FYI -- Bavsound E53X5 sub on sale on their website

admranger · #1 01-29-2016, 04:35 PM

No affiliation, but those who have wanted a sub can get one at quite a discount.

Bavsound E53X5 sub

chrisryan1972 · #2 01-30-2016, 07:35 PM

Thanks! I just picked one up.

Any advise on the install?

540iEP · #3 01-30-2016, 08:29 PM

Does it include the amp too? I think is said mounting hardware (I forget) but I wasn't sure if that included the amp.

chrisryan1972 · #4 01-30-2016, 08:34 PM

Yes, the package includes everything you need, wiring, crimp on connectors, amp, enclosure, speaker, etc. There is a pretty good set of youtube.com videos on their channel, a series of 7 videos, that go through the step by step for the install.

crystalworks · #5 01-30-2016, 09:07 PM

^Their videos will work... they are definitely designed for the novice. I didn't like anything about the way they mount the amp, wiring, etc. Changed it completely after realizing we had it in the X.

That's a great price though for anyone interested. The setup will not blow your ears off, or fill in the low gaps in the factory systems, but it does a decent job of low-mid and mid enhancement. Especially for $500. Not easy to beat that.

g300d · #6 01-30-2016, 10:28 PM

Hmmmm...

Does this work with DSP?

I havent looked into how the factory sub is amplified.

How does that change with this package?

crystalworks · #7 01-30-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by g300d

Hmmmm...

Does this work with DSP?

I havent looked into how the factory sub is amplified.

How does that change with this package?

I have DSP so yes it works with DSP.

It's as simple as tapping a line-out-converter onto the outputs going to the factory sub. The LOC then has RCA (low level) terminals that go to the BSW amp. The amp has speaker out which go to the BSW sub.

If you follow their install instructions it takes about 45 minutes. My way takes the better part of 3 hours, but looks factory. Either way works fine depending how OCD you are.

g300d · #8 01-31-2016, 06:49 AM

I see, thanks for clarifying that CW!

Thanks ranger for posting that, it really looks to be a deal for the driver, custom enclosure, and amplifier...I may need to replace the steering rack soon though so I need to put pass on this in the meantime.

g300d · #9 01-31-2016, 06:49 AM

I see, thanks for clarifying that CW!

Thanks ranger for posting that, it really looks to be a deal for the driver, custom enclosure, and amplifier...I may need to replace the steering rack soon though so I need to put pass on this in the meantime.