[DanG]

Has anyone upgraded the stock speakers yet?

If so, what did you get and how expensive was it?

Thanks for the information in advance.

[M.barnes]

i have just found part numbers for the HK tweeters for the doors, and the covers, going to get them i think, but that will probably be it. just a bit of extra sound stage will do for me!

[darkerosxx]

Originally Posted by M.barnes

i have just found part numbers for the HK tweeters for the doors, and the covers, going to get them i think, but that will probably be it. just a bit of extra sound stage will do for me!

Please post pics or a DIY for that! Would love to see it and do it, myself.

[M.barnes]

Will do. If it's like the e82 wiring will all be there

[DanG]

From what I understand, the door has a 3 way speaker in it. So there are three speaker behind the grill including a tweeter,

[M.barnes]

None hk cars don't have a seperate tweeter pretty sure on that. The standard door speaker may be 3 way? Never heard of a 3 way speaker

[DanG]

Here is the focal replacement: http://www.focal.com/en/47-k2-power

[hyperzulu]

You mean a coax speaker? Never even heard of a 3-way coax 4" speaker.

Pretty sure it's like the rest of the non-HK vehicles. Same speaker locations, but different speakers being used and no center channel speakers. (Edit: take that back... I don't see a speaker location for the tweeter on the A pillar... what a disappointment, as I can't even leave out the HK option and upgrade without having to deal with subpar speaker locations... the base system probably doesn't even have underseat subs?)

I have a pair of the very last Diamond Audio Hex S400 components that I might try to fit into the factory locations and get a pair of replacement underseat subwoofers, but most likely all that would require an external amp since the Hex speakers are 4 Ohm and the original speakers are 2 Ohm, which means the Hex will be getting even less power and are probably less efficient than the stock speakers.

[darkerosxx]

Stock does have sub under driver and passenger seats.

[M.barnes]

Stock setup has subs and has tweeter wiring in a pillars you just need to buy tweeters and new grills

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by M.barnes

Stock setup has subs and has tweeter wiring in a pillars you just need to buy tweeters and new grills

Thanks. That helps ease some trepidation. Guess I will have a faux HK system when I get my car.

[DanG]

Just took of the door panels to see what was really there. The door has one 4 inch paper speaker no tweeter. Quite different than the 3 way speakers I was told. No wonder why the sound is so bad.

The rear deck speakers are also 4 inch speakers.

[darkerosxx]

Originally Posted by DanG

Just took of the door panels to see what was really there. The door has one 4 inch paper speaker no tweeter. Quite different than the 3 way speakers I was told. No wonder why the sound is so bad.

The rear deck speakers are also 4 inch speakers.

Please do some replacements and post a DIY!

[M.barnes]

My HK Tweeters and grills arrive for the weekend so will get some pics when fitted.

[darkerosxx]

Where did you order them? Do you have part numbers?

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by darkerosxx

Where did you order them? Do you have part numbers?

+1 on the grills - are those available through any BMW parts store?

[bman6074]

Originally Posted by M.barnes

Stock setup has subs and has tweeter wiring in a pillars you just need to buy tweeters and new grills

Do you know if the wiring for the tweeters in the Apillars is Hot (live)? Would it be as easy as just getting a set of 1 series Apillar speakers and installing them?

[M.barnes]

No wiring in the a pillar for tweeter. The tweeter wire comes on the tweeter, then you need to buy the hk mid which has an in and an out plug, one for sound in, one for tweeter out.
In the process of fitting mine but the little blue two pin connectors are a PITA. Can't work out how to disconnect the speakers without breaking the connectors

[DanG]

Originally Posted by M.barnes

No wiring in the a pillar for tweeter. The tweeter wire comes on the tweeter, then you need to buy the hk mid which has an in and an out plug, one for sound in, one for tweeter out.
In the process of fitting mine but the little blue two pin connectors are a PITA. Can't work out how to disconnect the speakers without breaking the connectors

We had to cut the connectors and replace them when I changed my speakers.

[bman6074]

Anyone have pics of the wiring in the door and triangle.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by bman6074

Anyone have pics of the wiring in the door and triangle.

As stated above, there is no stock wiring in the triangle without ordering the HK option.

[bman6074]

Ok, I was looking for photos to see if it would be easy enough to get a component system speaker in the door and separate the mid in the door and the tweeter in the triangle above. Wondering if there is enough space for the crossover box.
thanks