VIBE POWERBOX65.4BMW3 BMW Compatible Amplifier upgrade, Black

I have the terrible base sound system in my BMW F31, this magic box has beefed it up nicely for a fraction of the cost of doing a full upgrade. It’s pretty easy to connect up, but in my case I am going to have to locate it in the void by the glovebox as it doesn’t quite fit under the head unit in the dash (a job for tomorrow). At some point I’ll probably upgrade the standard speakers to something a bit better, but it’s amazing how good the original base system speakers actually are when hooked up to the extra bit of power this box provides. Came with all the right looms in the box, just read all the instructions (or watch the video) and off you go! I don’t usually write reviews but this product deserves one.* Edit - upgrading the speakers is well worthwhile, I’ve subsequently changed the original bmw ones to Match Up x4bmw-frt.2 coaxial set for bmw, straight swap, very easy job, and no need to buy a kit for separate tweeters.

Like a lot of people, my BMW F30 has the basic audio system. I couldn't justify spending several hundred pounds on retrofitting the HK system so thought I would try something a little different.The Vibe amp is simple to fit(there's a youtube video) but finding somewhere to locate it can be a challenge on the F30.I fitted mine under the existing head unit which just meant tucking the cables in out of the way.I went slightly further by adding HK front door speaker and tweeters and the same on the back doors.What a difference!This little amp can really drive the speakers. I listen to rock music and tweaking the settings a little really brings out the best.I bought the speakers on ebay so aonly paid around £300 for the lot. Add the price of the Vibe amp and I've now got a great system for less than the cost of a used HK amp on its own.Brilliant little bit of kit and I'd certainly recommend it

Fitted the amp in about 20 minutes, was really easy using the T harness provided in the kit. I was really impressed with the unit, it did clip when the gain was turned past about 3/4 volumes but overall it’s a huge improvement from the factory head unit amplifier. Was all going really well until the day after I fitted it I came to my car and found no audio at all. Checked the amp, it had 12v and the fuse wasn’t blown, but the power LED wasn’t lit and there was no audio output. I have got a replacement unit on the way free of charge from Amazon and we’ll see how long that lasts.Might just be a dodgy unit. If so, great value for money and a really nice little amplifier.

Works perfect and boosted my system just enough! Cant beat the easy plug and play install either! AND ! It can be used inline with another amp for sub wooofers if needed! Just plug in your RCA leads to it and run them to the next amp. Simple!!

I have the base audio system in my BMW, and this has made a massive improvement to the quality of sound. Straightforward to install and compact so easy to discretely hide away. Definitely recommend for anyone with the base audio system.

searched for years for a plug and play solution for the crappy base BMW head unit (non-hifi).This coupled with upgraded under seat woofers and door coaxial speakers is a complete night and day.quoted over £1500 by a car audio center for what I achieved for around £400 all in.That includes 'Focal' under seat plug and play subs, sound deadening, high quality plug and play 2-way coaxial door speakers for the front doors and the amp.Shop around and save an absolute fortune.

Wiring harness is poor quality, plug that goes into the back of the Harmon stereo is to slightly to big. So by the time I had found and booked a professional tech to fit returns window had expired. Be careful if buying because could be lumbered with equipment that can't be used.

It was easy to fit, although I had to manually adjust a port from the harness for AUX input. The wires were hard to hide but I got it done. It boosted the volume and added some clarity. Not too big and it’s a good price. Great buy for a E90 owner.