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Want to add more life and energy to your music WITHOUT
giving up your trunk? Add a BSW subwoofer system!
Designed as a 100% complete, easy to install
BMW subwoofer upgrade kit, our f110 BMW Subwoofer System
provides a simple, easy way to add a subwoofer (or replace your existing
subwoofer) and dramatically enhance the impact, liveliness, and energy
of your audio system without having to change any other components
in your BMW.
f110 delivers stealth design, maintains usable trunk space, and
provides incredible output and unparalleled accuracy |
 | Limited
Space Sacrifice
Provides revolutionary performance without bulky equipment overtaking
usable trunk space. |
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 | Super
Fast Mounting and Removal
With velcro-lined feet, you can mount OR remove the entire
enclosure assembly in around 20s -- so you have access to ALL
your trunk space when you need it. |
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 | Tight,
Articulate Bass
Rigid aluminum cone 10" subwoofer virtually eliminates distortion
yielding accuracy, realism, and musical reproduction that is unprecedented
from an automotive subwoofer system. |
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 | Astonishing,
Authoritative Output
Combines extremely efficient subwoofer design with stout amplification.
Result: a deep, astounding bass foundation that extends effortlessly
to frequencies most subs never reach. |
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 | True
Fidelity
State of the art amplification and signal chain insures
totally transparent link from source unit to subwoofer for unmatched
purity, precision, clarity, and openness. |
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 | Low
Weight
37lb. weight for entire system. You won't notice it's
there. |
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 | 100%
Complete System
Includes absolutely everything you need: amp, subwoofer,
installation hardware, wiring. Just buy and install. |
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 | Do-It-Yourself
Installation
Includes step-by-step instructions with photos. Requires
only 7 wire connections. An afternoon with your BMW and basic
tools is all you'll need. |
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 | Performance
Guaranteed
Unconditionally guaranteed to exceed all your expectations or your money back. You get 30
days to try our products, and if you're not totally happy, send
them back for a refund. |
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the how and why of bass in your BMW / Mini
Fully 1/3rd of all recorded music is below 80Hz (this is called bass!) Almost
no interior component speaker can reproduce sound below 80Hz without
high levels of distortion (some CAN reach to around 60Hz, but that's really
the lower limit). The cheap drivers BMW and Mini use in their audio systems
are no certainly no exception to this rule.
Why? High output bass production requires that a speaker physically
moves a great deal of air relative to what's required for higher frequencies.
This air movement is accomplished in either or both of the following two ways:
- High Excursion: Excursion refers to how far a speaker can
move in or out from its resting state. The smaller the speaker, the larger
the amount of excursion required to produce bass output -- and vice versa.
However, a small driver with high excursion is far less efficient than a larger
driver with lower excursion (require TONS of power from the amplifier) and
is very impractical in a car audio situation due to the space required in
front of such a driver to accomodate the movement. (It's also difficult to
design a very high excursion driver that remains accurate at the limits of
its movement).
- Large Cone Surface: As the cone surface area of a speaker
increases, the more air the driver can move -- and the more efficient a driver
becomes relative to a speaker with smaller cone surface area. However, the
additional mass of such a driver requires more power and a more stout motor
structure (the components that control the speakers) to keep the driver controlled
and accurate.
Both solutions do require substantial power output from the amplifier
driving them, but power can be expensive. For cost savings reasons,
manufacturers will produce a larger coned driver out of lightweight material
(i.e. paper) to minimize power requirements. Unfortunately, the resulting lightweight
subwoofer is flimsy, and when combined with low power yields muddy, fuzzy bass
at moderate volumes and distortion at high volumes. This is PRECISELY the case
in BMW and Mini premium sound systems.
And if you don't have the premium system, because your stock amp and speakers
(and even high quality component speakers and an aftermarket amp) are small
in size, share the same lightweight construction, and are low in power, you'll
get the same fuzzy bass, just less of it.
And so, an effective, high power subwoofer solution is needed. But
with the BSW f110, it doesn't have to come with sacrifices.
BMW 3 Series E36 '92-'99 Compact
BMW 3 Series E46 '99-'06 (Coupe, Sedan, Wagon)
BMW 3 Series E90/91/92/93 '06+ (Sedan)
BMW 5 Series E34 '89-'95 (Sedan)
BMW 5 Series E39 '97-'03 (Sedan, Wagon)
BMW 5 Series E60/E61 '04+ (Sedan)
BMW 7 Series E38 '95-'01 (Sedan)
BMW 8 Series E31 '90-'98 (Coupe)
BMW M Series M Coupe '99-'02 (Coupe)
BMW M Series M3 E36 '95-'99 (Coupe, Sedan)
BMW M Series M3 E46 '01-'06 (Coupe)
BMW M Series M5 '04+ (Sedan)
BMW M Series M5 E34 '89-'95 (Sedan)
BMW M Series M5 E39 '00-'03 (Sedan)
BMW Z Series Z3 '96-'02 (Coupe)
BMW Z Series Z4 '03 + (Coupe)
Installation Instructions
Simply click the link(s) below to download installation instructions. Instructions
are in PDF format. To view them, you'll need to download Adobe's Acrobat Reader
(available at www.adobe.com)
if it isn't already installed on your computer.
Estimated Install Time: 2 Hour(s)
 | 1,481 Kb This guide walks you step by step through the installation process of the BSW f110 Subwoofer System for 92-99 BMW 3 Series Coupe / Sedan.
| 1,399 Kb This guide walks you step by step through the installation process of the BSW f110 Subwoofer System for 04+ BMW 5 Series.
| 2,167 Kb This guide walks you step by step through the installation process of the BSW f110 Subwoofer System for 06+ BMW 3 Series Coupe / Sedan.
Is this EVERYTHING I need?
Yes, we include absolutely every single component you need! There is absolutely
nothing else you need to purchase outside of the BSW f110 Subwoofer System to
install and enjoy our system.
Can I install the f110 Subwoofer System in my BMW myself?
Yes, you can! We ship every BSW f110 Subwoofer System with extremely detailed
installation instructions with photos and provide telephone support for the
process as well. Because it's a simple installation (you're basically just tapping
one audio signal and getting power from the battery - that's it!) with only
the most basic of skills required, you can probably do it. However, if you feel
unsure, we always recommend professional installation. Fortunately, because
the installation instructions are so good and everything you need is included,
if you don't feel comfortable with the installation process, any decent car
audio shop can perform the installation for you without any difficulty whatsoever
- probably for about $150 or less.
Will this work with my Standard or Harman-Kardon equipped BMW or Mini? Will
it make a big difference?
Yes, absolutely! In your audio system, even the Harman-Kardon systems, bass
response is terrible; output may be there, but accuracy just isn't. Because
our f110 Subwoofer System provides as little or as much additional bass response
as you want, you'll see a VERY nice improvement in sound quality and low-end
frequency response in your BMW or Mini, regardless of whether you have the most
basic audio system or the nicest.
My trunk is completely sealed. Will I really be able to hear the bass in the
cabin?
Yes, definitely. Because we specialize in BMW's, we understand that the trunk
areas are very frequently 100% sealed from the interior of the car, and as a
result, this important consideration was taken in mind during every step of
the design process. This means that our f110 Subwoofer Systems are high-output
and will absolutely produce enough output (volume) to really hear,
feel, and truly enjoy!
What components are included in your f110 Subwoofer System?
Click the "What's Included" tab above for an itemized list of the
components used in this subwoofer system.
Why don't you use more common name brands like JL, Infinity, etc.?
We haven't used more commonly known "name brand" components in our subwoofer
systems because we wanted to provide the absolute best system possible for the
most reasonable price to our customers. Frankly, much of what you pay for when
you go "name brand" is just that - the name. Our testing revealed that the components
from the smaller companies that we're using in our subwoofer systems provide
a MUCH better value because you aren't paying for a name. You're paying for
the quality of the components and engineering, and as such, for the same amount
of money you get so much more performance, output, and clarity. So,
in short, we use the components we've selected because they give you, the customer,
the very best "bang for the buck."
Do I need to replace my factory amplifier or head unit?
No, you don't. We include a new amplifier to power the subwoofer included
in the f110 Subwoofer System. If you have your factory head unit,
we also include all the necessary wiring you need to integrate this system with
your factory head unit. This system also works with all aftermarket head units
as well!
Will the f110 Subwoofer System be visible from within the car or require any
permanent modifications?
No, our f110 Subwoofer System is completely invisible within the cabin. Only
you and your fellow listeners will know that you've upgraded your stereo since
your car will maintain a 100% factory appearance within the vehicle. And in
the trunk or cargo area, because the BSW f110 Subwoofer Enclosure used has a
stealth, clean look, it's hard to tell there's a sub system in your trunk, either!
No permanent modifications are required.
Does the BSW f110 Subwoofer System come with a warranty?
Yes, it sure does! The warranty is 1 year, parts only, on all components of
the f110 Subwoofer System. If you ever have any issues, we're just a phone call
away. Please note that this warranty DOES NOT cover subwoofers blown due to
excessive volumes or abuse.
Any other questions? Just contact
us!
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