02-17-2010, 06:12 AM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
22
Rep 309
Posts |
How are the X1 hifi/speaker upgrades?
OK so most people are aware that the base hifi's in BMWs are awful. It's the one option that most people (myself included in the past) generally regret not ticking.
Usually the Business upgrade is pretty good on its own and I'm thinking of ordering this in lieu of the Professional upgrade. Has anyone sampled this or the Professional upgrade in an X1? how does it sound? I'm more interested in range and clarity than '000s of Watts... thanks |
02-17-2010, 10:22 AM | #2 |
Enlisted Member
2
Rep 30
Posts |
The standard equipment in France is business autoradio which include only 5 loudspeakers (this basic one is not available in UK)
The standard equipment in UK is professional autoradio (663) which include 6 loudspeakers (6th is under passenger seat) upgrade are business loudspeaker system (ref 676) with 8 loudspeakers or Harman-Kadron loudspeaker system (ref 688) 340W with 11 loudspeakers + equaliser AuraVox My opinion is that the standard UK equipment is not so bad and it seems that you can easily upgrade it by yourself by adding 2 additional loudspeaker (from 6 to 8) Nevertheles if you are a melomaniac then do not hesitate to select Harman-Kadron but it will be really more expensive |
Appreciate
0
|
02-17-2010, 10:27 AM | #3 |
First Lieutenant
22
Rep 309
Posts |
Ah - but the key is not just the no. of speakers but a dedicated amp. You can add the tweeters yourself easily (I did this in my 1er) but it will still sound bad without the dedicated amp that you get with the factory upgrades. Thats the key - not just the extra speakers but an amp driving the sound instead of the headunits.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-17-2010, 10:37 AM | #4 |
Enlisted Member
2
Rep 30
Posts |
OK
Then there is only one choice for you, the Harman-Kadron loudspeaker system (ref 688) with 340W numeric amplifier and with AuraVox equaliser www.bmw.harmankardon.com/brochures/model01.pdf |
Appreciate
0
|
02-17-2010, 10:38 AM | #5 |
First Lieutenant
22
Rep 309
Posts |
The business upgrade also includes a dedicated amplifier- I'm just looking to hear from anyone that's heard it to see if its good enough. £500 more for the harman could be spent on other options.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-17-2010, 11:09 AM | #6 |
Enlisted Member
2
Rep 30
Posts |
you are right
I've just checked and there is a 180W amplifier + equalizer also included with option 676 I found the info in the Belgian catalog (sorry it is in french) ********************** 8 haut-parleurs: amplificateur de 180W - 2 haut-parleurs de basse sous les sièges à l’avant, 2 haut-parleurs aigus et 2 haut-parleurs médiums dans les panneaux de portes avant, 2 haut-parleurs aigus à l’arrière à côté de la plage arrière, avec equalizing spécialement adapté à l’habitacle ********************** Thus, this could be a good choice I have no information concerning that option, I can only say that I found the sound with the standard equipment is OK (but I am not melomaniac in a car) |
Appreciate
0
|
02-20-2010, 02:41 PM | #7 |
Enlisted Member
1
Rep 36
Posts |
I have business system and comparing with my VW Polo standard sound-system sounds bad. Viewing some e87 post regarding to sound-system a good improvement would be to install tweeters in doors. I think is the cheapest way to improve it.
__________________
bmw X1 Sdrive2.0 '09
saab 900T 16v '90 vw polo tdi '03 |
Appreciate
0
|
02-21-2010, 04:32 AM | #8 |
First Lieutenant
22
Rep 309
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-21-2010, 08:21 AM | #9 |
New Member
2
Rep 15
Posts |
Hola, My first post in this forum...
My X1 sdrive18d has also got the Business radio 5 speaker system...The sound really sucks so I'm planning to do an upgrade too...not H/K though... I'm thinking of adding 2 tweeters (one pair in the front another in the back) and 2 subs underneath the front seats... Does anybody know how to remove the front door panels without breaking them???? Cheers |
Appreciate
0
|
05-22-2011, 04:55 AM | #10 |
Private First Class
11
Rep 179
Posts |
My X1 has the hi fi upgrade which has 8 speakers, and it sounds great ... my previous car was a Mitsubish Lancer with the Rockford Fosgate system, which had more bass punch, but I like the overall sound of the X1 system better.
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-22-2011, 07:46 AM | #11 |
Captain
14
Rep 633
Posts |
I have the Harmon Kardon in my 335 (came standard). It is really, really good, so I had no hesitation in adding it to my X1.
__________________
His: 2016 Jag F-Type 'S' Italian Racing Red
Hers: 2012 E84 Deep Sea Blue xDrive28i with HK, CA, PDC, Nav+Prem+Conv+Light Pkgs |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|