Audio Upgrade for BMW X5 E53

[bcredliner]

Depending on how particular you are you can find speakers that will significantly improve the sound without any alterations. I think Crystalworks has the broadest experience here.

Many years ago I purchased a plug and play set of speakers, amp and subwoofer from Bavsound. I am completely happy with the results. Unfortunately, I don't think they offer a set anymore but it might be worthwhile to give them a call. At the time of my purchase they were extremely helpful.

A couple of years ago I had to replace a tweeter and a local car audio shop had a further upgrade that was also plug and play.

[daki50]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

Depending on how particular you are you can find speakers that will significantly improve the sound without any alterations. I think Crystalworks has the broadest experience here.

Many years ago I purchased a plug and play set of speakers, amp and subwoofer from Bavsound. I am completely happy with the results. Unfortunately, I don't think they offer a set anymore but it might be worthwhile to give them a call. At the time of my purchase they were extremely helpful.

A couple of years ago I had to replace a tweeter and a local car audio shop had a further upgrade that was also plug and play.

How much did it all cost you? Does it make sense to change speakers without an amplifier? I currently have a subwoofer at the factory, does the ego also need to be changed or is it enough at the factory?


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[mario4705]

Originally Posted by daki50

Hi, I have an e53 with a DSP audio system. I would like to install better speakers and an amplifier, so I'm wondering if there is a lot of difference compared to the factory audio system? Which speakers and amplifier do you recommend and which speaker sizes do I need? I also installed an android display

As someone that had the same DSP system if you ask me, the quality compared to factory is amazing. You get alot of base from it. I dont think upgrade is that necessary if you ask me

[daki50]

Originally Posted by mario4705

As someone that had the same DSP system if you ask me, the quality compared to factory is amazing. You get alot of base from it. I dont think upgrade is that necessary if you ask me

Do you mean just the subwoofer or all together (amplifier and speakers)? The quality will remain almost yours?


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[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by mario4705

As someone that had the same DSP system if you ask me, the quality compared to factory is amazing. You get alot of base from it. I dont think upgrade is that necessary if you ask me

I had the DSP system- upgrade was waaaaaay better.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by daki50

How much did it all cost you? Does it make sense to change speakers without an amplifier? I currently have a subwoofer at the factory, does the ego also need to be changed or is it enough at the factory?


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It was sooooo many years ago I can't remember and probably not a good comparison to todays pricing. I have every invoice related to my 4.6 since purchased new. I have them cataloged chronologically by year, month and day. If I only knew what year I did the upgrade.

It all depends on budget and how good you want system to be.

[daki50]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

It was sooooo many years ago I can't remember and probably not a good comparison to todays pricing. I have every invoice related to my 4.6 since purchased new. I have them cataloged chronologically by year, month and day. If I only knew what year I did the upgrade.

It all depends on budget and how good you want system to be.

So you're saying there's a huge difference in sound quality? Did you also change the subwoofer in the trunk or not? Is it complicated to connect another amplifier and which one did you use?


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[mario4705]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I had the DSP system- upgrade was waaaaaay better.

Well of course when you add subs and tweets and everything it will make the sound better. I am an audiophile, but I was very happy with it. I even added a AUX cable and was using a classic ipod to listen to my music.

[daki50]

Can anyone tell me which amplifier you used and how to connect it if you have any circuit? Since I have android multimedia and it has some audio outputs, do I need to run some cables from there to the amplifier or do I just connect the cables that are currently on the factory amplifier?


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[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by daki50

So you're saying there's a huge difference in sound quality? Did you also change the subwoofer in the trunk or not? Is it complicated to connect another amplifier and which one did you use?


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Yes, in sound quality and even more when I added the aftermarket multi-media player. As I mentioned speaker, subwoofer and amp were in kit. Subwoofer replaced the stock one. Connecting amp and subwoofer was easy.