05-17-2017, 03:08 AM | #1 |
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Bavsound speaker install Denver area
Anyone know where I could go to get these Bavsound speakers installed in the Denver metro area? They are just plug and play but require the door panels to come off to install.
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05-17-2017, 08:22 AM | #2 | |
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05-17-2017, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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I might give it a go on a hot day, just worried about breaking the clips. Still open to paying someone to do it though.
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05-17-2017, 08:54 PM | #4 |
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i did the bavsound job myself and i know a lot of people say its a huge improvement. however, in my honest opinion it isn't and i wouldn't do it again. it sounds different but not necessarily better. that said, i have zero experience doing car audio and i did a full swap with ghost subwoofers with no major issues. it isn't hard, just follow the vids.
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05-18-2017, 09:29 AM | #6 |
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If you are worried about breaking the clips, just order some. They are pretty cheap and it is hit or miss if you will break one. Pretty much gaurantee you that if a stereo shop breaks one, they won't replace it. You likely won't ever know unless you take the panel off again.
I've had my rocker panels, and several other panels off inside the car and keep a handfull of all the clips on hand just in case. From Real OEM, I have listed the ones I think you might need for a M3 below; part numbers linked to ECS Website: 07147152593 - 14 on each front panel; 2 on each rear panel 07147441715 - 2 on each front panel 51418224768 - 20 on each front panel; 16 on each rear panel For clips that there are only a few, I ordered 5; for the clips that there are lots of them, I ordered 10-20 of. I ordered some 12 different clips and have not run out of any of them. You could always go to the dealer to get one clip, but for $5-$10 dollars for each handful of clips, it's just not worth the hassle for me. All in, I think I spent $100 to cover all three of my BMW's. Changing speakers is really easy, go for it.
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I bought their Subs a few years back, they looked amazing coming out of the box. Install wasn't bad but they didn't have an airtight ring seal attached so they sent me some crap you use on doors for your house... installed w that and couldn't tell they were even there. Removed seats again, oh they were pumping some air and moving big time.. just sounded like junk. Traded emails, nothing came of it... never purchase from them again. Looked great though
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Stage 1 + subs is the only way to go. Once you adjust a few EQ settings the whole system is dramatically improved.
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so the ghost subwoofer don't make a drastic differenece? my only grip with the bass is not some much the power, but the clarity. sounds muddy dont really get the thud. will ghost subwoofers make a difference
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05-22-2017, 11:00 PM | #11 |
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i personally do not think the subs make a huge difference but i think the real issue is that the BMW amp is underpowered for the bavsound set up. the bavsound speakers are not as efficient as the HK and so you really have to drive the system hard to get more bass etc. at highway speeds you will be turning your volume up about 75% max volume for average/moderate response. in the end i didn't think bavsound was bad, i didn't uninstall the system and get a refund but i also wouldn't do it again.
you will probably find the bavsound more flat sounding tho, i did think the treble is less forward. all said, BMW should be putting a better sound system in these vehicles. oh, and getting rid of the active sound feature... Last edited by styler69; 05-22-2017 at 11:02 PM.. Reason: addition |
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