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Speaker Issues
- R60BBA
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Speaker Issues
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.
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.
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
- hopz121
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Speaker Issues
Do you have subs behind the seats?
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
- R60BBA
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Nah I have 2 cubby holes so I presume I have the 6 speaker system rather than the 10 speaker system...
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
- hopz121
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Speaker Issues
Yep that's the case
Id just replace the speaker that is playing up then or change the speakers for upgraded versions.
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
- R60BBA
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Any knowledge on the brands I’ve mentioned above?
I’ve also heard that JL Audio speakers are quite good too.
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
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Speaker Issues
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.
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
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Speaker Issues
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
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
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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.
I have a HK system in my Mercedes. Its 10 years old and it still sounds fantastic.
- R60BBA
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Not really and your comment wasn’t very helpful unlike the other responses I’ve received.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
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
- R60BBA
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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.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.
Do you know whether it’s possible to fit a Harman Kardon retro fit system?
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
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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.
you can definitely get Hrman Kardon speakers in all manner of shapes and sizes though. Im sure they have made some BMW compatible sizes.
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- R60BBA
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Thanks but I think this one is for e89Tbone 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
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
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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.
if not then try to find a car audio specialist, there are plenty of these guys are dotted around the UK.
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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.
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.