[Legal Bill]

So the Bavsound site says you can use these speaker kits on the 2 series with the stock amp that comes with the Hi-Fi system. Has anyone tried that? How does it sound? Will I need the $1,000 amp anyway?

Stage One speakers

http://bavsound.com/Stage-One/Buy-Now/

Underseat woofers

http://bavsound.com/BMW-Underseat-Su...rades/Buy-Now/

[CanadianGatorBacon]

Originally Posted by Legal Bill

Stage One speakers

http://bavsound.com/Stage-One/Buy-Now/

These are only available for pre-order right now.

From the site:
Available to ship:
Jun. 30 (Estimated)

[Legal Bill]

Aha! So you decided to read what it says on the web site??

Thanks for pointing out the obvious to me.

[CanadianGatorBacon]

No problem. I only thought to look because me and others on here have contacted Bavsound about their F22 stage 1 replacements, and they;ve consistently said they wouldn't be ready at least until middle to late spring.

[Legal Bill]

I'm guessing this is more a matter of manufacturing and shipping than development. Can the 2 series really be so different that it takes this long to design and tune the components?

[CanadianGatorBacon]

I emailed them back in January. They said that they had been developing the replacement, but the delay was because weren't satisfied with what they had developed and had started over at some point, but they were testing new designs. Seems like they are happy with their designs now and are moving to the production phase.

[Legal Bill]

I got three emails from them after filling up my cart but not placing an order. One e-mail asked me what the problem was with the order I didn't place! I wrote back and said the products I was interested in are not yet available. I then got another e-mail saying a real person will get back to me. So we'll see if one does.

[OpenAir]

Originally Posted by Legal Bill

I got three emails from them after filling up my cart but not placing an order. One e-mail asked me what the problem was with the order I didn't place! I wrote back and said the products I was interested in are not yet available. I then got another e-mail saying a real person will get back to me. So we'll see if one does.

I received the same messages...

[Legal Bill]

Just got a message that they are taking orders and first batches are ready to ship. My problem is, I'm not going to buy it until I know how the speakers work with the stock amp. If I have to buy an amp as well, the package costs $2K!

[BMWZ4]

^ Too right. If you went for the entire set-up, you'd be in the $2.3k range and for us Canucks, by the time you add shipping, duty, brokerage (and of course the exchange rate), you're well over $3.2k! Too rich for me.

[selmeralto]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

^ Too right. If you went for the entire set-up, you'd be in the $2.3k range and for us Canucks, by the time you add shipping, duty, brokerage (and of course the exchange rate), you're well over $3.2k! Too rich for me.

I have little doubt that the Bavsound setup with amp will sound terrific but the package does come at a cost. I've been very happy with the Eton/JL Audio combination that comes in at around US $350 total for front and rear replacement and that works very well with the existing HK amp. These are drop in for the HK system. Details at http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1236238

I can't be sure that these will work well with the Hi-Fi system but there are others on the forum who could offer an informed opinion.

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by selmeralto

I have little doubt that the Bavsound setup with amp will sound terrific but the package does come at a cost. I've been very happy with the Eton/JL Audio combination that comes in at around US $350 total for front and rear replacement and that works very well with the existing HK amp. These are drop in for the HK system. Details at http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1236238

I can't be sure that these will work well with the Hi-Fi system but there are others on the forum who could offer an informed opinion.

Thanks for posting. I did see your original post by the way (I was drawn to your title! Brilliant movie). I may go that route.

[selmeralto]

My pleasure. I spent many wonderful years in Toronto. What a city!

[Legal Bill]

Looks like the Bavsound stage one for the 2 series with Hi-Fi is just four speakers. Is anyone ordering it?

[BMWZ4]

Re-installed my OEM subs last night. After having listening to them for about 2 weeks, I'm finding the sound/bass on the "flat" side. Unless I absolutely crank the volume, sounds a little like AM radio at times. It's my opinion that these subs are probably awesome with the Bimmertech amp, but not with the OEM amp.

In any case, tried to return to Bavsound but unfortunately I'm over the 30 day return policy just over ~10 days. To my Canadian friends: caution when ordering these or other Bavsound products, relative to a possible return if you're not happy with the outcome - Canadian customs sat on mine for roughly 2 weeks and by the time I got them installed, I was already at or near the 30 day return limit.

They're up for sale in the members classified.

[Grave]

Never heard any speaker from Bavsound but as they did'nt give any characteristics they can't be a serious society. Search for any other woofer and you get all features not Bavsound bla-bla like higher ! best ! and so on.

ex : (i masked my choose but it's an US product fits OEM enclosures and costs $ 240 for a pair)
Subwoofer Series xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subwoofer Size 8"
Peak Power Handling 300 watts
RMS Power Handling 150 watts
Voice Coil(s) Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter 1.5"
Sensitivity 86.7 dB
Xmax (millimeters) 23 mm
Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
Main Cone Color Black
Woofer Surround UV Treated Foam
Subwoofer Grille No
Re-Cone Kit Available No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume 0.19 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume 0.60 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth 2-1/8"
Cutout Diameter 7-7/8"
Shallow Mount Installation Yes
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (Fs) 30.394 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas) 27.830 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts) 0.669
Electrical Q Value (Qes) 0.804
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re) 3.500 ohms
Mechanical Q Value (Qms) 3.987
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 5 years
Labor Warranty Duration 5 years
Warranty Provider Manufacturer

[Legal Bill]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Re-installed my OEM subs last night. After having listening to them for about 2 weeks, I'm finding the sound/bass on the "flat" side. Unless I absolutely crank the volume, sounds a little like AM radio at times. It's my opinion that these subs are probably awesome with the Bimmertech amp, but not with the OEM amp.

In any case, tried to return to Bavsound but unfortunately I'm over the 30 day return policy just over ~10 days. To my Canadian friends: caution when ordering these or other Bavsound products, relative to a possible return if you're not happy with the outcome - Canadian customs sat on mine for roughly 2 weeks and by the time I got them installed, I was already at or near the 30 day return limit.

They're up for sale in the members classified.

Thanks for this warning. I bought the stage one speakers but they will not arrive until mid April. I guess I'll stay away from the subs for now.