Which stereo system?

[aloyouis]

I recently purchased a used 2013 X1 x28i. Using various VIN decoder sites I am able to get just about all of the info on it, in terms of content, that I want. It is very will appointed with just about everything. It doesn not appear to have satellite radio which I find odd. It does have I-Drive and Navigation. The sound is very good for the level of car it is.

Is there anyway I can tell which stereo is installed? It says nothing on the head unit. Previous BMW's have had something like "professional" on the HU. I see speakers in the door panels, tweeters in the window corners and in has subwoofers under the from seats.

Can anyone tell me how to identify which model this car has?

Can anyone tell me how to add satellite radio?

I am listening to satellite stations and Apple Music through the USB connection to my iPhone currently. Sounds good but is occasionally glitchy.

Thanks for any info or direction.

[aloyouis]

What it looks like.

[aloyouis]

THE MDECODER VIN detail


Vehicle Information


Prod. Date 2012-11-12

Type X1X28I A
Series E84 (X Series)
Body Type -
Steering Left Hand Drive
Engine N20
Displacement 0
Power 0kw / 0hp
Drive -
Transmission Automatic
Colour le-mans-blau
Upholstery Leather, "Nevada"/black

Editions And Packages
S337 M Sports Package
S715 M Aerodynamics Package
S7KB Navigation Package Professional
S7XA M Leather St.wheel+Shiftpaddle+Multif.
Comfort And Interior Equipment
S402 Panorama Glass Roof
S423 Floor Mats Velours
S430 Interior/Outside Mirror With Auto Dip
S431 Interior Mirror With Automatic-Dip
S459 Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory
S481 Sports Seat
S488 Lumbar Support, Driver And Passenger
S493 Storage Compartment Package
S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
S4AE Armrest Front, Retractable
S4CK Fine-Wood Version Fineline Light
S4NA Interior Mirror With Digital Compass
S4NE Blow-By Heater
S4U2 Driving Experience Switch Incl. ECO PRO

Multimedia
S609 Navigation System Professional
S615 Extended BMW Online Information
S620 Voice Control
S639 Preparation F Mobile Phone Cpl. USA/CDN
S645 BMW US Radio
S676 HiFi Speaker System
S693 Preparation BMW Satellite Radio
S697 Area-Code 1 For DVD
S6AA BMW TeleServices
S6AB Control, Teleservices
S6FL USB/Audio Interface
S6NF Music Interface For Smartphone
S6NR Apps
S6UH Traffic Information
S6VC Control, Combox
Driver Assistance And Lightning
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520 Fog Lights
S521 Rain Sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic Air Conditioning
S544 Cruise Control With Brake Function
S563 Light Package
S570 Reinforced Power Supply
S5AC High-Beam Assistant
Wheels And Drive
S205 Automatic Transmission
S216 Hydro Steering-Servotronic
S226 Sports Suspension Settings
S249 Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2MP BMW Alloy Wheel, M Double Spoke 225
S2VB Tyre Pressure Display
S2VG Performance Control

Environment And Safety
S302 Alarm System
S319 Integrated Universal Remote Control
S322 Comfort Access
S3AG Reversing Camera
S3MC Indiv.roofrailing,Mirror-Fin.Shadow Line
S823 Hot-Climate Version
S840 High Speed Synchronisation
S845 Acoustic Fasten Seat Belt Reminder
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S853 Language Version, English
S876 Radio Frequency 315 MHz
S8KC Dummy-SALAPA
S8S4 Decoding, Variable Light Distribution
S8SC Telematics Access Request,Country-Spec.
S8SM Car Ident. Number Visible From Outside
S8SP Control Unit COP
S8TN Daytime Driv.lights Adjus.via Light Menu
Individual Equipment
S760 High Gloss Shadow Line
S775 Headlining Anthracite
Other Equipment
S1CA Selection Of COP-Relevant Vehicles
S1CB CO2 Equipment
S1CC Auto Start/Stop Function
S1CD Brake Energy Regeneration
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
S992 Control Of Number-Plate Attachment
SA080 80 Ah AGM Battery

[Teutonic]

Does it say Harman Kardon on the door tweeters?
Do you have an amplifier in the trunk?
Do you have an EQualizer in the menu?

[aloyouis]

I don't believe there are HK markings.

I see only Bass/Treble in menu.

There is something in the back on the left behind a cover. I will take a better look at it and respond. Might be amp or sat module prep. Will look.

Thanks.

[aloyouis]

No HK on the tweeters.

Wife took the X1 today so I can't check the back until later. It is plenty loud and bass-y.

So not HK, what were the other options? I have had the professional unit in the past and it was not nearly as good s the one in the X1.

[Teutonic]

If you do not have Harman Kardon label on the tweeters then you have the professional Sound System. See picture of my car attached.

I figured that out when you posted your VIN details as that is all the time listed.
Harman kardon also has middle range adjustment and a big amplifier in the trunk under the second floor.

[Teutonic]

The X1 sound system is absolutely brilliant.
I also have a 2021 X4 and a 2021 M340i and none comes close to the X1 sound system.
The layout of the speakers, dimensions of the car and interior arrangement makes this car one of the best sound system I have heard.
Actually, the new M340 doesn't even come close to this guy; is that good.
The Professional is very good but the HK sound system goes to a totally different level.

Harman Kardon system has:
- Treble, Bass and Middle range levels
- It has an Equalizer which is brilliant
- It has Logic 7 Surround Sound with a three dimensional sound experience. I have watched few time DVDs in this car and it is exceptional.
- it has a middle center speaker
- it has DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that calculates continuously the sound throughout the vehicle for an optimum sound from each seat
- it has an outout of 340 watts
- 13 loudspeakers: two integrated subwoofers, four metal matrix tweeters, seven metal matrix mid-range speakers
- uses integrated midrange EDPL (electro dynamic planar loudspeaker)

This sound system was a lot of work and made for these cars in an unique way providing one of the most amazing spatial sound experience.

[aloyouis]

Originally Posted by Teutonic

The X1 sound system is absolutely brilliant.
I also have a 2021 X4 and a 2021 M340i and none comes close to the X1 sound system.
The layout of the speakers, dimensions of the car and interior arrangement makes this car one of the best sound system I have heard.
Actually, the new M340 doesn't even come close to this guy; is that good.
The Professional is very good but the HK sound system goes to a totally different level.

Harman Kardon system has:
- Treble, Bass and Middle range levels
- It has an Equalizer which is brilliant
- It has Logic 7 Surround Sound with a three dimensional sound experience. I have watched few time DVDs in this car and it is exceptional.
- it has a middle center speaker
- it has DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that calculates continuously the sound throughout the vehicle for an optimum sound from each seat
- it has an outout of 340 watts
- 13 loudspeakers: two integrated subwoofers, four metal matrix tweeters, seven metal matrix mid-range speakers
- uses integrated midrange EDPL (electro dynamic planar loudspeaker)

This sound system was a lot of work and made for these cars in an unique way providing one of the most amazing spatial sound experience.

Thank you for the answer. In my previous X5 it was an HK system with the center channel in the dash and 12 others. Surpsingly, the lower end system in the X1 sounds considerably better than the X5 HK.

I am happy with it.

BTW, I read your excellent Timing Chain posts. Mine is going in to get checked Wednesday.

[Gamb1t]

I think it's the combination of cabin tuning and quality system. It sounds great without being overbearing. I've driven in many cars with named brand system and they were not as good as the X1's.