[Trev88]

Wow... totally need to hear it at the next meet!!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by tawfeeqh

$13K holy crap

Jebus, I wouldnt pay that much for speakers lol
I got lucky on a ebay auction that the manufacturer was running, only bidder and no reserve, paid $700 US, bargain

[Socket]

If you think thats expensive check out their full car system

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[titium]

Originally Posted by Socket

Critical MASS CES5.1 True Surround Sound Electrostatic Hybrid Speaker system.

electrostatic speakers fancy lol. I wonder how they've fit it in a car.....
always thought they were huge

[terminator335i]

Originally Posted by Socket

Need some good subs, will these fit under the seats Rubes?

Don't need to fit them under the seat...

[terminator335i]

Originally Posted by Socket

Yep hopefully ready for the Tassie trip so we can rock n cruise

Killer sound system + Neon lights = Pimped my ride

Cruisin in style....

[terminator335i]

Mod 73: Socket's Sound system on display at next years Motor Expo...

[Socket]

Originally Posted by terminator335i

Mod 73: Socket's Sound system on display at next years Motor Expo...

Hahaha Termi, wasn't thinking of going that OTT

[Zoo Tv]

Originally Posted by Socket

Hahaha Termi, wasn't thinking of going that OTT

Some of this info dates back a few years Sock - but still relevant. I'm sure you've read most of it but best of luck:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

Some of this info dates back a few years Sock - but still relevant. I'm sure you've read most of it but best of luck:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323

Thanks mate, very informative read, going to visit the professionals later this week and see what they have to say

[Boganian Rubes]

Originally Posted by Socket

Thanks mate, very informative read, going to visit the professionals later this week and see what they have to say

Socket I bet you dinner at tas that they'll make it clear it'll be expensive

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

Socket I bet you dinner at tas that they'll make it clear it'll be expensive

You got that right Boges, but I haven't got the experience to take on a project like this and not stuff it up

[kookie]

Originally Posted by Socket

You got that right Boges, but I haven't got the experience to take on a project like this and not stuff it up

You'll be fine. You have so much DYI experiance.

[Boganian Rubes]

According to Zoo's very helpful find, the standard hifi system is the easiest to upgrade (the one I've got), if you don't have an amp socks then I'm pretty sure it's the baseline audio system. And apparently the head unit needs to be coded for use of an amp, not sure if tuning God vince has done this before!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

According to Zoo's very helpful find, the standard hifi system is the easiest to upgrade (the one I've got), if you don't have an amp socks then I'm pretty sure it's the baseline audio system. And apparently the head unit needs to be coded for use of an amp, not sure if tuning God vince has done this before!

Problem is the head unit is now an NBT so the standard stuff that relates the hifi no longer applies

[ATTN]

wow Socket, haven't been on the forums for a while. You're car has evolved quite a bit. Looking good.

[vtl]

Originally Posted by Socket

Problem is the head unit is now an NBT so the standard stuff that relates the hifi no longer applies

Actually no, the NBT was coded for HIFI. After the NBT install the sound worked even when the MOST optical connectors weren't plugged in. Your amp is analog so its the easiest to upgrade

[Boganian Rubes]

Originally Posted by vtl

Actually no, the NBT was coded for HIFI. After the NBT install the sound worked even when the MOST optical connectors weren't plugged in. Your amp is analog so its the easiest to upgrade

He has an amp? Aren't they located in the trunk?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by ATTN

wow Socket, haven't been on the forums for a while. You're car has evolved quite a bit. Looking good.

Hey ATTN where have you been?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by vtl

Actually no, the NBT was coded for HIFI. After the NBT install the sound worked even when the MOST optical connectors weren't plugged in. Your amp is analog so its the easiest to upgrade

Really?? This is good news mate.... Now I just need to locate the amp

[Zoo Tv]

Originally Posted by Socket

Really?? This is good news mate.... Now I just need to locate the amp

From memory, left hand compartment in boot? - opposite side to where the battery is?

Also from memory - a popular replacement amp was the JL Audio XD600/6 V2 (6 channel to drive the underseats, front doors and rear speakers).

http://www.jlaudio.com/xd600-6v2-car...plifiers-98605

I know this is an E90 - but a good install:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518402

Here is a very good E92 M3 install that uses Alpine amps instead of JL:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637056

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

From memory, left hand compartment in boot? - opposite side to where the battery is?

Sweet, thanks Zoo