E36 M3 Evo audio upgrade advice?

[JezF]

I've just ordered a new Alpine Ipod only head unit to replace the OEM cassette one, but I am wondering how good the original speakers are and whether they merit an upgrade?

The rear speakers do not have the enlarged enclosures, which I am told were an option on the E36.

Thanks,

Jez

[Dunk76]

Simple exercise here....


Remove door card - fairly simple exercise.

Inspect Nokia paper coned standard fit E36 speakers.

Draw your own conclusions.






They are utter utter shite.

Get yourself on e36coupe.com - we have an ICE section on the forum, and loads of knowledge about the best direct replacement speakers - loads of decent companies do them for the E36.

If it makes you feel any better - I have an E46 with the 'Hi-Fi' package... and that's just as bad.

[JezF]

OK, then! I assumed as it was a BMW, the OEM speakers would be pretty decent, but clearly not! I do have some MB Quart units from another car at home, so it's possible that some of those will fit, depending on the size.

I registered on e36coupe at the weekend, but have had no email to advise of account activation.

Jez

Edited by JezF on Wednesday 25th July 12:46

[JezF]

Just noticed you are in Hove - so am I. Small world!!!

[Schnell]

Agreed,

The 'stereo' in my bimmer is the worst I've had in any car and will be ditching it post haste.

Actually O/T but does anyone know how to disable the alarm that sounds when you disconnect the battery?

[tjw110]

On a similar note I've got an M3 Evo with the HK upgrade and the BMW professional head unit, I've got an Ipod on it's way, what sort of sound quality should I be expecting using the radio link thing??

I'm not interested in people feeling the base from 3 miles away, and the quality is never going to be that good, its a convertible

[JezF]

Judging by what the wife has with her Denison Link and the 3.5mm jack connectors in my Elise and recently departed Focus St, I don't think you will be disappointed. It's not quite up to a decent cd player, but is pretty good and a million miles better than using an ITrip.

Jez

Edited by JezF on Wednesday 25th July 21:50