Nick E.
BimmerTech technical support is out of this world!!
Bought the BimmerTech amp for my 2021 M5 Competition. The amp I purchased is the Alpha One amplifier, which is a re-labeled Match UP 10. This amplifier is set up with a JD 500/1 mono amp for a 10W3v3 JL Audio 2-ohm subwoofer, 500 watts RMS. Additionally, I have high-quality aftermarket under-seat woofers: the Audison APBMW S8-2.2 Under-Seat Woofers (2-ohm, 8-inch under-seat woofers). All these components are connected and utilized by the Match UP 10 DSP. The technical support team at BimmerTech was extremely professional and super helpful. Maciej Stalmach, the technician I worked with, helped me dial in my system and spent over two hours tuning it. We went through the automatic time alignment and referenced some prior data to ensure the speaker distances were correct and the delay was properly set. We also tweaked the equalizer and adjusted the low and high passes. Once everything was dialed in, the system sounded incredible. I was particularly impressed with Maciej's knowledge of BMWs and how the sound system can be adjusted. For instance, Maciej showed me how under-seat woofers can cancel out a single rear independent subwoofer at certain frequencies if the polarity isn't adjusted correctly. We tested the polarity on several songs, and it was evident how much of a difference it made. As someone new to audio systems, this was a fascinating learning experience. Maciej's expertise and willingness to explain everything made the process enjoyable. We experimented with various settings and frequencies, which was really awesome. It was an amazing experience being able to adjust all the channels independently and tune them according to my preferences, which made a world of difference in sound quality. A big shout-out to BimmerTech for their quick shipping and excellent packaging. The G30 bracket fit perfectly on my F90 M5, and the wiring kit was labeled nicely for an easy plug-and-play installation. The amp came with all the cables required for a plug-and-play solution, making it very easy to set up. With a couple of videos and a tutorial they provided me, I managed to get all the wires routed correctly. There are some things I would adjust in the DIY instructions, but no worries—it works really well, and most of it is very easy to figure out. Wiring in these cars is surprisingly straightforward, thanks to the rear-mounted battery and accessible wire routing. Some trim pieces were a bit tricky, but most came off easily. I highly recommend BimmerTech to anyone looking to upgrade their audio system. Many people start with replacing the speakers, but I believe the amplifier and DSP make the most significant impact. The stock Harman Kardon speakers in my M5 are decent, but they truly shine when driven and tuned correctly by a high-quality amp and DSP. For anyone with a Harman Kardon setup, I recommend upgrading the under-seat woofers, adding a DSP amp, and installing a mono amp with a separate subwoofer in the trunk for a solid audio setup. Even though this car doesn't have the Bowers & Wilkins system, I can tell you that after an amp and DSP, you won't need that upgrade. It will sound better than the Bowers & Wilkins setup, driven solidly and better tuned, especially if you have a calibration microphone. Bowers & Wilkins isn't going to be calibrated as well as it could be from the factory, and there's always tuning that can be done. This isn't the final tune on my setup either. In the future, I'm sure I'll make slight adjustments as I listen to it more and more over time. Highly recommended! My Setup: Alpha One Amplifier (Match UP 10) JD 500/1 Mono Amp 10W3v3 JL Audio 2-Ohm Subwoofer Audison APBMW S8-2.2 Under-Seat Woofers Thanks again to the team at BimmerTech for making this an amazing experience! A big shout-out to Maciej for his time, expertise, and knowledge. It goes to show there are still professionals in the field who are willing to spend the time and effort to ensure the audio system sounds fantastic.
Response from BimmerTech FZEJul 29, 2024
Wow! And that’s what we call a proper review! Really appreciate that! Cheers! BimmerTech Team


