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Bang & Olufsen Amplifier retrofit for BMW F30
Has anyone attempted to replace HiFi Amplifier, which is a standard option on BMW F30 with BMW Bang & Olufsen Amplifier and speakers? Can it be done? What's involved?
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Absolutely. Worth it? No. If you are or spend that much money for a retrofit, do it right with Musicar or something if that nature. |
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What is the advantage of going with Musicar over B&O? Do you have any instructions or link to DIY for Musicar or anything of that nature? Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. |
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After Harman's purchase, it's even less so. To get into BMW, they had to bend over to a lower price point and made more sacrifices. Bottom line, after market systems have no trouble surpassing the BO Systems of the past number of years. It would not surprise me if the Automobile Division of Harmon made the same speakers for HK and BO, just slapping different labels on each. Most likely the amps are very similar as well. Google musicar northwest for info on musicar. But be aware. Like the B&O of many decades, this isn’t cheap Best Buy car audio stuff. Last edited by IK6SPEED; 07-01-2018 at 11:34 PM.. |
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Bang & Olufsen retrofit for F30
For two weeks now I do not see any replies from form forum members related to my original posting of "Has anyone even attempted B&O audio retrofit on their BMW F30 model?" I was really hoping that someone had already attempted it and has come input on it ...
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07-20-2018, 09:46 AM | #10 |
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FWIW, I have the B & O audio system in my F06. While my car is an executive lease, had I paid (and I guess I did in some form), the $3,400 for that system, I'd be highly disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad by any means, but for $3,400 - I think of what I could purchase for my home...
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07-21-2018, 11:20 AM | #11 |
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As many have replied... the cost and effort to retrofit a base stereo to a B&O or H-K system is not worth it.
Yes, they are an improvement over the base system, but if you're going to sink time and money into this type of venture, you're much better-off installing aftermarket products. Musicar NW specializes in system upgrades for BMW. They have a few different options that they offer (depending on how much you want to spend). They're a good option, if you aren't comfortable doing this kind of work yourself. (I think they are updating their website this weekend, so check back in a few days) https://musicarnw.com/bmw-upgrades/ I see you're in the San Francisco area (San Carlos). It's only a 10 hour drive, up to Musicar in Portland. You should email them, and discuss options for your vehicle. Last edited by JimmyDee; 07-21-2018 at 11:27 AM.. |
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07-22-2018, 08:25 PM | #12 |
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I went ahead and purchased ALL speakers, Subs, AMP and wiring harness for BMW original HK retrofit. Hoping that 600W of pure power from HK should be enough. I want to get sound as close to my 2011 X6M E71 with Individual Audio system as I can with HK. If I am not able to get it with HK, next step will be Bang & Olufsen - 1200W pure power output
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06-17-2020, 01:15 PM | #13 |
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Hi,
I am now the one looking for a upgrade from a normal HIFI 676 to HK system or even B&O. May i ask what componets i really needed? Seems HK system come with four more speakers than HIFI system which located rear cover behind rear seat. So do i need all of the wiring for adding more speakers? I am trying to source a full set HK from ebay , but not really sure what i need to do a complete retrofit base at normal HIFI system. HK not my goal, i might even consider bavsound stage 1 speakers upgrade for HK system and B&O coding for even better performance. But not really sure how i should do it, any advice? Thanks! |
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I come from a 745i e65 with Logic 7 My f30 comes with basic sound. Basic sound in Europe means 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers I upgrade to bavsound 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers. A lot more quality but still n lot enough power. I'm thinking to upgrade to B&O for 2500€ How did you're story end up? |
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I would be surprised if somebody can deliver all the components and insane amount of work for €2500 and - most importantly - if the result would sound better than aftermarket system. Just my 2 cents... |
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I don't think that is so complicated to install. I already install surround view the kafas 2 camera. So I'm not worried about the labor. I will do it myself. Yesterday I just install a 3550w Amp and a 400rms subwoofer. Now I'm trying to find out a remote cable for the Amp. I'll try this configuration for some time because I already have all those materials. Maby I could get some improvement installing the doors tweeters. |
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- the amp is made by Lear and the architecture seems to be quite different of the HK-produced amps (HK, B&W), - don't know, what is the donating car and how many different versions are over there (here example of wiring F13 wiring diagram: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ker/1VnY99jXST ). In general, B&O claimed the amp to be 16-channel, with separate amplification of each speaker and built-in high- and low-pass filters (see: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystem/FtSbmgg9 ), - considering that, I think you have to install the tweeters and center dash speakers (better all the speakers). I see no point to retrofit it without that for many reasons (you already have it, the center is important for B&O profiles, you will miss part of the frequency range, the surround won't work and B&O does not have the stereo profile, etc.). This would require the wiring, adding tweeter trim at the front, tweeter cutouts at the rear and dash cutout with additional trim, the rear speakers installation, - the MOST loop and power/ground need to be installed, - the amp does require coding for your car, otherwise neither HU nor the amp will work properly (the HU needs to be coded, too, but that's simple), - not sure about ASD, as (at least some) B&O amp seems to have it integrated (possibly just needs to be disabled by coding). Hope you share the details, I am certainly not the only one interested to see this! |
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Why not just put a 7up in it instead? Seems like an awful lot of throwing good money after bad to get subpar results.
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My major issue will be to sell the Bavsound speakers and subwoofer. They don't fit in my GF mini Cooper r56 and she wants to upgrade the speakers Sorry for park this for some time but I just retrofit the M Performance Brakes. What do you think about this harness https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174334187132 Should be fine? Last edited by blueboy_gigel; 02-01-2021 at 04:00 PM.. Reason: Add more info |
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Guys!
I have a bang-olufsen amp and will install it in my lci f30. I need a help with a wiring - need a part number of plastic 20-pin connector block to purchase it. Other connectors, pins and wires - is not a problem. Best regards to you all))) |
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No reason to. The factory 676 speakers, match up7bmw amp plus earthquakes plus a good tune far exceeds the capabilities of b&o 5 &7 series for les money and far fewer headaches.
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