Hey, my system is kick-ass too! My friend plays french horn in various symphonies and is something of a golden ear. He assisted me with equipment and calbe selection. Dave did the equalizer setup in my auto and likes Logic-7 a lot. I'm not using either of the two theater modes though.

Wslam: That's a very sweet set of speakers you've got there. For me, the E60 was, I think, still more expensive than my audio/ht setup, but not by much. If I ever get to Hong Kong, I hope you don't mind a PM as I would love to have a listen.

Sam

 

Sam, of course, PM me if you do come.
How strange everyone talks about the speakers. they are actually the 'cheapest' of the componets. They are cheaper than the preamp, CD player, amp etc.
anyway, i wouldn't spend too much money on car stereo. you are limited by the physical settings anyway. no matter what you do, it won't sound good

 

hey guys audio heaven

i've a royal flush of cyrus kit, separate pre/main/left/right amp out board power supply with some big b&w's - sounds full and clean - listening to an Ibiza chill-out right now (sorry to admit it).

guys - don't flame me if you think that kit's cheap!!!!!

my babe is still not here so I don't know what the L7 is going to be like - just hope it's worth the money

jonboy

 

hi guys, i just took some pics and hope you guys like them.

2004 BMW 530i (e60)

 

alohalc - thanks for posting those GREAT pics!

 

Looks fantastic. Nice job with the pics! Perfect lighting!!

(Photo tip for everyone: You can spin the BMW logo on the wheel centers to make them right-side up!)

 

guys, thank you for the compliments . i just took the pics today.

 

wslam

Its disappointing to know that you are not going to do up your car stereo. I was actually eagerly waiting to see what steroe upgrade you will do to your E60. My installer claimed that 4" (or is it 5"?) speakers at the front doors are a huge limitation for what a good car stereo will sound, and had advised me against getting an E60. Well, I am a sucker when it comes to car hifi.

I am very happy with my current set-up, and this was one major factor why I delayed making the decision to buy an E60. i just wonder if the iDrive will be a hindrance to hifi upgrade. Staging and imaging are very important to me, if I were to upgrade, a processor wth time alignment is a must.

 

i know many of you guys know almost everything about bimmer. however not too many can answer my light bulb question that i posted . anyway, i just ordered a pair of piaa xtreme force bulbs (h-259) from canada. i believe that is ok for either hb3 (9005) or hb4 (9006). i'll install them after i got them. then i'll take a few pics and post them here.