Non Bav Audio upgrades

changed · 10-09-2016, 12:05 PM

So I love my F10, it's a super car, but the one thing that disappointed and really must be upgraded is my audio.. I have base audio right now ie no tweeters, sub or centre...

I've read all the reviews and it's clear that Bavsound is a great option, but let's face it £1000 at least for speakers and subs (I don't think I have the enclosure under the seat anyway???), and after all that I don't even have an amp! All in a lot of money, much as I love audio, and the base sound is not good enough 4 figures is a lot these days!

So my question is, using UK suppliers has any one experience of upgrades for say £500? I guess I'm more looking for a decent active sub, a centre speaker and perhaps an upgrade on the rears?

I do want OEM look but am more than happy to do myself (did lots of this many years ago when i was way younger!!!)

Another option is waiting for an HK coming up on eBay?

2real4u · 10-09-2016, 02:25 PM

I could sell top hifi from F13 for £750 if interested. Amplifier and set of speakers.

Unikarl · 10-11-2016, 02:41 AM

I've installed the MTX tx6 kit into mine. I also had base audio. The subs are already under the seats just so poor you barely know they are there. I fitted it myself in a couple of hours. It cost me £285 and the sound quality is way better than it was. To get the full potential I think installing a better amp would help but it's much better for now.

changed · 10-11-2016, 07:12 AM

That sounds more like it to me... did you do or need the centre or rears at all??

Unikarl · 10-12-2016, 12:50 PM

The rears I've left as they are. I might upgrade them too but not just yet as I've blown all my money on 535d front brakes and eibachs.

Centre speaker isn't really needed so I've left it alone. The amp is next on the list.

morellomax · 10-25-2016, 11:13 AM

Agreed re centre speaker. I have HK audio plus Bavsound upgrades, but still I have disconnected my centre speaker: sounds better without it.

10-09-2016, 12:05 PM	#1
changed Lieutenant 25 Rep 410 Posts Drives: F10 Msport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Non Bav Audio upgrades So I love my F10, it's a super car, but the one thing that disappointed and really must be upgraded is my audio.. I have base audio right now ie no tweeters, sub or centre... I've read all the reviews and it's clear that Bavsound is a great option, but let's face it £1000 at least for speakers and subs (I don't think I have the enclosure under the seat anyway???), and after all that I don't even have an amp! All in a lot of money, much as I love audio, and the base sound is not good enough 4 figures is a lot these days! So my question is, using UK suppliers has any one experience of upgrades for say £500? I guess I'm more looking for a decent active sub, a centre speaker and perhaps an upgrade on the rears? I do want OEM look but am more than happy to do myself (did lots of this many years ago when i was way younger!!!) Another option is waiting for an HK coming up on eBay?
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10-09-2016, 02:25 PM	#2
2real4u Banned 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: south iTrader: (0)	I could sell top hifi from F13 for £750 if interested. Amplifier and set of speakers.
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10-11-2016, 02:41 AM	#3
Unikarl New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: F10 520d m sport. Alpine white Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	I've installed the MTX tx6 kit into mine. I also had base audio. The subs are already under the seats just so poor you barely know they are there. I fitted it myself in a couple of hours. It cost me £285 and the sound quality is way better than it was. To get the full potential I think installing a better amp would help but it's much better for now.
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10-11-2016, 07:12 AM	#4
changed Lieutenant 25 Rep 410 Posts Drives: F10 Msport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	That sounds more like it to me... did you do or need the centre or rears at all??
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10-12-2016, 12:50 PM	#5
Unikarl New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: F10 520d m sport. Alpine white Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	The rears I've left as they are. I might upgrade them too but not just yet as I've blown all my money on 535d front brakes and eibachs. Centre speaker isn't really needed so I've left it alone. The amp is next on the list.
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10-25-2016, 11:13 AM	#6
morellomax Lieutenant 119 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2022 M440i xDrive convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Agreed re centre speaker. I have HK audio plus Bavsound upgrades, but still I have disconnected my centre speaker: sounds better without it.
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