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      03-24-2020, 05:08 PM   #1
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@Squirble Did a recent post on his recent BavSound Upgrade: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1703463

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I installed the BavSound Stage 1 and subwoofer kit today. The system sounds much better. I had the HK system. I was not expecting this much of a sound change. The bass hits harder and the mids and highs are very clear. I can feel the output of the subs on my legs now. The bass doesn't die out when you turn the volume up and there is no distortion. I'm very satisfied with the speaker system.
For those of you unfamiliar with BavSound, they sell very high quality speakers & amps that fit with factory precision and same factory connectors. Not extra cutting or splicing. These speakers are far superior to HiFi or even the HK factory upgraded speakers.

G05/06 Does not have subwoofer kit yet. Posting pics of G05/06 kit below.


I've been on the fence for months for this update. Lots of great reviews online and YouTube. Squirble's efforts, feedback with nice photos made me think this was a very nice sound upgrade for the X3. There was a 17% St. Patty's Day promo that we missed out on.

HOWEVER: After some mild badgering, begging and so forth (I'm married and nearly a pro at this now) we are being offered a One Time Group buy @ 20% off!! That's the best discount I've heard of yet.

I still working on a few details and limits. But what I know now:
  • 20% Discount
  • Require at least 5 members commit to purchasing BavSound kit to get this Group Buy discount.
Who's with me?! Please PM me directly if you're interested and ready to purchase next week or two. I suspect they will limit how many people can take advantage of this group discount - first come first to reap the discount.

Also of note: They anticipate becoming constrained. Early orders most likely not to wait for components from vendors.

Note 2: This discount will also apply for any BMW BavSound kit!

I will update this post with more info as it.

Checkout kits @ https://www.bavsound.com

UPDATE: DEAL CAPPED AT 5. 4 spots already taken.
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Is the amp compatible yet?
No they don't have one for the G05 yet. They are working on it.
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Anyone down to do a group buy for the g05/g06 subwoofer kit?
Yes, count me in!!!
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Anyone down to do a group buy for the g05/g06 subwoofer kit?
Yes, count me in!!!
Let's get a few more people in so we can make this happen!
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Count me in! I’ve wanted to do this for a while! I have a G05 with the HK system.
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Count me in! I've wanted to do this for a while! I have a G05 with the HK system.
Awesome - that's three of us. Can we get two more?
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Shipping I don't know. Can reach out and see.
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Where is the subwoofer installed? Does it need a separate amplifier? How is it connected to the existing audio system? Can you provide frequency response curves with and without the subwoofer?
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Where is the subwoofer installed? Does it need a separate amplifier? How is it connected to the existing audio system? Can you provide frequency response curves with and without the subwoofer?
If you already have the HK System the subwoofers are located underneath the driver and passenger (front) seats. They are plug and play for the most part. As for your other questions you should check out the website and reviews online. Curves are available at www.bavsound.com
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If you already have the HK System the subwoofers are located underneath the driver and passenger (front) seats. They are plug and play for the most part. As for your other questions you should check out the website and reviews online. Curves are available at www.bavsound.com
Oh, okay.. I thought this was about installing additional subwoofer(s). Thanks for the link!
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Oh, okay.. I thought this was about installing additional subwoofer(s). Thanks for the link!
Technically you should able to splice the wires where both factory subs are placed and run a new cable from that point to a new subwoofer (in the trunk perhaps)?

That might work but can't say for sure.
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Technically you should able to splice the wires where both factory subs are placed and run a new cable from that point to a new subwoofer (in the trunk perhaps)?

That might work but can't say for sure.
Works very well and relatively easy on the X5.
The amplifier is in the left cubbyhole of the trunk, and the car battery is in the trunk as well so no running wires from the front of the car.
I only ran one wire for a remote for the subwoofer amplifier but that is optional.
You can also get a harness from Technic so you don’t even need to splice any wires, just plug in between the amplifier and plug, and you’re good to go.

I installed a separate subwoofer and also a separate amplifier for the underseat HK subs, it took a lot of tuning and I’m still not 100% satisfied with the sound but it’s already a big step forward.
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Works very well and relatively easy on the X5.
The amplifier is in the left cubbyhole of the trunk, and the car battery is in the trunk as well so no running wires from the front of the car.
I only ran one wire for a remote for the subwoofer amplifier but that is optional.
You can also get a harness from Technic so you don’t even need to splice any wires, just plug in between the amplifier and plug, and you’re good to go.

I installed a separate subwoofer and also a separate amplifier for the underseat HK subs, it took a lot of tuning and I’m still not 100% satisfied with the sound but it’s already a big step forward.
Interesting! I didn't know that could be done. Could you tell us more about which harness you used and where you installed the extra sub? Could you send any pictures? I'd love to put a sub in the luggage compartment underneath the trunk in my X6 and power it from a separate mono amp which I could also locate in the same area.
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FYI, unless something changed recently (I did bav speakers recently):

-There is no amp upgrade at this time. BMW changed to a Receiver Audio Module (RAM) ~2019, and as of now it's a single unit that integrates the receivers (Satellite, AM/FM), ASD, and base-stereo output. Additional equipment, like HK or B&W adds a supplemental booster to the unit.

-The subs under the front seats are replaceable per someone else on the forum, but bavsound officially does not list it. The reasoning, as I understand it, is that unlike the 3 series, the X5 mounting components are heavily glued and are more likely to result in damaging an expensive part that you need to crack open to change the sub.


Those items said, the speakers sound great. After a month or two with it, the sound is far superior to the stock speakers in my view.
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FYI, unless something changed recently (I did bav speakers recently):

-There is no amp upgrade at this time. BMW changed to a Receiver Audio Module (RAM) ~2019, and as of now it's a single unit that integrates the receivers (Satellite, AM/FM), ASD, and base-stereo output. Additional equipment, like HK or B&W adds a supplemental booster to the unit.

-The subs under the front seats are replaceable per someone else on the forum, but bavsound officially does not list it. The reasoning, as I understand it, is that unlike the 3 series, the X5 mounting components are heavily glued and are more likely to result in damaging an expensive part that you need to crack open to change the sub.


Those items said, the speakers sound great. After a month or two with it, the sound is far superior to the stock speakers in my view.
Bavsound does list the subwoofer Ghost upgrade for the x5 and x5 on their site. Detaching the glue isn't trivial. Just requires care and patience with a heat gun.
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Interesting! I didn't know that could be done. Could you tell us more about which harness you used and where you installed the extra sub? Could you send any pictures? I'd love to put a sub in the luggage compartment underneath the trunk in my X6 and power it from a separate mono amp which I could also locate in the same area.
Yes, sure.

The trunk of the 45e is a little different I guess so I don't know exactly what the bottom of your trunk looks like but I'm pretty sure the battery (batteries actually) is also underneath it.

The subwoofer is fixed in the trunk with luggage straps to the cargo hooks, and I soldered a high current plug in the speaker wire (from an R/C car), so it is very easily removable if the seats need to fold.

The stock HK amplifier is in the left cubbyhole, you can see it in the second picture. Just unplug and put the harness in between, then you have an output for the front speakers (and also the possibility to power the HK subwoofers from a separate amp, if you so desire.)

I used the harness by technic, he is pretty known for that stuff on several BMW forums and made a business out of it. This is the one for the HK, for example:
http://technicpnp.com/product-catego...on-688-x5-g05/

The speaker output goes to a Line Out Converter, take care there as you need one which can handle the high voltage output of the stock amplifier. I used an LC2i, that works good.

In the third picture you see what my trunk looks like, the bottom cover removes very easily with just 7 plugs (which you can even take out with your fingernails ). In the fourth picture you see what it looks like underneath, easy access the the battery and my monoblock amp is right next to it.

In the fifth picture you see where I put the amp for the HK subs.

Last picture is just a detail for the battery power connection (fused of course)
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Yes, sure.

The trunk of the 45e is a little different I guess so I don't know exactly what the bottom of your trunk looks like but I'm pretty sure the battery (batteries actually) is also underneath it.

The subwoofer is fixed in the trunk with luggage straps to the cargo hooks, and I soldered a high current plug in the speaker wire (from an R/C car), so it is very easily removable if the seats need to fold.

The stock HK amplifier is in the left cubbyhole, you can see it in the second picture. Just unplug and put the harness in between, then you have an output for the front speakers (and also the possibility to power the HK subwoofers from a separate amp, if you so desire.)

I used the harness by technic, he is pretty known for that stuff on several BMW forums and made a business out of it. This is the one for the HK, for example:
http://technicpnp.com/product-catego...on-688-x5-g05/

The speaker output goes to a Line Out Converter, take care there as you need one which can handle the high voltage output of the stock amplifier. I used an LC2i, that works good.

In the third picture you see what my trunk looks like, the bottom cover removes very easily with just 7 plugs (which you can even take out with your fingernails ). In the fourth picture you see what it looks like underneath, easy access the the battery and my monoblock amp is right next to it.

In the fifth picture you see where I put the amp for the HK subs.

Last picture is just a detail for the battery power connection (fused of course)
Thanks so much for the photos. So, the harness will maintain all the current connections to existing speakers and provide me a new output to which I can connect a new sub? Is it possible to have the existing subs still run on the factory amp an still connect a new mono amp to power a new sub? I noticed you have an LC2 as well - what are you using that for? Is it for line output to the sub or do you have new speakers running as well?
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Thanks so much for the photos. So, the harness will maintain all the current connections to existing speakers and provide me a new output to which I can connect a new sub?

Yes, correct, front speaker output

Is it possible to have the existing subs still run on the factory amp an still connect a new mono amp to power a new sub?

Yes, no problem

I noticed you have an LC2 as well - what are you using that for? Is it for line output to the sub or do you have new speakers running as well?

The factory amp output (I believe 40volts) is too powerful for most high level inputs on amplifiers. The LC2i can handle that power.
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