BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > M3 Marketplace > Private Sellers - For Sale / Trade / Wanted > Electronics: Audio / Video / Phone / Alarm / Navigation / Radar
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-13-2016, 05:44 PM   #1
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

For Sale: Musicar Full Bass Upgrade Package for E92

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds
Asking Price:
None

Location:
✓ Will Ship

Item Interest
For Sale: Musicar Full Bass Upgrade Package. Used in my E92 M3 for less than 1 year, absolutely perfect condition! If you feel the stock Enhanced Premium Sound system is lacking, this set-up will give you the Bass and the sound you need. Installation is very straight forward, hook up the +/- wires to the battery and connect the plug and play harness. The OE-Look enclosure for a 12-inch woofer perfectly fits in place of the battery access door, it allows you to add the high-performance subwoofer without losing cargo-floor area. It’s easily removable in case access is required and wrapped in hand-dyed trunk liner to match the BMW material.

I paid over $1,200 for the entire system, I'm looking for $699 w/Free Shipping and Tracking. No additional fees for PayPal.

Company Info:

Musicar Northwest
Portland, Oregon
World-class Audio and Electronics Integration
Home of Tom Miller, 2014 Installer of the Year.
Selected as one of the Top 12 Retailers in North America in 2014 by Mobile Electronics magazine
musicarnw.com

Per Musicar, the Full-Bass upgrade package does the following. It does three things:

- It tightens up the midbass attack and accuracy from the underseat woofers

- It adds one of our OE-Look subwoofer enclosures in the passenger corner, with a 12" sub tuned for accuracy, not thump. The OE-Look enclosures use hand-dyed upholstery to match the factory trunk liner (which is not available in the US off of the roll)

- It filters out the sub-bass notes from the underseat woofers and routes them to the new subwoofer

The parts we use in this upgrade are:

- A high-voltage Audio Control LC2 interface prewired to a plug-in integration harness

- A JL Audio XD500/3 3-channel amplifier (75x2 and 300x1)

- An Image Dynamics ID12 subwoofer loaded into our OE-Look enclosure.

The 3-channel amp sends around 55 watts to each underseat woofer, and then 300 watts to the sub. The underseat woofers are 7 ohm-impedance drivers, so they don't get the full 75 watts per channel that the JL 500/3 can deliver into a 4-ohm load. The crossover filter in the amplifier is set to attenuate all the notes below 55 cycles or so, and the subwoofer comes in at about 65 cycles.

This whole setup allows you to set the Bass control and the EQ sliders in the EPS menu back to center, and then tune them for a given song. Right now you probably have them up - everyone does - and when they are boosting the bass, they are asking the factory amp to work much harder. The result is limited headroom, and distortion during bass peaks. That all goes away after you add a Full-Bass setup.

This doesn't counteract any of the stock factory processing, it just adds the missing sub-bass and improves the accuracy of the mid-bass, while making the amplifier's life easier.


Last edited by Slammo; 04-13-2016 at 07:04 PM..
Appreciate 0
      03-14-2016, 08:38 AM   #2
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Pic...




Last edited by Slammo; 03-17-2016 at 12:45 PM..
Appreciate 0
      03-17-2016, 12:55 PM   #3
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

To answer a few questions, installation is very straight forward; connect -/+ cables to the battery, connect the single amp remote wire to a switched power source. The Musicar harness connects to the stock amplifier, everything else is plug and play. Wiring is routed under the trunk side panels, the amp and LC2 mount under the trunk floor cover. Once installed, everything looks completely stock, even the Subwoofer enclosure material matches the BMW material perfectly. I have had very little experience with car stereo installation; I replaced a few older in-dash units. The installation of this system was very easy for me.

I searched high and low for an M3 that was loaded and had the Enhanced Premium Sound System. Although the system is good, I felt it was lacking. Musicar Northwest solved this with thier Full Bass Upgrade package. It removes the sub-bass notes from the underseat woofer, sends them 75×2 from the new amplifier, routes sub-bass notes solely to the trunk sub and powers it with 300 watts for improved musicality and accuracy in the midbass.

I have sold my M3 and now have this entire package for sale, it was in my car for less than 1 year.

Last edited by Slammo; 03-17-2016 at 01:10 PM..
Appreciate 0
      03-17-2016, 01:03 PM   #4
tdott
Brigadier General
3925
Rep
3,969
Posts

Drives: M3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South FL / 6ix

iTrader: (4)

Since I don't have EPS and already have an amp, let me know if you eventually consider selling just the sub/enclosure.
Appreciate 0
      03-20-2016, 04:08 PM   #5
Gpeck14
Second Lieutenant
Gpeck14's Avatar
United_States
23
Rep
218
Posts

Drives: F82 M4
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Kauai, Kapaa

iTrader: (6)

Do you know if this would still be plug n play with an '08 CCC unit?
Appreciate 0
      03-21-2016, 10:57 PM   #6
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tdott View Post
Since I don't have EPS and already have an amp, let me know if you eventually consider selling just the sub/enclosure.
I'm currently not looking at parting the system out.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gpeck14 View Post
Do you know if this would still be plug n play with an '08 CCC unit?
I don't know, I'm not sure if it would be compatible. Maybe someone on the forum could chime in.
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2016, 08:30 AM   #7
tdott
Brigadier General
3925
Rep
3,969
Posts

Drives: M3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South FL / 6ix

iTrader: (4)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slammo View Post
I don't know, I'm not sure if it would be compatible. Maybe someone on the forum could chime in.
It should be compatible for cars with EPS but might not be for cars with HiFi. HiFi cars have it easier, the LC2 isn't required, but I believe the harness is different.

Also I'm not 100% sure if the harness will be the same for all cars with EPS, probably best to double check with Musicar.
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2016, 12:02 PM   #8
n0bes
New Member
n0bes's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
14
Posts

Drives: IB E92 M3 6M/T
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: NJ/NY

iTrader: (1)

very interested, please pm me with a phone number or email that I can contact you directly with
Appreciate 0
      03-22-2016, 02:35 PM   #9
kel_m3
Lieutenant
kel_m3's Avatar
Canada
52
Rep
415
Posts

Drives: M3
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kelowna, BC

iTrader: (8)

Will this work with Logic 7?
__________________
2008 BMW M3 6MT /// 2019 Ford Raptor 10AT /// 2017 Tesla Model X 90D ??? ///
Appreciate 0
      03-25-2016, 10:57 PM   #10
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kel_m3 View Post
Will this work with Logic 7?
I honestly don't know. I'll try to get in touch with Musicar to see if it's compatible.
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2016, 07:06 PM   #11
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Price drop noted in the original post.
Appreciate 0
      04-21-2016, 02:56 PM   #12
Concorde
Private
Concorde's Avatar
Canada
5
Rep
88
Posts

Drives: E90 335i lci
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Hi, I'm interested in everything but the sub and box, are you willing to split ?

I have an E90 with EPS so I think everything would be compatible, but the 12" sub and box won't fit my car.

Thanks
Appreciate 0
      04-21-2016, 07:41 PM   #13
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Concorde View Post
Hi, I'm interested in everything but the sub and box, are you willing to split ?

I have an E90 with EPS so I think everything would be compatible, but the 12" sub and box won't fit my car.

Thanks
Possibly. I do have someone who is interested in the entire package, if that falls through, I'll let you know.
Appreciate 0
      04-29-2016, 09:45 AM   #14
Concorde
Private
Concorde's Avatar
Canada
5
Rep
88
Posts

Drives: E90 335i lci
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slammo View Post
Possibly. I do have someone who is interested in the entire package, if that falls through, I'll let you know.
Any updates ? If this doesn't work I might go with a BavSound Ghost sub, please let me know. Maybe Tdott is still interested in the enclosure and sub ?
Appreciate 0
      05-06-2016, 08:45 AM   #15
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Bump
Appreciate 0
      05-10-2016, 07:09 PM   #16
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Price drop again...see above!
Appreciate 0
      06-07-2016, 05:31 PM   #17
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Bump. Almost half off of the price I paid, still in like new condition.
Appreciate 0
      06-07-2016, 08:13 PM   #18
gimmethemuumuu
Captain
United_States
80
Rep
945
Posts

Drives: '17 F80 M3, SO/Bk
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Indianapolis, IN

iTrader: (15)

If only the enclosure fit the E90, I'd take it for the [12"] enclosure and sub alone

Free bump for you, sir!
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2016, 10:18 PM   #19
Slammo
Private First Class
United_States
14
Rep
198
Posts

Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Central PA

iTrader: (7)

Quote:
Originally Posted by gimmethemuumuu View Post
If only the enclosure fit the E90, I'd take it for the [12"] enclosure and sub alone

Free bump for you, sir!
Thanks!
The system is now SOLD!!!
Appreciate 0
      06-11-2016, 10:38 PM   #20
gimmethemuumuu
Captain
United_States
80
Rep
945
Posts

Drives: '17 F80 M3, SO/Bk
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Indianapolis, IN

iTrader: (15)

You're welcome. Glad to hear! I know it was a good price for what it was. So, I'm not surprised you found a buyer
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:31 AM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST