Upgrade or Replace speakers of BMW X1

viky_s · 6th August 2022, 16:09

Dear Fellow Bhpians,
My BMW X1 E84 (2013) had an unfortunate issue last week. During heavy rains Water leaked from the internal Sunroof bracket assembly and entered the PDC ( Parking Distance Controller) box , completely flooding it.
Resulting in multiple errors and frying all of the 4 speakers.(Twitters need to be checked)
The leakage issue is now fixed and double checked. The bracket had a small brake in it which was fixed.
The PDC was replaced and the car is running perfectly fine now.
But the speakers are gone.

Now i find myself having the following choices.

1. Replace with new BMW speakers costing Rs.6k per speaker.
2. Find oem speakers ( I think BMW uses Alpine)
3. Install Used speakers. ( I am not very comfortable with this solution)

4. Upgrade the speakers.

Need suggestions from fellow members on how to tackle this. Also it would be helpful if one can point out where to source the hardware and do the install. Nashik/Mumbai/Pune preferred for installation.

Regards,

Gypsian · 7th August 2022, 10:27

I suggest replacing it with OEM speakers, as upgrading will only be fruitful if a proportionate changes are done to amplifier and other hardware.

prashantuchil · 8th August 2022, 11:19

Since you are anyways going in for a replacement - try and audition some better quality ones to see how you like the sound signature.

Better speakers even without an amplifier can make a considerable difference to the sound quality.

Do keep us posted on the route you take.

viky_s · 10th August 2022, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by prashantuchil

Since you are anyways going in for a replacement - try and audition some better quality ones to see how you like the sound signature.

Better speakers even without an amplifier can make a considerable difference to the sound quality.

Do keep us posted on the route you take.

The issue is i am not able to find speakers that can fit in place of the oem speakers.
BMW X1 speakers has a 3 hole mount while all other std brands has 4 hole mounts.

Will keep you posted

viky_s · 30th August 2022, 17:25

After a long wait I have ordered original Bmw x1 factory speakers. I was not able to find alternative ones.

6th August 2022, 16:09	#1
viky_s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashik Posts: 129 Thanked: 51 Times	Upgrade or Replace speakers of BMW X1 Dear Fellow Bhpians, My BMW X1 E84 (2013) had an unfortunate issue last week. During heavy rains Water leaked from the internal Sunroof bracket assembly and entered the PDC ( Parking Distance Controller) box , completely flooding it. Resulting in multiple errors and frying all of the 4 speakers.(Twitters need to be checked) The leakage issue is now fixed and double checked. The bracket had a small brake in it which was fixed. The PDC was replaced and the car is running perfectly fine now. But the speakers are gone. Now i find myself having the following choices. 1. Replace with new BMW speakers costing Rs.6k per speaker. 2. Find oem speakers ( I think BMW uses Alpine) 3. Install Used speakers. ( I am not very comfortable with this solution) 4. Upgrade the speakers. Need suggestions from fellow members on how to tackle this. Also it would be helpful if one can point out where to source the hardware and do the install. Nashik/Mumbai/Pune preferred for installation. Regards, Attached Thumbnails
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7th August 2022, 10:27	#2
Gypsian BHPian Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Bangalore Posts: 175 Thanked: 543 Times	Re: Upgrade or Replace speakers of BMW X1 I suggest replacing it with OEM speakers, as upgrading will only be fruitful if a proportionate changes are done to amplifier and other hardware.
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8th August 2022, 11:19	#3
prashantuchil BHPian Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: 73 Times	Re: Upgrade or Replace speakers of BMW X1 Since you are anyways going in for a replacement - try and audition some better quality ones to see how you like the sound signature. Better speakers even without an amplifier can make a considerable difference to the sound quality. Do keep us posted on the route you take.
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30th August 2022, 17:25	#5
viky_s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashik Posts: 129 Thanked: 51 Times	Re: Upgrade or Replace speakers of BMW X1 After a long wait I have ordered original Bmw x1 factory speakers. I was not able to find alternative ones.
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