aftermarket stereo upgrade?

Joe Gro · 10-07-2021, 11:53 AM

just got a new X3 M40 with the base sound system-looking to upgrade as its pretty bad sound quality. I know this has been discussed before but would appreciate some input. Looking at Bimmertech, Focal, and Match systems.

Anyone with experience here, thoughts appreciated. All seem to be in the 3-4k range for speakers, subwoofer, and amp.

Is the Bimmertech the safe bet because its specific to BMW? I doubt I would want to install myself, but can get an installer to do it for around 600.

thanks

mclark2112 · 10-12-2021, 07:46 PM

Start here:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1559784

DenverSteve · 10-12-2021, 08:13 PM

Five days later, if you haven't gotten this done, I would go to Car Toys. There's no reason to pay $600 installation when their installation is free.

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Joe Gro Private First Class 112 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	aftermarket stereo upgrade? just got a new X3 M40 with the base sound system-looking to upgrade as its pretty bad sound quality. I know this has been discussed before but would appreciate some input. Looking at Bimmertech, Focal, and Match systems. Anyone with experience here, thoughts appreciated. All seem to be in the 3-4k range for speakers, subwoofer, and amp. Is the Bimmertech the safe bet because its specific to BMW? I doubt I would want to install myself, but can get an installer to do it for around 600. thanks
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DenverSteve Lieutenant 980 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Denver / L.A. iTrader: (0)	Five days later, if you haven't gotten this done, I would go to Car Toys. There's no reason to pay $600 installation when their installation is free.
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