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      10-25-2018, 02:20 AM   #1
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Bowers & Wilkins retro fit

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has anyone tried this Bowers and Wilkin's speaker kit upgrade for their G30 yet.. asi I would like to know what the quality is like as I'm not sure they're the genuine article, maybe an equivalent style speaker?

http://www.gzcarphone.com/bmw-5-seri...eeter_p64.html
http://www.gzcarphone.com/bmw-5-seri...light_p71.html

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Hi Guys
has anyone tried this Bowers and Wilkin's speaker kit upgrade for their G30 yet.. asi I would like to know what the quality is like as I'm not sure they're the genuine article, maybe an equivalent style speaker?

http://www.gzcarphone.com/bmw-5-seri...eeter_p64.html
http://www.gzcarphone.com/bmw-5-seri...light_p71.html

any feedback would be appreciated

Well these are made in China and the info says "Bowers & Wilkins design" - they're not genuine.

Whether the sound quality will be better or worse than what you currently have (hifi or HK?), I don't know. But don't expect them to sound like the B&W tweeters would.

The lower speaker part is not even a speaker, its just a speaker cover but it has 'Bowers & Wilkins' written on it for some weird reason. The look & the branding of the high end system but you keep the sound from your lower end system; that just seems odd to me personally.
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Well these are made in China and the info says "Bowers & Wilkins design" - they're not genuine.

Whether the sound quality will be better or worse than what you currently have (hifi or HK?), I don't know. But don't expect them to sound like the B&W tweeters would.

The lower speaker part is not even a speaker, its just a speaker cover but it has 'Bowers & Wilkins' written on it for some weird reason. The look & the branding of the high end system but you keep the sound from your lower end system; that just seems odd to me personally.

Hi Thanks for the info..
The supplier has just confirmed they are not genuine, which I thought as much, but I am just looking to upgrade the ambient lighting in the speaker grills, the complete kit comes with the main speakers as well, but I probably wont use them.. the tweeters are a little more difficult, as they are bonded to the grille/cover, so I will try those out first to check quality against my HK ones. Fingers crossed, they're a decent quality.
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Hi Thanks for the info..
The supplier has just confirmed they are not genuine, which I thought as much, but I am just looking to upgrade the ambient lighting in the speaker grills, the complete kit comes with the main speakers as well, but I probably wont use them.. the tweeters are a little more difficult, as they are bonded to the grille/cover, so I will try those out first to check quality against my HK ones. Fingers crossed, they're a decent quality.
Hi Guys...
my retro fit Bowers &Wilkins Design kit arrived and I’ve just fitted it... overall I must say...Im super impressed with the quality and the sound compared to the HKs ... I’m sure some purists will be able to tell the difference in the midrange sound quality, but the rest of the HK speakers in the rear and front dash, more that make up the overall sound quality, but at night, the extra ambient lighting is just awesome..
Fitting I did myself, which wasn’t too bad, pretty much plug and play, with just very small amount of drilling to get the HK speaker grills off the door card..
I’ll upload some pics later,
Overall..well worth the money, if you want the extra ambient lighting :
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Hi Guys...
my retro fit Bowers &Wilkins Design kit arrived and I’ve just fitted it... overall I must say...Im super impressed with the quality and the sound compared to the HKs ... I’m sure some purists will be able to tell the difference in the midrange sound quality, but the rest of the HK speakers in the rear and front dash, more that make up the overall sound quality, but at night, the extra ambient lighting is just awesome..
Fitting I did myself, which wasn’t too bad, pretty much plug and play, with just very small amount of drilling to get the HK speaker grills off the door card..
I’ll upload some pics later,
Overall..well worth the money, if you want the extra ambient lighting :
How much was it?
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Hi Guys...
my retro fit Bowers &Wilkins Design kit arrived and I’ve just fitted it... overall I must say...Im super impressed with the quality and the sound compared to the HKs ... I’m sure some purists will be able to tell the difference in the midrange sound quality, but the rest of the HK speakers in the rear and front dash, more that make up the overall sound quality, but at night, the extra ambient lighting is just awesome..
Fitting I did myself, which wasn’t too bad, pretty much plug and play, with just very small amount of drilling to get the HK speaker grills off the door card..
I’ll upload some pics later,
Overall..well worth the money, if you want the extra ambient lighting :
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what was the cost ?
what was the cost and how long did you wait from ordering till you received items?

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How much was it?
found it on aliexpress ...approx 550USD + shipping
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How much was it?
found it on aliexpress ...approx 550USD + shipping
I emailed the website that OP provided and this was the response:

"Thanks for your inquiry.
Price for one set is US$360 including shipping cost by DHL
Price include: tweeters with ambient light 2pcs, midrange door speaker 2pcs, speaker cover with ambient light: 2pcs"
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I emailed the website that OP provided and this was the response:

"Thanks for your inquiry.
Price for one set is US$360 including shipping cost by DHL
Price include: tweeters with ambient light 2pcs, midrange door speaker 2pcs, speaker cover with ambient light: 2pcs"
I did the same and got no reply.....
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I emailed the website that OP provided and this was the response:

"Thanks for your inquiry.
Price for one set is US$360 including shipping cost by DHL
Price include: tweeters with ambient light 2pcs, midrange door speaker 2pcs, speaker cover with ambient light: 2pcs"
I did the same and got no reply.....
So my first email sent to them basically told them what I want to purchase, my make/model/year and where I am from (Chicago).
I also asked them for a price which they gave
(US $360 including shipping).

I sent them a follow up email asking how long shipment takes and where I could actually purchase them because I haven't found a link on their website to buy.

I am still waiting for a response, when I get more information I will update you.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32...34332e0eSUFA3q
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I received an email back from the company today.
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mine are on order via ali express...they should arrive in a few days or so
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mine are on order via ali express...they should arrive in a few days or so
Let me know how it turn out!!
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speakers finally arrived...however no mounting instructions....speakers look great with good quality....I will let you know how it went once I connect them and see them in action
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speakers finally arrived...however no mounting instructions....speakers look great with good quality....I will let you know how it went once I connect them and see them in action
That's awesome!!!

Yeah definitely let me know how it turns out.
Uploads some pics if you get time, it would be cool!!
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I have been talking to couple vendor in taiwan as well as Malaysia who actually have completed this retrofit.

The cost is around $8000 USD for parts. But doable and no need to cut wires.

I am wondering how much would the past cost be in US?

Does anyone here that can help me to get P/N for all the audio parts (speakers, tweeter, 2 AMP)?
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This would not be worth doing give me a call i can set you up with a nice helix match amp/processor and replacement speakers & subs from helix ,focal , rockford , or eton for a fraction of that price .



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I have been talking to couple vendor in taiwan as well as Malaysia who actually have completed this retrofit.

The cost is around $8000 USD for parts. But doable and no need to cut wires.

I am wondering how much would the past cost be in US?

Does anyone here that can help me to get P/N for all the audio parts (speakers, tweeter, 2 AMP)?
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This would not be worth doing give me a call i can set you up with a nice helix match amp/processor and replacement speakers & subs from helix ,focal , rockford , or eton for a fraction of that price .
can i get offer for all of those as well ...just curious about prices speciall for under seat woofers
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That's awesome!!!

Yeah definitely let me know how it turns out.
Uploads some pics if you get time, it would be cool!!
finally installed those speakers...they look and sound great.... definitely worth of buying... if I have time I will upload some video... all is plug and play
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