Suggestions for New Sound System/Sub

ACR3597 · 09-01-2015, 08:16 PM

Anyone have any suggestions for a good sound system and sub? I'm pretty sure I have the standard Hi-Fi system and sounds good in my opinions but not great. Additionally, if I do get new speakers and sub do I have to buy a new head unit or will system work with the iDrive? And help is appreciated!

Gingerkid · 09-04-2015, 08:06 AM

A popular option is a plug and play unit from "BimmerTech" that is an amp/dsp combo for the HiFi system. The thread is at the top of this forum.

I went a different route... replacing the factory front mids/tweets with Focal components powered by an amp/dsp combo made by Audison. Bass provided by a JL Audio 10w3 and Alpine 500w amp. It was an expensive venture but I've been pleased with the results.

Do a bit more reading/research in this forum...

focal · 09-04-2015, 09:28 AM

a great speaker option is Hybrid Audio. They make 3.5" and 4.5" drivers (L3 and L4) that perform really amazing. They are a step up on Focal.
http://hybrid-audio.com

The rest of the options mentioned above are good too. Especially the Bimmertech amp/DSP

Sussex_G20 · 09-05-2015, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gingerkid

A popular option is a plug and play unit from "BimmerTech" that is an amp/dsp combo for the HiFi system. The thread is at the top of this forum.

I went a different route... replacing the factory front mids/tweets with Focal components powered by an amp/dsp combo made by Audison. Bass provided by a JL Audio 10w3 and Alpine 500w amp. It was an expensive venture but I've been pleased with the results.

Do a bit more reading/research in this forum...

+1 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064506

chazmink · 09-05-2015, 09:06 AM

I went with BSW Stage One speakers and installed a Bimmer-Tech amp several months later. I am still tweaking the amp settings but it is a great improvement.

Good luck.

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Gingerkid Private First Class 36 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	A popular option is a plug and play unit from "BimmerTech" that is an amp/dsp combo for the HiFi system. The thread is at the top of this forum. I went a different route... replacing the factory front mids/tweets with Focal components powered by an amp/dsp combo made by Audison. Bass provided by a JL Audio 10w3 and Alpine 500w amp. It was an expensive venture but I've been pleased with the results. Do a bit more reading/research in this forum...
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focal Captain 67 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	a great speaker option is Hybrid Audio. They make 3.5" and 4.5" drivers (L3 and L4) that perform really amazing. They are a step up on Focal. http://hybrid-audio.com The rest of the options mentioned above are good too. Especially the Bimmertech amp/DSP
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chazmink First Lieutenant 93 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2013 328i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Medford & LBI, NJ iTrader: (0)	I went with BSW Stage One speakers and installed a Bimmer-Tech amp several months later. I am still tweaking the amp settings but it is a great improvement. Good luck.
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