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| » BSW Stage I Audio Upgrade for BMW 5 Series / M5 Sedan, Wagon 97-03 (E39) |
Unfortunately, Your BMW is NOT the Ultimate Sound Machine...
One of the first things most BMW owners notice about their vehicles
is the poor performance of the BMW audio system. There is no clear definition
at any volume level. The high frequency range is muffled and distant, and bass
response is extremely muddy.
Want to Improve Sound Quality Simply and Effectively? Replace
Your BMW's Speakers!
To address these problems, BSW developed the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade.
Designed as a 100% complete*, plug and play BMW speaker upgrade kit, our Stage
1 Audio Updgrade provides a simple, easy way to replace your speakers and dramatically
improve sound quality without having to change any other components in your
BMW -- because our Stage 1 Audio Upgrade is engineered specifically for your
exact BMW.
The Stage 1 Audio Upgrade delivers striking clarity and definition, more musical
detail and life, and improved bass dynamics simply and affordably.
When we designed our Stage 1 Audio Upgrade, we made sure the
system met several key requirements and features:
 | 100%
Stealth
Your interior will appear
unchanged, and only you and your passengers will know you've upgraded
your audio system. |
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 | Greatly improved musical detail
& presence
Uses coated natural fiber drivers and silk tweeters that
remain distortion free at higher volumes and provides accurate, natural
sound. |
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 | *Plug and Play!
Features plug and play connectors on each speaker, so all you have
to do is remove your original speakers then mount and plug the new
ones in. (*Except M Audio vehicles). |
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 | More highs, more lows
Produces higher quality sound and a wider range of the bass and treble
you're currently missing. (For more bass response, we recommend a BSW subwoofer system). |
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 | Engineered for your BMW
It's direct fit speaker replacement -- and each speaker's efficiency
and impedance are tuned for perfect harmony with the factory amplifier
and head unit. |
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 | Reasonable cost, incredible
results
Truly enjoy your BMW's
stereo without breaking the bank. Even though it's affordable, the
Stage one provides real, significant improvements in sound quality. |
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 | Complete System*
Replaces every tweeter and midbass speaker in the car and includes
everything you need except basic tools. All you have to do is buy,
install, and enjoy. |
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 | Do-It-Yourself
Installation
Includes step-by-step instructions with photos. 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. No catches, no restocking fees, no funny stuff: you get
30 days to try our products, and if you're not totally happy, send
them back for a refund. Click here for
more details. |
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IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE: For 5 Series / M5 vehicles model
year 1999-2000 with the Premium Sound System (DSP) and/or an original BMW phone system, if you install our Stage 1
Audio Upgrade, you will lose your phone system functionality. This also applies
to model year 1999-2000 5 Series / M5 vehicles with the Premium Sound System (DSP) that have been retrofitted with
a newer Bluetooth system (including both those that were equipped with an original
phone system and those that weren't).
How and Why the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade Works
The BSW Stage 1 Audio Upgrade was designed for you if you want
to enhance and improve your BMW's sound system simply, effectively, and affordably
- all through the simple replacement of your factory speakers!
(We should mention that the speakers we use are meticulously engineered
and manufactured in Germany - just like your BMW! Using warm, natural sounding
silk tweeters and high-resolution midbass drivers, these components have redefined
our expectations of exactly how beautiful an OEM speaker upgrade should sound!)
By carefully selecting not only the highest quality speakers,
but also very efficient speakers, we replace the weakest link in your vehicle's
audio system, the speakers, without necessitating amplifier or head unit replacement.
As a result, you get the biggest possible improvement in your BMW's audio system
for the least amount of money, time, and effort.
*In '97-'03 5 Series and M5 vehicles, for the front sound stage,
in addition to the tweeter and midbass driver, BMW also utilizes a unique 60mm
silk dome midrange driver. BSW does not replace this speaker as part of the
Stage 1 Audio Upgrade. Why not? Because of the unique size and high quality
of this midrange, BSW has been unable to develop or source a speaker that outperforms
the original and meets a reasonable price point. Instead, we keep what works!
All other speakers, except factory subwoofers, are replaced.
BMW 5 Series E39 '97-'03 (Sedan, Wagon)
BMW M Series M5 E39 '00-'03 (Sedan)
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.  | 4,909 Kb This guide walks you step by step through the installation process of the Stage 1 BMW Speaker Upgrade Kit for 97-03 BMW 5 Series / M5 Sedans and Wagons.
| 1,654 Kb This is the supplement is needed if your vehicle is equipped with the M-Audio Factory stereo upgrade.
BMW E39 Speakers Upgrade by BSW Install Guide, E39 5 Series Wagon
Covers removal and reinstallation of your BMW's speakers in an E39 5 Series or M5 for BSW's Stage 1 Audio Upgrade, a complete speaker replacement upgrade. This process includes:
- Front and rear door panel removal
- Speaker removal and installation
- Rear roof speaker removal and installation
BMW E39 Speakers Upgrade by BSW Install Guide, E39 5 Series Sedan
Covers removal and reinstallation of your BMW's speakers in an E39 5 Series or M5 for BSW's Stage 1 Audio Upgrade, a complete speaker replacement upgrade. This process includes:
- Front and rear door panel removal
- Speaker removal and reinstallation
- Rear seat, deck, and speaker removal and reinstallation.
| What's Included in the Stage I Audio Package: |
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Front Speakers: Rainbow
Audio Sound Line Line 5.25" Midbass Pair
Plus
Rainbow Audio Sound Line 20mm Silk Dome Tweeters -OR- Upgrade
to: BSW 25mm Silk Dome Tweeters |
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Rear Speakers: Rainbow
Audio Dream Line 5.25" 2-Way Component Set (Includes Midbass and
Tweeter) |
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Extremely Detailed Installation
Instructions: Provides a guideline for the DIY'ers
or professional installers. Step-by-step with photos! |
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Can I install the Stage I Audio Upgrade in my BMW myself?
Yes, you can! We ship every Bavarian Soundwerks Stage I Audio upgrade with
extremely detailed installation instructions with photos and provide telephone
support for the process as well. Because it's a simple installation (you're
replacing speakers only) with only the most basic of skills required, you can
probably do it.
If you're unsure about installing the Stage 1, we always recommend professional
installation. Fortunately, because the installation instructions are so detailed
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 $200 or less.
Will this work with my Standard, Harmon-Kardon, DSP, or Premium Sound
equipped BMW? Will it make a big difference?
Yes, absolutely! In your BMW's audio system, the factory speakers are the weakest
link. Even in most "premium" sound systems, the speakers are nothing
more than compressed paper and plastic tweeters. Because our Stage I Audio Upgrade
replaces that weak link, the speakers, you'll see a VERY nice improvement in
sound quality in your BMW, regardless of whether you have the most basic BMW
audio system or the nicest.
Does the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade improve bass response?
The answer to this question is somewhat complex. Bass response is limited by
amplifier output and the range of music that a smaller speaker can play, so
overall bass output (loudness) will not be increased in a significant way with
the Stage 1. However, because of the higher quality components used in the Stage
1 Audio Upgrade, bass dynamics are improved, meaning you'll be able to enjoy
bass notes more.
However, please note that on vehicles equipped with the Premium and / or M
Audio sound system, much of the bass response is generated by factory subwoofers
which are unaffected by the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade in this regard.
What type of speakers are included in your Stage I Audio Package?
Included in our Stage 1 Audio Upgrade are Rainbow Audio's speakers (with an
optional BSW tweeter upgrade), highly respected and revered, made in Germany,
just like your BMW. These are very, very high quality speakers, but are also
very efficient, meaning they'll run very well using your stock amplifier. For
a comparison between the two types of available tweeters to determine which
type is right for you based on your vehicle and listening styles, click
here.
Do I need to replace my factory amplifier or head unit?
No, you don't. Because we've carefully selected the speakers used in our Stage
I Audio Upgrade, they're efficient enough to run off of your stock amplifier
and head unit. However, we've designed the Stage I Audio Upgrade with a path
for future growth of your system, so if you'd like upgrade your head unit or
amplifier down the road, you can.
Will the Stage I Audio Upgrade be visible from within the car or require
any permanent modifications?
No, our Stage I Audio Upgrade is completely invisible within the car. 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, because
the Stage I Audio Upgrade requires no permanent modifications to your vehicle,
it's completely reversible, meaning you can take your speakers with you if or
when you sell your car.
Which speakers are replaced in my BMW?
Your BMW 5 Series / M5 has a 10 speaker system consisting of a 3 way set in
the front of the vehicle (tweeter, 2" midrange, and 5.25" midbass driver) and
a 2 way set in the rear of the vehicle (tweeter and 5.25" midbass driver). In
the Premium Sound System, (DSP) factory subwoofer are present under the rear
deck.
However, if you have an M Audio System, your vehicle is equipped with a 10
speaker system consisting of a 3 way set in the front of the vehicle (tweeter,
1" midrange mounted over a 5.25" midbass driver) and a 2 way set in
the rear of the vehicle (5.25" midbass driver with tweeter mounted over
it). Additionally, M Audio vehicles are equipped with two 10" subwoofers
in the rear deck.
Our Stage 1 Audio Upgrade replaces 8 of the 10 interior component speakers
- everything except the front midrange drivers since the cost/benefit ratio
means they just aren't really worth replacing. In any sound system, the factory
subwoofers, if present, will also stay. This setup allows for the simplest installation
and biggest improvement in sound quality for the least amount of money.
Will my BMW audio system be louder with the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade?
While the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade provides more detailed highs and richer lows
as well as significantly more midrange detail, you won't see any benefits in
terms of increased volume from your BMW audio system, though you may find yourself
listening at lower volumes due to the improved sound quality. This is because
your factory amplifier, which is key in determining the upper volume limits
of your BMW audio system, is not replaced.
If you're unsure if you'll need more volume from your BMW's audio system after
installing the Stage 1 Audio Upgrade, our recommendation is always to purchase
the Stage 1 first to improve sound quality, then add an amplifier later if needed.
Contact us for more details on amplifier upgrades.
Does the Stage I Audio Upgrade come with a warranty?
Yes, it sure does! The warranty is a 1 year warranty. If you ever have any
issues, we're just a phone call away. Please note that this warranty does not
cover speakers blown due to excessive volumes or abuse.
Are speaker grilles included?
No, they are not. However, the following locations are reputable BMW salvage
yards that should have what you are looking for. They will sell you the whole
speaker but it will be FAR less than the dealer. (The dealer does not sell the
grills/rings without the speaker.) www.bmrparts.com
| www.autobahnparts.com
Any other questions? Just contact
us!
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