Cheapest(Free?) upgrade for base audio..

deeLow · 09-28-2015, 01:44 PM

After recently upgrading from a relatively base model with Logic 7 at least E90 into a nice E92, I realized i downgraded to BASE audio with CIC. This isn't cutting it for me as I love to listen to tunes a little turned up. Never had an issue with the L7 system but with the windows open and stereo turned up I can tell its only a matter of time before these speakers blow.

I believe I have option 609 for Nav System Professional, but other than that I'm not sure what other options I have regarding the CIC/Audio systems. I know it's base as i don't have any tweeters or center speaker.

What to do? Not in the market to really 'upgrade' at this current time but if i absolutely have to i will in the future. I've read the audio sticky's but i get confused in there without any audio experience besides cranking up the volume

All help is appreciated.

taibanl · 09-28-2015, 05:14 PM

you're gonna have to upgrade the front stage. I recommend:
buy hifi or tophifi 8" woofers (eBay?) - preferably in housing as base housing is shallower
window sails ~30 each
Mids and tweets - your choice, see the speaker thread in the sticky

You'll also need an amp XD600/6 would be one of most cost effective drop ins. I think it would be well worth it to get on the Bimmertech p82DSP group buy though.

ctuna · 09-28-2015, 06:46 PM

deeLow · 09-28-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

The car is a 2010 335 production 1/2010 I believe with Nav 609 Professional. I also have the Sirius module built in. Bluetooth phone and USB 6FL. Also have other BMW tidbits like BMW Online services and such that I see in the idrive menus.

I have no problem DIY, if I can build a motor I can figure out some audio stuff. I just don't know what my options are.

Ideally, something equivalent to L7 would be fine for me. I don't need all the extra bells and whistles. I really enjoyed the L7 system in my previous car.

ctuna · 09-28-2015, 08:47 PM

09-28-2015, 01:44 PM	#1
deeLow DOPE 148 Rep 759 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	Cheapest(Free?) upgrade for base audio.. After recently upgrading from a relatively base model with Logic 7 at least E90 into a nice E92, I realized i downgraded to BASE audio with CIC. This isn't cutting it for me as I love to listen to tunes a little turned up. Never had an issue with the L7 system but with the windows open and stereo turned up I can tell its only a matter of time before these speakers blow. I believe I have option 609 for Nav System Professional, but other than that I'm not sure what other options I have regarding the CIC/Audio systems. I know it's base as i don't have any tweeters or center speaker. What to do? Not in the market to really 'upgrade' at this current time but if i absolutely have to i will in the future. I've read the audio sticky's but i get confused in there without any audio experience besides cranking up the volume All help is appreciated.
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	you're gonna have to upgrade the front stage. I recommend: buy hifi or tophifi 8" woofers (eBay?) - preferably in housing as base housing is shallower window sails ~30 each Mids and tweets - your choice, see the speaker thread in the sticky You'll also need an amp XD600/6 would be one of most cost effective drop ins. I think it would be well worth it to get on the Bimmertech p82DSP group buy though.
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09-28-2015, 06:46 PM	#3
ctuna Lieutenant General 2045 Rep 13,364 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	It won't be free it would help if It won't be free it would help if you gave the year of the car and the country you are in at least. Do a vin check with one of the free BMW vin checkers to see what options you actually have. If you are not willing to DIY and learn what you have it will be real expensive. We have seen people do a decent upgrade for aournd 700 minamum for equipment but a realistic price for the good stuff would be more like 1500 to 2500. You will need a Technic harness or something like it to add and amp or amp/dsp to that system. Base System Upgrades http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445266 http://www.monsteraudiodesign.co.uk/ http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634957 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1003810 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822366 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post16679904 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581379 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451941 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540954 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=Dotech http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495855 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494299 http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...morel-jbl.html http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post16679904 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=amp+upgrade http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=550771 Last edited by ctuna; 09-28-2015 at 06:53 PM..
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2045 Rep 13,364 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	One of the better things going as mentioned above One of the better things going as mentioned above is the Helix82dsp and one of the three way plug and play speaker kits. I think that will beat the L7 by quite a bit for clarity and impact. There are many examples in the threads I listed. Best to become familiar with the systems and possibilitys first. BMW stereo types http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138949 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865 electical e90 pdf http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGU&cad=rja http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...85464276,d.cGU http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...85464276,d.cGU http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 The basic upgrade http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1411521234 other amps and speakers or dsp/amps can be substituted one of the best things going is a Jehnert 3 way speaker set and a Helix 82dsp since the helix has dsp a re code is not needed or a cleansweep . Last edited by ctuna; 09-29-2015 at 12:32 AM..
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