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ATLBMW1
11-21-2007, 04:17 AM
Brand new here, looks like a lot of Atlanta guys which is cool since I live in Canton.

Looking at upgrading to BSW speakers (Rainbow Audio Components) - anyone done this and have an opinion?

The other option is to just add a small sub in the trunk.

Either way, something needs to be done to improve this sound system. I'm not looking for a ghetto blaster, just something that sounds a little better than the subpar factory speakers.
Hoss
11-21-2007, 04:45 AM
i threw some decent 2-12s in the trunk. its perfect for me - i have the gain pretty low, but when i want to listen to some loud stuff, it bumps pretty loudly! it didnt cost me much (i had the 2-12s and an amp just sitting around) so i was a fan of this option.

are you planning on a diy or having it done? that would make a difference to me.
kendogg
11-21-2007, 12:29 PM
All depends on what you are looking for. And I completely agree, especially the front door tweeters in the E39, they are horrid. If you go with the BSW Stage 1, spring for the IQ set - the larger 25mm tweeter alone is WELL worth it over the Cal20 that comes with the standard setup.
88e28
11-21-2007, 01:40 PM
Your first post, Welcome to the Club.:)
ATLBMW1
11-21-2007, 02:10 PM
I am planning on DIY if I go with BSW, but would need some help if I go with a sub (unless I did BassLink which has a ton of DIY posts for this car).
Mitch
11-21-2007, 02:27 PM
WELCOME MY FRIEND! I've got some buddies in high end audio that need to be on here to help with this!
mistertripps
11-21-2007, 02:40 PM
Welcome! And keep us posted on what you do. I need to upgrade my E38 as well. I've got a bad speaker in the passenger door that is driving me crazy.
Carma
02-06-2008, 05:11 PM
We are a dealer for Rainbow. let me know what you need
Jdudley13
02-06-2008, 05:57 PM
I've considered BSW Stage 1 as well. I don't want major bass anymore (3 10's in my last coupe) as I won't really use it. I want very very clear sound with a little bit of bump in the trunk if I need it. I am interested to know how this turns out for you.
dinanm3atl
08-08-2008, 04:20 PM
Anyone in here have any further questions about BSW? I know this is old but stumbled upon this thread. Would be happy to provide assistance.


Carma do you stock any Rainbow Drivers?
atl530i
08-10-2008, 03:57 AM
Hey Halston,

We discussed front speakers on bf.c a while back. I was wondering if your stage 1 E34 speakers came with a x-over of would I have to build my own?? My system is completely aftermarket and would like to have my tweeters in my doors work. Right now I have a 2 way component set in there with some custom mounted cliff design tweeters where the 2.5" speaker goes. I did this because NO ONE makes a 2.5" speaker that fits in there.

Also, clubbimmer members get a discount?? :) :) :) Had to ask :)
dinanm3atl
08-10-2008, 04:10 AM
Hey Halston,

We discussed front speakers on bf.c a while back. I was wondering if your stage 1 E34 speakers came with a x-over of would I have to build my own?? My system is completely aftermarket and would like to have my tweeters in my doors work. Right now I have a 2 way component set in there with some custom mounted cliff design tweeters where the 2.5" speaker goes. I did this because NO ONE makes a 2.5" speaker that fits in there.

Also, clubbimmer members get a discount?? :) :) :) Had to ask :)

I can get crossovers but eliminate the midrange if you are amping. Not worth it. Run a nice 2 way :)
atl530i
08-10-2008, 04:28 AM
I can get crossovers but eliminate the midrange if you are amping. Not worth it. Run a nice 2 way :)

I'm already running a nice set of 2 way components. Oh well. Any plans on coming out with an amped version?
dinanm3atl
08-10-2008, 05:05 AM
I'm already running a nice set of 2 way components. Oh well. Any plans on coming out with an amped version?

Yes :)

In the works!
Philip
08-10-2008, 05:09 AM
My stage 1 speaker upgrade is full of MFin win.
atl530i
08-11-2008, 01:40 AM
My stage 1 speaker upgrade is full of MFin win.

That's cool.

Here is what I have in place of the 2.5" speakers. I cleaned around the tweeter after the fact, go figure :) They are 1" silk dome tweeters that when they reflect off the windshield are extremely loud, lol. They sound clear and crisp at high volumes. I do not know if this will work in an E39, but in any E34 these fit perfectly in there.

http://www.e34post.com/misc/Tweeters/DSC08295_22.jpg
http://www.e34post.com/misc/Tweeters/DSC08302_22.jpg
dinanm3atl
08-11-2008, 01:46 AM
That works great. Midbass location is stock with nothing in the tweeter housing in the door?

Did you try to place them in the tweeter housing. IIRC that would put them more equal distance from the midbass to the ear. More so than the dash. I could be wrong though haha
atl530i
08-11-2008, 01:52 AM
That works great. Midbass location is stock with nothing in the tweeter housing in the door?

Did you try to place them in the tweeter housing. IIRC that would put them more equal distance from the midbass to the ear. More so than the dash. I could be wrong though haha

I actually took the old mid bass driver, used a dremel to cut off the basket and a razor blade to cut off the surround. The Cliff tweeter fell in there like it was made for that location. I have a mid-bass driver in the kick panel in the stock enclosure that BMW put in there for the original speakers.

Almost everything that I installed in that car dealing with the audio is somewhat of a custom deal. I have 6.5" Alpines in the rear deck that provide a bit more mid bass then the standard 5.25" speaker. That entire car was an adventure because I came up with a lot of that stuff as I was running wire and whatnot.
dinanm3atl
08-11-2008, 01:54 AM
Thats cool!
atl530i
08-11-2008, 02:05 AM
Thats cool!

What is really cool about it is that it was my first "real" install. Meaning that if I messed up, it was on my own car, lol. It went well.
Carma
10-13-2008, 08:41 PM
We dont stock rainbow stuff, almost nobody does. Check out my rainbow site www.iqcaraudio.com
for great base alumapro has come out with some killer custom bandpass sub kits not the boomy crap. Check them out too www.alumapro.com
I am a dealer for both
dinanm3atl
10-13-2008, 10:12 PM
Really?

BP8 I assume you are talking about?

Also we stock a LOT of Rainbow Stuff :shifty
Carma
10-14-2008, 06:06 PM
no kidding, I didnt think anybody was carrying that stuff. They have such a wide spectrum of stuff I really didnt know where to start in the sense of stocking their line,.
Oh well, that and I can't really sit on a bunch of product with all the other stuff we are getting involved in right now