Focal BMW speaker & Sub upgrade

Ninjaoz · 07-28-2015, 10:28 AM

Hi

An alternative to BMW retrofit Alpine System for our E9X

http://www.focalaustralia.com.au/sho...mpact-sub-379/

http://www.focalaustralia.com.au/shop/1560/

Looks interesting and reasonably priced too if you are looking for an audio upgrade!

DR-JEKL · 07-28-2015, 06:03 PM

Cool I like the focal gear, but jeez those 8" subs are expensive

Who's going to be the guinea pig?!?

naynay · 07-28-2015, 06:40 PM

go to street sounds and vision in thomastown. I got these fitted for $450

http://www.focalaustralia.com.au/sho...2-way-100-krs/

Ninjaoz · 07-28-2015, 06:48 PM

I've googled a bit more about it last night and read mixed reviews. Apparently they sound worst than OEM speakers?!

I'm keen to get the sub though!

naynay · 07-28-2015, 06:52 PM

I can guarantee you that the ones i posted are no way worst than the oem. clarity is awesome and would be a good stepping point if you wanna add an amp in the future

Ninjaoz · 07-28-2015, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naynay

I can guarantee you that the ones i posted are no way worst than the oem. clarity is awesome and would be a good stepping point if you wanna add an amp in the future

One thing I like about these speakers is that they are fully plug and play using original BMW adapters, no cutting wires etc.

woosh · 07-28-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by naynay

go to street sounds and vision in thomastown. I got these fitted for $450

http://www.focalaustralia.com.au/sho...2-way-100-krs/

I had these in an my old BMW. Great clarity indeed. Sold them for a cheap price too.

If anyone wants 165KRC's for $200 PM me (still have the receipts)

Socket · 07-29-2015, 06:59 AM

I've looked into too... nice speaker kit for the money but from my research, to get the best out of them you need to upgrade the crappy OEM amp and/or head unit. It is on my mod list to do. If you can wait a little while, Im aiming to do the install in Oct/Nov and can report back

Socket · 07-29-2015, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Cool I like the focal gear, but jeez those 8" subs are expensive

Who's going to be the guinea pig?!?

Haha I didn't read this before posting

DR-JEKL · 07-29-2015, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socket

I've looked into too... nice speaker kit for the money but from my research, to get the best out of them you need to upgrade the crappy OEM amp and/or head unit. It is on my mod list to do. If you can wait a little while, Im aiming to do the install in Oct/Nov and can report back

Do you have the L7 sound system?

I'm pretty happy wit it TBH

Socket · 07-29-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Do you have the L7 sound system?

I'm pretty happy wit it TBH

No L7... my system crackles on certain tracks .. mainly when playing Taylor Swift

DR-JEKL · 07-29-2015, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

No L7... my system crackles on certain tracks .. mainly when playing Taylor Swift

haha homo much!

Socket · 07-29-2015, 07:23 AM

Ur all jellies

Ninjaoz · 07-29-2015, 08:23 AM

Bad blood

Scotty89 · 07-29-2015, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naynay

I can guarantee you that the ones i posted are no way worst than the oem. clarity is awesome and would be a good stepping point if you wanna add an amp in the future

THis^

I haven't heard them but I seriously doubt that Focal make any speakers that sound worse than OEM.

If anything it is the OEM amplifier not sufficiently powering the Focal speakers to allow them to perform at their optimal range.

Ninjaoz · 07-29-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

THis^

I haven't heard them but I seriously doubt that Focal make any speakers that sound worse than OEM.

If anything it is the OEM amplifier not sufficiently powering the Focal speakers to allow them to perform at their optimal range.

Here is the review

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...peaker+upgrade

Scotty89 · 07-29-2015, 05:48 PM

Well that is some review.

He put out one sentence of nothingness, and didn't explain anything.

He doesn't have a suitable amplifier powering the speakers, and I doubt he has let them break in before judging them.

Every speaker I've installed sounds shit for the first week of use.
Until the speaker diaphragm/suspension has settled in, they will sound harsh and brittle, and lack any deeper frequency response.

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