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      09-18-2014, 10:49 AM   #1
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Harman Kardon upgrade, is it possible?

Hello to all, my M235i came with a lame Audio setup (and no navigation due to my country's map limitations) . Do you know if it is possible to do a Harman Kardon upgrade to the current system? If so, can I just purchase it online? My local dealer is very very aggressive with their prices, reason why I'm thinking on purchasing it online.

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Hello to all, my M235i came with a lame Audio setup (and no navigation due to my country's map limitations) . Do you know if it is possible to do a Harman Kardon upgrade to the current system? If so, can I just purchase it online? My local dealer is very very aggressive with their prices, reason why I'm thinking on purchasing it online.

Thanks for the guidance, as always
Just work with a local audio shop and do a full system upgrade (speakers/amp/sub). Would probably be a bit more expensive but the sound quality will be much better. The HK system is ok but is really lacking in the bass dept.
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Just work with a local audio shop and do a full system upgrade (speakers/amp/sub). Would probably be a bit more expensive but the sound quality will be much better. The HK system is ok but is really lacking in the bass dept.
Thank you Ric, I thought about that option you suggested me, but I'm just concerned of how new to the market our cars are and taking it to a local audio shop could mean problems to the electrical system and loosing my warranty
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Thank you Ric, I thought about that option you suggested me, but I'm just concerned of how new to the market our cars are and taking it to a local audio shop could mean problems to the electrical system and loosing my warranty
That is not a worry. They can only mess up the radio which would be covered by the installer in most cases.

Several of us have upgraded speakers or amps.
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That is not a worry. They can only mess up the radio which would be covered by the installer in most cases.

Several of us have upgraded speakers or amps.
Oh great, do you mind sharing your setup with me? Thanks again man!
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Oh great, do you mind sharing your setup with me? Thanks again man!
I replace the door and back speakers with Focal 100s. They have a built in tweeter so I didn't play with the pillars.
They are direct replacements and even used the stock wiring. Note: all speakers are 4 inch speakers.
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I replace the door and back speakers with Focal 100s. They have a built in tweeter so I didn't play with the pillars.
They are direct replacements and even used the stock wiring. Note: all speakers are 4 inch speakers.
Thanks bro, did you install an amplifier? If so, where did you put it? Im sorry for all these questions man, truly appreciate your help.
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Thanks bro, did you install an amplifier? If so, where did you put it? Im sorry for all these questions man, truly appreciate your help.
Just used the stock amp. It still had plenty of power to drive the speakers.
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Just used the stock amp. It still had plenty of power to drive the speakers.
Oh OK, thanks again man!
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I replace the door and back speakers with Focal 100s. They have a built in tweeter so I didn't play with the pillars.
They are direct replacements and even used the stock wiring. Note: all speakers are 4 inch speakers.
Dan, what's your opinion on these ones:

http://www.focal.com/en/dedicated-dr...051750530.html
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I'm thinking of going with these:
http://www.jehnert.de/en/shop/f20-5-...woofer-system/

There is a US distributor and these have gotten great reviews even when paired to the non HK amplifier. If they aren't loud enough, then I'll get an adapter from Bimmerfest member Technic and add a couple small class D amps to power them.
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I'm thinking of going with these:
http://www.jehnert.de/en/shop/f20-5-...woofer-system/

There is a US distributor and these have gotten great reviews even when paired to the non HK amplifier. If they aren't loud enough, then I'll get an adapter from Bimmerfest member Technic and add a couple small class D amps to power them.
Hey man, I appreciate what you just shared with me thanks!
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Dan, what's your opinion on these ones:

http://www.focal.com/en/dedicated-dr...051750530.html
Those aren't plug and play with the 2 series. If you look at the photo I posted earlier of the Focal 100s (and stock speakers) have 4 mounting holes. Those only have three.
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Those aren't plug and play with the 2 series. If you look at the photo I posted earlier of the Focal 100s (and stock speakers) have 4 mounting holes. Those only have three.
Oh wow, thank God I asked! Thank you Dan!
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Dan, you mean these ones, correct?

http://www.amazon.com/Focal-Access-4...rds=Focal+100s
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I'm thinking of going with these:
http://www.jehnert.de/en/shop/f20-5-...woofer-system/

There is a US distributor and these have gotten great reviews even when paired to the non HK amplifier. If they aren't loud enough, then I'll get an adapter from Bimmerfest member Technic and add a couple small class D amps to power them.
Link/info to distributor?
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No, these are: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_091ISC1...n-ISC-100.html
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