Car Audio

[I_squared_r]

I know some of you are very knowledgeable of car audio and I'm not getting much help on the BMW forums. I'm looking to buy a 2017 BMW M240i soon and it has the stock Hifi system: stock amp, 2x 5" front, 2x 5" rear, 1 center, 2 underseat woofers. I'm looking for an upgrade and keep it around $1000.

Bavsound sells 4x speakers for $550, but I'm wondering if there's a better strategy. Like buy from a more reputable brand like Kicker, find crossovers, and add tweeters to the doors (I can buy the OEM trim for tweeters for $100). And add a powered sub like Hideaway Powered Subwoofer | KICKER® I don't think I need more bass than that, I haven't had crazy subs in my cars since NYC was wearing oversized shirts and pants at the knees.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

As a professional installer ~15 years - stick with the Bavsound. Modern BMWs suck to upgrade. Their OEM style solution is the best bet, going to a big name brand is cost a lot of money, labor, and headaches.

I've installed probably 25 of the Kicker Hide-Aways. They are ok at best. I leave for single cab trucks really. You already have two woofers - this won't add much. I also don't think it would fit under your seat.

 

[I_squared_r]

As a professional installer ~15 years - stick with the Bavsound. Modern BMWs suck to upgrade. Their OEM style solution is the best bet, going to a big name brand is cost a lot of money, labor, and headaches.

I've installed probably 25 of the Kicker Hide-Aways. They are ok at best. I leave for single cab trucks really. You already have two woofers - this won't add much. I also don't think it would fit under your seat.

What would you do to upgrade the bass then? Bavsound has upgraded subs with the speakers for $1050. They also don't ship internationally so I would have to bring them on the plane. I'm already planning to travel with a new mountain bike, seasucker bike rack, a larger screen for the bmw, and now speakers lol I don't know if they will stop me to try to get import duties from me.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

What would you do to upgrade the bass then? Bavsound has upgraded subs with the speakers for $1050. They also don't ship internationally so I would have to bring them on the plane. I'm already planning to travel with a new mountain bike, seasucker bike rack, a larger screen for the bmw, and now speakers lol I don't know if they will stop me to try to get import duties from me.

For a simple solution I would go with their subs. Other than it would be traditional box and woofer... which will put you over $1000 alone all in.

 

[I_squared_r]

I'm not sure if their subs will give me the sound that I'm looking for. The following would keep me within my budget..

2019 CX400.1 Amplifier | KICKER®

KICKER produces high-performance car audio, vehicle specific solutions, marine audio, home and personal audio, and power sports products since 1973.

www.kicker.com

Comp Down-Firing Loaded Enclosures | KICKER®

KICKER produces high-performance car audio, vehicle specific solutions, marine audio, home and personal audio, and power sports products since 1973.

www.kicker.com

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

I'm not sure if their subs will give me the sound that I'm looking for. The following would keep me within my budget..

2019 CX400.1 Amplifier | KICKER®

KICKER produces high-performance car audio, vehicle specific solutions, marine audio, home and personal audio, and power sports products since 1973.

www.kicker.com

Comp Down-Firing Loaded Enclosures | KICKER®

KICKER produces high-performance car audio, vehicle specific solutions, marine audio, home and personal audio, and power sports products since 1973.

www.kicker.com

Add in an amp kit as well. The CX400 is a great budget amp and does take high-level signal and remote sensing so you can tag directly off the rear speakers and not use a remote wire. If doing the labor your self, the job isn't bad at all - if the battery is in the trunk. I don't recall on the 2series.... but I think they are on most BMWs. I've done a shit ton of the old CX300s. Get some Tessa Tape to wrap your wires and if done right it will look 100% oem.