BSW speaker upgrade and subwoofer kit

[DocMike]

Originally Posted by Halston Pitman

Yes you CAN add an amplifier...

Top Secret Information was leaked tha a BSW "stage 2" amplifier is soon to be released for both DSP and Non-DSP equipped vehicles with Stage 1.

Rumor mill says it will be plug and play.

I know I am not crazy and have read in various BMW forums about aftermarket amp kits, but when I post the question here to you and Michah, I get a reply that suggests it was never available, and is in the making now.

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Author: Chris Barry
The stock 6 speaker stereo in the Aussie dellivery X5 3.0d was pretty dissappointing. After owning the car for only a few weeks I decided I had to upgrade.

I fitted BSWs stage 1 MBquarts with BSW midranges. The results were fantastic with much better definition and elimination of a really annoying cone resonance that the stock speakers had.

I did notice that the stock amp was having troubles keeping up with the MBquarts at high volumes. BSW were very helpful dicussing options and put together a amp and plug and play cable package. The MBquarts really came alive with the extra power. I also added a BSW stealth sub at the same time which really lifted the complete sound.

Installation instructions from BSW were easy to follow. Thanks for supporting the X5world community guys and keep rolling out your great products."

Would love to know more about this

[Halston Pitman]

It is still a couple months out to be ready. It will be plug and play, include crossovers and setup for a DSP or Non-DSP vehicle. It will more than likely end up being our own amplifier.

More details will be posted up.

[Jager4712]

Hello there... I have a 2002 3.0i X5 and already upgraded the Mid 4 (5.25) speakers at a local audio dealer before I knew about your stuff.. I do, however want the Sub. Will this work fine with my stock Non-Dsp system and the upgraded speakers. Is the crossover built into the amp? Thanks.... Alex

[Paul W @ BSW]

It will work perfectly with your situation, here's our installation guide and installation video for the x108 subwoofer system so you can see what you will have to do.
E53 X108 sub system installation guide.

X108 sub system installation video.

I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other audio questions.

[wuzin]

stupid question but..
once subwoofer installation completed, should I close carpeted side panel or leave it as opened?
it will rattle if I close it?

[Jager4712]

Halston,, are you still running that deal for the Sub? Would not need the mids since I already have upgraded my 5.25's locally.... If so, tell me how to purchase.. Thanks Al

[Halston Pitman]

Originally Posted by wuzin

stupid question but..
once subwoofer installation completed, should I close carpeted side panel or leave it as opened?
it will rattle if I close it?

You can close it. Output is not affected

Originally Posted by Jager4712

Halston,, are you still running that deal for the Sub? Would not need the mids since I already have upgraded my 5.25's locally.... If so, tell me how to purchase.. Thanks Al

I can do it for you.

PM Sent.

[nwizard]

I've started today the installation DIY. The main issue I got - how to dissasemble the factory midbass... //Afraid to broke it. Aby suggestions ?
ps: the midranges are very impressive !

[Paul W @ BSW]

Originally Posted by nwizard

I've started today the installation DIY. The main issue I got - how to dissasemble the factory midbass... //Afraid to broke it. Aby suggestions ?
ps: the midranges are very impressive !

There are two plastic tabs that stick out over the front lip of the mid-bass drivers. You'll just need shave these tabs flush with a razor blade (quick but dangerous) or a file (slow and safe and recommended).

Then pry around the lip of the speaker to separate the glue holding the speaker to the housing.

Then flip the speaker housing upside down and tap the magnet with a hammer to break the speaker free, sometimes it takes a good wack to do the job.

Hope this helps and be careful shaving the tabs and don't cut yourself if you use a knife.

[antonnyc]

My main issue is having a shop do it that I can trust and I really want to go to a shop that has an idea of how to install the stage 1 upgrade...


I'm afraid of rattling 6 months down the line and having my door panels falling off lol.......

I "think" im handy being a contractor lol but I still have a gut feeling im going to mess it up somehow.....

ARE THERE ANY DECENT SHOPS OUT THERE THAT HAVE DONE THE STAGE ONE UPGRADE IN THE NYC AREA? I am willing to travel quite a distance to have it done RIGHT!

I really want to do it! I mean like tomorrow!

BTW- do we get a group buy rate?

I have a 2003 X5 business cd radio...