My tweeters or midranges are crackling in my 95-99 BMW 3 Series / M3. What's wrong?
It may not be your tweeter. Many 3 Series / M3 vehicles of your
generation (E36 95-99) with the Harman Kardon end up blowing their midrange
drivers, the larger speaker found in the upper section of the front
doors. Odds are about 99% that your midrange is blown if you have
crackling noises, etc.
Here's the test -- put on some music that makes the
stereo crackle at modest volume, then put your ear directly in front of
the speakers in the upper section of your door. If it's the smaller
speaker, it's your tweeter. If it's the larger speaker, it's your
midrange. If it's both, it could be your amplifier or that both speakers are blown, which is pretty unlikely.
If it is the midrange, you can buy replacements from the dealer, but
they are pricey, around $100 each. Ours sound better and are less expensive -- and more
importantly, they're a lot more durable. Here's a link if you'd like
to learn more:
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product/489/365/BMW-E36-Midrange-Front/
Do keep in mind that if the housings for your midranges are damaged, the replacements from the dealership include new housings but our replacements do not, so you the dealership might be a better option, or you can try to source housings from Bavarian Auto Recycling or another similar used BMW parts company.
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