Notes on a 2009 535i HiFi to MS-8 install
07-29-2012 | 11:53 AM
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Yes, from what I've heard and read they are one of the best 4" component sets out there. I also read that u might have to get creative to get them installed but worst case scenario I'll pay to have them professionally installed. What have u heard about the install of the Morel Hybrid Ovations? I know a few members have them so it's definitely possible...
07-29-2012 | 12:10 PM
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For the Cleansweep/summing device install, all the 6-high level OEM outputs signals (front/rear mids from the iDrive unit, woofer from the OEM amp) are connected to the summing and then processed by the Cleansweep. The Cleansweep will give you 4 (front/rear) flat, full range) low level/RCA connector signals. That's your inputs to your amps. You will have to split those 4 RCA outputs if you need more than that.
You should have received a wiring diagram for the OEM amp harness by email with payment. That OEM amp harness is only used to have access to both the OEM amp high level outputs and OEM woofer inputs wires. The OEM amp high level outputs connect to the summing device as explained above.
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Check your email and Spam folder for the OEM amp harness wiring diagram sent to you.
Equipment looks great; rear speakers are not that critical as the front so it either Rainbow will be fine.
You should have received a wiring diagram for the OEM amp harness by email with payment. That OEM amp harness is only used to have access to both the OEM amp high level outputs and OEM woofer inputs wires. The OEM amp high level outputs connect to the summing device as explained above.
See above.
Check your email and Spam folder for the OEM amp harness wiring diagram sent to you.
Equipment looks great; rear speakers are not that critical as the front so it either Rainbow will be fine.
Thanks for the responses Elias, very helpful info. I know some of my questions are elementary to you but I appreciate u taking the time.
Okay so I got worried before you responded and purchased a Rockford Fosgate 3 sixty.2 to replace the JL Audio Clean Sweep & Summing processor. So I have those available to sell along with one of my Rainbow component sets. Anyway with the 3sixty.2 am I able to add a center channel speaker? If so what amp configuration should I use to power the center channel with the equipment I have?
07-29-2012 | 12:25 PM
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Yes, from what I've heard and read they are one of the best 4" component sets out there. I also read that u might have to get creative to get them installed but worst case scenario I'll pay to have them professionally installed. What have u heard about the install of the Morel Hybrid Ovations? I know a few members have them so it's definitely possible...
LOL! I saw the $300+ ovation 4 and the $600+ ovation hybrid 4 so I just asked. Where are you getting the speakers from? Please update if you get them and how you got them to fit.Yeah Technic's thread and harness is awesome! I love how the MS-8 transformed my currently stock setup (+ center speaker). Thank you Technic\Elias!
07-29-2012 | 12:56 PM
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To be honest, I haven't heard anything. I've been looking to upgrade the fronts but saw your post and I googled. LOL! I saw the $300+ ovation 4 and the $600+ ovation hybrid 4 so I just asked. Where are you getting the speakers from? Please update if you get them and how you got them to fit.
Yeah Technic's thread and harness is awesome! I love how the MS-8 transformed my currently stock setup (+ center speaker). Thank you Technic\Elias!
LOL! I saw the $300+ ovation 4 and the $600+ ovation hybrid 4 so I just asked. Where are you getting the speakers from? Please update if you get them and how you got them to fit.Yeah Technic's thread and harness is awesome! I love how the MS-8 transformed my currently stock setup (+ center speaker). Thank you Technic\Elias!
08-01-2012 | 08:28 PM
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08-02-2012 | 02:59 PM
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08-02-2012 | 03:07 PM
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08-02-2012 | 03:53 PM
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Nice work Nelson, thanks for the link. Man I wish you were here to help with my install! But alas I'm stuck doing it all by myself. I'll be starting this weekend so any advice you have for me I'm all ears. Replacing all interior 4" and tweets with Morel hybrid ovations/ Rainbow SLC (rear), new and improved SWS8's w/larger voice coils, RF 3sixty.2 processor, Alpine PDX-5 amp, JL 12w6v2-d4 sub (sealed), JL 500/1 amp and of course Elias's harnesses. I've got RF RCA's, speaker wire, fuse block, and amp kits so the sound should be great once I'm done. I also picked up a crapload of Fatmat. Anything else you think I'll need?
08-02-2012 | 07:16 PM
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Nice work Nelson, thanks for the link. Man I wish you were here to help with my install! But alas I'm stuck doing it all by myself. I'll be starting this weekend so any advice you have for me I'm all ears. Replacing all interior 4" and tweets with Morel hybrid ovations/ Rainbow SLC (rear), new and improved SWS8's w/larger voice coils, RF 3sixty.2 processor, Alpine PDX-5 amp, JL 12w6v2-d4 sub (sealed), JL 500/1 amp and of course Elias's harnesses. I've got RF RCA's, speaker wire, fuse block, and amp kits so the sound should be great once I'm done. I also picked up a crapload of Fatmat. Anything else you think I'll need?
