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      05-06-2018, 06:25 PM   #1
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HiFi speaker system owners. What did you do to improve?

Here in Korea, 520D/530I is popular (only ones released in 2017/2018 actually). I also have 530i, it came with HiFi speaker system with no rear-door speakers.

HiFi system is absolutely terrible. Many are upgrading to Focal speakers for the center dash + 2 tweeters + 2 door speakers. I was wondering if this upgrade alone is worth it? I see alot of US / UK owners upgrading to Eton or Bavsound here. I'm debating between speaker upgrades or bmw-specific amp upgrade to enhance current factory speaker sound quality.

Also, would adding in rear door speakers/tweeters help with overall sound experience? I hate the feeling that I can only hear the music from the front, not all around....
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      05-06-2018, 09:03 PM   #2
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yes ive considered many options (rainbow bmw kit, audison prima bmw kit, ground zero bmw kit)

at the end ive decided & ordered the Bavsound stage 1 kit from one of the members here last week(r33_RGSport). the price is very reasonable (including shipped to thailand).

i will let you know how they sound when i've received & installed them myself.
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      05-08-2018, 04:59 AM   #3
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Just disconnect the centre speaker and replace the front door speakers with Eton B100W component speakers. Big improvement.
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yes ive considered many options (rainbow bmw kit, audison prima bmw kit, ground zero bmw kit)

at the end ive decided & ordered the Bavsound stage 1 kit from one of the members here last week(r33_RGSport). the price is very reasonable (including shipped to thailand).

i will let you know how they sound when i've received & installed them myself.
I'm still questioning whether Bavsound Stage 1 is good for Clarity.
I'm seeking for absolute clear, crisp sound, nothing boomy or bass-oriented..

Let us know how it sounds.
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Just disconnect the centre speaker and replace the front door speakers with Eton B100W component speakers. Big improvement.
I need some education on this matter, I was always told center speaker + center tweeter does a lot to improve overall sound. Does disconnecting center speaker actually make the car audio sound better? how?
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I have found that by disconnecting the centre speaker you get much better separation and a less muddy sound.
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      05-23-2018, 06:42 PM   #7
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I am happy with my 280W hifi system. I tend not to mess with dash or door trim panels on a new/newer car. If I need a shot of high fidelity sound, the home system is where is at.
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