BSW Sound upgrade stage 1 kit

phsgasit · 02-28-2011, 05:44 AM

Has anyone in Australia installed this upgrade to their " 2010 320 convertible"

If so do you think it was worth the money and what is your overall impressions of this upgrade ....

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 02-28-2011, 05:39 PM

Is it this kit here? http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...Series-M3-E93/

They don't give much specs on the speakers themselves. Without changing/adding an amp, it's hard to get any real noticeable improvements in sound quality.

Plenty of aftermarket places should be able to recommend a great sounding setup for you with a given budget - go out and audition some speakers see what you like the sound of better.

What are your goals here, better clarity and more punch?

rossiM3 · 02-28-2011, 10:19 PM

I did the SWS-8 Earthquake and amp upgrade and the sound is incredible!
But then again i already had the individual audio. The speakers are great, just the subs were shit.

I needed to make sure that when i cruise on chapel st, ulehs can hear me before they can see me. Its the only way to get the babes!

phsgasit · 03-02-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Is it this kit here? http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...Series-M3-E93/

They don't give much specs on the speakers themselves. Without changing/adding an amp, it's hard to get any real noticeable improvements in sound quality.

Plenty of aftermarket places should be able to recommend a great sounding setup for you with a given budget - go out and audition some speakers see what you like the sound of better.

What are your goals here, better clarity and more punch?

Was just after a better sound quality... with out going over the top..

saferisk · 03-03-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rossiM3

I did the SWS-8 Earthquake and amp upgrade and the sound is incredible!
But then again i already had the individual audio. The speakers are great, just the subs were shit.

I needed to make sure that when i cruise on chapel st, ulehs can hear me before they can see me. Its the only way to get the babes!

I'm NOT volunteering to help this time!

rossiM3 · 03-03-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by saferisk

I'm NOT volunteering to help this time!

No meat and wine co for you then

tyorll · 03-04-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by phsgasit

Was just after a better sound quality... with out going over the top..

Have you looked at the ALPINE retrofit kit? I did this to my 135i. Cost me $600AUD to have it shipped from Germany with all required parts and then 3 hours to install it myself.

Included new splits for front with tweeters and tweeter pods, and ALPINE 4 channel AMP, wiring harness, wires etc... I thought there was a similar kit for the 3 series (it may be the same kit...).

The BSW sound upgrade is just plug'n'play replacement speakers with no Amplifier. Do you have the base sound system? Or HiFi or Professional upgrade?

xxx7 · 03-05-2011, 07:02 PM

Have you looked at the ALPINE retrofit kit? I did this to my 135i. Cost me $600AUD to have it shipped from Germany with all required parts and then 3 hours to install it myself.

Included new splits for front with tweeters and tweeter pods, and ALPINE 4 channel AMP, wiring harness, wires etc... I thought there was a similar kit for the 3 series (it may be the same kit...).

The BSW sound upgrade is just plug'n'play replacement speakers with no Amplifier. Do you have the base sound system? Or HiFi or Professional upgrade?[/QUOTE]

Tyorll, I'm interested in the Alpine retrofit you've intalled.. Can you give us the link to where you purchased the kit from? Thanks.

bmwaddiction · 03-05-2011, 09:29 PM

Alpine retrofit kit is only $299 from Schmiedmann.com

I've bought it last year and paid $300 to get it installed at Rolfe Classic BMW in Canberra

sbce90 · 03-06-2011, 01:34 AM

f*ck this alpine talk. Shits me every time.

mmmmQuattro · 03-06-2011, 05:17 AM

On my convertible, I have the Surround 7 system, so I wouldn't bother upgrade that one. However, on the Wagon, we had just the standard system, which didn't even have tweeters in the door. Do you have tweeters in your doors? If not, then the Alpine upgrade will work. I didn't use Alpine, I used DLS and did it all myself, but the installation is basically the same as the Alpine kit. new speakers with crossovers and an amp.

phsgasit · 03-07-2011, 04:24 AM

no "tweeters in doors" as I have the standard 320d convertible... ok so the general feeling is to go with the Alpine retrofit ??? I thought this would be an easy decision..NO SO FAR ???

sbce90 · 03-07-2011, 06:22 AM

I say no to Alpine. Fucked over 9 months of my life. But that's just 1 bad story here. (even though I've had others PM me with similar problems)

Myzhael · 06-23-2011, 01:49 AM

bsw speakers are great, got them installed yesterday and sounds way much better!!!!
For the price they are its a great deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

whyw8 · 06-23-2011, 04:37 AM

rossie - i gotta hear your system!

PerthBMW · 06-24-2011, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddiction

Alpine retrofit kit is only $299 from Schmiedmann.com

I've bought it last year and paid $300 to get it installed at Rolfe Classic BMW in Canberra

Hi everyone

I just got my Alpine HiFi kit delivered from Schmiedmann in Denmark and saved heaps but the only problem is that of other forum users who did the same - the tweeters arrived damaged and not useable. The way Alpine pack them in the box is crap and they get squashed. BMW are going to replace them for free but it is just the problem now of having to wait again.

You need to be aware also that Alpine are winding back their production of this kit and if you want one you better get an order in quick - I had to wait 7 weeks for new stock to arrive into BMW Germany. I understand BMW Australia have none left and they have them on order.

The kit is way cheaper to buy this way and provided you get it installed by a BMW Stealer you are covered by the 2 year warranty on the items.

Neil07 · 01-08-2012, 10:10 AM

I just bought and installed the BSW stage 1 kit. I had the standard speaker setup (no logic 7). I must say I was very impressed with these speakers, the sound quality is great. I can now live with my car stereo. I have a 2009 335.

DJJASE · 06-18-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rossiM3

I did the SWS-8 Earthquake and amp upgrade and the sound is incredible!
But then again i already had the individual audio. The speakers are great, just the subs were shit.

I needed to make sure that when i cruise on chapel st, ulehs can hear me before they can see me. Its the only way to get the babes!

Hey mate where did you get your work done, I just bought an e90 320I and really wanna get a sub and amp installed but everyone is telling me that is will cost a fortune cause its all controlled by cambus

02-28-2011, 05:44 AM	#1
phsgasit Dragon Man 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: MY10 E93 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide SA iTrader: (0)	BSW Sound upgrade stage 1 kit Has anyone in Australia installed this upgrade to their " 2010 320 convertible" If so do you think it was worth the money and what is your overall impressions of this upgrade .... __________________ Ph 0417860841 www.thelighthousehotel.com.au
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 827 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Is it this kit here? http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...Series-M3-E93/ They don't give much specs on the speakers themselves. Without changing/adding an amp, it's hard to get any real noticeable improvements in sound quality. Plenty of aftermarket places should be able to recommend a great sounding setup for you with a given budget - go out and audition some speakers see what you like the sound of better. What are your goals here, better clarity and more punch?
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rossiM3 ****** 23 Rep 451 Posts Drives: Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: http://www.facebook.com/chapsy iTrader: (0)	I did the SWS-8 Earthquake and amp upgrade and the sound is incredible! But then again i already had the individual audio. The speakers are great, just the subs were shit. I needed to make sure that when i cruise on chapel st, ulehs can hear me before they can see me. Its the only way to get the babes!
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03-05-2011, 07:02 PM	#8
xxx7 &gt;&gt; 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: E90/E60 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Have you looked at the ALPINE retrofit kit? I did this to my 135i. Cost me $600AUD to have it shipped from Germany with all required parts and then 3 hours to install it myself. Included new splits for front with tweeters and tweeter pods, and ALPINE 4 channel AMP, wiring harness, wires etc... I thought there was a similar kit for the 3 series (it may be the same kit...). The BSW sound upgrade is just plug'n'play replacement speakers with no Amplifier. Do you have the base sound system? Or HiFi or Professional upgrade?[/QUOTE] Tyorll, I'm interested in the Alpine retrofit you've intalled.. Can you give us the link to where you purchased the kit from? Thanks. __________________ Charlie 99
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03-05-2011, 09:29 PM	#9
bmwaddiction Lieutenant 28 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 F Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ACT iTrader: (0)	Alpine retrofit kit is only $299 from Schmiedmann.com I've bought it last year and paid $300 to get it installed at Rolfe Classic BMW in Canberra
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03-06-2011, 01:34 AM	#10
sbce90 Me Boosta 261 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	f*ck this alpine talk. Shits me every time.
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03-06-2011, 05:17 AM	#11
mmmmQuattro Major 265 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: f83 / E93 335 / E70 X5 40d Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 320 E91 M-Spor ... [0.00] 2009 335-E93 M-Sport [0.00]	On my convertible, I have the Surround 7 system, so I wouldn't bother upgrade that one. However, on the Wagon, we had just the standard system, which didn't even have tweeters in the door. Do you have tweeters in your doors? If not, then the Alpine upgrade will work. I didn't use Alpine, I used DLS and did it all myself, but the installation is basically the same as the Alpine kit. new speakers with crossovers and an amp.
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03-07-2011, 04:24 AM	#12
phsgasit Dragon Man 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: MY10 E93 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide SA iTrader: (0)	no "tweeters in doors" as I have the standard 320d convertible... ok so the general feeling is to go with the Alpine retrofit ??? I thought this would be an easy decision..NO SO FAR ??? __________________ Ph 0417860841 www.thelighthousehotel.com.au
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sbce90 Me Boosta 261 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I say no to Alpine. Fucked over 9 months of my life. But that's just 1 bad story here. (even though I've had others PM me with similar problems)
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06-23-2011, 01:49 AM	#14
Myzhael New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Bmw e92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	bsw speakers are great, got them installed yesterday and sounds way much better!!!! For the price they are its a great deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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06-23-2011, 04:37 AM	#15
whyw8 Lieutenant 23 Rep 508 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Jerez Black DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	rossie - i gotta hear your system!
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Neil07 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 340 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	BSW I just bought and installed the BSW stage 1 kit. I had the standard speaker setup (no logic 7). I must say I was very impressed with these speakers, the sound quality is great. I can now live with my car stereo. I have a 2009 335.
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