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| 02-27-2019, 03:08 AM | #1 |
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Which audio system do I have..?
Ok before i start, i've read the guides on this and done my homework - something just doesn't make sense though.
I've got an 09 330d and want to do some audio upgrades. Obviously i need to know which system i've got to begin with though. I've got the professional stereo, there are also tweeters in the mirror backs which seems to suggest the "hifi" system. Good news i thought, so we went looking for the amp. There is no amp. So I seem to have a mismatched audio system, no amp = base audio system right? But then, it has working tweeters? :| |
| 02-27-2019, 09:34 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, i actually checked the vin but it didn't seem to reference any specific audio option:
Comfort and interior equipment S423A Floor mats velours S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit S431A Interior mirror with automaticdip S441A Smoker package S470A IsofixSystem S481A Sports seat S4MGA Int mouldings aluminium glaciersilver S459A Seat adjuster electric with memory Multimedia S663A Radio BMW Professional S694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer S698A AreaCode 2 for DVD - Bavsound speaker upgrade available Driver assistance and lightning S507A Park Distance Control PDC rear S521A Rain sensor S534A Automatic air conditioning S544A Cruise control with brake function S563A Light package S502A Headlight cleaning system S522A Xenon Light Wheels and drive S230A Extra package EUspecific S2MFA BMW alloy wheel M spider spoke 193 S2PAA Wheel bolt retainer Environment and safety S302A Alarm system S850A ZUSAETZL TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT S863A Retailer Directory Europe S877A Delete crosspattern operation S880A Onboard vehicle literature English S8S2A Coding alarm signal S8S3A Automatic locking when driving off S8SCA Telematics access requestcountryspec S8SMA Car ident number visible from outside S8SPA Control unit COP S853A Language version English Individual equipment S760A High gloss shadow line S775A Headlining anthracite Other equipment S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles S1CBA CO2 package S1CDA Brake Energy Regeneration L812A National version England Ireland |
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| 02-27-2019, 09:41 AM | #4 |
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I checked under the plastic cover on the left hand side where the amp would be, i found the bolt holes where the amp would normally be bolted in. Definitely no amp there
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| 02-27-2019, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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Tweeters from BMW are at the front corner of the front door
window's . Maybe someone put in the Alpine upgrade or maybe just a set of tweeters hoping that would improve things if you have them. I think the Alpine upgrade puts the amp in a different location. I don't see a Hi fi or Logic 7 code in your Vin. There for the Base system upgrades would apply. Last edited by ctuna; 02-27-2019 at 11:56 AM.. |
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| 02-27-2019, 06:10 PM | #6 |
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Yes, i'm pretty sure this is the most basic audio system - it's certainly nothing special. I think somebody has intended to upgrade the audio at some point and simply added the factory tweeters from the hifi system, that would make the most sense.
I believe there is a PnP kit to install the full alpine system isn't there. My brother has an e82 with this setup and it's punchy enough for what it is - maybe that would be a decent upgrade. |
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| 02-28-2019, 05:38 AM | #8 |
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I just liked the fact there was a bolt-on upgrade pack which contained all the bits i needed for it, and it would be 100% oem stuff with no wire splicing.
I don't want to go too overboard on the audio with this, i made that mistake before. One of my other cars has twin 12" subs in the boot which kick out 750W RMS. I don't want anything like that and i don't want to lose any of the boot space either. Think i'd be happy with adding an amp for the components and getting a bit more bass out of the existing underseat subs. Think that's achievable without butchering any oem wiring and just using harnesses etc? |
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| 02-28-2019, 12:07 PM | #9 |
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The thing is the OEM stuff sucks Hi Fi system is mediocre at best
Logic 7 is a little better . You don't have to do any cutting into the OEM electricals if you use the correct Harness. Technicpnp.com is pretty much the best. At the rated power the OEM amp output chips are at 10 percent distortion. If you put in a big sub the rest of the system won't be able to keep up but that is what some people want these days. If you read those links the answers are in them. |
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| 02-28-2019, 03:01 PM | #10 |
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I've read through the links thanks, those are helpful.
What about if i were to buy the relevent harness to allow an aftermarket amp (the JL Audio one looks good), this would boost power to the speakers. Then maybe upgrade the underseat subs, imagine they'll sound a lot better once the audio goes through a crossover and has a bit more wattage behind it. How does that sound for a budget upgrade? |
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| 02-28-2019, 04:20 PM | #11 |
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That's pretty much what everybody use to do .
(As you can see from the links) You can see that in the links. If I was doing it again now I would consider a dsp/amp Like a Helix 86dsp or Helix BMW7 there is really no budjet solution unless your great a dumpster diving . About the lowest Technic could get it was 750 US . More typical for quality awsome equipment would be around 1500 Us. |
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