Best Song for Premium Audio?

[ModLTh3]

I think myself to be somewhat of an audiophile (Audio Research, Cambridge Audio, Sonus Faber) and I consider the Premium Audio system in the M3 to be very good and as @Saturday stated, especially for a car. It has a great soundstage and the dynamic range and sonics are above average.

The specific songs that I enjoy:
Reverend Lee by Diane Shuur (live GRP version)
Don't Worry by Dire Straits (great guitar)
Fever by Rita Coolidge (live version)
Cry like a Rainstorm by Linda Ronstadt (great background chorus)
Anything from Tunnel by Flim and the BB's (great dynamics)
Anything from Journey (especially Steve Perry vintage)
Most FLAC files
Yes, all the above titles are old school but I am old so...

I do like alot of the newer stuff also but I'm not as familiar with singers and titles.

 

[AlexMasters]

I was in a model 3 yesterday with premium system, was no better. I assume you don't own any high end stereo systems or vehicles with any?

One would assume the reasoning behind this is to conserve power. No way will a vehicle compete with a ICE without compromising energy consumption.

Unfair comparison between the 'standard' audio on the model 'S' P85 loaner and my M3P 'premium' audio, but I thought the model S was awful - compressed and harsh / shrill at high volumes, with little low bass. The model 3 sounds very good, certainly better than the H-K premium audio in my old Merc W212 E63.

Ideally, I'd like it to be a little louder, but It's clean, detailed and well balanced, with quite good bass from the door speakers and sub. The spacial audio works well too. I have a good home audio system, and am a semi-pro sound engineer (so my ears are probably knackered ).

It's an old, old stereotypical audiophile test track (for a good reason - but this will show what your system is doing right and wrong...)

 

[DDHEverything]

I am a big fan of the following:

Coming in From the Cold - Bob Marley and the Wailers
Four Twenty - Wyclef Jean (and a bunch of other people)
Kochi - Sultan + Shepard
There Will Be Time - Mumford & Sons and Baaba Maal

But honestly, everything sounds pretty good on this system. I will say that I think immersive sounds set to high muddles the music pretty badly. I think even at standard it is a bit much. Then again I have never been a fan of any equalizers.

 

[Noodles]

 

[Mr X]

You guys need to be listening to the greatest new age synthwave music. And there's more where that came from. You're welcome in advance

 

[Gasaraki]

You guys need to be listening to the greatest new age synthwave music. And there's more where that came from. You're welcome in advance

My dude. I love synthwave.

 

[RayK]

Got another suggestion... This came on during my short drive out today:

Remastered version issued 2015.

 

[Rothgarr]

* awesome videos *



You guys need to be listening to the greatest new age synthwave music. And there's more where that came from. You're welcome in advance

YESSSSSSS...

YASSSSSSS!

I actually composed synthwave songs as a teenager back in the 80s. Yes, this shows how old I am. I hate to self-promo, but if you wanted to hear some, I actually recently re-recorded some of those songs. I'd love to know what you think (here are three to start).

I've got at least five new Synthwave songs in the works. Can't wait to release them (takes that much longer since I make videos for them).

 

[1FASTROD]

I love flexing my M3 speakers with this Beastie boys great;

 

[dcdttu]

Andrew Bayer "Tidal Wave":

This song sets off the surround effect something fierce. Wait till the end, it's pure vocal heaven.

And for fun because it sounds ridiculously good in a Model 3 Premium "Sledgehammer":

 

[dcdttu]

Bunch of haters in here - the Model 3 has been tested and shown to be a phenomenal car stereo. It has faithful sound reproduction and the sub never attenuates, it keeps delivering more up until max volume. That's rare for a factory stereo.

Also, I don't judge a car stereo by how loud it gets so long as it gets loud enough, and the Model 3 definitely does.

 

[TLCTimFL]

On a similar topic, I’ve never been thrilled with my EQ settings, no matter how much I try. Anyone want to share a shot of theirs?
And yes, I know it depends on the music, but in general...

I start by turning the EQ in a big "V" and trimming as needed

 

[silenteski]

Here's a fun one

 

[blizza87]

This song played while I was test driving the M3 performance a few weeks ago. This song SOLD me on the quality of the sound system. This is coming from my current upgraded Harman Kardon system in the BMW with two subs built in...I was impressed

 

[hydro 481]

Rip Harambe

 

[Kevy Baby]

Bunch of haters in here...

Huh? I've seen nothing but raves in here. What are you talking about?

 

[birdsquared]

Much of his oeuvre is great in the Model 3, but the combination of highs, lows, and the size of the musical space really shines:
Buckjump by Trombone Shorty

 

[Noodles]

I do appericate this thread.
I'm being introduced to some intresting songs and artist

 

[Noodles]

If anyone is feeling in the mood for tropical vibes

 

[ralph142]

I thought odesza’s I want you, showed it off pretty nicely