Satellite radio volume way higher than all other sources

3liter1 · 05-15-2018, 05:15 PM

Dealer says this is "normal operation". I am comparing to radio, apple car play, CD. When I switch modes to Satellite, I have to lower the volume real quick. Yes I've checked speed sensitive settings. I can't find other mode specific settings. can anyone help?

SanchoDivine · 05-15-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 3liter1

Dealer says this is "normal operation". I am comparing to radio, apple car play, CD. When I switch modes to Satellite, I have to lower the volume real quick. Yes I've checked speed sensitive settings. I can't find other mode specific settings. can anyone help?

I have noticed that usb or Bluetooth is not as loud as satellite radio but I can't confirm FM/AM radio or CDs because I never listened to those in this car.

hlothery · 05-20-2018, 09:57 AM

I have noticed this, discussed it a couple of times on the forum. I was always told that's just the way it is. Can't find any workaround. My phone volume is maxed out. I just decided to live with it and turn it up when using BT Audio, etc. Just remember to turn it back down before switching back to Sirius!

3liter1 · 05-24-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hlothery

I have noticed this, discussed it a couple of times on the forum. I was always told that's just the way it is. Can't find any workaround. My phone volume is maxed out. I just decided to live with it and turn it up when using BT Audio, etc. Just remember to turn it back down before switching back to Sirius!

Interesting no one is making a bigger deal of this. I called it into BMW Customer Service and they said they will escalate

MN2///M · 06-07-2018, 03:08 PM

Older BMW's used to have an AUX input adjustment....I bet there is something in the coding of the F series that allows adjustment, just don't know where.

IM2C · 06-07-2018, 06:06 PM

Yep, I noticed the same thing. When switching from BT to satellite radio I'm unpleasantly reminded of this problem.

MKParris · 06-30-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by M0011

Yep, I noticed the same thing. When switching from BT to satellite radio I'm unpleasantly reminded of this problem.

Me too

rvacha · 07-03-2018, 08:39 PM

For me sat is not so bad, but DVD (coded) is very quiet compared to the other sources

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hlothery Seeking mental floss 482 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2022 Mercedes EQS 450+ Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	I have noticed this, discussed it a couple of times on the forum. I was always told that's just the way it is. Can't find any workaround. My phone volume is maxed out. I just decided to live with it and turn it up when using BT Audio, etc. Just remember to turn it back down before switching back to Sirius!
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MN2///M Captain 521 Rep 865 Posts Drives: very fast! Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	Older BMW's used to have an AUX input adjustment....I bet there is something in the coding of the F series that allows adjustment, just don't know where. __________________ 2003 BMW 330i 2016 BMW M4 - ED May 2016, PCD Aug 2016 2017 X5 xDrive35i - PCD Jan2017
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IM2C Major General 2067 Rep 5,373 Posts Drives: ∞ Improbability Drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (9)	Yep, I noticed the same thing. When switching from BT to satellite radio I'm unpleasantly reminded of this problem. __________________ ///\| g87 \| f87 Comp \| g29 M40i \| f97 Comp \| f80 Comp \| f80 \| f30 \| e92 \| tt \| S5 \| e92 \| 350z \| e90 \|
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rvacha Captain 62 Rep 800 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	For me sat is not so bad, but DVD (coded) is very quiet compared to the other sources __________________ '16 F30 340i xDrive 6MT Melbourne/Black '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth '18 F80 M3 6MT SO/CSAT
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