BMW 1 series 2013

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M1988

Original Poster:

2 posts

62 months

Thursday 12th September 2019
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Hi everybody, just after some advise on upgrading my sound system !!
I litterly have no idea where to start......

RazerSauber

2,548 posts

67 months

Friday 13th September 2019
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The E50 5 series' used a fibre optic system that was a nightmare to upgrade without huge modifications, I believe it was linked with iDrive. Speak to your local audio installer. One near me recommends using an amplifier that takes the input from your factory head unit and modifies the sound from there. If your car happens to use standardized wiring then it's much simpler and will likely end up in a good head unit and some decent speakers.

M1988

Original Poster:

2 posts

62 months

Friday 13th September 2019
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Thanks for the reply mate. Not looking for anything too crazy, but I need something with a bit more punch to it!!

luigisayshello

245 posts

101 months

Friday 13th September 2019
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Bavsound.

Davie_GLA

6,665 posts

206 months

Wednesday 18th September 2019
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As above.

I have a 7 series that uses fibre optics so I'm investigating a plug and play bavaudio amp and changing the speakers out .

The sound as standard is by no means shabby but just need a bit more amplification at volume. Expensive though.