[SeaSkiAndMe]

I wouldn't spend that to upgrade the HK, either, but I have the base system, so I had less $ spent on the front end when purchasing the car.

That said, my other option is, as more products that fit the car become available, I could go to a local automotive AV guy who has great prices and is a total pro; he re-did our system on our old van and did a fabulous job.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by SeaSkiAndMe

I wouldn't spend that to upgrade the HK, either, but I have the base system, so I had less $ spent on the front end when purchasing the car.

That said, my other option is, as more products that fit the car become available, I could go to a local automotive AV guy who has great prices and is a total pro; he re-did our system on our old van and did a fabulous job.

vans are the best when it comes to aftermarket stereo. they can easily be turned into a concert hall on wheels! (which was what I did when I was young)

[DestinationMoon!]

Could someone with the Base system in the USA post a picture of either front door and the door pillar where the tweeter is on the HK systems?

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by DestinationMoon!

Could someone with the Base system in the USA post a picture of either front door and the door pillar where the tweeter is on the HK systems?

first pic is as basic as it comes... U.S. X1, base model without X-Line and practically no options, with MSRP of $39000. (notice how the door panel is all plastic... not the Sensatec with stitching)

second pic is U.S. X1 with Harmon Kardon as part of $4,200 Premium Package.

third and fourth pics show the rear door speaker grills

[SeaSkiAndMe]

The pictures reminds me that I'm still a little puzzled why the seat memory buttons are on the door and not on/near the seat.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by SeaSkiAndMe

The pictures reminds me that I'm still a little puzzled why the seat memory buttons are on the door and not on/near the seat.

because we declared independence in 1776 and as a result, we don't drive on the wrong side(left side) like the UK and Australia? Their BMW X1 has the seat memory buttons on the driver's seat on the right.

56 people signed the Declaration of Independence. 53 were right-handed and 3 were left-handed: Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris and Thomas Jefferson. (which means the right-handed majority would probably prefer driving on the right side like we do today... although they didn't have cars just yet in 1776)


pic is from YouTube, showing X1 in Australia:

[SeaSkiAndMe]

SpaceSilver.X1 Interesting!

[DestinationMoon!]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

first pic is as basic as it comes... U.S. X1, base model without X-Line and practically no options, with MSRP of $39000. (notice how the door panel is all plastic... not the Sensatec with stitching)

second pic is U.S. X1 with Harmon Kardon as part of $4,200 Premium Package.

third and fourth pics show the rear door speaker grills

Thanks so much! It's hard to tell, are the black panels solid without perforations to let sound out? I ask because I'm going to put tweeters there since the Base doesn't have any.

Are there triangular panels (in other bmw models they call them sails) in the door pillars for the 1 inch tweeters? Or are the tweeters by the door handle?

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by DestinationMoon!

Thanks so much! It's hard to tell, are the black panels solid without perforations to let sound out? I ask because I'm going to put tweeters there since the Base doesn't have any.

Are there triangular panels (in other bmw models they call them sails) in the door pillars for the 1 inch tweeters? Or are the tweeters by the door handle?

I have not seen them in person, but I imagine that the black grill panels have tiny openings? If not, you can always just drill tiny holes all over.

alternatively, you can buy the aluminum grill cover for with Harmon Kardon logo... but it's $94 for each piece(!!!) I would not do that, of course.

https://bmw.oempartsonline.com/oem-p...er-51425a60066

[DestinationMoon!]

They have those tape on metal grills on Amazon and Alibaba for a lot less

[MolarBear32]

Does anyone know if the plug-in and play amp upgrades work with the current x1? Bavsound, alpha one, match7 all seem to get positive feedback. HK speaker upgrade seems fine (better than base) but $1000 for an amp to make them shine seems like a good purchase. Any ideas on those amps compatibility at this point? I'd probably start there before adding in speaker changes.

[A1eksey]

Originally Posted by MolarBear32

Does anyone know if the plug-in and play amp upgrades work with the current x1?..

I'd like to share two links that I think will answer the question:

Bavsound. See compatibility list below.

Czech company with MATCH solution. Turn on Google translate to English.