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      05-30-2013, 03:43 PM   #1
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Audio upgrades

I have the bog standard stereo (2 front, 2 rear and 2 under seat speakers).

I was wanting to upgrade the front first and have thought about fitting Focal 100KRS speakers. Will the std BMW amp be able to power these sufficiently?

Does anyone know what the power output is per channel for the BMW amp?

My next choice will be either better under seat speakers ie SWS-8 or go the small in the boot sub route?
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      05-31-2013, 10:09 AM   #2
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I think focal 100krs is one of the best choice for your speaker upgrade. Many installer tested lots of different brands and 100krs is the best match with BMW stock amp.
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      05-31-2013, 10:11 AM   #3
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I think focal 100krs is one of the best choice for your speaker upgrade. Many installer tested lots of different brands and 100krs is the best match with BMW stock amp.
That's outstanding I miss my Focal Utopia's I had in my last car. Can you post up more info or pm me. Thanks in advance!
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      06-20-2013, 02:29 PM   #4
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Has anyone actually done this upgrade and left the factory amp powering them? I contacted the shop that did the upgrade in the above pictures and it seems like amps were used for these installs.

I would purchase in a heartbeat if I could get a measurable improvement without installing a new amp.
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      06-21-2013, 10:13 AM   #5
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What are those silver patches with "caution" written on them on the inside of the door panel?
I saw my door panel removed but I don't remember seeing those on mine.
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      06-21-2013, 07:50 PM   #6
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damn... i wanna upgrade my sounds too now!
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      06-21-2013, 11:37 PM   #7
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What are those silver patches with "caution" written on them on the inside of the door panel?
I saw my door panel removed but I don't remember seeing those on mine.
It's a sound deadening material aka dynamat to reduce rattle.
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      07-01-2013, 01:54 AM   #8
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I just fit Hybrid Audio Legatia "Stage 5" 4's in the door. These are the deepest fit Ive seen to date but man they sound amazing with the Clarus tweets.

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      07-01-2013, 12:42 PM   #9
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I just fit Hybrid Audio Legatia "Stage 5" 4's in the door. These are the deepest fit Ive seen to date but man they sound amazing with the Clarus tweets.
What amp are you running?
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      07-01-2013, 01:34 PM   #10
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Writeup on my system here
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What amp are you running?
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