BSW Speakers/Woofer upgrade - Page 5

heavyd · #1 02-06-2006, 08:23 PM

No I went ahead and replace both sub and speakers at the same time. I definitly hear much improvement on both.

Micah D. Cranman · #2 02-10-2006, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the feedback on our products - we're glad you're happy with the upgrade! I should note that you may feel the bass is overwhelming the interior speakers due to the gain settings being too high on the subwoofer amplifier. I would recommend turning the gain down a bit on your amplifier (call or e-mail if you need help with this) to get a more natural blend with the interior speakers.

After making these tuning adjustmetns, if and when you decide you're ready to move forward with the amplifier upgrade, here's what I would recommend paired with what you already have:

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...I=435/_cid=164
2 x http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...I=480/_cid=285
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...I=452/_cid=285
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...I=360/_cid=285

That's the amplifier + all the required wiring and installation components to integrate with your factory head unit.

By the way, would you mind if we used your review of the products on our website?

TQ2K · #3 02-13-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyd

I had the Stage 1 and 10" subwoofer package installed last week. So after a weekend listening to it, here is my thought about the products. Overall I am happy with the result. My X's audio system comes alive. I particularly like the sub. It's deep, accurate and powerful. The speakers are clear especially the tweeters. All of my friends listen to it and said it sounds awesome. I feel a 10" sub is definitely enough for a X5 but it's just my personal opinion. I listen mostly to Trance and Hip-hop. Now even though the speakers and subs are good on their own, I do feel there there is a gap between them. I believe the reason is that the sub is powered by an ED amps while the speakers are powered by the factory amp. As good as it sounds right now, I feel I can get more details out of those MB Quartz by adding an aftermarket amp. And that's what I am going to do. I will feel completed after this...hopefully.

I hear 'ya when you say that the subs seems to overpower the rest of the system. I too had to experiment with "my perfect setup", tried two 12" MB Quart's with 500/1 amps and felt too much and took up most of the trunk space.. Then tried one 12" Alpine X sub still with the 500/1 amp and it felt right but still doesn't blend right...

I ended up with one 12" MB Quart Premium sub and a 250/1 JL amp and this was exactly what I was looking for... Good deal since Crutchfield was trying to clear their MB Quart inventory so ended up spending $400 for my whole subwoofer setup..

Micah D. Cranman · #4 02-20-2006, 06:03 PM

heavyd: Sorry it took me so long to respond! I thought I was subscribed to this thread, but I'm not! First, thanks for letting us use your review. Second, the Nine.4 amps should be available within a week at this point.

Midranges - we're look at 3 weeks out on these, guys. We're doing a pre-order special at $75 with a Stage 1 vs. the $90 we would normally charge OR $90 vs. the $119/pair we will charge outside of a Stage 1. If you have any interest in preordering, just e-mail me at [email protected] or call 678.608.2615.

duffin · #5 02-24-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Micah D. Cranman

heavyd: Sorry it took me so long to respond! I thought I was subscribed to this thread, but I'm not! First, thanks for letting us use your review. Second, the Nine.4 amps should be available within a week at this point.

Midranges - we're look at 3 weeks out on these, guys. We're doing a pre-order special at $75 with a Stage 1 vs. the $90 we would normally charge OR $90 vs. the $119/pair we will charge outside of a Stage 1. If you have any interest in preordering, just e-mail me at [email protected] or call 678.608.2615.

In an earlier post, you state that the Stage 1 doesn't include the mid's since they are fine, but now you are offering a replacement. Seems kind of a flip-flop.

Micah D. Cranman · #6 02-24-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by duffin

In an earlier post, you state that the Stage 1 doesn't include the mid's since they are fine, but now you are offering a replacement. Seems kind of a flip-flop.

That's not quite what I said or what our stance has been. Our feeling has been that the midranges aren't worth replacing unless you can do it within a certain price range - just a cost/benefit thing. In the past, we hadn't been able to find a reasonably priced midrange replacement, so ultimately it wasn't worth replacing for $200 or higher (prices we were seeing to be able to do it).

Well, now that we have midrange drivers that WE produced because of this fact, the story is a little different since they are going to be in the market at $90, which is a good enough value to justify the replacement. So it's not a flip flop -- just two sides of the same coin.

broknlgs24 · #7 02-11-2006, 10:40 AM

Micah - i read ur post on another thread about being
a few weeks from a replacement for the midrange
speakers. are u able to give us any more info. about
that? also, would this be available for both the MB
Quarts and the Rainbows? cost? can u tell me what
the difference is between the Rainbows and MB Quarts?

MGRMLN · #8 02-11-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broknlgs24

Micah - i read ur post on another thread about being
a few weeks from a replacement for the midrange
speakers. are u able to give us any more info. about
that? also, would this be available for both the MB
Quarts and the Rainbows? cost? can u tell me what
the difference is between the Rainbows and MB Quarts?

Is that true? A midrange replacement?
I'd be interested too Micah!

Minsoo

x5GuyInLA · #9 02-11-2006, 04:31 PM

Hi Micah,

I was wondering if BSW has looked into making a modified factory amp, where you retain OEM controls, but with the X-over points changed and amp power increased?

Micah D. Cranman · #10 02-13-2006, 11:11 AM

We are expecting to receive the replacement midranges within 2-3 weeks at this time. The will be available with all speaker brands that are sold as part of our Stage 1 Audio Upgrade. The pricing will be $90 extra if purchased with the Stage 1, or $99 if purchased separately as a pair. These are our own brand and design.

x5GuyInLA: This is essentially what an aftermarket amplifier provides when installed properly using the right components. As such, there's no need for a modified factory amplifier - we would simply use the aftermarket amplifier!