03-11-2017, 05:36 AM | #1 |
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2017 Model M2 - Looking to disconnect Center Speaker
Morning All,
I've read in many posts the M2 sound system benefits from the centre speaker being disconnected but I can't seem to locate it. I don't have the Harman Kardon upgrade just the Hi-Fi option, when I look at the dashboard the only plastic trim I can see is the 10 - 12 inch by 2 inch air vent very close the windscreen. I can't imagine the speaker being under it as its very narrow. I may be missing something, but it looks like the hi-fi option does not have a center speaker - Can anyone confirm / deny. thanks in advance.... MJ |
03-11-2017, 09:22 AM | #2 | |
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Here is a link to disconnecting it, but in short, here is what to do - "It's quite simple, you would use a plastic trim tool to pry up the grill that covers the speakers. You will then see the speaker screws and simply unscrew them on the larger 4 inch speaker and you will see the wiring harness. Simply disconnect that harness from the larger speaker coming from the amp and that's it. The tweeter runs from the 4 inch speaker, so no power to 4 inch, no need to disconnect tweeter. 5 minute job at most." http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1287550 Also see this on real oem- centre speaker is there. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_2311 |
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03-11-2017, 09:07 PM | #4 |
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I've disconnected mine, i have the HK system though, you can't miss the speaker grille if your car has a centre speaker, it is directly behind the idrive screen.
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03-11-2017, 09:45 PM | #5 | |
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03-11-2017, 10:10 PM | #6 | |
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For a free and relatively quick mod I'd definitely recommend you give it a go though, the only thing i found difficult was removing the blue plug from the speaker, took me a while. Lol |
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03-12-2017, 12:44 PM | #7 | |
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So, I guess this is an advantage as now I don't need to worry about disconnecting the center speaker. MJ |
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03-13-2017, 12:11 PM | #8 |
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I've disconnected mine, and to my ears there is definitely an improvement. I am going to upgrade the front and rear speakers to Focal, and change out the amp. After evaluating those upgrades, I will see if indeed a subwoofer will be needed.
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03-14-2017, 04:04 PM | #9 |
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I haven't heard the sound system in the M2 yet but I was planning on getting a good 12in sub if the bass doesn't hit hard enough. People say the sound system is pretty good but I need to hear it on my own to judge.
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03-15-2017, 02:01 PM | #10 |
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I was pleasantly surprised. Doesn't sound too bad, at least compared to my other BMWs (X6 with upgraded sound system and 328i with standard sound system) which leave a lot to be desired.
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03-21-2017, 07:02 PM | #11 | |
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Thanks MJ |
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Maybe someone who has installed components in the rear deck can recommend a specific model. |
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03-24-2017, 09:56 AM | #13 |
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BMW has pushed out a couple Software updates I have a 2017 M2 and the HK sounds system sounds great but. Im on the latest Ilevel. 3.61.1
3.61 update there was a amp update which fixed a bunch of audio issues
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03-27-2017, 07:08 AM | #14 |
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Do you know if this update is applicable for a 2016 model with idrive 4 and also if it is possible to see what software version you are running via the idrive?
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03-27-2017, 03:01 PM | #17 |
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My 1/17 build also sounds pretty good too. Much, much improved over the '16 I test drive where the audio quality was lacking.
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