BAV Sound Stage 1 review

328135M · 06-06-2016, 03:56 PM

Hey guys. See my quick little review below. Definitely a big upgrade. (Contrary to other folks I actually think the speakers are a more important upgrade than the amp, having done both).

http://bavsound.com/Stage-One/Stage-...Audio/Reviews/

freeman727 · 06-08-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 328135M

Hey guys. See my quick little review below. Definitely a big upgrade. (Contrary to other folks I actually think the speakers are a more important upgrade than the amp, having done both).

http://bavsound.com/Stage-One/Stage-...Audio/Reviews/

Is it a DIY type project for those with E90 bodies?

nycplumber · 06-08-2016, 08:43 AM

Does this work for individual sound?

328135M · 06-17-2016, 03:39 PM

Yeah it is definitely DIY. The convertible is a bit harder in the back seats than the coupe/sedan. Those two are quite easy. It seems intimidating at first, but then you realize it is just snapping a panel off and a couple screws

328135M · 06-17-2016, 03:40 PM

what do you mean by individual sound?

dparm · 06-17-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nycplumber

Does this work for individual sound?

Yes. Individual = EPS = DIRAC. You can verify this on the BavSound website.

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Originally Posted by 328135M

what do you mean by individual sound?

Build sheets actually refer to it as:

S752A INDIVIDUAL AUDIOSYSTEM Individual audio system

aussiem3 · 06-17-2016, 09:19 PM

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Yes. Individual = EPS = DIRAC. You can verify this on the BavSound website.

I thought the individual system had very good speakers already. Does this mean the Bavsound speakers are an improvement over the OEM one?

dparm · 06-17-2016, 11:26 PM

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I thought the individual system had very good speakers already. Does this mean the Bavsound speakers are an improvement over the OEM one?

It's very subjective because everyone's ears are different. Their refund policy will let you send the speakers back if you don't like them.

I think the EPS/Individual audio is quite good, yes.

aussiem3 · 06-19-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

It's very subjective because everyone's ears are different. Their refund policy will let you send the speakers back if you don't like them.

I think the EPS/Individual audio is quite good, yes.

Thanks

It will cost me a lot to send it back from Australia if I don't like. Looks like they are using proper crossover and tweeters look of high quality.

dparm · 06-19-2016, 10:47 PM

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Thanks

It will cost me a lot to send it back from Australia if I don't like. Looks like they are using proper crossover and tweeters look of high quality.

I'd start with the subs. You can add the speakers later if you really need that little bit of extra. I will say that the Ghost subs with the EPS speakers is a good setup for $500 USD.

Amirsm3 · 06-20-2016, 08:55 AM

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I'd start with the subs. You can add the speakers later if you really need that little bit of extra. I will say that the Ghost subs with the EPS speakers is a good setup for $500 USD.

This.

I sat in several cars with the stage 1 upgrade and couldn't find enough justification to take the leap. With the right EQ tuning, the EPS / Indiv. speakers are crisp and clear.

ijnoj09 · 06-21-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

This.

I sat in several cars with the stage 1 upgrade and couldn't find enough justification to take the leap. With the right EQ tuning, the EPS / Indiv. speakers are crisp and clear.

I agree, the stock EPS speakers are actually pretty good when tuned right. I don't think you will see a huge improvement with the Stage 1 over the EPS speakers.

I have the ghost underseat subs with a 10" JL audio sub in the trunk and the stock eps for the rest of the speakers, and very satisfied with how the system sounds now.

gotjnco · 03-10-2017, 03:43 PM

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I agree, the stock EPS speakers are actually pretty good when tuned right. I don't think you will see a huge improvement with the Stage 1 over the EPS speakers.

I have the ghost underseat subs with a 10" JL audio sub in the trunk and the stock eps for the rest of the speakers, and very satisfied with how the system sounds now.

I need to check out your setup... i miss my Logic7 sound system in my 335

IWantAnE92 · 03-11-2017, 01:16 AM

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