Center dash speaker is starting to deteriorate!

X54TH · 06-05-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CPTHALL

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Originally Posted by X54TH

Here is an option for you...

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and while you are at it...

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and...

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Thanks!

I'm tempted to get the plate because I get the impression the holes look like they are filled with dust and it's only the angle and light that give this illusion.

Marty in NY · 06-05-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

Here is an option for you...

Stainless Dashboard Audio Speaker Panel Cover Trim For BMW G05 X5 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163696852950

and while you are at it...

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and...

2PCS Stainless Front Pillars Audio Speaker Cover Trim For BMW G05 X5 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163696852061

Interesting that there is already a replacement grill, that tells you the problem is epidemic. Not sure why they aren't offering it in black as no one will want the blinding reflection of stainless steel in their eyes but you can paint it before installation.

X54TH · 06-05-2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty in Bgm

Interesting that there is already a replacement grill, that tells you the problem is epidemic. Not sure why they aren't offering it in black as no one will want the blinding reflection of stainless steel in their eyes but you can paint it before installation.

I think they came out with this to mimic the upgraded Bowers and Wilkins sound system

mattsrs · 06-07-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTHALL

Thanks!

Please keep us posted what you end up doing to repair/replace the speaker grill

The Libertine · 06-07-2019, 08:20 AM

Good luck with the repair!

Marty in NY · 06-07-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

Here is an option for you...

Stainless Dashboard Audio Speaker Panel Cover Trim For BMW G05 X5 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163696852950

and while you are at it...

4PCS Stainless Inner Door Audio Speaker Cover Trim For BMW G05 X5 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163696845783

and...

2PCS Stainless Front Pillars Audio Speaker Cover Trim For BMW G05 X5 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163696852061

I've read through the ebay ad for these grills, it appears to me that these are flat grills that use a very thin 3M adhesive tape on the underside and simply stick onto the existing speaker grills. This will likely add a lip around the grills and won't be flush to the dash. Ok for a Pinto but.. ..
The OEM grill should pry off as they have in prior years, if you are removing one, use only plastic pry tools, such as the ones used to remove the displays on smartphones, iPods, etc.

gpitts · 06-07-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTHALL

I use a microfiber only. I have the base system. I live in Maryland and use a reflexive sun blocker.

I went with the B&W system. My center grill looks and feels very different than yours. I'm guessing it is aluminum that's either coated or anodized black.

CPTHALL · 06-07-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

Good luck with the repair!

Will do. Will take to the dealer next week

AKhome · 06-07-2019, 10:32 PM

I only use my shop vac....I am the shop vac queen. I have one for my 3 BMW's. One for inside my house. One for outdoors. And one for when my dog throws up...(labs? 💁*♀️). Anyway I just hold my shop vac hose high enough to not touch the speaker and it takes all the dust away. I live in Fairbanks Alaska....it is very dusty here. I agree the speaker is a cheap design.

mattsrs · 06-12-2019, 08:15 AM

So mine started to discolor (turn a bit white) for some areas. Will ask dealer to replace at next visit. Was looking up replacement part price and its around $90 and easy to replace. Out of curiosity checked price of the same items for models with Bowers & Wilkins and it's around $650 😳 I wonder why it is much more expensive. It's just a cover not speaker

CPTHALL · 06-12-2019, 04:55 PM

Dealer orders the cover yesterday. I doubt they updated the material. He also said there are two service calls for the battery and the cornering lights. We will see what this update screws up. I am on 11/2018.49 and have not had any issues.

TurtleBoy · 06-12-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CPTHALL

Dealer orders the cover yesterday. I doubt they updated the material. He also said there are two service calls for the battery and the cornering lights. We will see what this update screws up. I am on 11/2018.49 and have not had any issues.

I'm taking mine in tomorrow to get the tires rotated and they are doing those two service actions on mine also. I would imagine we will go up to 03/2019.48 but maybe there is a higher one out. Things have been working well for me so hopefully that doesn't change.

PeterCD · 08-24-2019, 09:29 AM

My center dash speaker has started to discolor (whitish) in a week old car. Did anyone find a good solution for this?

AustinV · 08-24-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterCD

My center dash speaker has started to discolor (whitish) in a week old car. Did anyone find a good solution for this?

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See dealer / replace under warranty is the best solution I’d say...

polychromatic · 12-05-2019, 05:25 PM

This is funny, sort of...I was test driving a new, off the truck, X5 today and most everything looked like good quality materials. For some reason I noticed the center grill because it just looked terrible in the sunlight. It doesn’t even try to hide the parts underneath. Tapped it with my hand and couldn’t believe how tinny it felt and sounded. Definitely an afterthought on the design team, or maybe QC laid an egg. I’ve seen much better in a $25 door speaker grill from China.

Pictor · 12-05-2019, 09:26 PM

Just mention it to the dealer next time you're in for an oil change. I'm sure they'll cover it under warranty.

Ninefourteener · 12-06-2019, 01:42 AM

Is the B&W center speaker grill made from the same material?

hkleyman · 12-06-2019, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninefourteener

Is the B&W center speaker grill made from the same material?

B&W is metal. My HK center grill is pealing too.

ikheetleon · 12-06-2019, 02:21 PM

During the test drive I noticed the soft material behind the front center speaker plate which came through the holes. I thought some cover was missing or something but it is just bad design.

Ninefourteener · 12-06-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hkleyman

B&W is metal. My HK center grill is pealing too.

The door and roof speakers are..... I'm not sure what the center speaker in the dash is made from

hkleyman · 12-06-2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninefourteener

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B&W is metal. My HK center grill is pealing too.

The door and roof speakers are..... I'm not sure what the center speaker in the dash is made from

HK speakers in doors are metal too except for the dash. When I sat in an X5 with B&W, the dash definitely felt metal.

Thumbs · 12-10-2019, 09:26 AM

Is the B&W center speaker a plug-n-play upgrade or does it require a different amp, etc.?

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AKhome New Member 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 2005 X5 week 11 X5 40i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	I only use my shop vac....I am the shop vac queen. I have one for my 3 BMW's. One for inside my house. One for outdoors. And one for when my dog throws up...(labs? 💁*♀️). Anyway I just hold my shop vac hose high enough to not touch the speaker and it takes all the dust away. I live in Fairbanks Alaska....it is very dusty here. I agree the speaker is a cheap design.
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mattsrs Captain 617 Rep 989 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	So mine started to discolor (turn a bit white) for some areas. Will ask dealer to replace at next visit. Was looking up replacement part price and its around $90 and easy to replace. Out of curiosity checked price of the same items for models with Bowers & Wilkins and it's around $650 😳 I wonder why it is much more expensive. It's just a cover not speaker
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CPTHALL Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 216 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Dealer orders the cover yesterday. I doubt they updated the material. He also said there are two service calls for the battery and the cornering lights. We will see what this update screws up. I am on 11/2018.49 and have not had any issues.
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PeterCD New Member 8 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X5 GLC Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My center dash speaker has started to discolor (whitish) in a week old car. Did anyone find a good solution for this?
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