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<blockquote data-quote="bvbellomo" data-source="post: 8828799" data-attributes="member: 688065"><p>I have a pair of IS BMW 100L on order.</p><p></p><p>The next upgrade will be the center and/or the amplifier.</p><p></p><p>The Focal center is much cheaper, however many people have disconnected instead of replacing it. Being much cheaper, it won't be perfectly matched to the left and right (unless Focal ripped me off), it will be noticeably inferior. So I might be better disconnecting it entirely, or depending on my choice of amplifier, possibly lowering the volume.</p><p></p><p>Focal has a very reasonably priced amp - Impulse 4.320, that shows up for my car. However I don't know if this is a plug-and-play drop in for my trunk amp, or meant for another application (I found threads about installing it in the glove compartment). It is 4 channel, which I believe is what the stock amp is, but I can't find this information anywhere, so I am not certain. I am not looking for high volume, and while adjustability of frequency output is desirable, I'd bet Focal's amp balances nicely with their speakers even if it isn't adjustable.</p><p></p><p>The most popular options seems to be the UP 7BMW, which is not an easy install, and almost $1000.</p><p></p><p>Subs do not seem a very worthwhile upgrade for me. Rear should probably be replaced, either with another pair of IS BMW 100L's or their cheaper alternative.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bvbellomo, post: 8828799, member: 688065"] I have a pair of IS BMW 100L on order. The next upgrade will be the center and/or the amplifier. The Focal center is much cheaper, however many people have disconnected instead of replacing it. Being much cheaper, it won't be perfectly matched to the left and right (unless Focal ripped me off), it will be noticeably inferior. So I might be better disconnecting it entirely, or depending on my choice of amplifier, possibly lowering the volume. Focal has a very reasonably priced amp - Impulse 4.320, that shows up for my car. However I don't know if this is a plug-and-play drop in for my trunk amp, or meant for another application (I found threads about installing it in the glove compartment). It is 4 channel, which I believe is what the stock amp is, but I can't find this information anywhere, so I am not certain. I am not looking for high volume, and while adjustability of frequency output is desirable, I'd bet Focal's amp balances nicely with their speakers even if it isn't adjustable. The most popular options seems to be the UP 7BMW, which is not an easy install, and almost $1000. Subs do not seem a very worthwhile upgrade for me. Rear should probably be replaced, either with another pair of IS BMW 100L's or their cheaper alternative. [/QUOTE]
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