HiFi Alpine Retro Kit

frankthetoad · 02-18-2019, 08:13 PM

So I've got a 2011 E90 335i with the basest of base stereo models. It's horrific. I've been lurking for a while and it seems like the most OEM, PnP option would be the HiFi Alpine Retro kit with the new window trim pieces with the speaker cut outs. Figured I could DIY all of that and have someone (or my local BMW dealer) code my CIC for the different stereo option.

Is there a cheaper, better alternative for quality sound? I don't need ridiculous bass or anything crazy, I just want crisp sounds, with a good sound stage, and decent bass.

ctuna · 02-18-2019, 10:01 PM

DMM235i · 02-21-2019, 09:24 PM

I did the Alpine HiFi kit on my E90. I haven’t coded it yet but need to. I also changed out the under seat subs with oem ones from the logic7 setup (found the pair on eBay).

Sound improvement is well worth it. Could I have saved money with aftermarket and gotten more? Sure but I wanted OEM.

Blown284 · 02-25-2019, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by frankthetoad

So I've got a 2011 E90 335i with the basest of base stereo models. It's horrific. I've been lurking for a while and it seems like the most OEM, PnP option would be the HiFi Alpine Retro kit with the new window trim pieces with the speaker cut outs. Figured I could DIY all of that and have someone (or my local BMW dealer) code my CIC for the different stereo option.

Is there a cheaper, better alternative for quality sound? I don't need ridiculous bass or anything crazy, I just want crisp sounds, with a good sound stage, and decent bass.

I just upgraded to the Bavsound Stage 1. Very crisp. Next I plan to upgrade the under seat speakers and add tweeters to the A pillars.

02-18-2019, 08:13 PM	#1
frankthetoad Private First Class 10 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (4)	HiFi Alpine Retro Kit So I've got a 2011 E90 335i with the basest of base stereo models. It's horrific. I've been lurking for a while and it seems like the most OEM, PnP option would be the HiFi Alpine Retro kit with the new window trim pieces with the speaker cut outs. Figured I could DIY all of that and have someone (or my local BMW dealer) code my CIC for the different stereo option. Is there a cheaper, better alternative for quality sound? I don't need ridiculous bass or anything crazy, I just want crisp sounds, with a good sound stage, and decent bass.
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02-18-2019, 10:01 PM	#2
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	The thing is its not much of an improvement. If you want good sound its going to cost some bucks. Base System Upgrades http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445266 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634957 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1003810 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822366 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581379 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451941 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540954 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=Dotech http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495855 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494299 http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...morel-jbl.html http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=amp+upgrade http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=550771 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post16679904 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1411521234 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1378833 base system wiring pre/post 3/09 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1411521234 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tDpLJPcGkw_ui_ http://www.monsteraudiodesign.co.uk/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post16679904
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DMM235i Private 8 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I did the Alpine HiFi kit on my E90. I haven’t coded it yet but need to. I also changed out the under seat subs with oem ones from the logic7 setup (found the pair on eBay). Sound improvement is well worth it. Could I have saved money with aftermarket and gotten more? Sure but I wanted OEM.
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