Blown Speaker???

johnannz · 08-23-2014, 01:48 PM

I just picked up a 2008 with i drive and premium audio. The rear driver side speakers are "tinny" and sounds like static. I tried to listen to identify which of the two speakers might be the cause and sounds like both. Not sure if it is just me but the rear shelf speaker also sounds back,

Could it be all three or possible it is a connection to the speakers causing it.

I am about the replace the rear two speakers but wanted to feedback before attempting.

Is there a good DYI on replacing speakers??
THanks

Amirsm3 · 08-23-2014, 02:30 PM

Adjust the fade and balance and see if you can pinpoint which speakers are bad, exactly.

Krockit1 · 08-23-2014, 11:09 PM

Could be a blown speak but if it's multiple speakers, I would suspect the amp is not working properly. After a lot of hassling and haggling, I finally convinced the dealer that my passenger side sub and door speakers were not getting proper signaln nor power. They replaced the amp under warranty and the stereo is pretty damn good now.

Sinful · 08-23-2014, 11:10 PM

I had the same thing ,dealership changed my amp.

johnannz · 08-24-2014, 08:35 AM

thanks. I am bring it in for an USB retro fit and will have them check it out at the same time

johnannz · 08-24-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SinfulM3

I had the same thing ,dealership changed my amp.

Do you mind my asking, how much did it set you back?

Sinful · 09-08-2014, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnannz

Do you mind my asking, how much did it set you back?

Nothing it was under warranty.
Unsure what it would have cost me otherwise..sorry.

johnannz · 10-11-2014, 11:17 AM

I brought the car into the dealer and we found both rear speakers had the "tinny" static sound. The dealer told me they "updated" the software (without much explanation, I suspect the service advisor was clueless). The problem went away but two days later is it back. The volume is also lower than when I brought it in.

The service advisor told me to come in and discuss with the service advisor. I feel like I am wasting my time. If the amp was bad, why would the "software update" cause the problem to go away.

Any ideas???

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johnannz New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2003 x5 & 2003 e39 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: White Plains, NY iTrader: (0)	Blown Speaker??? I just picked up a 2008 with i drive and premium audio. The rear driver side speakers are "tinny" and sounds like static. I tried to listen to identify which of the two speakers might be the cause and sounds like both. Not sure if it is just me but the rear shelf speaker also sounds back, Could it be all three or possible it is a connection to the speakers causing it. I am about the replace the rear two speakers but wanted to feedback before attempting. Is there a good DYI on replacing speakers?? THanks
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Krockit1 First Lieutenant 51 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dousman, WI iTrader: (0)	Could be a blown speak but if it's multiple speakers, I would suspect the amp is not working properly. After a lot of hassling and haggling, I finally convinced the dealer that my passenger side sub and door speakers were not getting proper signaln nor power. They replaced the amp under warranty and the stereo is pretty damn good now. __________________ As a matter of fact, I did steal it
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Sinful Banned 14 Rep 409 Posts Drives: Its black and has 4 wheels Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I had the same thing ,dealership changed my amp.
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johnannz New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2003 x5 & 2003 e39 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: White Plains, NY iTrader: (0)	thanks. I am bring it in for an USB retro fit and will have them check it out at the same time
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johnannz New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2003 x5 & 2003 e39 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: White Plains, NY iTrader: (0)	I brought the car into the dealer and we found both rear speakers had the "tinny" static sound. The dealer told me they "updated" the software (without much explanation, I suspect the service advisor was clueless). The problem went away but two days later is it back. The volume is also lower than when I brought it in. The service advisor told me to come in and discuss with the service advisor. I feel like I am wasting my time. If the amp was bad, why would the "software update" cause the problem to go away. Any ideas???
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