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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 08:19 PM
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premium sound on E2 versus Harmon Kardon

For those of you that have heard the premium sound that is part of the E2 package. Is there a great difference in sound between that and the Harmon Kardon option?
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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well, we compared the 2002 e430 bose system to the new harmon kardon system, and yes, we thought there was a big difference.....the sound is very very clear, but also has good options, and good bass and stuff.......12 speakers is a lot...and there is also a sub, included in the 12 speakers though.....but for the money it is well worth it, 700 w/o e2 or 1600 w/ moonroof...plus, every mbz will have harmon kardon, might as well get it now
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 08:30 PM
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The system that comes as part of the E2 is the same as the Harmon Kardon stand alone option?
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 08:41 PM
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It is my understanding the the E2 "premium sound system" is the Harmon Kardon sound system.
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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yes, they are both the same
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 06:27 AM
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Originally posted by jhb
It is my understanding the the E2 "premium sound system" is the Harmon Kardon sound system.
It is.
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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it is difficult to not have HK

the only two ways to not have HK in your new e

1. no e2 -- have you seen a new e without moonroof ?

2. have panoramo roof without ordering HK -- have you seen a new e owner who buys pano roof $1500 without ordering HK $700?

this is why bmms8 said "every mbz will have harmon kardon".

same thing for the leather seats in e320 -- have you seen a new e320 with leather inserts seats? (very few)
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is said this is why every mbz will have hk because of all the other models coming out, the new c, then after that whatever models there are.....like standard or a option, not so much in the E
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