Installed Subwoofer?
05-09-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='May 9 2005, 06:24 AM
And in the end, there is ALWAYS a solution for high-end car audio for those willing to spend the money, even if it requires custom construction of a fiberglass add-in above the driver's knees to house an aftermarket head-unit.
If only a professional sports player can afford to put in a decent audio system because of having to work around a dash which won't allow a replacement headunit, then the high-end audio industry will ultimately fail.
I don't share your optimism with respect the the "audio industry" having any degree of leverage with the automotive industry. I personally think the auto industry has thumbed its proverbial nose at the audio industry and made aftermarket audio more difficult intentionally. In fact, I think that car companies don't want anyone adding aftermarket audio.... and that's why they have begun to design cars the way they do now.
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Interestingly, the guys at Dinan told me recently that by '08 auto manufacturers will be going from 12V electrical systems to 48V (I think). That should create additional frustration for the aftermarket. I suppose they'd all have to add transformers to their stuff?
05-09-2005, 05:34 PM
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Those are excellent examples. Surely BMW would prefer someone spend $$$ on the Logic 7, than to have them buy the standard and spend a bunch of money trying to upgrade it. Unfortunately for us audiophiles, the Logic 7 is absolute crap. (Better than most other factory alternatives, but crap nevertheless)
As for 48V... the audio industry could adapt to that quickly, at least for new designs. It's older gear that would have issues. But integrated systems cause huge problems, and that's the way the auto companies want it.
As for 48V... the audio industry could adapt to that quickly, at least for new designs. It's older gear that would have issues. But integrated systems cause huge problems, and that's the way the auto companies want it.
08-25-2005, 07:59 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i PDC / ADAPTIVE XENON HEDLIGHTS /FOLD DOWN REAR SEATS / NAV / PREMIUM / COLD WEATHER / EURO REFLECTORS /STAGGERED CHROMED 124S / PIAA 4700K FOGS / BLUETOOTH RETROFIT / REAR WOODED LIGHTER PANEL/MP3 RETROFIT
Hey Rob could you share pics of that install including the grille on the ski compartment,I did a similar install and and would greatly appreciate some ideas on the grille or any one else whom might have done a similar install.
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! not trying to offend you but if you want some chrome, get the chrome grilles instead of the headlight trims 
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11-04-2005, 10:40 AM
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Hi all,
I just took delivery of a 525xi, with the folding rear seats. I just discovered (like many of you) how weak the bass response is in a standard US 5 series. Too late for the Logic 7 upgrade.
I gather that I have some mid-range/sub units under the front seats. Can these drivers be replaced with something with more punch? If this is possible, it would probably be much more cost effective than putting a speaker in the trunk.
Also, my dealer wants over $400 for parts and labor to put an auxiliary input for ipods (or other devices) into the glove compartment. Is this right (seems high to me! $200 for part plus 3 hours labor).
thanks all!
I just took delivery of a 525xi, with the folding rear seats. I just discovered (like many of you) how weak the bass response is in a standard US 5 series. Too late for the Logic 7 upgrade.
I gather that I have some mid-range/sub units under the front seats. Can these drivers be replaced with something with more punch? If this is possible, it would probably be much more cost effective than putting a speaker in the trunk.
Also, my dealer wants over $400 for parts and labor to put an auxiliary input for ipods (or other devices) into the glove compartment. Is this right (seems high to me! $200 for part plus 3 hours labor).
thanks all!
04-08-2006, 11:14 AM
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Has someone got any pics of the right wires being tapped into. Where is the best place to get the source/signal to turn the aftermarket amp on. theres been some mention of an accessories socket but where can I locate this?
Spent a few hours today trying to sort this out but no luck.
Help will be greatly appreciated!
Spent a few hours today trying to sort this out but no luck.
Help will be greatly appreciated!
04-08-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MaTRiX' post='16510' date='Jul 10 2004, 09:21 PM
Hey guys, i was planning on installing a Sub in the E60 and wondering if anyone one had already done so, if so, which sub did you get and did any thing screw up after the installation? I am just a bit worried to mess with sound system but really want to install a Sub, and look forward to installing rear entertainment system once its available.