10:27 Hey Fritz, I suggest adding some foam or insulating tape to the speaker pig tail where it turns over to the other side of the door and rubs the metal corner under that insulating material. The wire seems a bit long and loose under that insulator. Because of the vibrations, it'll rub the edge of the door and potentially cut. Also, suggest securing the pig tail back to the wiring harness over there. Good video. cheers.
Sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
Great video, especially of removing the door panel, but IMO no one should be drilling. You can get speaker adapter rings for this BMW pattern in either plastic or MDF for really cheap.
Just discovered your channel: just what I was looking for: ways to use standard speakers with BMWs! I really like your attention to detail and the quality of your production. Good luck from the UK
Great video 👍. I chose Audison speaker upgrade for my bmw f40. I listen to vocal trance, classical and top 40. It wasn’t cheap either and included an amplifier.
I was trying upgrade to 5.25 but they’re to big for my 2016 528i so I went with nvx 4 inches. I changed out the center and the rear and you can tell the difference, but I need to do the doors like you did so they will fit and I will also add an aftermarket amp to push them.
Hi , the speakers sound's great but I have a problem, after I finished i realized that the windows are touching the speakers as they come down it's seems that the speakers are using to much space and the windows are touching the rear side of the speakers. What can I do ? Help please
Hi fritz, I appreciate the time and effort you take to make such quality videos! Thank you 🙏🏻 I would like to ask if you have a solution for a minor problem i faced while upgrading my regular 320 sound system to HK from am f80 m3. While connecting the seat subwoofers i noticed that the cable from the car had a 4 pin while the connecting wire from the subwoofer was a 2 pin. Thank you again 🙏🏻
Hi frits..luv the easy of fitting tht u explain.. im in south africa..out here replacemnt speakers r expensive..i wonder..can u make a video of the underseat speaker replacemnt tht dsnt break the bank & easy to install..pls
Is it possible to install a little bigger speaker? Like say 5.25" instead of 4", will it fit the hole? Also i'm buying component, mid + tweeter to install in the door cover next to mirror, think it sounds better. Thanks
So I have a bmw e90. The problem is I took it to a professional shop and they told me if I put those alpines in the car then the tweeters above the speakers will die and not work anymore since bmw is hard to work with
Any 4 or 5 inch speaker, that is 4ohm, and is efficient. Something with a low rms, like under 30 rms, anything higher and your stock amp is not going to push it properly, and higher rms speakers usually have bigger magnets, which could cause fitment issues with the window when you roll it down. Take your door panel off and measure the size of the speaker hole, and measure the distance from the hole to the glass, and you will know what size width and depth you can install. It is also good to know how close your door panel is to the top of the speaker at its max excursion, so your speaker doesn't hit the door panel when they flex.
@@FritzRamos Thanks, thats what ima do. I listen to a lot of electronic and pop music. Just want more soundstage. Not louder necessarily. Thanks for the video.
Great video as always ✌️ just a side note - best to make a pilot hole with a smaller drill bit first, then go ahead with the bigger bit, or just use self tapping screws. I actually designed and sell custom BMW speaker adaptors so no drilling required, if anyone is interested. :)
@@FritzRamos Ship all over the world, had people as far as Canada and Hong Kong, just happy to help others out really! Would that be something you'd potentially be interested in, reselling them? Alex
Hi Fritz, thanks that was very helpful, I have ordered the alpine speakers for mt BMWx3, someone mentioned I will have to use brackets to install the speakers and move them forward as they will interfere with the windows, did you face any such issues?
I just experienced this , I installed everything hit the road and rolled my window down and when I rolled it back up the tint on my windows scrapped all the way back up.
I have an f30 320i, but mine does not have the center dash speaker and it does not have the tweeters in the doors, is there a sound system kit specifically for my model?
Hi frits..frm south africa..dou thnk the 8" flat pioneer wud fit under the seat as a replacemnt on my bmw..the pioneer is not to pricey..and available here in south africa
Trying to find mids for good clarity every mid I seem to get touches my window glass can someone suggest a good pair that won't do that, keep in mind my f30 is going to be entered in sound competitions
Th actual wire came with the speakers, but I had to make the adapters. It's not that difficult as you can see in this video czcams.com/video/KssDGq3-iWE/video.html
@@FritzRamos yea i see those everywhere, i didnt like the looks of them and u say theyre actually soldered together where they meet, thats crazy why would someone sell something like that an say they work in bmw??? is bmws wired like that? that cant be rt mixin pos with ground
Hi, i really like your videos and they helped me before but this was odly enough not working for me. I installed the exact same speakers since i saw this in your video for my f31 and mount them the same way, but now i cant open my Windows anymore. Stuck on the magnet
I just put in the same speakers. You need to add some kind of spacers or a mounting plate (approximately 1 to 1.5cm is needed) when mounting it. The window hits the speaker as this one has more depth to it then OEM speakers.
Hey how many rms watts for the factory speaker? I am considering an upgrade but dont have an amplifier in my car so I was wondering how many watts rms I can connect to the headunit safely
@@FritzRamos I have build a 10mm wood spacer ring, than it fits perfect. The good thing about that is you must not drill this two holes. Greez from Austria🤙
@@FritzRamos thanks. One last question. Are the Alpine sps 690a door speakers or rear speakers ? I don’t know how to install them at all....I don’t know where to start
Is there a specific reason you went with the Alpine speakers vs the Eton B100W that are a direct fit and are highly recommended on Bimmerpost (2addicts)? www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1236238
10:27 Hey Fritz, I suggest adding some foam or insulating tape to the speaker pig tail where it turns over to the other side of the door and rubs the metal corner under that insulating material. The wire seems a bit long and loose under that insulator. Because of the vibrations, it'll rub the edge of the door and potentially cut. Also, suggest securing the pig tail back to the wiring harness over there. Good video. cheers.
Great suggestion, thank you. Would you mind if I pinned your comment? That way it helps more people
Fritz Ramos sure. Go for it.
@@haruny Thanks!
Sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
@Rene Dominic Instablaster :)
Great video, especially of removing the door panel, but IMO no one should be drilling. You can get speaker adapter rings for this BMW pattern in either plastic or MDF for really cheap.
Just discovered your channel: just what I was looking for: ways to use standard speakers with BMWs! I really like your attention to detail and the quality of your production. Good luck from the UK
Thank you! What speakers did you use for your setup?
@@FritzRamos I haven't started yet...
Great video 👍. I chose Audison speaker upgrade for my bmw f40. I listen to vocal trance, classical and top 40. It wasn’t cheap either and included an amplifier.
Thanks for sharing! I've seen others use those on forums, sounds like you have a good setup
Is that Audison set efficient enough to run on the factory amp?
Great video mate, very informative and helpful. I agree we should all help each other , we spent enough on buying the car.
Absolutely, if you have any tips please share them. I like to pin the most helpful comments of each video so more people have that information.
Great video, just installed these on mine today!
I was trying upgrade to 5.25 but they’re to big for my 2016 528i so I went with nvx 4 inches. I changed out the center and the rear and you can tell the difference, but I need to do the doors like you did so they will fit and I will also add an aftermarket amp to push them.
plug and play or you have an aftermarket amp? Stock amp is taken out if I'm guessing right?
2015 f10 did audison all the way and i love it!
Thanks. Would you mind sharing what kind of music you listen to?
@@FritzRamos rap, hiphop and country.
Hi , the speakers sound's great but I have a problem, after I finished i realized that the windows are touching the speakers as they come down it's seems that the speakers are using to much space and the windows are touching the rear side of the speakers. What can I do ? Help please
Ive got exactly the same, installed same as video. I buy adapter rings now and try again Tommorow
Hi fritz, I appreciate the time and effort you take to make such quality videos! Thank you 🙏🏻 I would like to ask if you have a solution for a minor problem i faced while upgrading my regular 320 sound system to HK from am f80 m3. While connecting the seat subwoofers i noticed that the cable from the car had a 4 pin while the connecting wire from the subwoofer was a 2 pin. Thank you again 🙏🏻
Are you saying that the connections don't match up or that 2 slots are empty on the sub connection?
Hi frits..luv the easy of fitting tht u explain.. im in south africa..out here replacemnt speakers r expensive..i wonder..can u make a video of the underseat speaker replacemnt tht dsnt break the bank & easy to install..pls
I wasn't planning on doing that but I can take a look and send you some suggestions
Did you find something for the underseat sub upgrade path?
You the best bro!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for sharing!
No problem 👍 What speakers are you looking into?
Great video. Would this work in a standard/non hifi system?
It should
Hi man, thank you for this video. I buy this speakers alpine S, but I need the connector cable. Can you let me know where I buy this connector cable.
I made mine. czcams.com/video/KssDGq3-iWE/video.html
Are Alpine SPS 690A better than Stock speakers in a 2014 F30 (the one with the worst sound system) ??
Do you know if the f22 has subwoofer under the seat ?
Is it possible to install a little bigger speaker? Like say 5.25" instead of 4", will it fit the hole? Also i'm buying component, mid + tweeter to install in the door cover next to mirror, think it sounds better. Thanks
From my testing, a 5.25 won't fit without some sort of fabrication. Also the speaker grill on the door trip might need to be adjusted. Hope that helps
So I have a bmw e90. The problem is I took it to a professional shop and they told me if I put those alpines in the car then the tweeters above the speakers will die and not work anymore since bmw is hard to work with
Thank you! What other speakers can I upgrade without having to change out my amplifier? 2014 228i. I cannot afford alpha one or bavsound.
Pretty much any 4in speaker with a 4ohm impedance
I highly recommend jbl stage, jbl, club, or jbl gto. Depending on how much you are willing to spend.
@@joshualeboeuf2044 thanks for sharing. What kind of music would you say those speakers are best suited for?
Any 4 or 5 inch speaker, that is 4ohm, and is efficient. Something with a low rms, like under 30 rms, anything higher and your stock amp is not going to push it properly, and higher rms speakers usually have bigger magnets, which could cause fitment issues with the window when you roll it down. Take your door panel off and measure the size of the speaker hole, and measure the distance from the hole to the glass, and you will know what size width and depth you can install. It is also good to know how close your door panel is to the top of the speaker at its max excursion, so your speaker doesn't hit the door panel when they flex.
May i know if you could create a video on how to import profiles and also change the boot logo and animation for android screen?
Are you referring to the android screen?
@@FritzRamos Yes :)
Simple question. So is it better to upgrade front door speakers or the amp in my 2015 F30? How good is the stock amp?
What kind of music do you listen to? I would typically say upgrade the speakers first and go from there.
@@FritzRamos Thanks, thats what ima do. I listen to a lot of electronic and pop music. Just want more soundstage. Not louder necessarily. Thanks for the video.
Great video as always ✌️ just a side note - best to make a pilot hole with a smaller drill bit first, then go ahead with the bigger bit, or just use self tapping screws.
I actually designed and sell custom BMW speaker adaptors so no drilling required, if anyone is interested. :)
No way I was looking for a long time before making this video. What's your website?
@@FritzRamos Maybe because I'm based in the UK haha. Its - www.streetwisecars.com
Awww. Are you going to ship to the US? Or do you have a US distributor?
@@FritzRamos Ship all over the world, had people as far as Canada and Hong Kong, just happy to help others out really! Would that be something you'd potentially be interested in, reselling them? Alex
I never really thought about it, but I'd be more than happy to hear more. Do you have IG?
Think its worth upgrading the center channel and tweeters along with these door speakers?
These speakers have tweeters and as for the center channel, this video might help czcams.com/video/L-_zRt2Q3iE/video.html
Please teach me how to upgrade ID4 flash to ID6 apple car play.
Alpine is best over harman?
I mostly listen to bass kinda songs, but i dont really know what set to get
2014 220i coupe
Hi Fritz, thanks that was very helpful, I have ordered the alpine speakers for mt BMWx3, someone mentioned I will have to use brackets to install the speakers and move them forward as they will interfere with the windows, did you face any such issues?
They are a little deeper than the stock speakers, but i did not use any spacers and have not experienced any interference.
I just experienced this , I installed everything hit the road and rolled my window down and when I rolled it back up the tint on my windows scrapped all the way back up.
I have an f30 320i, but mine does not have the center dash speaker and it does not have the tweeters in the doors, is there a sound system kit specifically for my model?
How do we prevent the speakers from blowing
Do you have a video for a 328i or an suggest one please.
Does the kit include the conversion harness?
Hi frits..frm south africa..dou thnk the 8" flat pioneer wud fit under the seat as a replacemnt on my bmw..the pioneer is not to pricey..and available here in south africa
Let me do some research and get back to you
Where did you get the wire harness adapter for the speakers?
Trying to find mids for good clarity every mid I seem to get touches my window glass can someone suggest a good pair that won't do that, keep in mind my f30 is going to be entered in sound competitions
Great video one question what cable did you use to connect the speaker is it an adapter it did it come with the speakers?
Th actual wire came with the speakers, but I had to make the adapters. It's not that difficult as you can see in this video czcams.com/video/KssDGq3-iWE/video.html
dont we need a spacer for the f30 335i so that the glass doest hit bak of speaker when its goin down?
I'm not sure about that one, but I didn't need one and the 2 series in general have less tolerances than the 3 series.
@@FritzRamos where did u get the wire adapters to go from the factory harness(blue end) to the speaker(red and black)(big and small spade)?
@@jackhere4594 czcams.com/video/KssDGq3-iWE/video.html link in this videos description
@@FritzRamos yea i see those everywhere, i didnt like the looks of them and u say theyre actually soldered together where they meet, thats crazy why would someone sell something like that an say they work in bmw??? is bmws wired like that? that cant be rt mixin pos with ground
Thumbnail speaker is different
Hi, i really like your videos and they helped me before but this was odly enough not working for me.
I installed the exact same speakers since i saw this in your video for my f31 and mount them the same way, but now i cant open my Windows anymore. Stuck on the magnet
I just put in the same speakers. You need to add some kind of spacers or a mounting plate (approximately 1 to 1.5cm is needed) when mounting it. The window hits the speaker as this one has more depth to it then OEM speakers.
Can u still adjust the bass and tremble in the idrive
Yes you can
Hey fritz, I was just wondering if installing the new display screen would violate my warranty.
I'm sure it would, but my suggestion would be to switch back to the original screen if there is any warranty that you need to claim
Hey how many rms watts for the factory speaker? I am considering an upgrade but dont have an amplifier in my car so I was wondering how many watts rms I can connect to the headunit safely
It’s weird and hard to dyno but from what understand somewhere in the range of 20 to 40
Be Careful, the speakers dont fit on the f30.
The magnet touches the window.
Good info! I'm actually surprised that there's less room in the 3 series
@@FritzRamos I have build a 10mm wood spacer ring, than it fits perfect.
The good thing about that is you must not drill this two holes.
Greez from Austria🤙
Is it the same process for HK?
Should be
1:10 the rear speaker do NOT provide any bass !
Bass is only produced by the underseat 6 or 8” woofer
ok
The f30 has so many tweeters how is this a good upgrade
You can get the individual components
anyone has a video for the removal of rear speakers? lol
$60? Man paid €85 here in Europe..
Hi I’m a noob. Does Alpine Sps 690A fit in a F30 ?
I believe so
@@FritzRamos thank you for the answer.
Do you think that they are better than the stock speakers ?
@@pipikakachu for sure.
@@FritzRamos thanks. One last question. Are the Alpine sps 690a door speakers or rear speakers ? I don’t know how to install them at all....I don’t know where to start
I got ALPINE...
2 of them $ 49?
The price may fluctuate, but it'll be about $60 for the pair.
@@FritzRamos thanks
Is there a specific reason you went with the Alpine speakers vs the Eton B100W that are a direct fit and are highly recommended on Bimmerpost (2addicts)?
www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1236238
Just wanted to go with something budget and give people more options once they have the speaker connections. Those speakers are a great option though.