Active Sound

Taheemr · 04-09-2018, 10:07 AM

Guys has anyone experience of turning off the active sound an if so does it make a difference (better or worse) , likewise any views on coding Active sound to a different sound track. Reason i ask is that i have a loaner I8 and must say it sounds great atleast inside anyway

Cheers

Taheemr · 04-09-2018, 01:34 PM

No views guys ???

mgmarsh39 · 04-09-2018, 02:10 PM

See Flying Ace's DIY post.

http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444547

Mnite_S63 · 04-09-2018, 03:27 PM

I put an exhaust and with Active Sound it did not sound good. Disabled it and was a happy camper.

Taheemr · 04-09-2018, 04:33 PM

did removal make a noticeable difference inside the cabin, was the v8 more noticeable

BMWDriverX · 04-09-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Taheemr

did removal make a noticeable difference inside the cabin, was the v8 more noticeable

When you disconnect or remove the ASD module you hear less inside the cabin. You hear the actual sound of your car without the added soundtrack of fake engine sounds. If you want your exhaust to be louder you will have to get a full exhaust, downpipes, x-pipe, etc.

His4 · 04-09-2018, 06:00 PM

Yes, i tested it. It makes diffrents. My favorit Sound is the M5/M6.

I can choose between:

- M3/M4 Sound
- M5/M6 Sound
- Royce Rolls V12 Sound
- Turn off

The sound comes out from the speakers

Flying Ace · 04-09-2018, 06:26 PM

I agree with prior comments. My background: My car was delivered to me with the Akrapovic and ASD on. I drove about 1 week with ASD on, and then disconnected it. I've driven a stock ZCP car with ASD on as well. With light and moderate throttle, interior cabin noise level is very similar with the ASD on with both Akrapovic and ZCP exhaust. And that noise level can be described as just "loud and all encompassing".

With aftermarket exhaust, IMO, there's a HUGE difference when you turn ASD off. The ASD was coded with the stock exhaust volume in mind. With a louder and unique sounding aftermarket exhaust, it feels like a lot of just random mismatched sound/noise competing with each other in the cabin.

It's hard to describe what the actual difference is. Cabin is certainly quieter with ASD off, but I also noticed the sound all comes from the rear and outside of the car. In other words, it's the true actual experience you're getting from the car's setup (interior sound deadening, windows, wind noise, road noise, exhaust noise). Whereas with the ASD on, I got the sense of "surround sound" related to the engine/exhaust, which made the cabin louder.

It takes some getting used to after disconnecting, but overall, I don't regret disconnecting it.

Here's the M5 discussion of ASD effects/opinions:
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1133901

BMWRog · 04-10-2018, 03:08 AM

Disconnected the ASD in my 2014 M6 vert which is completely bog standard. Whilst the sound in the cabin is reduced slightly, I can now better hear the ACTUAL sound of the engine and exhaust! Much prefer it this way, personally...

Cincinnatus · 04-15-2018, 12:33 PM

My situation was similar to Flying Ace.

I recently bought a '13 F13 with a full Meisterschaft SGT Ti exhaust installed by the previous owner. The ASD caused such a terrible resonance - almost a phase - in the cabin at certain RPM/Load conditions, it nearly caused my head to explode.

Disabling it via Carly has greatly diminished the noise and the car is now much more pleasurable to drive.

Flying Ace · 04-15-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cincinnatus

My situation was similar to Flying Ace.

I recently bought a '13 F3 with a full Meisterschaft SGT Ti exhaust installed by the previous owner. The ASD caused such a terrible resonance - almost a phase - in the cabin at certain RPM/Load conditions, it nearly caused my head to explode.

Disabling it via Carly has greatly diminished the noise and the car is now much more pleasurable to drive.

Causing my head to explode is a fair representation. It was so loud and boomy in the cabin due to both exhaust and ASD noise...

evanescent03 · 05-20-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Taheemr

Guys has anyone experience of turning off the active sound an if so does it make a difference (better or worse) , likewise any views on coding Active sound to a different sound track. Reason i ask is that i have a loaner I8 and must say it sounds great atleast inside anyway

Cheers

Wired open my flaps and unplugged the active sound ... sounds much better and more natural

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His4 Private First Class 38 Rep 102 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Yes, i tested it. It makes diffrents. My favorit Sound is the M5/M6. I can choose between: - M3/M4 Sound - M5/M6 Sound - Royce Rolls V12 Sound - Turn off The sound comes out from the speakers
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	I agree with prior comments. My background: My car was delivered to me with the Akrapovic and ASD on. I drove about 1 week with ASD on, and then disconnected it. I've driven a stock ZCP car with ASD on as well. With light and moderate throttle, interior cabin noise level is very similar with the ASD on with both Akrapovic and ZCP exhaust. And that noise level can be described as just "loud and all encompassing". With aftermarket exhaust, IMO, there's a HUGE difference when you turn ASD off. The ASD was coded with the stock exhaust volume in mind. With a louder and unique sounding aftermarket exhaust, it feels like a lot of just random mismatched sound/noise competing with each other in the cabin. It's hard to describe what the actual difference is. Cabin is certainly quieter with ASD off, but I also noticed the sound all comes from the rear and outside of the car. In other words, it's the true actual experience you're getting from the car's setup (interior sound deadening, windows, wind noise, road noise, exhaust noise). Whereas with the ASD on, I got the sense of "surround sound" related to the engine/exhaust, which made the cabin louder. It takes some getting used to after disconnecting, but overall, I don't regret disconnecting it. Here's the M5 discussion of ASD effects/opinions: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1133901 __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (CoVID-free) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired) Last edited by Flying Ace; 04-09-2018 at 06:34 PM..
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BMWRog Private First Class 19 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Oxfordshire, U.K. iTrader: (0)	Disconnected the ASD in my 2014 M6 vert which is completely bog standard. Whilst the sound in the cabin is reduced slightly, I can now better hear the ACTUAL sound of the engine and exhaust! Much prefer it this way, personally...
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Cincinnatus First Lieutenant 123 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2013 M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northeast PA iTrader: (0)	My situation was similar to Flying Ace. I recently bought a '13 F13 with a full Meisterschaft SGT Ti exhaust installed by the previous owner. The ASD caused such a terrible resonance - almost a phase - in the cabin at certain RPM/Load conditions, it nearly caused my head to explode. Disabling it via Carly has greatly diminished the noise and the car is now much more pleasurable to drive. Last edited by Cincinnatus; 04-16-2018 at 10:50 AM..
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