E 60 BMW ICE Install
04-28-2007, 05:54 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW E60, Titanium Silver with original BMW Mtec front, aprons, M5 trunk cover, badging, de-chroming, M5 steering wheel, M5 mags BBK JBT 380 mm 6 pot front 355 4 pot rear / Eibach Pro Spring Kit - ICE - Genisis LOC converter, Alpine Multi Media Manager, DLS Ultimate Big 5 amp, Morel Elate 6 front speakers, MB Quart rear speakers, 2 sets SEAS Lotus 10" subs, IPOD interface via Harman Kardon Drive+Play, Critical Mass 10 Farad power capacitor, best of both worlds... Also Bluetooth interface, M5 original sport exhaust, M door sills, and more...
Originally Posted by KU530' post='418858' date='Apr 28 2007, 10:05 PM
are you getting any noise in your system from the H701? I heard that was an issue with that unit.
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04-30-2007, 06:51 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport, ti silver/gray, CWP, Logic 7, PDC, Nav, elec shade, lumbar, FDRS
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That's a beautiful-looking installation. As someone who transitioned to an E60 with premium sound, from a Lexus with Nakamichi sound, I know the E60 audio system leaves a lot to be desired. I suppose if you ask how much it costs, you can't afford it. Here's one I can ask: What does ICE stand for?
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My Ride: 2007 BMW E60, Titanium Silver with original BMW Mtec front, aprons, M5 trunk cover, badging, de-chroming, M5 steering wheel, M5 mags BBK JBT 380 mm 6 pot front 355 4 pot rear / Eibach Pro Spring Kit - ICE - Genisis LOC converter, Alpine Multi Media Manager, DLS Ultimate Big 5 amp, Morel Elate 6 front speakers, MB Quart rear speakers, 2 sets SEAS Lotus 10" subs, IPOD interface via Harman Kardon Drive+Play, Critical Mass 10 Farad power capacitor, best of both worlds... Also Bluetooth interface, M5 original sport exhaust, M door sills, and more...
Originally Posted by goodman' post='419623' date='May 1 2007, 09:51 AM
That's a beautiful-looking installation. As someone who transitioned to an E60 with premium sound, from a Lexus with Nakamichi sound, I know the E60 audio system leaves a lot to be desired. I suppose if you ask how much it costs, you can't afford it. Here's one I can ask: What does ICE stand for?
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05-05-2007, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tconner' post='420040' date='May 1 2007, 10:17 PM
Hi there, ICE is an acronym In Car Entertainment, as for the cost, all the hardware cost $4400 USD, and the install was abotu $1000 USD. I imagine you could put together a system in the same general design for a lot less in the US, you could select different speakers and amplifiers to cut costs, but the Genisis LOC or similar product and the Alpine multi media manager is a must to get the clean signal to the amps, and to raise the sound stage in the car.
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very good job, i love the set up , i myself am working on a set up but im running 3 way components check out my link for pics, i wasnt able to get good clearance on the 7" midbass so i had to bring it out somewhat.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=39814&hl=
very similar set up i will have a pxa h701 and use a vhub pro to manage everything not to forget the alpine m740bt.
great set up though
congrats
05-06-2007, 03:51 AM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW E60, Titanium Silver with original BMW Mtec front, aprons, M5 trunk cover, badging, de-chroming, M5 steering wheel, M5 mags BBK JBT 380 mm 6 pot front 355 4 pot rear / Eibach Pro Spring Kit - ICE - Genisis LOC converter, Alpine Multi Media Manager, DLS Ultimate Big 5 amp, Morel Elate 6 front speakers, MB Quart rear speakers, 2 sets SEAS Lotus 10" subs, IPOD interface via Harman Kardon Drive+Play, Critical Mass 10 Farad power capacitor, best of both worlds... Also Bluetooth interface, M5 original sport exhaust, M door sills, and more...
Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='421496' date='May 6 2007, 10:26 AM
very good job, i love the set up , i myself am working on a set up but im running 3 way components check out my link for pics, i wasnt able to get good clearance on the 7" midbass so i had to bring it out somewhat.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=39814&hl=
very similar set up i will have a pxa h701 and use a vhub pro to manage everything not to forget the alpine m740bt.
great set up though
congrats
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=39814&hl=
very similar set up i will have a pxa h701 and use a vhub pro to manage everything not to forget the alpine m740bt.
great set up though
congrats
Ted
05-06-2007, 10:51 PM
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Hey TED !!!
GREAT JOB MAN
GREAT JOB MAN
Originally Posted by tconner' post='418778' date='Apr 28 2007, 11:04 AM
Hey VPower,
Pics of the kick panels as you asked,
Cheers, Ted
Pics of the kick panels as you asked,
Cheers, Ted
05-07-2007, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam Q.' post='421760' date='May 7 2007, 01:51 AM
Hey TED !!!
GREAT JOB MAN
GREAT JOB MAN
Ted you gave me a good idea for the RUX controller, never even imagined on that spot. did you check my kicks yet?
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My Ride: 2007 BMW E60, Titanium Silver with original BMW Mtec front, aprons, M5 trunk cover, badging, de-chroming, M5 steering wheel, M5 mags BBK JBT 380 mm 6 pot front 355 4 pot rear / Eibach Pro Spring Kit - ICE - Genisis LOC converter, Alpine Multi Media Manager, DLS Ultimate Big 5 amp, Morel Elate 6 front speakers, MB Quart rear speakers, 2 sets SEAS Lotus 10" subs, IPOD interface via Harman Kardon Drive+Play, Critical Mass 10 Farad power capacitor, best of both worlds... Also Bluetooth interface, M5 original sport exhaust, M door sills, and more...
Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='421961' date='May 8 2007, 02:28 AM
Ted you gave me a good idea for the RUX controller, never even imagined on that spot. did you check my kicks yet?
I think that once you get it in with the Alpine & get it all tuned and some presets saved you will love it.
On my Alpine I used 3 of the presets so far, I set up preset 1 for when I am alone, used the microphone to get the best sound when I am in the drivers seat, so the delay etc is perfect just for me. 2nd preset is when I have 2 persons in the car, I notice the sound stage drops a bit but is less agressive on my ears at loud volumes, but it fills the front area nice. 3rd preset is for 4 up, bringing the rear into play a bit more, balancing the sound for 4 persons. I am still learning about all the capabilities this unit has but what I do know is that once it is set up, - 1 finger, 1 button and presto... For sure you will love it, know I do...
Make the nice ladies riding shotgun with you take care with the shoes! Had a black heel mark on my passenger side the other night, my speaker covers are steel so it came off no problem - no damage, but when I saw it, was pissed.... I'm sure you know to take care wtih the passengers, they may not realize the speakers are there...
Cheers,
Ted