Volume lowers automatically ???

GUNN IT · 09-22-2009, 09:47 AM

Is it just my imagination or does the volume of the stereo in E90 lowers as you approach the stop? If I play a song on high volume while driving normal speeds (65 mph for example), and when I hit the break for the red light and stop, the volume seems to lower a tad. Is it just me or does that actually happen in E90? Did anyone else experience that?

P.S. No, I’m not smoking anything, at least not lately…

BMWinNorthdakota · 09-22-2009, 09:48 AM

Yeah, its supposed to do that. It adjusts to speed.

rc'Z · 09-22-2009, 09:57 AM

........and it's adjustable through the I-drive, at least on an '09.

BK · 09-22-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rc'Z

........and it's adjustable through the I-drive, at least on an '09.

It's adjustable on his 06 325i, too (and all years in between).

fernande-bmw · 09-22-2009, 10:28 AM

The speed-adjusting volume control has been a feature since 2004, I believe.

The baseline is the volume you set manually. When you accelerate, the system will increase the volume to compensate for engine noise. Then, when you slow down, it lowers the volume to the original setting.

There is a way to set the volume increment step, but I not sure how. I have never bothered with it.

Pretty cool!

persian54 · 09-22-2009, 10:30 AM

it's called Speed Volume

If you're going 65 and floor it and hit 80-90 it'll get louder/speed up (however you want to describe it)

BKV122 · 09-22-2009, 10:34 AM

Yea it will be shown as S-vol where u would adjust the bass and treble.

mesropb23 · 09-22-2009, 10:34 AM

this feature is also on my 99 M3

SoCalRick · 09-22-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fernande-bmw

The speed-adjusting volume control has been a feature since 2004, I believe.

This feature is in my '98 E39...

Technic · 09-22-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fernande-bmw

The speed-adjusting volume control has been a feature since 2004, I believe.

The baseline is the volume you set manually. When you accelerate, the system will increase the volume to compensate for engine noise. Then, when you slow down, it lowers the volume to the original setting.

There is a way to set the volume increment step, but I not sure how. I have never bothered with it.

Pretty cool!

Since at least the MY1992 3 Series, actually...

GUNN IT · 09-22-2009, 03:26 PM

That's a relief, cause I thought I was going crazy in my head...

Manos · 09-22-2009, 04:08 PM

This feature is used to exemplify the necessity of good and precise programming in schools. When you step hard on your break pedal it's of course imperative that the programming is set to first engage the breaks on the car, and not to lower the volume of the stereo.

jpsum · 09-22-2009, 04:15 PM

most cars have this feature. Even my 06 civic had it.

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fernande-bmw First Lieutenant 46 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E90 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	The speed-adjusting volume control has been a feature since 2004, I believe. The baseline is the volume you set manually. When you accelerate, the system will increase the volume to compensate for engine noise. Then, when you slow down, it lowers the volume to the original setting. There is a way to set the volume increment step, but I not sure how. I have never bothered with it. Pretty cool!
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persian54 Lieutenant General 922 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	it's called Speed Volume If you're going 65 and floor it and hit 80-90 it'll get louder/speed up (however you want to describe it) __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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mesropb23 Lieutenant 30 Rep 594 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	this feature is also on my 99 M3
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GUNN IT Private First Class 32 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sedan E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carteret, NJ iTrader: (0)	That's a relief, cause I thought I was going crazy in my head...
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Manos Private 11 Rep 95 Posts Drives: E91 330xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi (E91) [0.00]	This feature is used to exemplify the necessity of good and precise programming in schools. When you step hard on your break pedal it's of course imperative that the programming is set to first engage the breaks on the car, and not to lower the volume of the stereo. __________________
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jpsum Major 262 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	most cars have this feature. Even my 06 civic had it.
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