BAVSOUND Experiences; Ghost Subwoofers anyone?

gixxerboy63 · 10-30-2015, 11:50 AM

Has anyone done the BAVSOUND speaker upgrade?
Is it worth it?
They are offering $100 off on their Ghost Subwoofers today only through midnight.
Limited quantities.

I ordered a set for the X5M.
30-day moneyback guarantee... I guess it's worth a try

mitch808 · 10-30-2015, 11:56 AM

I like their tweeters, the mids aren't that great IMO. I would be suspect on that sub. There is not enough airspace nor surface area to really make a big difference. You're much better off with the JL Audio sub for an X5 and a small mono amp of around 300W RMS.

arciga18 · 10-31-2015, 10:47 PM

I'm also interested in hearing other people's thoughts

F06msportmia · 11-11-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Has anyone done the BAVSOUND speaker upgrade?
Is it worth it?
They are offering $100 off on their Ghost Subwoofers today only through midnight.
Limited quantities.

I ordered a set for the X5M.
30-day moneyback guarantee... I guess it's worth a try

I did the upgrade (DIY) about 10 months ago. The basic/standard audio is just SHIT for a $65k car but that's another rant.

I bought the Bavsound last year during Christmas and got a good deal, like $320 shipped.

The upgrade was worth it, nothing outstanding but much better than what I had. I would like to take it to another level with better amps but the electrical on these cars is tricky so decided not to mess with it.

Good luck!

F06msportmia · 11-11-2015, 07:21 PM

Just realized that you were asking about the subs. Never mind my post.

gixxerboy63 · 05-01-2016, 11:02 AM

Changed over to BAVAUTO underseat subs... honestly can't tell much difference at all. My Denali factory BOSE System sounds better and yields better bass than any vehicle I own.

Bklynjoker · 05-01-2016, 04:12 PM

I have standard 4 speaker audio in mine & went with ROCKFORD FOSGATE P300-12
It's a 300watt powered box with gives pretty nice bass with level control.. It's a slim box so it doesn't take up any space at all & for the price it's well worth it.. Interior speakers are pretty shiit so that's the next upgrade & will be going with another amp and real speakers.. These plug n plays really don't offer much performance because it's using oem amps..this powered sub is clean bass not performance bass.

Installation: signal for sub came from floor subs, they have built on amps.

NickTheStick · 05-03-2016, 12:10 PM

I was going to change out all my speakers, but the guys over at MusicarNW advised against it. Instead, they recommended the Helix PP82-DSP. It woke everything up, and its tunable. I highly recommend the upgrade. Additional points because its super easy to install.

LeoBurr · 05-03-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTheStick

I was going to change out all my speakers, but the guys over at MusicarNW advised against it. Instead, they recommended the Helix PP82-DSP. It woke everything up, and its tunable. I highly recommend the upgrade. Additional points because its super easy to install.

I installed the Bimmertech Amp, which is a modified version of the Helix + Focal IFBMW-S and IFBMW-SUBs. Huge, huge improvement. The Focal IFMBW-SUBs were only $175 via eBay.

Bklynjoker · 05-03-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTheStick

I was going to change out all my speakers, but the guys over at MusicarNW advised against it. Instead, they recommended the Helix PP82-DSP. It woke everything up, and its tunable. I highly recommend the upgrade. Additional points because its super easy to install.

VERY COOL. Did you install and PC tune it yourself? Was the tuning process hard?

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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I like their tweeters, the mids aren't that great IMO. I would be suspect on that sub. There is not enough airspace nor surface area to really make a big difference. You're much better off with the JL Audio sub for an X5 and a small mono amp of around 300W RMS.
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Bklynjoker Lieutenant 85 Rep 479 Posts Drives: G20 %E2%80%9C22%E2%80%9D MSpor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (1)	I have standard 4 speaker audio in mine & went with ROCKFORD FOSGATE P300-12 It's a 300watt powered box with gives pretty nice bass with level control.. It's a slim box so it doesn't take up any space at all & for the price it's well worth it.. Interior speakers are pretty shiit so that's the next upgrade & will be going with another amp and real speakers.. These plug n plays really don't offer much performance because it's using oem amps..this powered sub is clean bass not performance bass. Installation: signal for sub came from floor subs, they have built on amps. Attached Images __________________ LeXxiNGToN aka LeXxDiAMoNDS
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NickTheStick Private First Class 14 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 12' X5d / 09' 335d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I was going to change out all my speakers, but the guys over at MusicarNW advised against it. Instead, they recommended the Helix PP82-DSP. It woke everything up, and its tunable. I highly recommend the upgrade. Additional points because its super easy to install.
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