Adding an aftermarket amplifier and subwoofers - plug and play
10-31-2009, 02:23 AM
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That actually means that your amp (or anything else new that you added) is drawing power even when the car has been switched off. Your remote is not working correctly. This is why I recommend taking the lighter socket as remote because that way you are absolutely sure that the amp is switched off when the car is not running.
You should check that the amp's pilot light is OFF when the engine is not running.
You should check that the amp's pilot light is OFF when the engine is not running.
11-06-2009, 11:29 AM
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i got a 2005 BMW 530i E60 with stock stereo i want to add a 350W RMS Amp and a 350W RMS Sub
can someone tell me where is the harness in the rear left of the trunk is exactly and what wires with the correct colors to splice and crimp
i need the exact wires and where to put them
can someone tell me where is the harness in the rear left of the trunk is exactly and what wires with the correct colors to splice and crimp
i need the exact wires and where to put them
11-24-2009, 06:17 AM
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Alpine 2.150 + Earthquake SSW
Bruce,
Thanks a lot for this plug and play.
I've got the subwoofers from Earthquake and bought a Alpine 2.150 amplifier.
The sounds is excellent!!
I also installed the DENSION 500 but my local dealer doesn't want to do the programming; I'm still working on that
Cheers,
Thanks a lot for this plug and play.
I've got the subwoofers from Earthquake and bought a Alpine 2.150 amplifier.
The sounds is excellent!!
I also installed the DENSION 500 but my local dealer doesn't want to do the programming; I'm still working on that
Cheers,
03-22-2010, 01:22 PM
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Hi Bruce,
My compliments.
Excellent topic and great detailed writing.
I own a 2007-Jan 525d, manufactured June 2006.
Like a lot others i also am thinking of upgrading my stereo system.
While you guys have a small amp in the back, my system is noting more than 2x 10cm speakers in the doors, 2x 10cm spakers in the rear and 2 woofers under the seat.
The sound is not bad, but terrible !!! I assume there are not many cars with such a bad sound.
I am planning to get the Audio System X-Ion 200 BMW replacement set. This is a set of tweeters, mid-woofers and woofers. All standard replacement without much effort.
I also want to add a 4ch. amplifier for the tweeter / mid woofers in the doors and the woofers under the seat.
I have a Hifonics Eagle 4ch amplifier which i want to use.
Question:
Where can i get the 4ch low signal? Is there any way to get behind the radio system or is there any other place where to connect to?
The alternative would be to convert the speaker signals to low signals with a hi to lo converter.
Please advice.
TIA
My compliments.
Excellent topic and great detailed writing.
I own a 2007-Jan 525d, manufactured June 2006.
Like a lot others i also am thinking of upgrading my stereo system.
While you guys have a small amp in the back, my system is noting more than 2x 10cm speakers in the doors, 2x 10cm spakers in the rear and 2 woofers under the seat.
The sound is not bad, but terrible !!! I assume there are not many cars with such a bad sound.
I am planning to get the Audio System X-Ion 200 BMW replacement set. This is a set of tweeters, mid-woofers and woofers. All standard replacement without much effort.
I also want to add a 4ch. amplifier for the tweeter / mid woofers in the doors and the woofers under the seat.
I have a Hifonics Eagle 4ch amplifier which i want to use.
Question:
Where can i get the 4ch low signal? Is there any way to get behind the radio system or is there any other place where to connect to?
The alternative would be to convert the speaker signals to low signals with a hi to lo converter.
Please advice.
TIA
04-29-2010, 03:27 AM
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hi i have a 2007 5 series e-60 with a rubbish box standard system in it please can anyone advise me where to locate the standard amp as i dont have one in my boot what causes confusion is how are the speakers in the car being run then and i want to find the wires from behind the headunit to connect to a amp to amplify the fron speakers please help anyone thank you
12-06-2010, 11:32 AM
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Question pertaining to base (Euro) version 6-speaker system:
Does anyone know the color codes on the wires in the under-seat subs? I need to take the existing input and tap into it, to get a high level input for my aftermarket amp, so need to know which is + and - on either side.
I noted earlier in the thread that on a hi-fi equipped car, the relevant wires are:
Black / VI [Line level Left input -ve]
Black / Red [Line level Left input +ve]
Black / Brown [Line level Right input -ve]
Black / White [Line level Right input +ve]
So is it the same as the above, also in the non-hifi car and if yes, what does the VI color code stand for?
Finally, after unplugging that plug from existing sub/speakers, I plan to just leave it alone as I'll be running a fresh set of wires back from the amp to feed the subs. Have any of you experienced that the inline signal to the door speakers is subsequently lost due to the original "sub" plug being unplugged? If yes, what specifically did you do?
Does anyone know the color codes on the wires in the under-seat subs? I need to take the existing input and tap into it, to get a high level input for my aftermarket amp, so need to know which is + and - on either side.
I noted earlier in the thread that on a hi-fi equipped car, the relevant wires are:
Black / VI [Line level Left input -ve]
Black / Red [Line level Left input +ve]
Black / Brown [Line level Right input -ve]
Black / White [Line level Right input +ve]
So is it the same as the above, also in the non-hifi car and if yes, what does the VI color code stand for?
Finally, after unplugging that plug from existing sub/speakers, I plan to just leave it alone as I'll be running a fresh set of wires back from the amp to feed the subs. Have any of you experienced that the inline signal to the door speakers is subsequently lost due to the original "sub" plug being unplugged? If yes, what specifically did you do?
12-06-2010, 01:03 PM
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This should help. 
VI is Violet.
The front speakers can only stop working if the subs are connected in series or if the subs are connected in parallel and disconnecting them makes the resistance rise which is detected by the HU as an error. What you can do is plug in the front tweeters and that should solve the problem.
VI is Violet.
The front speakers can only stop working if the subs are connected in series or if the subs are connected in parallel and disconnecting them makes the resistance rise which is detected by the HU as an error. What you can do is plug in the front tweeters and that should solve the problem.
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Bumping this post up.
I`m trying to get line level output from my Hi-fi Proffesional sistem.
i have read the other thread you linked but it`s like i cant believe my eyes i have finally found this, everyone was saying you can only get HIGH level output out of the CCC.
Can anyone please confirm this?
I`m trying to get line level output from my Hi-fi Proffesional sistem.
i have read the other thread you linked but it`s like i cant believe my eyes i have finally found this, everyone was saying you can only get HIGH level output out of the CCC.
Can anyone please confirm this?