Mechanic Fried My Audio System

tdot328i · 09-06-2023, 06:03 PM

Took my 328i to a mechanic to change the brake light. He didn't put it back in properly and it rained the next day, flooding my trunk and amp...

Music still plays but it sounds unclear at medium-high volume and crackles. Tried replacing the amp but issue persists.

Kind of hard to find info on what aftermarket audio system to upgrade to.

Is there a full kit that includes speakers, tweeters, subs, amp, etc. that I can buy all at once?

Any info would be appreciated! Thank you

PS - If you're in the Greater Toronto Area and know a shop that could help install the aftermarket system, let me know!

tankertoad · 09-06-2023, 08:24 PM

If you’ve been happy with it up until now, try to source a replacement amp. If you want better (but not the best) overall sound, audio tech Fischer is a popular amp upgrade and bavsound for the speaker set. There are many other drop in options from other makers.

ctuna · 09-06-2023, 10:11 PM

base system wiring pre/post 3/09
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tDpLJPcGkw_ui_
Base System Guide
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...5&d=1493273253

Most stereo shops don't know how to do BMW stereo properly .

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tdot328i Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Mechanic Fried My Audio System - Best Aftermarket System to Upgrade? Took my 328i to a mechanic to change the brake light. He didn't put it back in properly and it rained the next day, flooding my trunk and amp... Music still plays but it sounds unclear at medium-high volume and crackles. Tried replacing the amp but issue persists. Kind of hard to find info on what aftermarket audio system to upgrade to. Is there a full kit that includes speakers, tweeters, subs, amp, etc. that I can buy all at once? Any info would be appreciated! Thank you PS - If you're in the Greater Toronto Area and know a shop that could help install the aftermarket system, let me know! Last edited by tdot328i; 09-06-2023 at 08:33 PM..
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tankertoad Private First Class 108 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2000 e46 coupe Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	If you’ve been happy with it up until now, try to source a replacement amp. If you want better (but not the best) overall sound, audio tech Fischer is a popular amp upgrade and bavsound for the speaker set. There are many other drop in options from other makers.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	there are two basic head types and 3 basic sound systems . without knowing which you have it will be impossible to give any kind of advice. Use mdecoder.com to find out what you have. BMW stereo types http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865 http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/ http://technicpnp.com/menuDiagrams/d...e90_92_93.html http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...3&d=1169133185 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673 https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e...n-752.1275694/ base system wiring pre/post 3/09 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tDpLJPcGkw_ui_ Base System Guide http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...5&d=1493273253 Most stereo shops don't know how to do BMW stereo properly .
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