Raymond Lee

Does anybody know if this year's HK sound system any better than last years'?

SnakeDoctor

I just posted this in the other Hk thread, but I'm comparing a 2010 sedan vs. 2014 coupe. The coupe sounds much better.

RSIKR

I traded my 2010 W212 E350 4matic Sport for a 2014 W212 E350 4matic Sport this April. The HK sounds much better on the new car as well as other improvements.

Raymond Lee

Thank you very much. It is good to know.

Raymond Lee

I picked up a new E250 today and tried out HK 5.1. Boy, what a big difference compared to 2012 HK system. Sound is more crisp and clearer. I can say it has a big difference in sound quality.

jdhoang

Unfortunately, I found the bass to be lacking in my 2014 compared to the HK in my 2003. Been thinking about adding a subwoofer.

Raymond Lee

jdhoang,
Have you tried raising up bass? I have tried 2014 BMW sound system but not as good as MBZ.

jborchart

I just traded my 2012 E350 for a 2014 E350 and also heard improvements in the sound system. There were obvious midrange problems, to which the service tech said "it meets spec". Those are gone, its still not as good as it should be in a car of this stature, but its better.

It has been previously noted on this board that the subwoofer was made smaller in more recent E-classes, so what jdhoang is hearing is correct.

jdhoang

Raymond - of course, I turned up the bass. Even tried turning off Logic 7 as RNBRAD recommended.

Raymond Lee

jborchart
What I had was '12 Logic7 unit. I was just comparing '12 to '14, and I found everything pretty good on '14 sound system. Perhaps, you could take it in to dealer for what your problems is. And while you are there, I recommend you try another unit. Based on my unit, it satisfies my ears unlike previous unit..