[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Press release from http://me-mag.com

Rockford Fosgate has announced the launch of the new 2015 BMW Direct Fit Slim Subwoofer for select BMW models (2004-current). The 8-inch, 150/300 Watt (RMS/Max) Power T3-BMW-SUB has an MSRP of $299.99 and is scheduled to be available in August through select Rockford Fosgate Power Certified dealers.
?Made in Germany to precise specifications, the T3-BMW-SUB is a direct fit slim subwoofer intended to replace or upgrade factory models installed in select BMW vehicles,? explained Drew Kallen, Rockford Corp. director of loudspeaker engineering. ?This sub is specifically designed using a neodymium motor structure, for compact high strength control, and features the BMW factory connector for easy plug-n-play operation.?
The 4-Ohm, T3-BMW-SUB is Klippel-verified and 2031-CEA compliant. Additional features include a Bimax spider and a 2-inch voice coil with high temp aluminum former. Customers can determine if their BMW is equipped with a subwoofer using our Vehicle Fit Guide at www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/vehiclefitguide.
?As every BMW driver knows, it?s all about power and performance,? added Kallen. ?Our 2015 BMW Direct Fit Slim Subwoofer is designed specifically to meet our customers? high standards and expectations.?

For more information on Rockford Fosgate, please visit www.rockfordfosgate.com.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Interesting this is a Power series woofer and not a Punch series. RF considers their Power series components their better series of products.

Disclaimer: I was the NY-Metro Area Rockford Corporation Representitve for several years.

[scostu]

Sweet!
Thanks for the info/update.

[Gingerkid]

$299 each or for the pair?

[squidlyboy]

This is great news

I tend to notice that a majority of forum members here favor direct drop-in replacement components vs absolute best SQ components that requires extra work to install. I'm sorta in that camp too. So many BSW S-1 people here.

With the F30 crowd representing such a HUGE clientele base, it really is surprising that not many other after-market companies have not filled the void to come up with good quality drop-in components to replace OEM equipment. Until now, its been Earthquake, and yet-to-be-released BSW subs. It'll be interesting who makes it publically available first. And i'm sure this announcement is going to keep BSW on their toes. We need more competition..

Thanks for the heads up Glenn! I'll be checking these out for sure!

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by Gingerkid

$299 each or for the pair?

I'm assuming that is the price per pair, but neodymium is relatively expensive so we'll have to see.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Gingerkid

$299 each or for the pair?

$299 per woofer.

[strig1]

Would this be a good option to improve mid bass or are there better options? Currently my underseats are playing 80-160hz everything below is on trunk sub

[RedlinePSI]

That is excellent news. I would def opt for direct drop ins if/when I want more kick, as long as they deliver. I am curious how much better the sound can get with the same power source. How much power is running to the subs in the stock setup? These RF's say they run 150 RMS.

[instalher]

Gary Biggs ran the shallow t3 subs in his bmw and his car sounds amazing, they required a little mod but nothing that a installer couldn't handle, will be really curious to hear how good these sound if they have done there homework and figured out exactly what the total enclosure of the bmw is, how it interacts with the interior and how its tuned. This sub should blow away the mediocre stuff that we have been offered as direct replacement. Jenhert, gladden, earthquack, mb quart. helix. ect.. excited to test them....

[beanbaguk]

This is definitely an option for me as the final piece of the puzzle in my ICE upgrade.

I started with a base stereo system and recently upgraded to a BSW S1. The next stop this September will be a Bimmer-Tech amp. Having spoken to Patryk I need to get a custom harness from Audiotec Fischer so that may slow things down...

And now this. Should be the final touch I need to complete my system.

It would be great if anyone could offer an install guide and review?

[cdgatti]

Originally Posted by instalher

Gary Biggs ran the shallow t3 subs in his bmw and his car sounds amazing, they required a little mod but nothing that a installer couldn't handle, will be really curious to hear how good these sound if they have done there homework and figured out exactly what the total enclosure of the bmw is, how it interacts with the interior and how its tuned. This sub should blow away the mediocre stuff that we have been offered as direct replacement. Jenhert, gladden, earthquack, mb quart. helix. ect.. excited to test them....

Do you know what is recommended for crossover between these and the 4" mids?

[paul223]

I think this might be from MATCH, as Rockford is distributor for Audiotec

[claykin]

anyone know if this is for HK or non HK cars (or both)?

[Nelson@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by paul223

I think this might be from MATCH, as Rockford is distributor for Audiotec

They only have a U.S distribution deal.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by claykin

anyone know if this is for HK or non HK cars (or both)?

Only for Stereo and HiFi. HK uses 7ohms woofers.

[Matt 335is]

Originally Posted by Technic

Only for Stereo and HiFi. HK uses 7ohms woofers.

Are there currently any upgrades for the HK underseat woofers?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Matt 335is

Are there currently any upgrades for the HK underseat woofers?

Not that I know of. What I do know is that the HK OEM woofers sound much better and deeper with aftermarket power.

[instalher]

I would run the 4 inch down to 300hz and then have the 8s go from 300 to 60 hz, all at 24 db/oct. should be ok, to be safe change out the 4s for a high end speakers, css makes a great one at a good price.

[ajrulez]

How to install in F30 HiFi systems ?

[tclardy]

You can only do so much with 8 in woofers in the small enclosures in these cars. I recently installed a Rockford Fosgate P300-10 sub and I am very happy. It is powered, easy to install, pretty small and the sound really impressed me.

It really has good deep bass, I only had to install power wire,ground and I ran rca cables to my Bimmertech amp. Very pleased for a $200 investment. You will not get this kind of bass out of a new woofer in the small enclosures.

TC