[DannG]

I recently ordered a 530xi. Got this through a lease company, which my friend owns. He got me a great deal, however, it did not come with upgraded HK sound.

So i am considering upgrading to bavsound stage 1 or maybe more.

Most of what i have read, leads me to believe if i just spend the extra on stage 1 it will be enough. Should i go for the extra amp and subs?

I am 36, do not need my system to bump like a concert hall, but i do like crisp sound and to occasionally raise the volume.

any thoughts?

[DocWeatherington]

I don't know if Bavsound is even an option yet

Why don't you get your buddy to upgrade the car to one that has the HK, I will admit for the HK money its a pretty good deal and adds tons more speakers, amps and what not for the 1,000 dollars. I doubt anything Bav sound has for the stock system would come close for that price.

[DannG]

Bavsound is an option.

HK adds 2 more speakers above HiFi. Not a ton. But the added wattage is key along with somewhat higher quality speakers.

All I've read from users who upgraded lead me to believe Bavsound is much better but not sure if it's worth the amp upgrade.

I'll probably do the stage 1 and upgrade from there if needed. Stage 1 runs 600.

I also considered upgrading the car but I'd have to wait another month, somewhat impulsive lol.

[instalher]

I have spoken with Andy W. formerly head nut at jbl. and he said that those harmen speakers built for the bmw are really really nice drivers.. Now he has launched a line of super high end speakers called Audiofrog.. This guy is wicked smart. so if he says there ok, tehn they are ok.. .

[pemz]

Originally Posted by DannG

Bavsound is an option.

HK adds 2 more speakers above HiFi. Not a ton. But the added wattage is key along with somewhat higher quality speakers.

I believe HK ads 4 more speakers above HiFi, not two. There is a schematic drawing of the different systems in one of the earlier posted threads.

EDIT: http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1343257

[nickyhaan]

i ordered my G30 with hifi and have the feeling that they sound slightly less then the hifi option in the F10 (pre LCI) .. Bass is less and it sounds more "metal" and shallow

[remmib]

Originally Posted by pemz

I believe HK ads 4 more speakers above HiFi, not two. There is a schematic drawing of the different systems in one of the earlier posted threads.

EDIT: http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1343257

Yes, adds two speakers in each rear door.

[DannG]

So I picked up the G30 last night. I have to say, the Hi Fi is good, not great. I do miss the "Surround sound" feel having the extra 4 speakers in rear doors. I do regret not getting the HK, but the Hi Fi is certainly not bad.

[Almaretto]

More than the added speakers or watts, I think a key factor is the EQ.

[Ssahba]

Originally Posted by nickyhaan

i ordered my G30 with hifi and have the feeling that they sound slightly less then the hifi option in the F10 (pre LCI) .. Bass is less and it sounds more "metal" and shallow

Originally Posted by nickyhaan

i ordered my G30 with hifi and have the feeling that they sound slightly less then the hifi option in the F10 (pre LCI) .. Bass is less and it sounds more "metal" and shallow

I also experience there is a major downgrade between F and G HiFi systems.

Bass seems to be a joke in G compared to prior generation F series. I also feel sound is a bit far from me in G Hi Fi

To be honest with F series HiFi i was so happy with sound quality that i never even thought of upgrading. Now with G series I am looking to upgrade as i cannot stand the bass.

[The Donald]

im planning to get the bavsound stage 1 for my g30 as well..

hopefully its a decent upgrade to my hi-fi system

[Short540]

I just installed the stage 1 in my g30. And it's better but I believe it needs the amp upgraded. The stock amp is just not powerfull enough to get the best out of these speakers.

[Canuck99]

Originally Posted by Short540

I just installed the stage 1 in my g30. And it's better but I believe it needs the amp upgraded. The stock amp is just not powerfull enough to get the best out of these speakers.

But which sysrem did you start with, HK?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Short540

I just installed the stage 1 in my g30. And it's better but I believe it needs the amp upgraded. The stock amp is just not powerfull enough to get the best out of these speakers.

Besides missing the rear door speakers set, the amp upgrade is the key.
Since with stronger amp, it will help bring out more frequency at lower volume level.
Currently, the only available plug-n-play aftermarket amp would be Bimmer-Tech.

[Short540]

I started with standard hifi. It's opinion too get best results you have too upgrade everything all speakers amp and subs. I thought about upgrading the amp but then realized the subs would sound like crap. So I'm thinking bout doing the subs next instead of the amp. But then the stock amp wouldn't be powerfull enough for the upgraded speakers.

[Ashg]

Originally Posted by Short540

I started with standard hifi. It's opinion too get best results you have too upgrade everything all speakers amp and subs. I thought about upgrading the amp but then realized the subs would sound like crap. So I'm thinking bout doing the subs next instead of the amp. But then the stock amp wouldn't be powerfull enough for the upgraded speakers.

Apologies as it’s an old thread but I just purchased a cpo g30 and came with base hifi. I hate the tinny sound from. I only want to do stage one upgrade? When you did that initially . Was there much difference in sound? The the quality improve? I am not looking to play very loud music, but just need clarity. Will just doing the stage one upgrade be worth the $1k (including installation) . I don’t want to change subs or amp...

[Kid Red]

Yesterday I traded in my F30 335i with HK & 3 ch amp for underseat subs and a 10" sub in the trunk and picked up a G30 540i with Hi-Fi. Itching to improve the sound.

Is the Bimmer-Tech amp only upgrade with existing speakers better/worse than no amp upgrade and Bavsound stage 1?

The volume of the Hi-Fi doesn't seem to be a problem, but there's not a lot of life coming from the Hi-Fi, and certainly not enough low-end.

[Ashg]

Originally Posted by Kid Red

Yesterday I traded in my F30 335i with HK & 3 ch amp for underseat subs and a 10" sub in the trunk and picked up a G30 540i with Hi-Fi. Itching to improve the sound.

Is the Bimmer-Tech amp only upgrade with existing speakers better/worse than no amp upgrade and Bavsound stage 1?

The volume of the Hi-Fi doesn't seem to be a problem, but there's not a lot of life coming from the Hi-Fi, and certainly not enough low-end.

Originally Posted by Kid Red

Yesterday I traded in my F30 335i with HK & 3 ch amp for underseat subs and a 10" sub in the trunk and picked up a G30 540i with Hi-Fi. Itching to improve the sound.

Is the Bimmer-Tech amp only upgrade with existing speakers better/worse than no amp upgrade and Bavsound stage 1?

The volume of the Hi-Fi doesn't seem to be a problem, but there's not a lot of life coming from the Hi-Fi, and certainly not enough low-end.

I'm scheduled to have stage one done on my G30 this weekend . Hope it will be all I need . Loudness is good enough for me with current HIFI