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      07-01-2019, 12:02 PM   #1
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Upgrades to HiFi audio system

Other than a total replacement has anyone done upgrades to the stock HiFi system that actually made a difference? I got a good deal on a demo model but it didn't have the HK audio system in it. I'm regretting That a little now. Thanks.
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      07-01-2019, 03:14 PM   #2
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I sent an email to Bavsound about when they will have offerings for the G20, they said in about 1-2 months. Figure i'll wait til they have something, and then re-evaluate.
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      07-01-2019, 05:04 PM   #3
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They look interesting.
Does anyone know if the dealer can retrofit the HK system ?
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Other than a total replacement has anyone done upgrades to the stock HiFi system that actually made a difference? I got a good deal on a demo model but it didn't have the HK audio system in it. I'm regretting That a little now. Thanks.
The HiFi system cannot be replaced -the amp is integrated into the tuner. The HK system has a completely different wiring harness and a separate OEM amp just for the woofers from the HiFi.
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      07-01-2019, 06:08 PM   #5
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Yeah I suspected that.
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Oof that’s a disappointment
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      07-02-2019, 01:20 AM   #7
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Oof that’s a disappointment
That being said, I think many have dome the Bavsound upgrades for just the speakers and ghost subwoofers (which I think the HiFi system has..I think). Maybe it will be worthwhile to upgrade just the speakers/subwoofers. Although I was hoping to upgrade the amp as well but that seems impossible now :/

All this, even though I listen to podcasts 80% of the time
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      06-07-2020, 12:17 PM   #8
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I sent an email to Bavsound about when they will have offerings for the G20, they said in about 1-2 months. Figure i'll wait til they have something, and then re-evaluate.
Looks like Bavsounds came out with a couple sets. One for the subs under the seats and one for the mids and highs. Would love to see someones reaction to the change from the Hifi to these.

Mids/Highs Video install here:


Subwoofer Video install here:
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Looks like Bavsounds came out with a couple sets. One for the subs under the seats and one for the mids and highs. Would love to see someones reaction to the change from the Hifi to these.

Mids/Highs Video install here:


Subwoofer Video install here:
Yep, I did both of these and described them here: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1660374

Would love it if they had a plug and play amp, but I think that will be unlikely.
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I emailed bavsound the other day... Maybe have an amp by Christmas. I will buy one as soon as it's available!

I don't think there are any plug and play amps for the g20?? Anyone know?
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I emailed bavsound the other day... Maybe have an amp by Christmas. I will buy one as soon as it's available!

I don't think there are any plug and play amps for the g20?? Anyone know?
They said they may have an amp then? Wow that would be awesome. Hopefully not a bear to install.
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I emailed bavsound the other day... Maybe have an amp by Christmas. I will buy one as soon as it's available!

I don't think there are any plug and play amps for the g20?? Anyone know?
Plug and play amps for the RAM HiFi system (iDrive 7) will need to have at least 6ch high-level inputs/7ch high-level outputs, with signal summing and normalization. For example, the JL Audio VX800/8i or the Helix V Eight DSP MK2 are amps/DSP that can be made for PnP applications for RAM HiFi systems.

The RAM/Booster Top HiFi system (HK) is more complex for a PnP amp to be installed as there are 9ch outputs to take care of, on two separate modules -the RAM (powering 4" components) and the Booster (powering the woofers).
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They said they may have an amp then? Wow that would be awesome. Hopefully not a bear to install.
Yea, that's what they said... fingers crossed!
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Plug and play amps for the RAM HiFi system (iDrive 7) will need to have at least 6ch high-level inputs/7ch high-level outputs, with signal summing and normalization. For example, the JL Audio VX800/8i or the Helix V Eight DSP MK2 are amps/DSP that can be made for PnP applications for RAM HiFi systems.

The RAM/Booster Top HiFi system (HK) is more complex for a PnP amp to be installed as there are 9ch outputs to take care of, on two separate modules -the RAM (powering 4" components) and the Booster (powering the woofers).
So, I have the HiFi system and I'll check those amps out for info. Does anyone know if anyone has added an amp ever to iDrive7??
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I think my worry is less with needing a modestly expensive amp (I’m assuming it would cost about 1k) but rather about the install requiring running new wiring or pulling up carpet and the entire dash to do it.
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I think my worry is less with needing a modestly expensive amp (I’m assuming it would cost about 1k) but rather about the install requiring running new wiring or pulling up carpet and the entire dash to do it.
Radio is in the trunk.
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I got an email from Audiotec Fischer stating they have an amp replacement for iDrive7

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9#post26404709
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