Fritz, I disconnected the center channel speaker in my 230I convertible. It made a vast improvement to the sound. Also I think it actually increased the volume. With 5 speakers 20% of the power goes to each speaker. With just 4 speakers I think 25% of the output goes to each speaker.
@FritzRamos
4 жыл бұрын
Really?! That's awesome. I was thinking the same thing because when I made the video I was using Bluetooth to stream my music and later realized that the volume on my phone was low. So that may have lead to the decrease in volume, but by that time I felt that I had already adjusted the the sounds. So I'm happy that you brought that up. Do you mind if I pin your comment? As it's very helpful
@ArmyNG70
4 жыл бұрын
I don't mind at all. With the center speaker disconnected and the fader adjusted slightly to the rear it sounds real good.
@FritzRamos
4 жыл бұрын
@@ArmyNG70 Glad that you found the video helpful and thank you for sharing your insights
@DuckMcDuckinson
Жыл бұрын
@@FritzRamossup fritz! Me again! I’m having a massive crackling issue in my F32 in the front speaker and the rear driver side speaker. What could be causing this issue?
@krenkotv3240
Жыл бұрын
A crackling sound usually means you have a blown speaker or a lose wire or connector somewhere in the car. @@DuckMcDuckinson
@scottarrowsmith3649
Ай бұрын
I actually took a different approach. I always drive my f23 with the top down (and solo driver most of the time) so I deleted the rear speakers and replaced the front and center speakers with the focal plug and play speakers. I also changed the underseat subs to earthquake subs (way cheaper and just as effective) pairing it all with the audison AP8.9 which comes with a dsp! Amazing and clear sound now!
@isalevy4719
Жыл бұрын
This is quite interesting, Fritz! I had bought the dash speaker cover in preparation for upgrading from Base sound to HK or better.
@danrodcr
3 жыл бұрын
Fritz..great tip Disconnected my X1 dash speaker. Improved sound.
@FritzRamos
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked out well for you.
@Trump-The-GREATEST
3 жыл бұрын
My center speaker actually makes my sound better and i tested it by disconnecting it and just letting the right & left speakers play. Then again i have a kick azzz Match Up 7BMW DSP amp so it takes care of all 7 channels amazingly!
@FritzRamos
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! It's there anyways so glad you made the best of it
@Digga_10
Жыл бұрын
F30 has a setting to turn on and off, thought this model would too. Agree sounds better without centre. But better when watching movies in the car
@cgonias
2 жыл бұрын
I tried this on my ‘15 335xi with the HK hifi system, honestly sounds better with the front center speaker. May get better results if you don’t have HK. Also I was able to take the cover off with my hands wasn’t too difficult. Hope this helps.
@FritzRamos
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! That is very helpful. Do you mind sharing what you listen to while driving?
@AdrianJayeOnline
2 жыл бұрын
In the 3 series "IF" you have the HK, there are 2 HK's systems that BMW use, the "lower" quality one in the 1 &2, due to space, the 3,5,7 etc have more space and a bigger amp, but the same thing still applies, the fix works
@AdrianJayeOnline
2 жыл бұрын
ok I believe you I'm a member of 2 addicts and saw the thread
@FritzRamos
2 жыл бұрын
That's how I found out about it
@RagnatoLodbrok
4 жыл бұрын
you look like you make no effort at all removing the trims xD Evertytime I do it, it looks like I'm about to brake anything! Nice video and nice investigation about it ;)
@FritzRamos
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, but It's all thanks to the trim tool lol😂
@mohammadsamandar8193
Жыл бұрын
Alpha one don't' have amplifier for my car 435i sport 2014 😭 is there any solution ?
@8teate
3 жыл бұрын
Man, I’ve been binge watching all your content this weekend. I recently bought a F22 myself (lol, not the jet fighter). I am planning to do a lot of upgrades. I have the standard sound, which means I don’t even have an external amp, Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
@FritzRamos
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Congrats and I hope that the videos were helpful. I have the same sound system and since I mostly listen to books it does the job. Let me know if there is anything that I can help with.
@brandenschmidt2707
3 жыл бұрын
You and me both! lol
@jtra3440
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these speaker/sound system video. Let’s be real..the two known “Premium upgrade brands” are very expensive and are completely overhyped
@FritzRamos
2 жыл бұрын
No problem. What speakers did you end up with?
@User37621
3 жыл бұрын
I’m skeptical about this
@ashrehman8911
2 жыл бұрын
Will this work on a f23? Convertible
@FritzRamos
2 жыл бұрын
It should
@AdrianJayeOnline
2 жыл бұрын
did this on my F23 yesterday, no problem works a treat, kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmyGuqWPbH6kqaA
@nawlig247
4 жыл бұрын
Would you not achieve the same from disabling the Logic 7 surround process in the audio settings?
@son9752
4 жыл бұрын
Disabling the Logic 7 does not turning off any speaker.
@FritzRamos
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that
@mecheng1977
Жыл бұрын
Does this disable the ASD?
@ethaninocando
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's a placebo but I have a 228i with the hifi garbage system and I noticed the rest of the speakers are a lot clearer and louder with the middle speaker out, maybe its because my middle speaker is actually made out of cardboard. Also, Idk how you got that connector out with just one hand because for me, I was fiddling around for 10 minutes then I just ripped it out with so much force, maybe I'm just weak 😂
@FritzRamos
4 жыл бұрын
Someone said that they believe that the power sent to the middle channel get redirected to the remaining speakers. As for the connector, there is a small locking mechanism on one of the sides. Push down with your thumb on that side as you pull the connection apart.
@nikosusa
3 жыл бұрын
Hey does it works on bmw f10
@FritzRamos
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure but, check the bimmercode demo mode
@mj1925
2 жыл бұрын
ill let you know ow this goes
@AdrianJayeOnline
2 жыл бұрын
hope it went well, worked a treat in my 2, here kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmyGuqWPbH6kqaA
@jzy0104
3 жыл бұрын
Muta!
@ericstrait4934
4 жыл бұрын
is this good to do if i have the nav/HK system?
@FritzRamos
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It'll work for that system as well
@andresparrow2971
Жыл бұрын
So this seems more like a downgrade with benefits than an upgrade…🤷🏾♂️…jus saying 😁😂😁😂
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