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I have an '04 530i (E60) with a 10-speaker, single CD system.
I've read a lot of the posts here describing custom installs of subs and amps.
Replacing the under-seat subs looked enticing enough, except I would have to add a new amp somewhere and I was afraid it wouldn't look "clean." I also can't find a dealer in SoCal for the Earthquake SWS-8 speakers. Are they still available?
Anyway, I thought maybe a Powered Bazooka Tube or a Basslink from Infinity would fit the bill. It's all self contained and if I ever sold the car and bought another, I could always take the sub out with no fuss or muss and install it in the new ride.
Any thoughts from anyone?
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I've read a lot of the posts here describing custom installs of subs and amps.
Replacing the under-seat subs looked enticing enough, except I would have to add a new amp somewhere and I was afraid it wouldn't look "clean." I also can't find a dealer in SoCal for the Earthquake SWS-8 speakers. Are they still available?
Anyway, I thought maybe a Powered Bazooka Tube or a Basslink from Infinity would fit the bill. It's all self contained and if I ever sold the car and bought another, I could always take the sub out with no fuss or muss and install it in the new ride.
Any thoughts from anyone?
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Originally Posted by vikingferd' post='664331' date='Sep 7 2008, 10:50 PM
I have an '04 530i (E60) with a 10-speaker, single CD system.
I've read a lot of the posts here describing custom installs of subs and amps.
Replacing the under-seat subs looked enticing enough, except I would have to add a new amp somewhere and I was afraid it wouldn't look "clean." I also can't find a dealer in SoCal for the Earthquake SWS-8 speakers. Are they still available?
Anyway, I thought maybe a Powered Bazooka Tube or a Basslink from Infinity would fit the bill. It's all self contained and if I ever sold the car and bought another, I could always take the sub out with no fuss or muss and install it in the new ride.
Any thoughts from anyone?
Thanks!
I've read a lot of the posts here describing custom installs of subs and amps.
Replacing the under-seat subs looked enticing enough, except I would have to add a new amp somewhere and I was afraid it wouldn't look "clean." I also can't find a dealer in SoCal for the Earthquake SWS-8 speakers. Are they still available?
Anyway, I thought maybe a Powered Bazooka Tube or a Basslink from Infinity would fit the bill. It's all self contained and if I ever sold the car and bought another, I could always take the sub out with no fuss or muss and install it in the new ride.
Any thoughts from anyone?
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http://www.crutchfield.com/p_204BTA8250/Ba...tab=other_items
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Originally Posted by kgmccarthy' post='1093813' date='Jan 19 2010, 11:09 PM
I am thinking about adding a Bazooka bass tube to my e60, so I thought I would revive this thread. Can anyone provide any feedback on this? Here is a link
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_204BTA8250/Ba...tab=other_items
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_204BTA8250/Ba...tab=other_items
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I have a baselink II from my old Jetta, worked great in there. Haven't installed it yet in the E60 but probably will this spring.
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My Ride: 04 545i sport, stick, L7, sat, nav. Charcoal/ runflat/ cdv delete.
Suede headliner/ trunk, 3 way front speakers, four 8" subs in rear shelf, ACM, iPod dock in ash tray using gateway 500 with MP3 text and video on screen, MRTM aluminum pedals/ door pins, 10 farad cap, sound processor, line conditioner, 2 amps ( 4x100 and 2x200)
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Originally Posted by vikingferd' post='664331' date='Sep 7 2008, 07:50 PM
I have an '04 530i (E60) with a 10-speaker, single CD system.
I've read a lot of the posts here describing custom installs of subs and amps.
Replacing the under-seat subs looked enticing enough, except I would have to add a new amp somewhere and I was afraid it wouldn't look "clean." I also can't find a dealer in SoCal for the Earthquake SWS-8 speakers. Are they still available?
Anyway, I thought maybe a Powered Bazooka Tube or a Basslink from Infinity would fit the bill. It's all self contained and if I ever sold the car and bought another, I could always take the sub out with no fuss or muss and install it in the new ride.
Any thoughts from anyone?
Thanks!
I've read a lot of the posts here describing custom installs of subs and amps.
Replacing the under-seat subs looked enticing enough, except I would have to add a new amp somewhere and I was afraid it wouldn't look "clean." I also can't find a dealer in SoCal for the Earthquake SWS-8 speakers. Are they still available?
Anyway, I thought maybe a Powered Bazooka Tube or a Basslink from Infinity would fit the bill. It's all self contained and if I ever sold the car and bought another, I could always take the sub out with no fuss or muss and install it in the new ride.
Any thoughts from anyone?
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I would stay away from the Bazooka Tube and Infinity Basslink. If you must get a subwoofer box with the amplifier all in one, consider the Rockford Fosgate design. At least it has a flat bottom mounting surface. The other two are hard to strap down and keep from flying around in your trunk with spirited driving.
For the Earthquake subs, I would suggest you buy them online. An experienced stereo installer, in SoCal, that specializes in BMW systems
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Originally Posted by methodsound' post='1094717' date='Jan 21 2010, 01:52 AM
I would stay away from the Bazooka Tube and Infinity Basslink. If you must get a subwoofer box with the amplifier all in one, consider the Rockford Fosgate design. At least it has a flat bottom mounting surface. The other two are hard to strap down and keep from flying around in your trunk with spirited driving.
For the Earthquake subs, I would suggest you buy them online. An experienced stereo installer, in SoCal, that specializes in BMW systems
, should be able to install these for you if you bring them in. To get the real benefit from the sub upgrade, you will need to get an amplifier for them as well. I think the Earthquake subs are a good upgrade to the stock subwoofers. Deeper bass for sure. Keep in mind that they do not fit right in without a small modification to the box and a custom made adaptor plate.
For the Earthquake subs, I would suggest you buy them online. An experienced stereo installer, in SoCal, that specializes in BMW systems
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Originally Posted by methodsound' post='1094717' date='Jan 21 2010, 01:52 AM
For the Earthquake subs, I would suggest you buy them online. An experienced stereo installer, in SoCal, that specializes in BMW systems
, should be able to install these for you if you bring them in. To get the real benefit from the sub upgrade, you will need to get an amplifier for them as well. I think the Earthquake subs are a good upgrade to the stock subwoofers. Deeper bass for sure. Keep in mind that they do not fit right in without a small modification to the box and a custom made adaptor plate.
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Suede headliner/ trunk, 3 way front speakers, four 8" subs in rear shelf, ACM, iPod dock in ash tray using gateway 500 with MP3 text and video on screen, MRTM aluminum pedals/ door pins, 10 farad cap, sound processor, line conditioner, 2 amps ( 4x100 and 2x200)
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Originally Posted by FRONJONI' post='1094887' date='Jan 21 2010, 08:58 AM
do these go under the seat? ive been back and forth to put a system or not...all my cars have bumped hard before but few years later i end up with rattles everywhere...if this is under the seat, u think this would be enough bass with a full speaker swap in the mix?
Yes, these enclosures go under the front seats. With the speakers properly installed, there will be a significant improvement in the quality of the bass and the level of the bass.
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