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Upgrading the E70 factory fit speakers.?

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Upgrading the E70 factory fit speakers.?

Post by Nine468 » Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:27 pm

Has anybody upgraded the factory fit speakers.?
Im not wanting a full install, ie amps etc, just a upgrade of the standard speakers.
I see Rockford Fosgate do a set, aswell as do Bavsound.
Anyone got any first hand experience. For a 08 plate E70 with the standard sound system. NOT the logic 7...
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Re: Upgrading the E70 factory fit speakers.?

Post by LincsX5 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:01 am

Sound wasn't top of my list when I bought mine, I just checked it worked. Having had it a few weeks I'm not happy with it, my E53 sound was better. I have professional nav but no amp in the rear so just basic set up. As per the OP I'm interested in any first hand experience for improved sound without going down the audiophile root. Thanks.
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Post by G_M_S » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:54 pm

There was quite a post on this over at  BMWLand before, but one option that got good reviews and recommendations was Audio Files, Stage 1 Upgrade, now I'm interested in this - but wish Bishops Stortford wasn't at the other end of the country.  What I like and notice is missing most in my E70 with the basic set up is the Tweeters, wife 2004 E83 with Professional & DSP Set Up is miles better than my 2010 basic - and it's that detail which I think I'm missing.

http://www.audiofile-incar.co.uk/index. ... &Itemid=95

£449 fitted seems a reasonable price, although I would be interested if any others have experience of other solutions especially if they're further north in the country.

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Post by Huza » Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:53 am

I fitted the Bavsound front & rear speakers, very enjoyable and works well with com system set-up. Their videos on YouTube are well presented for installation, price is ok

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Re: Upgrading the E70 factory fit speakers.?

Post by LincsX5 » Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:04 am

I've been having a search through various forums, sadly not BMWLand, and one poster had fitted JBL Titanium GTO17T tweeters to the base set up and said it made a massive difference. I listen to the radio 90% of the time so this might be enough?
2008 E70 3.0D SE Dynamic kit
2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero
2004 E53 3.0D Sport. Heated steering wheel, Remote Aux heat, Arches, Skid plate. SOLD
2002 E46 318Ti SOLD
1972 Triumph Spitfire

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