Speaker Issues

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:03 am

I think one of my speakers has blown/is not working to its full capacity.

I’ve noticed that when I play certain songs, the bass cuts out from this particular speaker and sometimes I hear a white noise-like sound coming from it.

I have the standard Z4 Coupe soundsystem I believe (which is the best stock system I’ve had in all my cars - it surprises me as I ordered a factory built M Sport F21 from BMW in 2015 and that system was really average. After all a system which is 8 years older shouldn’t sound better!) BUT having said this, the system could be better.

I’m stuck between 3 options:

1. Replace the speaker like for like.
2. Retrofit a Harmon Kardon system (if possible).
3. Take it to a car audio tech and get an uprated system.

I’ve never heard the Harmon Kardon systems - how good are they compared with stock. The best car systems I’ve heard are the Bose and Bang & Olfusen in Audi’s.

Your comments and views are most welcome.

hopz121 · Post by **hopz121** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:12 pm

Do you have subs behind the seats?

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:24 pm

hopz121 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:12 pm Do you have subs behind the seats?

Nah I have 2 cubby holes so I presume I have the 6 speaker system rather than the 10 speaker system...

hopz121 · Post by **hopz121** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:52 pm

R60BBA wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:24 pm
hopz121 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:12 pm Do you have subs behind the seats?
Nah I have 2 cubby holes so I presume I have the 6 speaker system rather than the 10 speaker system...

Yep that's the case

Id just replace the speaker that is playing up then or change the speakers for upgraded versions.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:27 pm

hopz121 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:52 pm
R60BBA wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:24 pm
hopz121 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:12 pm Do you have subs behind the seats?
Nah I have 2 cubby holes so I presume I have the 6 speaker system rather than the 10 speaker system...
Yep that's the case

Id just replace the speaker that is playing up then or change the speakers for upgraded versions.

Any knowledge on the brands I’ve mentioned above?

I’ve also heard that JL Audio speakers are quite good too.

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:31 pm

mines the same, everytime I play anything with even a hint of Bass, the drivers side door speaker buzzes. gets right up my nose!
as soon as I can, thos speakers are coming out and Im having some subs put behind the seats as well.

The basic BMW Audio systems are rubbish.

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:32 pm

Are you not asking yourself two questions here?

Do you just replace the suspect speaker like for like (ebay or Z4 breaker) - cheap and you say the system is OK

or apply the 'man maths' thing and use this as an excuse to spend loads on an uprated system? - I'd go cheap; spend the difference on petrol and listen to that straight six its the best sound track you could ask for

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:37 pm

and for the record, Harman Kardon systems are amazing. the sound quality is superb.
I have a HK system in my Mercedes. Its 10 years old and it still sounds fantastic.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:45 pm

Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:32 pm Are you not asking yourself two questions here?

Do you just replace the suspect speaker like for like (ebay or Z4 breaker) - cheap and you say the system is OK

or apply the 'man maths' thing and use this as an excuse to spend loads on an uprated system? - I'd go cheap; spend the difference on petrol and listen to that straight six its the best sound track you could ask for

Not really and your comment wasn’t very helpful unlike the other responses I’ve received.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:48 pm

Tbone wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:31 pm mines the same, everytime I play anything with even a hint of Bass, the drivers side door speaker buzzes. gets right up my nose!
as soon as I can, thos speakers are coming out and Im having some subs put behind the seats as well.

The basic BMW Audio systems are rubbish.

Tbf my system is circa 10 and a half years old, but yeah I agree that white noise-like sound coming out of the dodgy speaker is annoying AF.

Do you know whether it’s possible to fit a Harman Kardon retro fit system?

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:04 pm

should be possible, but you may have to modify your door cards or speaker ports etc though... to fit new ones. Im not sure if BMW do a HK system at all.

you can definitely get Hrman Kardon speakers in all manner of shapes and sizes though. Im sure they have made some BMW compatible sizes.

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:06 pm

I know this is from the USA but...

https://www.bavsound.com/Product/bsd-s1 ... bmw-e89-hk

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:11 pm

Tbone wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:06 pm I know this is from the USA but...

https://www.bavsound.com/Product/bsd-s1 ... bmw-e89-hk

Thanks but I think this one is for e89

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:47 pm

have a google search I am sure something suitable will turn up.
if not then try to find a car audio specialist, there are plenty of these guys are dotted around the UK.

SonnyA85 · Post by **SonnyA85** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:58 pm

If you only have the 6 speaker system then replace the dodgy speaker and head unit.

Head unit makes a massive difference.

Speaker technology hasn't changed at all in like 50 years.

I upgraded the head unit and the amp but I have the 10 speaker system.

The BMW subs are stupidly difficult to drive. I wouldn't recommend them however my sound system does sound amazing with the upgrades I made and I already had the better sound system.

Plus with new head unit you get Bluetooth, dab radio, MP3, etc.

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