Free Speakers with Free Install!

zedguy · 07-06-2014, 09:40 AM

OK, am I the only one that thinks the bass response on the Z4 even with the premium sound sucks? I listened to the mid bass speakers in the back and they hardly put out any sound at all. I thought that something was broken so I went to the dealer to listen to a brand new car on the lot and same damn thing! Ok, so I search to replace the rear speaker and not a lot of options but went to BavSound as they seem to have the most experience, etc. Talked with them and they said they have speakers but need a volunteer car in LA for a free install and speakers to make a video. So who wants some free upgrades so I can buy the things as I live in Florida!

2011CrazE89 · 07-06-2014, 10:19 AM

Are you referring to the center speaker in the back in between both seats? If so, I agree that speaker sucks! And I also live in Florida. I brought it in a couple times and they played a BMW test cd. They claim there is nothing wrong. That speaker has very little to no output at all.

zedguy · 07-06-2014, 02:32 PM

No, The two large non functional mid woofers behind each seat

Mayhem · 07-06-2014, 02:34 PM

I'm in Los Angeles.... I emailed them and they responded back... I guess it might work out if all goes well......

Lurcher · 07-06-2014, 03:53 PM

Just had a Audioson AP8.9 installed (happy Birthday to me!) - The system has been woken up. More info shortly, a few more things to do....

Michael

Putzo · 07-07-2014, 09:55 AM

Yup, I complained some time ago that there was nearly nothing for output from those two woofers. The only time I can really hear/feel anything from them is if I drop the top and crank the volume up way louder than I normally would with the roof closed.

Pretty sure that I now have a blown left door speaker as well. <sigh>

rking117 · 07-07-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

I'm in Los Angeles.... I emailed them and they responded back... I guess it might work out if all goes well......

am interested in seeing the video they make of your install. why dont you do a post on the process and label out all the communications leading up to it. I think that would be great to read about.

Mayhem · 07-07-2014, 04:49 PM

Small world time... I just realized that the guy who contacted me is one of my business customers. We've done business in the past on a completely unrelated matter...

Mayhem · 07-08-2014, 07:58 PM

I've got an appointment to take my car into their shop on Monday. Stay tuned.

Lurcher · 07-08-2014, 10:35 PM

do I smell a group buy when this is over?

jparnes1 · 07-09-2014, 06:34 AM

I have a feeling that sound issues with the E89 are not just speakers but perhaps more so amp related.

rking117 · 07-09-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I have a feeling that sound issues with the E89 are not just speakers but perhaps more so amp related.

I assure it is both. The amp is under powered and the speaker wont handle a larger one.

STR3T · 07-09-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I have a feeling that sound issues with the E89 are not just speakers but perhaps more so amp related.

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Originally Posted by rking117

I assure it is both. The amp is under powered and the speaker wont handle a larger one.

Is this specific to early E89 base sound or the Premium Sound being upgraded here?

Lurcher · 07-09-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I have a feeling that sound issues with the E89 are not just speakers but perhaps more so amp related.

Yup - Audison ap8.9 bit just installed - now waiting on some new mids to arrive. But amp/time alignment made one hellova difference...

rking117 · 07-09-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by STR3T

Is this specific to early E89 base sound or the Premium Sound being upgraded here?

Both are very lacking. The difference between my base model 3 series and my Z makes me think BMW took a step backwards. My 3 has a much better sound and the car costs a lot less.

zedguy · 07-11-2014, 08:03 PM

Hey Lurcher, how about some more info on the amp and speaker install u just did. Pics would be great too!

Lurcher · 07-13-2014, 08:56 AM

It's a quick work in progress - give me 1-2 weeks.

I'm in the middle of a kitchen remodel as well as changing projects at work and a light swap project on my wifes SUV - so life is crazy right now...

Mayhem · 07-14-2014, 10:36 PM

So today I met up with Jason from Bavsound at their development studio. He spent a long time listening to the current set up and agreed that it could use some work. He did say that he believed there was enough power, but the poor quality speakers were the culprits for the terrible sound. I am going to leave the Z4 with him for two full days next week while he goes to work developing a sound system for the Z4. I'll keep you updated on the progress. He did show me the components that would be installed and they look to be a 100% improvement over factory stock.

STR3T · 07-15-2014, 10:32 AM

Mayhem,
Is your current sound the "base" unit or a HiFi setup (assume it's not the Premium Sound)?

Mayhem · 07-15-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by STR3T

Mayhem,
Is your current sound the "base" unit or a HiFi setup (assume it's not the Premium Sound)?

Mine is the hi-fi, "premium sound" if you can even call it that.

nicknaz · 07-15-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

Mine is the hi-fi, "premium sound" if you can even call it that.

Agreed. it is not a good option compared to HK stereo option on other BMWs

STR3T · 07-16-2014, 06:14 AM

Ok. Assuming the HiFi unit has better components still (amp in particular?) which would allow this relatively simple fix/improvement, whereas on my cheapa$$ "base" system, this would likely provide very little sound improvement.

07-06-2014, 09:40 AM	#1
zedguy New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 z43.5is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Free Speakers with Free Install! OK, am I the only one that thinks the bass response on the Z4 even with the premium sound sucks? I listened to the mid bass speakers in the back and they hardly put out any sound at all. I thought that something was broken so I went to the dealer to listen to a brand new car on the lot and same damn thing! Ok, so I search to replace the rear speaker and not a lot of options but went to BavSound as they seem to have the most experience, etc. Talked with them and they said they have speakers but need a volunteer car in LA for a free install and speakers to make a video. So who wants some free upgrades so I can buy the things as I live in Florida!
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2011CrazE89 Moved on 123 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 Z430i & 2015 MB C300 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Are you referring to the center speaker in the back in between both seats? If so, I agree that speaker sucks! And I also live in Florida. I brought it in a couple times and they played a BMW test cd. They claim there is nothing wrong. That speaker has very little to no output at all.
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07-06-2014, 02:32 PM	#3
zedguy New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 z43.5is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	No, The two large non functional mid woofers behind each seat
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07-06-2014, 02:34 PM	#4
Mayhem Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	I'm in Los Angeles.... I emailed them and they responded back... I guess it might work out if all goes well...... Last edited by Mayhem; 07-06-2014 at 03:22 PM..
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Lurcher Captain 75 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2012 z4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Buford, GA (right side of ATL) iTrader: (0)	Just had a Audioson AP8.9 installed (happy Birthday to me!) - The system has been woken up. More info shortly, a few more things to do.... Michael
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07-07-2014, 09:55 AM	#6
Putzo Newb 2 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2012 E89 Z4 35is Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is [7.00]	Yup, I complained some time ago that there was nearly nothing for output from those two woofers. The only time I can really hear/feel anything from them is if I drop the top and crank the volume up way louder than I normally would with the roof closed. Pretty sure that I now have a blown left door speaker as well. <sigh> __________________ Putzo Current: 2012 E89 Z4 35is Previous: 2008 E92 335i Coupe, 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B, 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin-Turbo AWD, 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
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07-07-2014, 04:49 PM	#8
Mayhem Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Small world time... I just realized that the guy who contacted me is one of my business customers. We've done business in the past on a completely unrelated matter...
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07-08-2014, 07:58 PM	#9
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07-08-2014, 10:35 PM	#10
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07-09-2014, 06:34 AM	#11
jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I have a feeling that sound issues with the E89 are not just speakers but perhaps more so amp related. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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zedguy New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 z43.5is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	More info Hey Lurcher, how about some more info on the amp and speaker install u just did. Pics would be great too!
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07-13-2014, 08:56 AM	#17
Lurcher Captain 75 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2012 z4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Buford, GA (right side of ATL) iTrader: (0)	It's a quick work in progress - give me 1-2 weeks. I'm in the middle of a kitchen remodel as well as changing projects at work and a light swap project on my wifes SUV - so life is crazy right now...
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Mayhem Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	So today I met up with Jason from Bavsound at their development studio. He spent a long time listening to the current set up and agreed that it could use some work. He did say that he believed there was enough power, but the poor quality speakers were the culprits for the terrible sound. I am going to leave the Z4 with him for two full days next week while he goes to work developing a sound system for the Z4. I'll keep you updated on the progress. He did show me the components that would be installed and they look to be a 100% improvement over factory stock.
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07-15-2014, 10:32 AM	#19
STR3T Private First Class 40 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: ~St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Mayhem, Is your current sound the "base" unit or a HiFi setup (assume it's not the Premium Sound)?
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07-16-2014, 06:14 AM	#22
STR3T Private First Class 40 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: ~St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Ok. Assuming the HiFi unit has better components still (amp in particular?) which would allow this relatively simple fix/improvement, whereas on my cheapa$$ "base" system, this would likely provide very little sound improvement.
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