2012 M5 Uses BMW Active Sound Design To Enhance Cabin Sound - Page 2 - M5POST

chris... · 09-22-2011, 05:14 PM

Can you not just put the window down

dlbrooks18 · 09-22-2011, 05:22 PM

Interesting..

red-sauerkraut · 09-22-2011, 05:33 PM

I was wondering why the engine sound changed on Hans' high-speed run.

hks786 · 09-22-2011, 05:35 PM

hahaha...I think I'd rather listen to the V8 sitting infront of me than some sound track through the speakers.

E92LNGCGY · 09-22-2011, 05:36 PM

I don't see why they need this system. The engine already sounds great from the outside. I think it would get annoying because if I'm in the market for an executive sedan I'd still want it to be nice and quiet even though it's a super sedan.

MR///M3 · 09-22-2011, 06:14 PM

this HAS to be a joke!

FStop7 · 09-22-2011, 06:23 PM

Epic, epic fail.

gregarious · 09-22-2011, 06:26 PM

Maybe the soundtrack is nice BUT I WOULD KNOW IT'S FAKE. I guess it's cheaper then tuning an exhaust for optimal sound, performance and efficiency and that doesn't have an exhaust flap that sounds like a rattling piece of junk in parking garages per 335i.

roho3323 · 09-22-2011, 06:34 PM

I wonder if they did this because the natural sound w/out audio in the new M5 doesn't hold a thread to the outgoing V10 M5's...which cost $40k-$50k now.

coolhandshin · 09-22-2011, 06:35 PM

Shocking.

Justin Spelman · 09-22-2011, 06:45 PM

I don't see what the big deal is. As long as it drives awesome and fits the luxury sports sedan bill (which all the reviews says it does) I don't care if there's some sound boosting.

Maybe in order to make the car quiet enough inside to feel luxurious they weren't hearing enough of the engine / exhaust so they boosted the sound this way.

Youngbp04 · 09-22-2011, 06:55 PM

So not only is that completely lame, it also will completely taint and ruin the sound of any music you are listening to

theArgiope · 09-22-2011, 07:19 PM

Why would a turbo 8 need audio help? Pshhht.

red-sauerkraut · 09-22-2011, 07:23 PM

This technology is used most to cancel out drone, and unwanted cabin noise, and now this...

OSAB1 · 09-22-2011, 07:25 PM

I'm stunned by this. I trust the M guys know what they are doing. I want to understand this. I want to embrace this. What the hell is this??????

adjmcloon · 09-22-2011, 07:36 PM

Wow, you guys sure do rush to judgement. I think I'd wait to actually try it out before I label it "epic fail". Tough crowd.

I, for one, am VERY excited about the new M5!

BL 5 · 09-22-2011, 07:44 PM

Sweet! Time for a test drive?

ramyar · 09-22-2011, 08:07 PM

I did the same thing when I upgraded the speakers and amp on my 94 celica. The alternator sounded great! HAHA

shenglin · 09-22-2011, 08:33 PM

It's a M car, yet a luxury sedan.

Thus the M Engineers had that in mind to block out unnecessary noise from outside (approximately those that are of 85db and below) and give you the purest sound of your engine. By sound proofing your cabin, your family can still ride and chat in comfort during road trips.

When tracking during sports plus, you feel engaged to the car without having to hear much about the Ferrari that is chasing your backside. Just you and the engine revs.

It's my 2 cents worth, but one thing for sure. I feel that the M Engineers have done a fantastic job.

kmarei · 09-22-2011, 08:43 PM

So how far off are we when people are installing 2x15" subs to enhance the sound of their engine

Crisp · 09-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shenglin

It's a M car, yet a luxury sedan.

Thus the M Engineers had that in mind to block out unnecessary noise from outside (approximately those that are of 85db and below) and give you the purest sound of your engine. By sound proofing your cabin, your family can still ride and chat in comfort during road trips.

When tracking during sports plus, you feel engaged to the car without having to hear much about the Ferrari that is chasing your backside. Just you and the engine revs.

It's my 2 cents worth, but one thing for sure. I feel that the M Engineers have done a fantastic job.

Yea, I agree.

The 2017 M5 will shoot out white smoke from the rear fenders to replicate a burnout.... this way, you don't have to worry about blowing a differential, wasting tires, gas, clutch, etc.
I'm sure the smoke system will be well complimented by the surround sound 'Active Sound' of an engine in your car.

What are you saying?!

You can't deaden the sound of a twin turbo V8 with that exhaust man, no matter how soundproof they tried to make the cabin. Thus, all you need to do is not have your music blasting and you will hear it rev very clearly.
Hell, I can hear an electric engine revving up in a LEXUS very clearly, never mind a damn V8 TT in a BMW.

GMW · 09-22-2011, 10:09 PM

Please tell me this isn't written using a primary source????

Who would leak such shenanigans?

If this turns out to be legit, then I take back every positive comment I've left regarding this machine.

09-22-2011, 05:22 PM	#24
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09-22-2011, 05:33 PM	#25
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,767 iTrader: (0)	I was wondering why the engine sound changed on Hans' high-speed run. __________________ Joy

09-22-2011, 05:35 PM	#26
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	hahaha...I think I'd rather listen to the V8 sitting infront of me than some sound track through the speakers. __________________

09-22-2011, 05:36 PM	#27
E92LNGCGY Captain Drives: E92/F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	I don't see why they need this system. The engine already sounds great from the outside. I think it would get annoying because if I'm in the market for an executive sedan I'd still want it to be nice and quiet even though it's a super sedan. __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Alberta? Drop me a line to see what I can do for you. Urban Realty - Leslie Ng - 403-807-6248 or leslieng168@gmail.com

09-22-2011, 06:14 PM	#28
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09-22-2011, 05:14 PM	#23
chris... Private Drives: 325 e92 M sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 83 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 325i M sport [4.50]	Can you not just put the window down

09-22-2011, 06:23 PM	#29
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	Epic, epic fail. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

09-22-2011, 06:26 PM	#30
gregarious Private First Class Drives: 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	Maybe the soundtrack is nice BUT I WOULD KNOW IT'S FAKE. I guess it's cheaper then tuning an exhaust for optimal sound, performance and efficiency and that doesn't have an exhaust flap that sounds like a rattling piece of junk in parking garages per 335i. __________________ e90 - 335i - Prem - Sport - Cold - 6mt - Jet Black - Black Leather - Al Trim

09-22-2011, 06:34 PM	#31
roho3323 The Professor Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 655 iTrader: (14)	I wonder if they did this because the natural sound w/out audio in the new M5 doesn't hold a thread to the outgoing V10 M5's...which cost $40k-$50k now. __________________ 2010 BMW M6 (12,000 mile garage queen) 2007 BMW 335i (daily driver) 2012 Audi S4 (recently sold)

09-22-2011, 06:35 PM	#32
coolhandshin Private Drives: '08 528i, '11 650i Conv. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seoul Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Shocking.

09-22-2011, 06:45 PM	#33
Justin Spelman Private Drives: Waiting on next M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cali Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	I don't see what the big deal is. As long as it drives awesome and fits the luxury sports sedan bill (which all the reviews says it does) I don't care if there's some sound boosting. Maybe in order to make the car quiet enough inside to feel luxurious they weren't hearing enough of the engine / exhaust so they boosted the sound this way.

09-22-2011, 06:55 PM	#34
Youngbp04 Private First Class Drives: 2010 Space Gray 335i M-Package Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	So not only is that completely lame, it also will completely taint and ruin the sound of any music you are listening to

09-22-2011, 07:19 PM	#35
theArgiope Private Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Why would a turbo 8 need audio help? Pshhht.

09-22-2011, 07:23 PM	#36
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,767 iTrader: (0)	This technology is used most to cancel out drone, and unwanted cabin noise, and now this... __________________ Joy

09-22-2011, 07:25 PM	#37
OSAB1 Private Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	I'm stunned by this. I trust the M guys know what they are doing. I want to understand this. I want to embrace this. What the hell is this??????

09-22-2011, 07:36 PM	#38
adjmcloon Private First Class Drives: 2006 BMW 330i sport/premium Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stinkyville, TX Posts: 140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Yeah Wow, you guys sure do rush to judgement. I think I'd wait to actually try it out before I label it "epic fail". Tough crowd. I, for one, am VERY excited about the new M5! __________________ 2001 530iA sport: sold * 2002 540iA sport: sold * 2006 330iA sport: sold * 1999 528iT sport (gear hauler) * 2008 535i-6 sport

09-22-2011, 07:44 PM	#39
BL 5 Private Drives: F30 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Sweet! Time for a test drive?

09-22-2011, 08:07 PM	#40
ramyar Member BMW CCA Los Angeles Drives: 11.5 M3 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 407 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 M3 Sedan [0.00]	I did the same thing when I upgraded the speakers and amp on my 94 celica. The alternator sounded great! HAHA __________________ Current Rides: 2011.5 ///M3 Sedan Much enjoyed: 2007 ///M Coupe \|\| 2008 550i Sport \|\| 2006 ///M3 ZCP \|\| 2008 X3 3.0si \|\| 2006 325i \|\| 2003 Z4 3.0 Roadster \|\| 2003 330ci \|\| 2002 325i

09-22-2011, 08:33 PM	#41
shenglin New Blood Drives: -- Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	It's a M car, yet a luxury sedan. Thus the M Engineers had that in mind to block out unnecessary noise from outside (approximately those that are of 85db and below) and give you the purest sound of your engine. By sound proofing your cabin, your family can still ride and chat in comfort during road trips. When tracking during sports plus, you feel engaged to the car without having to hear much about the Ferrari that is chasing your backside. Just you and the engine revs. It's my 2 cents worth, but one thing for sure. I feel that the M Engineers have done a fantastic job. __________________ People drive M3s overseas while we can only afford public transport in my country..

09-22-2011, 08:43 PM	#42
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,071 iTrader: (32)	So how far off are we when people are installing 2x15" subs to enhance the sound of their engine __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

09-22-2011, 10:09 PM	#44
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