Speaker upgrade

[AnubisZed]

Although I originally fitted a better OE (non-iDrive) headunit and it improved the sound quality, I then retrofitted the full iDrive and the sound was very good. I'd also already fitted the tweeters (OE standard ones), which make a difference. I think the fitting of these (fake) Bang & Olufsen BMW speakers did make a difference to the quality, but at the end of the day it really depends what you want to improve upon?
You can go for one of the custom packages, Audison, Bavsound etc, or if you just want the doors replaced, and you have Amazon Prime, then you could go for these Vibe midrange/tweeter package... https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIBE-OPTISOUND ... 189&sr=8-1

Vibe also make a plug-n-play amplifier that plugs into your existing speaker output which saves any re-wiring... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FBHY5QG/ ... _lig_dp_it

[jock156]

Are these a straight swap?

How much incl. postage to Norwich?

[jock156]

Just realised this is in the E89 section

But would they still fit?

[mr.tourette]

Just realised this is in the E89 section

But would they still fit?

yes they'll still fit but depends on your set up if they're any use to you.. the basic system in the e85 has no speakers in the doors anyway so its a good mod.. if you have the 10 speaker system tho they wouldn't be much use

[Chippie]

Although I originally fitted a better OE (non-iDrive) headunit and it improved the sound quality, I then retrofitted the full iDrive and the sound was very good. I'd also already fitted the tweeters (OE standard ones), which make a difference. I think the fitting of these (fake) Bang & Olufsen BMW speakers did make a difference to the quality, but at the end of the day it really depends what you want to improve upon?
You can go for one of the custom packages, Audison, Bavsound etc, or if you just want the doors replaced, and you have Amazon Prime, then you could go for these Vibe midrange/tweeter package... https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIBE-OPTISOUND ... 189&sr=8-1

Vibe also make a plug-n-play amplifier that plugs into your existing speaker output which saves any re-wiring... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FBHY5QG/ ... _lig_dp_it

I decided to bite the bullet and ordered the B&O speakers, out of interest would these speakers handle the vibe amp if I wanted a bit more oomph

[wanderer]

... or if you just want the doors replaced, and you have Amazon Prime, then you could go for these Vibe midrange/tweeter package... https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIBE-OPTISOUND ... 189&sr=8-1

Vibe also make a plug-n-play amplifier that plugs into your existing speaker output which saves any re-wiring... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FBHY5QG/ ... _lig_dp_it

When i was looking at speaker options some months back i did stumble across the Vibe speakers and amp options for BMW.
When i hopped onto chat with their support person, they said that the mountings were either not supported for the E89 or they did not know.

That made me reconsider.
If someone has used these or will be considering trying them out, then do update us.

[AnubisZed]

I decided to bite the bullet and ordered the B&O speakers, out of interest would these speakers handle the vibe amp if I wanted a bit more oomph

I genuinely couldn't say one way or the other as I've not yet got around to buying and fitting the Vibe amp (future project)

[AnubisZed]

When i was looking at speaker options some months back i did stumble across the Vibe speakers and amp options for BMW.
When i hopped onto chat with their support person, they said that the mountings were either not supported for the E89 or they did not know.

That made me reconsider.
If someone has used these or will be considering trying them out, then do update us.

There are 2 sizes for the standard BMW speakers 4 1/2" and 4", our E89's take the 4" size only, so there's a good chance they got the wrong size, as all of the BMW 4" ones fit the same way.

[jock156]

Hi Mr. T.

I have the speaker covers on the doors but no sound. Would I be correct in saying the wires would already be there it’s just a case of plugging the speakers in?

[mr.tourette]

Hi Mr. T.

I have the speaker covers on the doors but no sound. Would I be correct in saying the wires would already be there it’s just a case of plugging the speakers in?

I think if i remember rightly you have the little tweeters in the grills at the top of the door..you can disconnect those and use that wiring to run in some proper door speakers

[jock156]

Thanks

So there is no Net gain?

[mr.tourette]

Thanks

So there is no Net gain?

Wouldn't say that Jock..from what I have heard there is a substantial uptick in both volume and sound quality..the 1 inch tweeter in the pods receives a full signal so replacing with a 4 inch door speaker allows you to take full advantage of that signal with a more substantial speaker

[jock156]

Ah get you!

So how much posted?

[mr.tourette]

Ah get you!

So how much posted?

I'll pm you buddy but happy to do 25 quid posted ..note you will need adapter plates to fit these..something like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT25BM09-100 ... 635-2958-0

[TLR62]

Any recommendations for audio installations in the South West, thought of doing speaker upgrade myself is daunting.