Will these component speakers sound ok in an e30?

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:14 pm

Looking at buying these components,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CADENCE-5-25-150w ... dZViewItem

But as the tweeter is attached to the mid, will the sound not be as good as they are hidden by the front panel in the e30?

Would separate tweeters set up on dash for example give a better and clearer sound?

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:17 pm

those are coaxial speakers and not components im affraid. you will be much better with a seperate tweeter to mount nearer ear level (cracking price though)

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:39 pm

Okey dokey, Ive bought these, not sure they are a great brand but the power is ok for me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SOUNDSTREAM-110w-RM ... dZViewItem

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:23 pm

much better and still a great brand name. try googling the product and find some independant reviews
im tempted to buy them myself

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:30 pm

Component speakers have seperate tweeters. I put components in the back of my Touring and the sound really is clear.
When I get 'round to it, I want to do the front as well, with the tweeters on the doors.

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:44 pm

Cool, where is a good place for the tweeters to go? and do ya just glue them on?

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:23 pm

you can get genuine bmw tweeter pods for your doors, but they are extremely rare and expensive

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:43 pm

Screw (or stick) them in the triangle bits in the front of the door, on the inside from the mirrors.

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:18 pm

i have mine stuck to the flat mirror backing sounds great, really lifts up the sound out of the footwell, if you gonna do it properly you may wanna think about some of these for the doors. pics a bit crap but you get the gist, also gives you somewhere to mount the crossovers

those in the second pic are for sale btw

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:26 pm

How did you get your speakers in the door like that?

Post Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:21 pm

got the enclosures made by a company called audiosport down here in cornwall. think they have a site. iirc they were about Ã‚£75 delivered of course may be a bit bit more to send to you. you also lose your door pocket but i decided that was ok for me, ill pm you the guys no if your interested, and i can find it