New BavSound under seat subs

[ELCID86]

Just got this offer for $100 off their yet to be available under-seat subs. Anyone have ideas on how they would be wired given the placement of the existing sub?

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[Oli77]

Yes, how do you "simply replace your factory underseat subwoofer..." if there isn't one there to begin with?
Guess you could take a pair of wires from the box in the trunk (below the deck) and wire that to the new subs under your seats.

[ELCID86]

Yes, how do you "simply replace your factory underseat subwoofer..." if there isn't one there to begin with?
Guess you could take a pair of wires from the box in the trunk (below the deck) and wire that to the new subs under your seats.

Agreed. Just re-read the email. E46 isn't listed. I sent them an email asking for clarification.

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[KevinC]

Hideously overpriced anyways.

[ELCID86]

Hideously overpriced anyways.

Recommendation on a reasonably priced (and easy to install) alternative?


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[Oli77]

Someone on the forum purchased this in the past.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000063TJY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=WIQ9IARPSAY7&coliid=I50MF7G5SES64&psc=1

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[Damian]

Although I'm still a ways out from doing this upgrade (still have other things on to do list including Stage one speaker upgrade and head unit) I was looking into sub options. Best thing I found so far is a custom fiberglass box (see DIY here, post 37 is the route i'd go http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=633713&page=2) and your choise of sub/amp. I am torn between a Kicker psd4-10 which has similar technology to legendary Solo baric L7 or the JL Audio 10w-7. This option will still cost about $600-1,000 after materials, sub and amp all factored in.

[ELCID86]

Pretty pricey.

[Damian]

Budget option for custom fiberglass enclosure noted below using Rockford Fosgate R500X1D (500 amp 1-channel Class D amp) can be had on Amazon for $123 and a 10" Pioneer TS-W26154 can be had at crutchfield for $100 but is on sale for $85 if you don't mind some scratches. With cost of wiring, fiberglass resin, mat, dowels, etc you would be looking at roughly $300 installed.

[orange260z]

Hey Shawn, the e90 sedans used underseat subs, so the first promo from Bavsound was in error.

I had (and Alex has) their e46 convertible ghost sub - and it's awesome. Although very expensive (>$700??) it was perfectly integrated and sounded far superior in practical application to many custom setups I tried using high-end drivers (such as the high-end JL). I think the driver they use is of reasonable quality (although maybe not as good as the JL), the original amp was a Rockford Fosgate Punch, and the "box" very basic... however, the woofer was perfect for use in an infinite baffle (ie open air) design which very few drivers can handle. This allowed the sub to use the whole trunk as the box, and gave a lot more sound in the car than "in trunk" options.

I don't know if you could shove one of the convertible kits into the ski-pass on the sedan??

[ELCID86]

Hi there,
This is Micah, CEO and co-founder of Bavsound.

Because you're a valued customer, we wanted to let you know in advance that we'll be increasing the prices of our Stage One Speaker Upgrade (http://bavsound.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=352755c9363d2b777e5c4987d&id=02f73b94b4&e=d35778db3b) kits on June 1st 2016.

On average, our prices will increase by around $100 per Stage One kit (http://bavsound.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=352755c9363d2b777e5c4987d&id=003048a59b&e=d35778db3b), and in some cases as much as $200 per kit.

So, if you've been thinking about buying a Stage One kit, we strongly recommend you purchase before June 1, 2016 (http://bavsound.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=352755c9363d2b777e5c4987d&id=6e1f94b4fa&e=d35778db3b).

(For example, our price on a current 3 Series Stage One kit with Standard Hi-Fi will go from $497 to $597, and our price for a current 5 Series Stage One with Harman Kardon will increase from $797 to $997)

Why are we raising our prices?

Put simply, our costs have increased. After nearly two years of our current pricing, our materials, operational, and labor costs have increased significantly.

If you have ANY questions, concerns, or feedback about this change, please don't hesitate to reply to this email and let us know what's on your mind.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Micah D. Cranman / BAVSOUND
Amazing BMW audio gear -- made simple.
www.bavsound.com (http://bavsound.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=352755c9363d2b777e5c4987d&id=1343e0184e&e=d35778db3b)

[09mageec]

:facepalm

[09mageec]

I hope they keep their payment plan...

[BMWCurves]

:facepalm

Seriously. I was already thinking $500 for a minor speaker upgrade was high, $600 just means I'll be content with my HK speakers.

[Damian]

Suddenly my HK speakers sound much better...

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[ELCID86]

Suddenly my HK speakers sound much better...

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Lol.

[09mageec]

It sucks because after having the stage one upgrade for about six years now (P/O installed them), they are slowly starting to go, and my music is very important to me. So i'm probably going to go with them again, even after this said price increase [emoji19][emoji849]


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[ELCID86]

It sucks because after having the stage one upgrade for about six years now (P/O installed them), they are slowly starting to go, and my music is very important to me. So i'm probably going to go with them again, even after this said price increase [emoji19][emoji849]


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That's too soon for them to be failing. Have you contacted BAVSOUND?

[09mageec]

That's too soon for them to be failing. Have you contacted BAVSOUND?

No, I havent. I mean, there have been many times where those speakers may have been a TAD to loud....

[ELCID86]

No, I havent. I mean, there have been many times where those speakers may have been a TAD to loud....

Worth a shot. They should be able to handle it!

[09mageec]

Worth a shot. They should be able to handle it!
If you think its worth it, I will definitely give it a shot... I have none of the receipts from the PO though, nor do I know the dates that they were purchased...:scratchinghead

Edit: Just checked their warrantee statement, it's only 4 years.

[ELCID86]

If you think its worth it, I will definitely give it a shot... I have none of the receipts from the PO though, nor do I know the dates that they were purchased...:scratchinghead

Edit: Just checked their warrantee statement, it's only 4 years.

Rats. Better than most electronics though.


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[WOLFN8TR]

FYI- BAVSOUND Stage 1 Speaker Upgrade is $75 OFF right now and FREE Shipping.
Coupon Code: "BLACK75" Total comes to $372 Shipped...:thumbsup

https://www.bavsound.com/Product/stage-one-bmw-e46-coupe-harman-kardon