BMW Profesional Stereo pants?

Conalex · 10-20-2010, 09:28 AM

Hi all, apologies for the negative nature of my first ever post but I figured here was the best place to ask. I dare say it's a common thread on here but I'm a little unhappy with the sound system in my newly aquired E92 M Sport.

It's the BMW professional head unit and to be honest I'm quite surprised at how poor the sound quality is, it just doesn't sound crisp enough. I've had a quick search through some threads on here and it seems to be a speaker issue? Or lack of tweeters?

Also, I'm of the opinion that an aftermarket stereo kind of de-values the car somewhat but as I didn't opt for the bluetooth package I'm thinking this is the best way to go. You can get a half decent head unit for £200 with ipod connectivity and bluetooth for hands free. Anyone else done this and is it easy to do? There's also a few fascia surrounds on ebay but they look a little cheap...

jsunma · 10-20-2010, 10:16 AM

oh, it'll sound much better if you change pants.

I assume you mean "parts"?

Welcome to the forum!

Conalex · 10-20-2010, 10:21 AM

No I do actually mean pants, it's kind of a British slang for shit

I registered and didn't realise I'd posted in the worldwide forum as opposed to my local forum. I have done that now so all is good cheers...

Just in case you was wondering about the pants thing:

http://onlineslangdictionary.com/definition+of/pants

jsunma · 10-20-2010, 10:29 AM

That goes on the tally of what I learned today.

matrix76 · 10-20-2010, 10:33 AM

This might help,

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440871

VP Electricity · 10-20-2010, 11:15 AM

The head unit is fine, but the rest of it comes up short:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407085

You can upgrade it, absolutely, but most folks don't know how properly. There is a EU Alpine upgrade kit but we Yanks don't know how well it works as it's not available nor supported here.

kmarei · 10-20-2010, 11:52 AM

first thing to do is to replace/install better quality tweeters
the OEM tweeters suck
that was the first thing i did and it added a lot of clarity, and depth to the treble
next would be subs + amp
then the 4", the stock ones aren't that bad, unless you give them too much power, which will fry them

10-20-2010, 09:28 AM	#1
Conalex New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 3 Series Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	BMW Profesional Stereo pants? Hi all, apologies for the negative nature of my first ever post but I figured here was the best place to ask. I dare say it's a common thread on here but I'm a little unhappy with the sound system in my newly aquired E92 M Sport. It's the BMW professional head unit and to be honest I'm quite surprised at how poor the sound quality is, it just doesn't sound crisp enough. I've had a quick search through some threads on here and it seems to be a speaker issue? Or lack of tweeters? Also, I'm of the opinion that an aftermarket stereo kind of de-values the car somewhat but as I didn't opt for the bluetooth package I'm thinking this is the best way to go. You can get a half decent head unit for £200 with ipod connectivity and bluetooth for hands free. Anyone else done this and is it easy to do? There's also a few fascia surrounds on ebay but they look a little cheap...
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jsunma Captain 654 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2008 328iT 6MT RWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	oh, it'll sound much better if you change pants. I assume you mean "parts"? Welcome to the forum!
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Conalex New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 3 Series Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	No I do actually mean pants, it's kind of a British slang for shit I registered and didn't realise I'd posted in the worldwide forum as opposed to my local forum. I have done that now so all is good cheers... Just in case you was wondering about the pants thing: http://onlineslangdictionary.com/definition+of/pants
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jsunma Captain 654 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2008 328iT 6MT RWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	That goes on the tally of what I learned today.
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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	This might help, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440871 __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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VP Electricity Brigadier General 289 Rep 3,201 Posts Drives: F34 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: portland oregon iTrader: (3)	The head unit is fine, but the rest of it comes up short: http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407085 You can upgrade it, absolutely, but most folks don't know how properly. There is a EU Alpine upgrade kit but we Yanks don't know how well it works as it's not available nor supported here.
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kmarei Major General 688 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	first thing to do is to replace/install better quality tweeters the OEM tweeters suck that was the first thing i did and it added a lot of clarity, and depth to the treble next would be subs + amp then the 4", the stock ones aren't that bad, unless you give them too much power, which will fry them
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