Possible to upgrade basic business unit ?

[Mik]

Having come out of an 06 Porsche with the 11 speaker BOSE system I am struggling a bit with the basic unit in the BMW. I have read quite a few threads concerning upgrades and fitting subs etc, but I don t really want to get that involved. What I am after is a liitle more volume perhaps without the distortion I am getting at the moment with roof down at speed but essentially more quality. I guess the two will go hand in hand if I do what is neccesary to improve things/ Has anybody done a project likr this ? I don t mind keeping the business head unit as I like to keep things looking original.... Additional amp ? speakers ? whats suggested...Thanks in anticipation
Mike

 

[deagle]

+1 also interested in a modest upgrade (preserving the headunit).

 

[Mik]

+1 also interested in a modest upgrade (preserving the headunit).

Lets pursue this one together then deagle !!!

 

[Ian_Mac]

Me also, I made similar comments when I bought mine back in Jan though I didn't ask for specific advice. I'd be interested in the outcome though.

On previous cars I'd have started with a new head unit but I like the way the BMW one integrates into the dash I don't really want to change that.

 

[un1eash]

The trouble with keeping the BMW headunit is the control you'll have over external amps, the only way to get a signal would be using a high to low level adapter or use high level inputs on an amp. I tried it this way but the sound was terrible so there was no chioce but to upgrade.

 

[Mik]

The trouble with keeping the BMW headunit is the control you'll have over external amps, the only way to get a signal would be using a high to low level adapter or use high level inputs on an amp. I tried it this way but the sound was terrible so there was no chioce but to upgrade.

Yes.but have you tried using this high to low level adaptor you mentioned ?

 

[deagle]

Anyone just added the extra door speakers ... if so, which one and was it worth it ?


TIA


Deag

 

[Mik]

Anyone just added the extra door speakers ... if so, which one and was it worth it ?


TIA
Do you mean actual EXTRA door speakers or replacement ones Deag ?
Mike :?


Deag

 

[jan_tekin]

Have a look at the JL Audio Cleansweep I had it in my old E46 330cd, had the Nav/TV and wanted to add some amps, worked a treat, not cheep tho. I did try with out this and had very bad interference.
Not to sure if a sony sound on top would work or be good enough seems to be a popular choice or even a Blaupunkt PNP THA series amp

 

[un1eash]

The trouble with keeping the BMW headunit is the control you'll have over external amps, the only way to get a signal would be using a high to low level adapter or use high level inputs on an amp. I tried it this way but the sound was terrible so there was no chioce but to upgrade.

Yes.but have you tried using this high to low level adaptor you mentioned ?

Yes i have, i tried using one for my subwoofer amp and the results were terrible, i also tried the high level inputs on the amp, these didnt work well either.

 

[deagle]

Anyone just added the extra door speakers ... if so, which one and was it worth it ?


TIA
Do you mean actual EXTRA door speakers or replacement ones Deag ?
Mike :?


Deag

Either to be honest....addition speakers (wired in parallel) OR disconnecting the tweaters and replacing with door speakers.

Deag

 

[un1eash]

Ive got some Vibe Space 6 speakers on order. There a 3 speaker component, should make an excellent upgrade to the standard speakers.

 

[deagle]

presuambly this upgrade is for the ones behind the seats ?

I would be interested in what different it makes....

Deage

 

[un1eash]

Nope this is for the front, My Z4 has the standard 6 speaker system, 6.5" in the kick panel, tweeters in the mirror covers and 4" behind the seats. I'm leaving the 4" rears for now and replacing the fronts. As these are 3 speaker components i'll be swapping out the 6.5"/tweeters and adding the speaker(3" upper mid) in the door which my system currently lacks.