosgate P-300 powered subs, either in 10 or 12" right now but still not happy since I don't wan't a stupid speaker box taking up half of my trunk.
Seriously, this Burmeister sound system sucks ***.
I don't feel like dealing with huge boxes in the trunk anymore, let alone having some custom fabricated thing done just to make this sound decent. I'm kind of annoyed. Looking at the Rockford Fosgate P-300 powered subs, either in 10 or 12" right now but still not happy since I don't wan't a stupid speaker box taking up half of my trunk.
Seriously, this Burmeister sound system sucks ***.
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Agree that the sound system is pretty awful. The low end is strangely absent all together. What I want dosent exist - go figure. I want a plug and play solution where I don’t have to have an audio shop doing a butcher job on the factory wiring harnesses. I’ve been down that road too many times and have promised myself I’m not doing it to this car.
Maybe one day a solution will be made for this vehicle...
Maybe one day a solution will be made for this vehicle...
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Not sure if you can tell the difference on youtube but when i quickly shot and edited the video this morning, there is a marked difference in bass. (Headphones needed) Uploaded to youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caRE...ature=youtu.be
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Yep that's what I tend to do. I quite like that the subs are in the footwells. That's what i do when i want better sound. I also expand the sound (surround) from the app and it makes quite a difference in quality for electronic music. Only catch is that cant really be done while driving (legally) so i have to remember to set everything up before i set off. The results are quite decent and i dont really need a sub in the boot . It could use more pure low end grunt but its definitely good enough. Thumbs up.
Not sure if you can tell the difference on youtube but when i quickly shot and edited the video this morning, there is a marked difference in bass. (Headphones needed) Uploaded to youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caREO9pd8wg&feature=youtu.be
Not sure if you can tell the difference on youtube but when i quickly shot and edited the video this morning, there is a marked difference in bass. (Headphones needed) Uploaded to youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caREO9pd8wg&feature=youtu.be
Last edited by DJPoop; Jun 21, 2018 at 08:54 PM.
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I usually listen to Spotify and just realized today - after seeing these posts - that there is an option to change the EQ settings in the app. It has "bass boost," "hip hop," etc. I liked the hip-hop setting. After changing that the difference in bass was like night and day. With the car's EQ set to bass +10, midrange -10 and treble -7, and surround set to front, it legitimately sounds like I added a small subwoofer to the car. I might be able to live with this now.
Last edited by right_mr; Jun 22, 2018 at 04:34 AM.
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2015 C63S
I usually listen to Spotify and just realized today - after seeing these posts - that there is an option to change the EQ settings in the app. It has "bass boost," "hip hop," etc. I liked the hip-hop setting. After changing that the difference in bass was like night and day. With the car's EQ set to bass +10, midrange -10 and treble -7, and surround set to front, it legitimately sounds like I added a small subwoofer to the car. I might be able to live with this now.
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C63S Burmester Sound System - Upgrade
Listen, there is no way around it. This system is brutal. It's unbelievable that Mercedes would think this is acceptable compared to a B&O system in an Audi or the new HK system in a BMW. Anyways, here's what i did to fix it.
On the average, settings need to be down a bit on the highs/mids -2/-2 up on the bass 6-7, I find I do adjust these a lot depending on what I'm listening to.
SO MUCH BETTER. Crisp highs', some nice bass and WAYYY more volume. It went from 74 dB to 96 dB. A huge difference.
Another option is to add an OEM digital signal processor, I just asked about this today to potentially help balance out the system http://www.jlaudio.ca/fix-86-car-aud...m-tuning-98103
On deck is moving to a 10" sub from the 8", just to give it that little bit more.
- Added a JL Audio 8 channel amp to overpower the existing system and run the sub: http://www.jlaudio.ca/xd800-8v2-car-...plifiers-98259
- Change door speakers to a 1" tweeter and 4" mid from Focal: https://www.focal.com/en/car-audio/c...-kits/es-100-k
- Added crossovers to both sides in the front to separate the speakers
- Added an 8" JL MicroSub to the trunk: http://www.jlaudio.ca/car-audio-subw...stems-microsub
On the average, settings need to be down a bit on the highs/mids -2/-2 up on the bass 6-7, I find I do adjust these a lot depending on what I'm listening to.
SO MUCH BETTER. Crisp highs', some nice bass and WAYYY more volume. It went from 74 dB to 96 dB. A huge difference.
Another option is to add an OEM digital signal processor, I just asked about this today to potentially help balance out the system http://www.jlaudio.ca/fix-86-car-aud...m-tuning-98103
On deck is moving to a 10" sub from the 8", just to give it that little bit more.
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2020 GLE 53 AMG
Listen, there is no way around it. This system is brutal. It's unbelievable that Mercedes would think this is acceptable compared to a B&O system in an Audi or the new HK system in a BMW. Anyways, here's what i did to fix it.
On the average, settings need to be down a bit on the highs/mids -2/-2 up on the bass 6-7, I find I do adjust these a lot depending on what I'm listening to.
SO MUCH BETTER. Crisp highs', some nice bass and WAYYY more volume. It went from 74 dB to 96 dB. A huge difference.
Another option is to add an OEM digital signal processor, I just asked about this today to potentially help balance out the system http://www.jlaudio.ca/fix-86-car-aud...m-tuning-98103
On deck is moving to a 10" sub from the 8", just to give it that little bit more.
- Added a JL Audio 8 channel amp to overpower the existing system and run the sub: http://www.jlaudio.ca/xd800-8v2-car-...plifiers-98259
- Change door speakers to a 1" tweeter and 4" mid from Focal: https://www.focal.com/en/car-audio/c...-kits/es-100-k
- Added crossovers to both sides in the front to separate the speakers
- Added an 8" JL MicroSub to the trunk: http://www.jlaudio.ca/car-audio-subw...stems-microsub
On the average, settings need to be down a bit on the highs/mids -2/-2 up on the bass 6-7, I find I do adjust these a lot depending on what I'm listening to.
SO MUCH BETTER. Crisp highs', some nice bass and WAYYY more volume. It went from 74 dB to 96 dB. A huge difference.
Another option is to add an OEM digital signal processor, I just asked about this today to potentially help balance out the system http://www.jlaudio.ca/fix-86-car-aud...m-tuning-98103
On deck is moving to a 10" sub from the 8", just to give it that little bit more.
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Would love to hear your setup sometime!
