base audio upgrade

red998 · 02-14-2010, 04:01 PM

Need some direction/advice

I been looking into upgrading my base audio. i have the 6 speaker set up. i been searching and searching not really sure about what the details are in regards to the parts. i don t want to get the electronic demons angry by doing the install myself hence i will go to a shop for install. I've read previous system upgrade mods I just want to know what i should focus on: speakers, amp, processor? i figure price is an issue. From what i have seen so far for speaker components i would be willing to pay about 500-700 for the set( so 1k to 1500 for the front stage). Dont know if i should go coaxial for the rear passenger speaker or get components there too? Not sure of what the advantage would be as some coaxial sets also come with a crossover module(MB quarts). i know the sub will be SWS8 2 ohm...easiest part of the problem.
However i could go in a step wise fashion and add things along as i go if spending more money will make that much a noticeable difference in sound quality. As for the amp i am not really sure what the real cut off would be in price as they vary so much in price. Same goes for the processor. Thanks a lot.

red998 · 02-24-2010, 09:21 AM

anyone?

Technic · 02-24-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by red998

Need some direction/advice

I been looking into upgrading my base audio. i have the 6 speaker set up. i been searching and searching not really sure about what the details are in regards to the parts. i don t want to get the electronic demons angry by doing the install myself hence i will go to a shop for install. I've read previous system upgrade mods I just want to know what i should focus on: speakers, amp, processor? i figure price is an issue. From what i have seen so far for speaker components i would be willing to pay about 500-700 for the set( so 1k to 1500 for the front stage). Dont know if i should go coaxial for the rear passenger speaker or get components there too? Not sure of what the advantage would be as some coaxial sets also come with a crossover module(MB quarts). i know the sub will be SWS8 2 ohm...easiest part of the problem.
However i could go in a step wise fashion and add things along as i go if spending more money will make that much a noticeable difference in sound quality. As for the amp i am not really sure what the real cut off would be in price as they vary so much in price. Same goes for the processor. Thanks a lot.

Is this an M3?

red998 · 02-25-2010, 04:33 PM

yup. 2010 e92

Technic · 02-25-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by red998

yup. 2010 e92

Your system is the HiFi (10 speakers and an amp in the trunk) not the Stereo if you are in the USA...

red998 · 02-25-2010, 05:55 PM

nope i checked. i can take pictures. In front: front pillars 2 functioning tweeters, middle of front doors 4 inch driver. Below front seats subwoofers. Rear passenger area below window has a single driver on both sides, no seperate tweeter. i am in the usa. decemeber build of 09, not sure if that had something to do with it.

dvn · 02-25-2010, 06:22 PM

If my math serves me right, what you described sounds like 8 speakers, not 6.

With that being said, I'd be surprised if Technic was wrong about anything... very very surprised.

Technic · 02-25-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by red998

nope i checked. i can take pictures. In front: front pillars 2 functioning tweeters, middle of front doors 4 inch driver. Below front seats subwoofers. Rear passenger area below window has a single driver on both sides, no seperate tweeter. i am in the usa. decemeber build of 09, not sure if that had something to do with it.

It is still the HiFi system, however BMWNA seems to have implemented the Canadian-spec HiFi in the USA as well, which does not have rear tweeters (8 speakers instead of 10).

Check the left side of your trunk, under the plastic lid. You should see the OEM amp there.

Technic · 02-25-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dvn

If my math serves me right, what you described sounds like 8 speakers, not 6.

With that being said, I'd be surprised if Technic was wrong about anything... very very surprised.

That's not what my girlfriend keeps telling me...

red998 · 02-25-2010, 06:37 PM

sorry i meant 8. Amp is under the plastic cover.

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red998 Lieutenant 38 Rep 556 Posts Drives: E92 SG '10 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary NC iTrader: (0)	base audio upgrade Need some direction/advice I been looking into upgrading my base audio. i have the 6 speaker set up. i been searching and searching not really sure about what the details are in regards to the parts. i don t want to get the electronic demons angry by doing the install myself hence i will go to a shop for install. I've read previous system upgrade mods I just want to know what i should focus on: speakers, amp, processor? i figure price is an issue. From what i have seen so far for speaker components i would be willing to pay about 500-700 for the set( so 1k to 1500 for the front stage). Dont know if i should go coaxial for the rear passenger speaker or get components there too? Not sure of what the advantage would be as some coaxial sets also come with a crossover module(MB quarts). i know the sub will be SWS8 2 ohm...easiest part of the problem. However i could go in a step wise fashion and add things along as i go if spending more money will make that much a noticeable difference in sound quality. As for the amp i am not really sure what the real cut off would be in price as they vary so much in price. Same goes for the processor. Thanks a lot.
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red998 Lieutenant 38 Rep 556 Posts Drives: E92 SG '10 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary NC iTrader: (0)	nope i checked. i can take pictures. In front: front pillars 2 functioning tweeters, middle of front doors 4 inch driver. Below front seats subwoofers. Rear passenger area below window has a single driver on both sides, no seperate tweeter. i am in the usa. decemeber build of 09, not sure if that had something to do with it. Last edited by red998; 02-25-2010 at 05:56 PM.. Reason: missing info.
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dvn Lieutenant 32 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2012 C63 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	If my math serves me right, what you described sounds like 8 speakers, not 6. With that being said, I'd be surprised if Technic was wrong about anything... very very surprised.
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red998 Lieutenant 38 Rep 556 Posts Drives: E92 SG '10 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary NC iTrader: (0)	sorry i meant 8. Amp is under the plastic cover.
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