Buying a 335i without Logic7, what can I do for better audio?

Cars are the new horse · 05-26-2009, 12:32 AM

I’d like better audio.

weissja · 05-26-2009, 01:40 AM

Check out: http://www.reusaudio.com/

I love the system for my E92. Everything looks completely stock but the sound is amazing!

Jim

amlebede · 05-26-2009, 02:07 AM

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...Series-M3-E92/

It should be available soon.

mrad01 · 05-26-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by amlebede

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...Series-M3-E92/

It should be available soon.

Don't hold your breath for these guys - they told me it would be inside 3 months - a year ago!!!!

Soon to BSW means years...

LW · 05-26-2009, 06:46 AM

My car has the X-ion 200 set up front, hooked to a Hertz 4 channel (I believe it's the EP4) amp.

The speakers are designed for the new Beemers (e6x/e8x/e9x/) and sound great (given their price!). The mid's and tweeters in the front doors are replaced, as well as the standard 6.5" under the seats. The under seat subs upgrade to 8" and are seperately powered by the amp.
I'm very satisfied with the results. I've owned a '05 330i with Logic 7, and to be honest, this sounds just as good. Different, definetely with more bass and volume (at half the price!).

An alternative would be to buy the Blaupunkt THA555 PNP amp (5 channel amp), a good 4" compo (f.e. Hertz) and two Earthquake subs (SWS-8). Bit more expensive, but will give you a slightly better result. This set-up will give you a more 'cleaner' sound than the Logic 7. The Logic 7 system works with a digital processor (the Logic 7 part), and imho, you can hear that.

Just my $0.02. Hope this is good info for you.

Technic · 05-26-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nirvanayoda

1) Can I upgrade the sound significantly without changing out the deck?
2) If I did have to change out the deck/amp/etc, could I find one that looks classy/stock?
3) If I did change it out, would it still work with the iDrive?
4) After searching the forum, I've discovered it's hard to find speakers to fit without custom work...is this all hopeless?

I did searches and only came up with info on BSW.

Thanks

1) Yes, post your budget and you will have plenty of recommendations here in no time.
2) "Classy" and "OEM" look are mutually exclusive in the 3 Series.
3) No.
4) It is not hopeless with enough money. Again, the budget decides...

VP Electricity · 05-26-2009, 11:22 AM

X2 on Technic's comment. After you get Logic 7, you may find you still want to upgrade.

I had an E60 owner who had L7 on the first lease caar, and on the second, spent $2K with us rather than $1200 with BMW, and got much better sound. (That was a Zapco DC amp, Hertz front comps, and a DLS 10" sub in a stealthy fiberglass OE-look corner enclosure).

In the E90, I have done the same thing on a budget - gone with warmer and smoother front comps, a 10" in the trunk, powered by a new 4-channel amp, and left OE rears and underseats playing on the OE amp.

Budget does determine.

VP Electricity · 05-26-2009, 11:31 AM

With you installing or pro install?

JoeyFiasco · 05-26-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nirvanayoda

Yeah, I probably wouldn't want to spend more than $1k-1.5k on aftermarket. We'll see if I can get this deal done, then I'll come back to this thread.

Thanks for now guys

yikes.. that's it? guess it depends what you're planning on doing..

Kamando · 05-26-2009, 12:33 PM

I would also recommend you listen to a properly tuned Logic 7 if you haven't already. The Logic 7 with it's default EQ isn't the greatest but when the EQ is set properly there is a night and day difference. Check out the sticky for a list of EQ settings http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161120 But if you are deadset on going aftermarket upgrade anyways then disregard.

taliesen · 05-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Since you're basically deciding between two options, why not order one and get exactly what you want? (Except for 'a car tomorrow' of course . . . )

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LW Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	My car has the X-ion 200 set up front, hooked to a Hertz 4 channel (I believe it's the EP4) amp. The speakers are designed for the new Beemers (e6x/e8x/e9x/) and sound great (given their price!). The mid's and tweeters in the front doors are replaced, as well as the standard 6.5" under the seats. The under seat subs upgrade to 8" and are seperately powered by the amp. I'm very satisfied with the results. I've owned a '05 330i with Logic 7, and to be honest, this sounds just as good. Different, definetely with more bass and volume (at half the price!). An alternative would be to buy the Blaupunkt THA555 PNP amp (5 channel amp), a good 4" compo (f.e. Hertz) and two Earthquake subs (SWS-8). Bit more expensive, but will give you a slightly better result. This set-up will give you a more 'cleaner' sound than the Logic 7. The Logic 7 system works with a digital processor (the Logic 7 part), and imho, you can hear that. Just my $0.02. Hope this is good info for you.
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VP Electricity Brigadier General 294 Rep 3,201 Posts Drives: F34 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: portland oregon iTrader: (3)	X2 on Technic's comment. After you get Logic 7, you may find you still want to upgrade. I had an E60 owner who had L7 on the first lease caar, and on the second, spent $2K with us rather than $1200 with BMW, and got much better sound. (That was a Zapco DC amp, Hertz front comps, and a DLS 10" sub in a stealthy fiberglass OE-look corner enclosure). In the E90, I have done the same thing on a budget - gone with warmer and smoother front comps, a 10" in the trunk, powered by a new 4-channel amp, and left OE rears and underseats playing on the OE amp. Budget does determine.
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Kamando Captain 57 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	I would also recommend you listen to a properly tuned Logic 7 if you haven't already. The Logic 7 with it's default EQ isn't the greatest but when the EQ is set properly there is a night and day difference. Check out the sticky for a list of EQ settings http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161120 But if you are deadset on going aftermarket upgrade anyways then disregard.
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taliesen Self Imposed Exile 17 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 09 E90 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (1)	Since you're basically deciding between two options, why not order one and get exactly what you want? (Except for 'a car tomorrow' of course . . . )
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