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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 12/7/2020)
- JimsZ
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Wow, I bet that cost a packet... Looks ace though
Im still procrastinating on the door speakers...
Would you recommend going with the Eton B100N or trying something else?
Im still procrastinating on the door speakers...
Would you recommend going with the Eton B100N or trying something else?
E89/28i Msport gone .. Zx10r track bike gone… time for a KTM 350 exc-f and some green laning and dirt bike excursions…. Let’s see how this goes… :
Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Of course there are many options..the Eton is a well proven if not cheap option...they are optimised for BMWs as well as others..
I would go with them again....
The improvement especially on the crispness and sound field were very good..they just show up the woofer a bit and the subwoofers a lot...
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How much was all that if you don't mind me asking?! Looks like a seriously interesting swapout for the standard speakers
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Well done on keeping the faith....!!
Tbh seeing all that my inclination would be/is to install a standalone system but running off the standard head unit thus keeping the idrive etc, through a digital processor to two amps using all new wiring right through so not chopping into the OEM loom at all, I can’t help thinking it wouldn’t be a great deal harder to run new cables in after all the faff you’ve already had. Maybe wrong but that’s what I’m thinking if I keep my E89.
Anyway damn good effort.
Tbh seeing all that my inclination would be/is to install a standalone system but running off the standard head unit thus keeping the idrive etc, through a digital processor to two amps using all new wiring right through so not chopping into the OEM loom at all, I can’t help thinking it wouldn’t be a great deal harder to run new cables in after all the faff you’ve already had. Maybe wrong but that’s what I’m thinking if I keep my E89.
Anyway damn good effort.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Well it was as follows approx...
Match DSP amp £600
Alpine subwooofer amp £125
Door speakers £225
Rear Speakers £205
Centre Speaker £110
Woofers £180
Subwoofers £330
Sample mic £125
Plus soldering iron/connectors/wire etc £50 ish
Plus probably around 10 man days total effort..
Not cheap....
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Holy cow cack!! That's a serious upgrade. Hats off to you though
When do we get a hi def demonstration video? Looking forward to hearing the sound on it (won't be the same not in person to be fair)
When do we get a hi def demonstration video? Looking forward to hearing the sound on it (won't be the same not in person to be fair)
Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
I think that given the fact that the. Match 7 DSP BMW is NOT plug n play for an E89 and the amount of internal bodywork needed to be removed to fit all the speakers then your plan is not a bad option.....at the end of the day once you start going into a DSP type amp and not even high end speakers then you are into a £1500-£2000 pain...mind you that’s less than one 35is turbo..john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:53 pm Well done on keeping the faith....!!
Tbh seeing all that my inclination would be/is to install a standalone system but running off the standard head unit thus keeping the idrive etc, through a digital processor to two amps using all new wiring right through so not chopping into the OEM loom at all, I can’t help thinking it wouldn’t be a great deal harder to run new cables in after all the faff you’ve already had. Maybe wrong but that’s what I’m thinking if I keep my E89.
Anyway damn good effort.
The Audiotechncia stuff is rebadged by 2 high end US BMW specialists and is good stuff..obviously people like Alpine n others do this stuff as well...
Depends how much of a pioneer you want to be...?
Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Thanks, I think the key point which you can’t capture on video is that you can have a splendid sound stage with the roof down whilst you are doing 120mph down a German autobahn....or even at 60 mph around the Scottish Borders...
Roof up you could argue that it’s overkill ...but I like to drive my z4 roof down whenever possible and I do love my MOR music so a great combo..anyway you can’t take it with you..
It’s nice to listen to your 6 pot but the novelty wears off whilst I can work my way through 4000 tracks on 11 speakers with 800 watts rms..over 2000 watts peak music power with only the damage to my already damaged hearing....heh heh
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I love the Borders. I was up in Berwick-upon-Tweed just over a week ago. Took a trip to Jim Clark's motorsport museum in Duns. Lovely roads to drive along. Pity I was in my dad's Suzuki Liana and not the Zed Saying that, he proper gunned it down those roads. Bit scary!!
Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Yes great roads, generally few fixed / mobile cameras and few police focussed on traffic...plus not much aggressive / anti social driving means you can tramp on without much fuss in an area the size of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire with only a 20th of the populationDru2000D wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:08 pm I love the Borders. I was up in Berwick-upon-Tweed just over a week ago. Took a trip to Jim Clark's motorsport museum in Duns. Lovely roads to drive along. Pity I was in my dad's Suzuki Liana and not the Zed Saying that, he proper gunned it down those roads. Bit scary!!
Only a couple of choke points means relatively fuss free progress can be made most of the time...
Some great scenery and generally roads in good condition...
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Spongebob squarepants theme music will sound awesome on it
Mark
Plymouth
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Carmine Red
Black leather
Plymouth
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- Lifer
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Well exactly, you’re Columbus and a guinea pig all rolled into one...certainly made me think of the route I said earlier given your trials and tribulations....Pbondar wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:57 pmI think that given the fact that the. Match 7 DSP BMW is NOT plug n play for an E89 and the amount of internal bodywork needed to be removed to fit all the speakers then your plan is not a bad option.....at the end of the day once you start going into a DSP type amp and not even high end speakers then you are into a £1500-£2000 pain...mind you that’s less than one 35is turbo..john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:53 pm Well done on keeping the faith....!!
Tbh seeing all that my inclination would be/is to install a standalone system but running off the standard head unit thus keeping the idrive etc, through a digital processor to two amps using all new wiring right through so not chopping into the OEM loom at all, I can’t help thinking it wouldn’t be a great deal harder to run new cables in after all the faff you’ve already had. Maybe wrong but that’s what I’m thinking if I keep my E89.
Anyway damn good effort.
The Audiotechncia stuff is rebadged by 2 high end US BMW specialists and is good stuff..obviously people like Alpine n others do this stuff as well...
Depends how much of a pioneer you want to be...?
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
The roads between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Duns are amazing. Unfortunately I didn't bring the Zed up as was suffering O2 sensor issues and didn't want to burn the cat out driving it that far with dodgy fuelling.
My dad however in his Suzuki Illiana or whatever the tank is called gunned it down there, I was in the back feeling a bit sick as it's not the smoothest of motors!!
Seriously impressive setup though, I love my music when driving and would love to have the passion (aherm funds) to do that. Spongebob with full bass sounds like a treat haha
My dad however in his Suzuki Illiana or whatever the tank is called gunned it down there, I was in the back feeling a bit sick as it's not the smoothest of motors!!
Seriously impressive setup though, I love my music when driving and would love to have the passion (aherm funds) to do that. Spongebob with full bass sounds like a treat haha
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- Lifer
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Minor Audio Upgrade (updated 4/9/2019)
Not willy waving but I’d be very interested to hear what that lot sounds like compared to the Burmester in the Boxster, a rather mad outlay of.....*cough*...£2700....It has a class D sub amp then a 850 watt class A/B amp for the rest, silk domed tweeters, Air motion transformers mids etc, it sounds very very good, for the outlay plus the fact it’s factory fitted so no need to rip the car apart it’s worth it imo, I don’t begrudge to price for the sound quality, would make an interesting comparison to yours.Pbondar wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:43 pmWell it was as follows approx...
Match DSP amp £600
Alpine subwooofer amp £125
Door speakers £225
Rear Speakers £205
Centre Speaker £110
Woofers £180
Subwoofers £330
Sample mic £125
Plus soldering iron/connectors/wire etc £50 ish
Plus probably around 10 man days total effort..
Not cheap....
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29