Door Speaker size question

[george1202]

Will 6.5 inch round speakers fit as replacements for our current door speakers (E53 no premium sound)? I know BSW is offering stage1 replacement speakers but I'd like to explore other options as well. Thanks

[hiten50]

6.5" will fit on both front and rear doors, i have the ALPINE-SPX-F177R (pushing 90 RMS each door) on my rears and the DLS UR6i's on my fronts (pushing 280 RMS each door).

[george1202]

Originally Posted by hiten50

6.5" will fit on both front and rear doors, i have the ALPINE-SPX-F177R (pushing 90 RMS each door) on my rears and the DLS UR6i's on my fronts (pushing 280 RMS each door).

Thanks Hiten50. Alpine was one of choices. Was there a big improvement in sound?

[hiten50]

Originally Posted by george1202

Thanks Hiten50. Alpine was one of choices. Was there a big improvement in sound?

Massive, I powering the Aplines with a Genesis Stereo 100
and the front DLS UR6i's are powered by a Genesis 4 Channel (Bridged)

[X5Dawg]

And you will see a big difference just changing the speakers and leaving the factory amp.

BSW's systems are great for those that don't feel comfortable doing this themselves and need some guidance, but if you have any experience doing car audio, the speaker swap is an easy DIY.

I swapped out my fronts with MB Quart components (same ones BSW used to use) and it made a world of difference. The big difference was I paid about $90 for the speakers!!

[george1202]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

And you will see a big difference just changing the speakers and leaving the factory amp.

BSW's systems are great for those that don't feel comfortable doing this themselves and need some guidance, but if you have any experience doing car audio, the speaker swap is an easy DIY.

I swapped out my fronts with MB Quart components (same ones BSW used to use) and it made a world of difference. The big difference was I paid about $90 for the speakers!!

X5Dawg,
I wish I had experience in installing speakers. But Nada. So its really a first. But then again so is the steering wheel install, angel eyes, etc. I just can't stand the inferior sound of the stock X speakers

[DocMike]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

And you will see a big difference just changing the speakers and leaving the factory amp.

BSW's systems are great for those that don't feel comfortable doing this themselves and need some guidance, but if you have any experience doing car audio, the speaker swap is an easy DIY.

I swapped out my fronts with MB Quart components (same ones BSW used to use) and it made a world of difference. The big difference was I paid about $90 for the speakers!!

What model of MB Quart speakers did you use?

[NIGHTMAREuki]

Originally Posted by hiten50

6.5" will fit on both front and rear doors, i have the ALPINE-SPX-F177R (pushing 90 RMS each door) on my rears and the DLS UR6i's on my fronts (pushing 280 RMS each door).

280RMS.... ouch how's your hearing?...... in my car i have ~75 RMS to 4 corners and 12" Kicker CVR in the trunk sealed getting about 150RMS and if i listen to it more than 60% volume i get lots of ringing in my ears afterwards

[Bill Valley]

Do a search....only certain 6.5's will fit without modification.

[UKenGB]

Originally Posted by Bill Valley

Do a search....only certain 6.5's will fit without modification.

This confuses me. A speaker with a round mount flange of 6.5" diameter, will that fit?

What is the spacing of the mount holes of the original BMW speakers?