Addition bass or sub
07-16-2011 | 05:20 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Has anyone added a sub to their car with the factory radio system? I'm considering doing this and one possibility I was looking at was a powered Bazooka tube. Something clean and not too big. I'm not looking to custom build a cabinet in the trunk, I just think the car is lacking a little bass...
07-19-2011 | 02:02 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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08-04-2011 | 05:35 AM
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You will need a line-output-converter to take the speaker level output from the factory amplifier and convert to a line level signal. Then you'll need an aftermarket amplifier to run the subwoofer or bazooka tube. Personally, I would suggest a subwoofer over anything by Bazooka.
08-08-2011 | 01:35 AM
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08-09-2011 | 10:06 AM
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Folding rear seats
The factory radio does not offer a preamp output, so the only option is to use the speaker level output from the factory amplifier.
To use that, you must have a device called a Line Output Converter. This device takes the speaker level output from the factory amp, and converts it to a preamp level output which you can then use with an aftermarket amplifier to drive a subwoofer.
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