MB Quart QM200.3BMW on sale at MB Quart's website

NickG_TechniqueTuning · 12-09-2014, 12:49 PM

MB Quart has their BMW speaker system, the QM200.3BMW, on sale for $400 currently directly from MB Quart (normally $600). According to MB Quart, it's a drop in system for the F10's front door speakers (mid and tweeters) and the underseat woofers. From what I gather, it's meant to use an aftermarket amp, as passive crossovers are included for the mids/highs.

spec sheet: http://www.mbquart.com/mbquart_bmw_speakers.html

order page: http://mbquart-store.maxxsonics.com/qm200-3bmw/

lsturbointeg · 12-16-2014, 01:10 PM

Am I reading this correctly...this includes the subs underneath the seat as well? Something hat BSW has yet to do?! I read and I don't think an aftermarket amp is needed.

Paoloveggie · 12-17-2014, 06:34 AM

Meant for E60, not F10 I think

NickG_TechniqueTuning · 12-17-2014, 08:00 AM

Check the spec sheet I posted a link to....it specifically states F10/F11 2010-present.

NickG_TechniqueTuning · 12-17-2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Am I reading this correctly...this includes the subs underneath the seat as well? Something hat BSW has yet to do?! I read and I don't think an aftermarket amp is needed.

Yes, underseat subs are included.

An aftermarket amp IS needed with this setup.

Paoloveggie · 12-17-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NickG_TechniqueTuning

Check the spec sheet I posted a link to....it specifically states F10/F11 2010-present.

Yeah but the order page states E series, no F series.

Anyway, very good deal if it's true.

androulakis · 01-01-2015, 12:19 PM

Has anyone actually tried / installed these in an F10??

Thanks,

George

NickG_TechniqueTuning · 01-01-2015, 03:29 PM

I've received my set, but haven't had the chance to install them yet.

lsturbointeg · 01-02-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NickG_TechniqueTuning

I've received my set, but haven't had the chance to install them yet.

Please let us know how it went. I didn't see anything about having to run an external amp on their website

RPLB530 · 01-03-2015, 02:54 PM

I'm curious to hear about these having had original MB Quuarts in an old car and I recently put the BSW stage 1 speaker upgrade in my f10.....

NickG_TechniqueTuning · 01-03-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Please let us know how it went. I didn't see anything about having to run an external amp on their website

Upon further investigation, these DON'T necessarily need a separate amp, depending on which factory system your car has.

My car has the SA676 HiFi stereo, which is the base US stereo system. I have a mid/tweeter combo in each front door, center dash, and each corner of the rear deck, each of which provides a 4-ohm impedance to the respective amp channel utilizing a passive external crossover. Each of these combos is powered by one channel of the factory amp.

The MB Quart system also uses an external passive crossover, and also provides a 4-ohm impedance on each channel. Thus, for the base HiFi stereo system, the mid/tweeter combo is a bolt-in replacement and compatible with the factory amp.

The woofers provided in this kit are 4-ohms each. I have not measured the impedance of the woofers in the base HiFi system to see what they are. Technically, the woofers can be powered by the factory amp, but I don't know how loud they will be since I don't have any efficiency specs for them, or the factory woofers.

Regardless of all that, I plan on replacing the factory amp in my car with a couple of old-school Rockford Fosgate amps.

RFIDMP3 · 01-23-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Please let us know how it went. I didn't see anything about having to run an external amp on their website

I have the premium sound system (600w) factory amp. I just had the Bavsound speakers installed in the center channel, rear doors and rear deck. I had the MBQuart QM200.3 BMW set put in the front doors and the 8''s under the seats. All drop in powered off of the factory amp. I also have 2 JL Audio 10'' subs in the trunk running on a JL Audio 600w mono amp. we used the Audio Control LC6i to tap signal. All I can say is this set up is fantastic!

lsturbointeg · 01-24-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RFIDMP3

I have the premium sound system (600w) factory amp. I just had the Bavsound speakers installed in the center channel, rear doors and rear deck. I had the MBQuart QM200.3 BMW set put in the front doors and the 8''s under the seats. All drop in powered off of the factory amp. I also have 2 JL Audio 10'' subs in the trunk running on a JL Audio 600w mono amp. we used the Audio Control LC6i to tap signal. All I can say is this set up is fantastic!

Nice setup! Decided after springtime to get things done however after visiting a very reputable stereo shop I decided to go a different route.

How does it sound running both 8's under the seat and 10's in the back?

RFIDMP3 · 01-24-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Nice setup! Decided after springtime to get things done however after visiting a very reputable stereo shop I decided to go a different route.

How does it sound running both 8's under the seat and 10's in the back?

The MB Quart 8's are acting as a good mid bass picking up mid tones that I previously never heard.With the 10's I don't have to turn the bass up to high and keeps the mids from distorting.

What did you end up putting in?

lsturbointeg · 01-24-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RFIDMP3

The MB Quart 8's are acting as a good mid bass picking up mid tones that I previously never heard.With the 10's I don't have to turn the bass up to high and keeps the mids from distorting.

What did you end up putting in?

I figured that's what the 8's would do. I'll probably do the same. I'll be running 2 12"JL's in a sealed enclosure...front/rear 5.25" Hertz components or Focal.
2 amps with a battery backup. I'll have everything dyno matted...doors, floor, roof and trunk. I'll eliminate the rear shelf speakers and have the components installed in the door instead. The center speaker will also be eliminated. I'll lose just a bit of my trunk against the rear seats since I told them to leave me as much trunk space available. This will all be done after winter. But if I decide not to I'll end up doing the MBQuartz.

lsturbointeg · 02-25-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RFIDMP3

I have the premium sound system (600w) factory amp. I just had the Bavsound speakers installed in the center channel, rear doors and rear deck. I had the MBQuart QM200.3 BMW set put in the front doors and the 8''s under the seats. All drop in powered off of the factory amp. I also have 2 JL Audio 10'' subs in the trunk running on a JL Audio 600w mono amp. we used the Audio Control LC6i to tap signal. All I can say is this set up is fantastic!

Just wondering why didn't u go BAV all the way around other than the the mbquartz sub?

lsturbointeg · 03-27-2015, 09:36 PM

So anyone that went with this how did the replacement subs sound?

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