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My car came with HiFi, not even the Premium Sound package, so I was looking to upgrade my stock system completely from all the speakers to the amplifier. I wanted something that fits like factory OEM, required little to no modification to my car, quality products that offered hard hitting/clear sound within the car. I didn't want 2 12s in my trunk with bass so loud you could hear me coming from blocks away because frankly, that's not cool to me anymore. lol Plus I wanted to keep the added weight to my car at an absolute minimum when doing this since I do track my car.
After all my research, I ended up ordering the complete BAVSOUND upgrade. Let me tell you, I am beyond impressed with the awesome customer service I've received thus far. Super friendly staff, good communication and quick shipping! I purchased their Stage One Speaker Upgrade Kit which included front and rear replacements for the Tweeters and Midranges. Also purchased their Ghost Underseat Subwoofer System...which replaces the factory subwoofers under the driver's and passenger's seats. Finally purchased their BimmerTech PP82DSP Amplifier which offers 70 Watts each @ 2 Ohms to all 6 Channels...quite an upgrade over the weak stock amp. The package arrived in 2 boxes…the big brown box had all the speakers etc and the yellow box had the amplifier. They were shipped from two different locations - the amplifier direct from the manufacturer in Poland, and they both arrived at the same time…fast, very fast. IMG_6779 by dj_dub, on Flickr The complete kit in very nice packaging IMG_3185 by dj_dub, on Flickr Opening up the Front and Rear Midranges IMG_3188 by dj_dub, on Flickr Front Midranges IMG_3187 by dj_dub, on Flickr Front Midrange compared to stock…so much more beefy IMG_3189 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3190 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3191 by dj_dub, on Flickr Front Midrange mounted to door card…truly plug and play, very simple install IMG_3197 by dj_dub, on Flickr Front Tweeters IMG_3193 by dj_dub, on Flickr Front Tweeter compared to stock…beautiful construction IMG_3194 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3196 by dj_dub, on Flickr Front Tweeter mounted in stock location…snaps right in, perfect fit IMG_3199 by dj_dub, on Flickr Moving on to mounting the Rear Tweeters…notice there isn’t a stock one in the HiFi system. You have to use the provided template you see below, trace the mounting location and cut it out with a sharp blade. This literally is the hardest part of the installation because of the space to work with. Take your time with this part and it’ll all go smoothly. Mock it up first and cut once, cut it right IMG_3205 by dj_dub, on Flickr Rear Tweeters…with pre-installed oval plates IMG_3192 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3207 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3206 by dj_dub, on Flickr Rear Midrange compared to stock…again, so much more beefy IMG_3208 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3209 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3210 by dj_dub, on Flickr Rear Midrange and Rear Tweeter mounted on rear deck (stock speaker grilles re-installed after pics were taken) IMG_3212 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3213 by dj_dub, on Flickr Stock Subwoofer and housing IMG_3214 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3216 by dj_dub, on Flickr Bavsound Subwoofer…night and day over the stock versions IMG_3217 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3220 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3221 by dj_dub, on Flickr Subwoofer compared to stock…the difference is plain to see IMG_3218 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3219 by dj_dub, on Flickr Subwoofer mounted in the stock housings…straight forward installation and again, plug and play. They do look great though…it’s a shame you won’t see these anymore IMG_3223 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3224 by dj_dub, on Flickr Now to mount the Subwoofers back into the stock locations under the front seats...the whole process of removing and re-installing the subwoofers is pretty easy. You just need the right sized torx bits and some patience. There’s no need to remove the seats completely by the way. Just flip them up as shown in the pics after removing the 4 mounting screws and there will be plenty of room to work with. IMG_3225 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3226 by dj_dub, on Flickr Place the stock covers back on and you’re all done IMG_3230 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3231 by dj_dub, on Flickr The final step of the installation process…the Amplifier. Locating the stock amplifier is also a pretty straight forward process, you just need to do you research beforehand. I couldn’t find an installation video for this from Bavsound, so I looked online how to remove the trunk carpeting. Once you figure that out, everything else is common sense. Stock amplifier and location under the left side trunk carpeting IMG_3287 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3286 by dj_dub, on Flickr The BimmerTech Amplifier…surprisingly slightly smaller than the stock unit, however packs more punch IMG_3292 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3290 by dj_dub, on Flickr BimmerTech Amplifier compared to the stock unit…notice the slight difference in size IMG_3297 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3295 by dj_dub, on Flickr Mounts into the stock bracket using the one of the stock bolts and automotive 3m double-sided tape. The tape is used because of the difference in size but works well in this situation. IMG_3299 by dj_dub, on Flickr The BimmerTech Amplifier and bracket mounts perfectly into the stock location. TIP: Install the USB cable before mounting the amplifier and bracket into it’s final spot because trying to do this later will be difficult. The USB cable allows you to tune/customize the amplifier via a Windows laptop if desired. IMG_3300 by dj_dub, on Flickr IMG_3304 by dj_dub, on Flickr My initial impressions after completing the installation… The products: Very very well made quality parts. It’s obvious at first sight and feel. The good packaging is also a very nice touch. What more can I say. The installation process: Easy and straight forward – very minor modification needed and pretty much plug and play. Anyone can do it just as long as you have the right tools, watch the Bavsound installation videos and do your proper research beforehand. They do state that the process is fast and takes XX:XX amount of minutes per side per speaker, but I don’t agree with that personally…maybe only if you’ve done this a few times and know what to expect. I really think you should take your sweet ass time doing this so you don’t break anything and install it once and install it right the first time. Taking my sweet ass time, this whole process took me 4 hours. Not bad at all. The sound quality over stock: HOLY CRAP. Yes, it is that noticeable right off the bat. EXACTLY what I wanted. Crisp and super clear highs and mids, hard hitting solid lows. The sound and clarity I wanted badly for inside the cabin is now achieved. There is a break-in period for each type of speaker in which they’ll reach their full potential, but they sound great right out the box! For those considering this setup for their car, I say buy with confidence. You won’t be disappointed. From the great customer service, fast shipping, quality products, easy installation…you can’t go wrong, it’s worth every penny! Cheers! My car that these were installed in… IMG_3250a by dj_dub, on Flickr
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great review!!! I need to upgrade
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Great review and pics. I installed the underseat subs and it made a very big difference. Planning on doing the full upgrade in the beginning of the year.
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Thank you! ...do it man, you won't be disappointed.
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Nice write up! I have their underseat ghost subs and very happy with them. I was debating whether to upgrade the rest of the speakers but not sure how much of an upgrade they'd be. I have the Enhanced Premium system.
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How much on a level of 1-10 would you say these hit harder than the original EPS subs?
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Do it bro, you won't regret it! I listen to various EDM too. Sounds great now in my car!
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dj_dub - beautiful write-up! Photos looks amazing, and we really appreciate the honest review of the install process as well as the results. We're so happy that you're thrilled with the system!
Having installed really complex audio systems over the course of 10+ years in the custom car audio world, I've really come to appreciate the simplicity of our systems and the bang for the buck. Please let me know if you have any questions at all post-install. We're happy to help. |
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Nice !
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