Front dash speaker is blown... what to do?

34dean · 08-02-2010, 08:51 PM

BMW wants $400 to fix.... ehhh...... NO thank you.

Is this a simple "bring it to the local car stereo guy" and he can simply unhook that speaker? I don't think it is a DIY job. The vibration is driving me CRAZY!!!

VP Electricity · 08-02-2010, 11:29 PM

BSW has a $100 replacement.

sneaks · 08-02-2010, 11:45 PM

The metal grille was rattling in my car, popped it up in 30 seconds with a credit card and some fingernail grease so i could fix it. The speaker is exposed. You can unscrew it, and although i didn't, there is probably a connector to easily disconnect the speaker.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...27&hg=65&fg=20 is the replacement, hopefully the link works. $86 ain't bad.

You might need a stubby screwdriver.

Hopefully it is the speaker and not the amplifier channel burnt out.

Wake27 · 08-03-2010, 12:21 AM

Same happened to mine. I ordered BSW's for like $15 extra then OEM. Its a super easy DIY. I used a butter knife to gently pull off the trim, stubby phillips screwdriver and just pull the plug out. Was much better than the rattle until my BSW came. Bullshit $400. Hardest part was trying to see the screws to unscrew. Just use the reflection on the windshield, you'll get it.

34dean · 08-03-2010, 10:42 AM

My problem is trying to get the mesh grill out of the dash? I've tried and the damn thing will not budge. I don't want to break it... any ideas???

IllLojik · 08-03-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 34dean

My problem is trying to get the mesh grill out of the dash? I've tried and the damn thing will not budge. I don't want to break it... any ideas???

No, use a butter knife, or some flat hard plastic something to wedge it starting with the front( well, the edge facing you). Once get enough space, you can use your finger to firmly pull upwards. Don't be afraid to use a little but of force.

Wake27 · 08-03-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by IllLojik

No, use a butter knife, or some flat hard plastic something to wedge it starting with the front( well, the edge facing you). Once get enough space, you can use your finger to firmly pull upwards. Don't be afraid to use a little but of force.

What he said.

kaigoss69 · 08-03-2010, 11:50 AM

This must be the 5th thread I have seen on blown center speakers.... Whatever happened to searching?

Anyway, my advice would be to look for another BMW OEM mid AND an L7 tweeter. Install the tweeter inside the left airduct next to the center speaker (it snaps right into the back of the midrange). Then, sit back and enjoy a almost perfect center image, better stage height, and more clarity.

Edit: You can even "swipe" a tweeter from the rear deck, I swear you will not hear a difference, especially if you fade everything to the front a bit - the way it should be done to get a good front stage.

L7 tweeter with in-line crossover and plug-in connector

Tweeter plugs right into midrange

Tweeter mounted using high-tech bracket made from tin cookie box

Gorilla glue is awesome

Wake27 · 08-03-2010, 12:17 PM

^^^ That's interesting.

RFGuy_KCCO · 08-03-2010, 03:21 PM

I just ordered the BMW Individual Audio coaxial dash speaker from Tischer, since I heard that adding a tweeter up there really makes the system come alive.

ddogg35 · 08-03-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wake27

^^^ That's interesting.

kaigoss69 · 08-03-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWDude49120

I just ordered the BMW Individual Audio coaxial dash speaker from Tischer, since I heard that adding a tweeter up there really makes the system come alive.

That speaker is 4ohm! You want 2ohm. It'll probably be OK, but not ideal.

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sneaks Lieutenant 17 Rep 431 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 24 Sussex iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	The metal grille was rattling in my car, popped it up in 30 seconds with a credit card and some fingernail grease so i could fix it. The speaker is exposed. You can unscrew it, and although i didn't, there is probably a connector to easily disconnect the speaker. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...27&hg=65&fg=20 is the replacement, hopefully the link works. $86 ain't bad. You might need a stubby screwdriver. Hopefully it is the speaker and not the amplifier channel burnt out.
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Wake27 Lieutenant Colonel 46 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: '06 330i ZPP ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NoVA missing SoCal iTrader: (1)	Same happened to mine. I ordered BSW's for like $15 extra then OEM. Its a super easy DIY. I used a butter knife to gently pull off the trim, stubby phillips screwdriver and just pull the plug out. Was much better than the rattle until my BSW came. Bullshit $400. Hardest part was trying to see the screws to unscrew. Just use the reflection on the windshield, you'll get it. __________________ 2006 JB 330i/ZPP/ZSP/I-Drive/Heated Seats/L7/Blacklines/19" Gunmetal V710's on Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas/BMS PBX/Red MFD Scoops/Matte black grilles/Matte black Amber Gone 2.0s/BSW center midrange speaker/35% tint/Black and white roundels
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34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	My problem is trying to get the mesh grill out of the dash? I've tried and the damn thing will not budge. I don't want to break it... any ideas???
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kaigoss69 Brigadier General 300 Rep 3,969 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: JAX iTrader: (6)	This must be the 5th thread I have seen on blown center speakers.... Whatever happened to searching? Anyway, my advice would be to look for another BMW OEM mid AND an L7 tweeter. Install the tweeter inside the left airduct next to the center speaker (it snaps right into the back of the midrange). Then, sit back and enjoy a almost perfect center image, better stage height, and more clarity. Edit: You can even "swipe" a tweeter from the rear deck, I swear you will not hear a difference, especially if you fade everything to the front a bit - the way it should be done to get a good front stage. L7 tweeter with in-line crossover and plug-in connector Tweeter plugs right into midrange Tweeter mounted using high-tech bracket made from tin cookie box Gorilla glue is awesome Last edited by kaigoss69; 08-03-2010 at 11:55 AM..
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