09-01-2013, 09:42 AM | #1 |
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X3 F25 and Gladen One 201 speakers
I am very happy with the car, the only thing that bothers me is a weak base audio system. In Europe, the "base" means a set without an amplifier with 6 speakers (4 in front and rear doors, no tweeters, two under the seats). I'm thinking of changing the factory speakers in doors on Gladen ONE 201. And here I have a few questions:
1. Does anyone on the forum have these speakers, if so, what is the opinion of them? 2. Replacing the speakers without install additional amplifier will improve the sound quality? 3. Is it possible to use an existing installation without replacing cables? Gladen One 201 speakers have impedance 3 ohms. |
09-01-2013, 02:51 PM | #2 | |
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09-01-2013, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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1. Can't answer, have not used them.
2. The answer is general terms is; yes. Will it improve SQ? Probably yes; but speakers that are very accurate will actually be more revealing of bad amplification. Maybe call Galen and ask. If needed, many after market amps have speaker level inputs that could be installed quite easily. 3. Yes you can use your existing wires. I've read that BMW speakers can be 2 or 4 ohm impedance. Three ohms probably won't bother the amplification. Remember impedance in a speaker is not straight but varies in response to the input signal. I would be more concerned with the speaker's efficiency(SPL) compared to the stock speakers. |
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09-01-2013, 08:52 PM | #4 |
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You will run into a problem using this Gladen system with your Base radio. Based on the research I've done, you don't have an amp, except the 4 channels in the head unit. The front output of the radio goes to the underseat and then from there to the front doors. The Gladen speakers require a 4 channel amplifier or the factory HiFi amp which have separate feeds for the underseat and doors.
I have used the speakers and found them to be quite an amazing option. http://www.highdesertme.com/?p=1305 Last edited by Cobb2819; 09-01-2013 at 08:58 PM.. |
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09-01-2013, 11:47 PM | #5 |
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You might want to check out what I did.
I used Focals.. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=876437 |
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