Upgrade HiFi system using $1000-$1500

BawstinMike · 10-22-2015, 05:26 PM

Anyone have a good suggestion on upgrading the OEM HK amp?

alexng72 · 10-22-2015, 05:48 PM

I'm waiting for the amp too. I also have a Mb quart qm200 ready for installing. Let's see how this set up comes out. I did purchase the Bav speakers before but end up returned them. The sound was better then OEM speakers but i was not really impressed with that set up. It lacks lots of power so the upgrade amp is the must thing to do IMO.

lsturbointeg · 10-22-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alexng72

I'm waiting for the amp too. I also have a Mb quart qm200 ready for installing. Let's see how this set up comes out. I did purchase the Bav speakers before but end up returned them. The sound was better then OEM speakers but i was not really impressed with that set up. It lacks lots of power so the upgrade amp is the must thing to do IMO.

Those MBQuartz should sound pretty good!

Nelson@BimmerTech · 10-22-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BawstinMike

Anyone have a good suggestion on upgrading the OEM HK amp?

There's a couple of options but they're not cheap. What's your budget?

Nelson@BimmerTech · 10-22-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TJBentley

Wow you're right. It's apparent even more now that you made these points. Honestly I purchased it because of the fact that I had a nightmare while trying to get equipment installed at a local shop. The shop did my audio install on my e60 and I was actually impressed that they were able to fix 6.5" speakers in the 4" factory locations without any modifications, only hacking out a little bit of foam. Install was great. However I guess with the F10 things were different. F10 is very sensitive. I had the shop install an lcq-1 along with two amps(one for trunk subs and one for highs) and changed out the interior speakers as well. It all went wrong from the first week after as I got the battery drain issue and check engine light. Install shop basically didn't really know what they were doing it seems. Caused tons of problems for me that I ended up taking everything out two weeks after. Just wasn't worth it. Install sounded like shit too. Anyway, I'm a car audio guy I like my music loud and clear. If your amp delivers that without the hassle, and is plug and play, I can't ask for more! Can't wait..lol I keep saying it but it's true

Only a handful of shops in the country know to tune a car, specially BMWs. You will find shops that have great fabrication skills but can't tune a car to save their life. The only shop in your area that knows BMWs inside and out is in Edison, NJ. Don at Unexpected Creations. You should stop by one day and listen his car. Trust me it's worth the drive.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 10-22-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alexng72

I'm waiting for the amp too. I also have a Mb quart qm200 ready for installing. Let's see how this set up comes out. I did purchase the Bav speakers before but end up returned them. The sound was better then OEM speakers but i was not really impressed with that set up. It lacks lots of power so the upgrade amp is the must thing to do IMO.

To be honest with you you shoud've kept the BAV speakers. However for the money i can't fault you going with the MB quarts.

rji2goleez · 10-23-2015, 08:31 AM

Well, yesterday I got my Bavsound Stage one kit and got it installed in no time. For a noob like me, their video was extremely helpful as I never pulled a door panel before! I can clearly hear the sound difference . . . more clarity, crisper than the OEM HiFi speakers. Next will be the bimmer-tech amp which I hope to received soon and then the Bavsound underseat subs at the end of November. This is enough for me.

Nelson - that's quite the investment you have in your gear!

lsturbointeg · 10-23-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rji2goleez

Well, yesterday I got my Bavsound Stage one kit and got it installed in no time. For a noob like me, their video was extremely helpful as I never pulled a door panel before! I can clearly hear the sound difference . . . more clarity, crisper than the OEM HiFi speakers. Next will be the bimmer-tech amp which I hope to received soon and then the Bavsound underseat subs at the end of November. This is enough for me.

Nelson - that's quite the investment you have in your gear!

Good to hear u like it!

alexng72 · 10-24-2015, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

To be honest with you you shoud've kept the BAV speakers. However for the money i can't fault you going with the MB quarts.

Well my point is want to try different types of speakers of different brands so i can make a final decision. If the MQ quarts is not as good as expected, well i can send them back to the seller and try on sth else. Maybe Focal or sth idk.

lsturbointeg · 10-24-2015, 08:14 AM

Do u guys know is it possible to fit a 5.25" speaker instead of the factory 4" speakers for the doors.

TJBentley · 10-24-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Do u guys know is it possible to fit a 5.25" speaker instead of the factory 4" speakers for the doors.

Yes it's possible as long as the speaker mounting depth isn't too deep. I believe the maximum depth they could be fit the doors is somewhere around 2.1"(anyone correct me if I'm wrong.) you could fit some deeper speakers into the rear deck with little modification

lsturbointeg · 10-24-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TJBentley

Yes it's possible as long as the speaker mounting depth isn't too deep. I believe the maximum depth they could be fit the doors is somewhere around 2.1"(anyone correct me if I'm wrong.) you could fit some deeper speakers into the rear deck with little modification

My integra fit 6.25" my Nissan Titan fits 6.25" but our BMW's 4"! I'm wondering if having smaller components would make a difference in sound quality vs a bigger components?

TJBentley · 10-24-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

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Originally Posted by TJBentley

Yes it's possible as long as the speaker mounting depth isn't too deep. I believe the maximum depth they could be fit the doors is somewhere around 2.1"(anyone correct me if I'm wrong.) you could fit some deeper speakers into the rear deck with little modification

My integra fit 6.25" my Nissan Titan fits 6.25" but our BMW's 4"! I'm wondering if having smaller components would make a difference in sound quality vs a bigger components?

Man I've gone through the same dilemmas as you. My Acura TL fit 6.5" it was great but it's hard finding 4" speakers for BMWs

Nelson@BimmerTech · 10-24-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

My integra fit 6.25" my Nissan Titan fits 6.25" but our BMW's 4"! I'm wondering if having smaller components would make a difference in sound quality vs a bigger components?

That's because the 4" speaker in a BMW is used as a dedicated midrange and the 8" underseat woofer is used as a midbass driver. The problem is that most BMW owners don't really understand the concept of a 3 way front speaker system that consist of a tweeter, midrange and midbass speaker. People want midbass coming from the doors and real bass coming from the underseat woofer when those never were the intended intentions of the OEM system.

There's plenty of options...Jehnerts, Gladen, Focal, Bav just to name a few..

lsturbointeg · 10-25-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

That's because the 4" speaker in a BMW is used as a dedicated midrange and the 8" underseat woofer is used as a midbass driver. The problem is that most BMW owners don't really understand the concept of a 3 way front speaker system that consist of a tweeter, midrange and midbass speaker. People want midbass coming from the doors and real bass coming from the underseat woofer when those never were the intended intentions of the OEM system.

There's plenty of options...Jehnerts, Gladen, Focal, Bav just to name a few..

got it! i always thought the underneath speaker was a sub and not a component? totally makes sense now!

alexng72 · 10-25-2015, 12:59 AM

any ideas when our amps arrive ???

TJBentley · 10-26-2015, 06:48 AM

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any ideas when our amps arrive ???

Hey just wondering if you ever received an answer on our bimmertech amps and when we will be receiving them? Thanks

lsturbointeg · 10-26-2015, 08:35 AM

So basically the Stage 1 Bav upgrade wasn't a complete upgrade since at that time did not include the underneath speakers?

TJBentley · 10-26-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

So basically the Stage 1 Bav upgrade wasn't a complete upgrade since at that time did not include the underneath speakers?

Hey man, not to get off topic but just wanted to say that I saw your wheels that you purchased in the other thread and they are insane!! Enjoy them I'm sure u fall in love every time u look at them lol

alexng72 · 10-26-2015, 12:33 PM

I haven't heard from Nelson yet. Do you have any ideas?

Nelson@BimmerTech · 10-26-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

So basically the Stage 1 Bav upgrade wasn't a complete upgrade since at that time did not include the underneath speakers?

Correct, as you can see guys that did the Bav upgrade were waiting for years for their underseat speakers upgrade.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 10-26-2015, 12:58 PM

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any ideas when our amps arrive ???

Yours was order thru the website right?

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alexng72 Lieutenant 147 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2015 F32 435i Black Msport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Mason, OH iTrader: (0)	I'm waiting for the amp too. I also have a Mb quart qm200 ready for installing. Let's see how this set up comes out. I did purchase the Bav speakers before but end up returned them. The sound was better then OEM speakers but i was not really impressed with that set up. It lacks lots of power so the upgrade amp is the must thing to do IMO.
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