07-17-2023, 05:48 AM | #45 | |
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I think I found out, Fader was set all the way to the front... Setting it to center makes it normal again, I think that value is read/stored from/in the Amplifier and not stored in the HU I think. Leaving the HK amp where it is. Now I should retrofit the tweeters when I finally order the trims. |
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08-22-2023, 07:22 PM | #46 |
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Great post on audio upgrade
Thanks for the informative posts fellows X1 owners!
Now to my questions (newby here): 1) will one need to put amplifier in the rear quarter space as per videos i've seen of the HK system? 2) Can an amplifier be put under the glovebox as? Read post in the F30 section suggesting this and i'm thinking X1 being a bigger car might have more space under the glovebox. 3) will a complete wiring/harness be needed if adding amp? Current audio option is Base. Thanks all |
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08-24-2023, 09:15 AM | #47 | |
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2) aftermarker amp could be probably put there 3) yes because base is directly driven from head unit. (This will make 2 not so bad idea though |
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08-25-2023, 06:13 AM | #49 |
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Note, that you probably need to switch out the speakers of the BASE system.
While HiFi and HK speakers are of pretty good quality according to @billfitz over at the F30 forum the base speakers are cheap. If interested, I have the HiFi AMP + 2x midrange lying around as I upgraded front doors to HK. Best solution for tweeters is also using the original BMW trim if you go the HK tweeter way. Other drilling an hole in the stock trim could work some reading food: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1955555 https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1363622 In this post a suggestion for harnesses is done: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=37 |
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Also, is coding necessary after the swap? What's required to code for the HK amp and what's the benefit? Thanks! |
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09-01-2023, 09:56 AM | #51 | |
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The benefit is that the HK amp has a little bit more oomph/power but it's not a big difference, I just wanted to upgrade more or less to OEM and could get a good deal from scrapyard incl HK amp. |
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I know the HK amp is higher wattage, but the HK setup also has more speakers, so I figured the extra wattage likely goes to power the additional speakers... but people seem to swear just swapping the hifi amp for the HK amp makes the hifi system sound better. If you swapped the amps before adding the extra speakers, did you notice a benefit? |
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09-02-2023, 02:38 PM | #53 | |
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I could get the amp from the same scrapyard car as the HK speakers and tweeters. But i wouldn’t bother for only the amp unless you can get it really cheap. Best upgrade of quality is achieved with aftermarket amp like the Match 7BMW. Which I bought newly and going to install soon. This should be more noticeable upgrade. |
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I have the MatchUP 7BMW in my G01, you're going to love it. Let me know if you want a relatively bass-heavy sound profile and I'll send it over. |
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09-04-2023, 11:22 AM | #56 |
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I added Pioneer tweeters where the HK tweeters go. I had them affixed to the outside of the plastic cover and it looks cool. I also added a Pioneer Digital Subwoofer in the trunk under the cover and its held in place with premium professional heavy duty velcro. It has a controller that fits in the coin box to the left of my steering wheel (left hand drive). The controller is an active cross-over with contour and bass boost buttons and dials. I have the upgraded sound system with the woofers under the seats. I set the tone controls so that the bass speakers act like mids. Now since there's much less bass coming from the OEM system the OEM amp isn't stressed the sound quality is so much cleaner now. I have friends with the H/K systems and they sound really good but not much better than mine now. The picture of the sub is upside down... and for some reason it won't allow me to change it.
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Should have done it earlier... |
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