Bavsound Stage One for base upgrade worth it?

JunkyardDogg · 05-22-2019, 03:37 PM

Has anyone done this upgrade to their base system? It's pretty cheap and was wondering how much of a difference it made.
https://www.bavsound.com/Product/bsd...e92-base-audio

ctuna · 05-22-2019, 04:06 PM

You are not going to get a big difference with the base system
without adding and amp or amp/dsp.
(and better speakers to)

JunkyardDogg · 05-22-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

You are not going to get a big difference with the base system
without adding and amp or amp/dsp.
(and better speakers to)

What if I add this?
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-PHujeT...iABEgIRTfD_BwE

bluewater328 · 05-22-2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkyardDogg

What if I add this?
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-PHujeT...iABEgIRTfD_BwE

Well, it's not that simple. You'll need a harness that will send signals out to it and then redirect it. Technics makes a good one for your case; whether you code for HIFI or just leave as-is. If you choose to leave the signals as-is, you'll need an amp that can handle that or a line processor.

Or are you saying you have HiFi already (you mentioned 'base' but perhaps just meant 'bass')?

JunkyardDogg · 05-22-2019, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluewater328

Well, it's not that simple. You'll need a harness that will send signals out to it and then redirect it. Technics makes a good one for your case; whether you code for HIFI or just leave as-is. If you choose to leave the signals as-is, you'll need an amp that can handle that or a line processor.

Or are you saying you have HiFi already (you mentioned 'base' but perhaps just meant 'bass')?

Base as in no tweeters

bluewater328 · 05-22-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkyardDogg

Base as in no tweeters

ctuna gonna do it if I don't anyway, so start with this thread:https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323

You'll see in the first few posts it tells you about your base audio system and then it goes a little into what it takes to upgrade it. I've simplified it in my earlier post, but you'll need to buy the harness kit (different types depending on your goal), possibly code to HIFI audio, amp and possibly tweeters and door sails if you so choose to add.

JunkyardDogg · 05-22-2019, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bluewater328

ctuna gonna do it if I don't anyway, so start with this thread:https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323

You'll see in the first few posts it tells you about your base audio system and then it goes a little into what it takes to upgrade it. I've simplified it in my earlier post, but you'll need to buy the harness kit (different types depending on your goal), possibly code to HIFI audio, amp and possibly tweeters and door sails if you so choose to add.

Thanks, I looked at the Alpine kit option. So for $464 I can get a worthwhile upgrade? Not bad

ctuna · 05-22-2019, 07:03 PM

In my opinion no.(to hi fi upgrade from BMW alpine)
There are many posts on this as everyone hates the base
system.

JunkyardDogg · 05-23-2019, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

In my opinion no.(to hi fi upgrade from BMW alpine)
There are many posts on this as everyone hates the base
system.

Any other options keeping the budget < $600?

From my understanding, I can get a decent upgrade with the following

-upgraded front component speakers (bsw, mb quart, etc)
-amp (alpine ,etc)
-technic harness

ctuna · 05-23-2019, 05:07 PM

cptcrunch · 05-24-2019, 09:38 AM

Here is my thread from late 2015. Under $600 with the MB Quart speaker system, Alpine amp, technic hardness and other parts here and there. Sounds way better than the base stereo.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1159743

JunkyardDogg · 05-24-2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cptcrunch

Here is my thread from late 2015. Under $600 with the MB Quart speaker system, Alpine amp, technic hardness and other parts here and there. Sounds way better than the base stereo.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1159743

Too bad the MB Quart are discontinued. I think they're on ebay though but around $400

JunkyardDogg · 06-11-2019, 01:08 PM

I've decided to go with Alpine kit + subs

Alpine kit - $420
Tweeter housing - $50
earthquake subs - $200

And just to confirm, the HU doesn't need to be coded for HiFi since I have lci idrive correct?

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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You are not going to get a big difference with the base system without adding and amp or amp/dsp. (and better speakers to)
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	In my opinion no.(to hi fi upgrade from BMW alpine) There are many posts on this as everyone hates the base system.
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JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've decided to go with Alpine kit + subs Alpine kit - $420 Tweeter housing - $50 earthquake subs - $200 And just to confirm, the HU doesn't need to be coded for HiFi since I have lci idrive correct?
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