Audio Table of Contents: Upgrading? Start HERE!

Josh_G · 02-17-2016, 10:44 AM

this is an amazing thread! thank you for all the hard work on it. after securing my e92 355i yesterday this thread has given me everything i need to upgrade the sound system! now to get Technic to ship me a harness to the UK

Pavlo · 02-27-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh_G

this is an amazing thread! thank you for all the hard work on it. after securing my e92 355i yesterday this thread has given me everything i need to upgrade the sound system! now to get Technic to ship me a harness to the UK

I'm in the UK and I'm selling technics harness but only as a complete system from my old installation which you can see on here, plus read technics comment.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660927

If your interested PM me.

taibanl · 02-28-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh_G

this is an amazing thread! thank you for all the hard work on it. after securing my e92 355i yesterday this thread has given me everything i need to upgrade the sound system! now to get Technic to ship me a harness to the UK

Youre welcome. Glad it helped

JJaber · 03-01-2016, 11:14 AM

Did things change in 2013 for the E92 coupe? I have 4 mids (2FR, 2RR), two tweeters in front, 2 under seat woofers, and an amp under the trunk tray. Also have navigation if that helps. Is this HiFi or base?

taibanl · 03-01-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JJaber

Did things change in 2013 for the E92 coupe? I have 4 mids (2FR, 2RR), two tweeters in front, 2 under seat woofers, and an amp under the trunk tray. Also have navigation if that helps. Is this HiFi or base?

Hi-fi, the information you asked is in the first post

Josh_G · 03-04-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavlo

I'm in the UK and I'm selling technics harness but only as a complete system from my old installation which you can see on here, plus read technics comment.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660927

If your interested PM me.

Hi Pavlo,

Amazing install

unfortunately its the wrong harness for me as i have the Hi-Fi system that is already amped in the boot. Also my install will be staged and not big bang like yours as i dont have the funds for that

I plan to replace the current OEM amp with a JL amp to power the current OEM system.

The next phase will involve upgrading the front components and under seat mid-ranges (haven't decided with what yet)

Then a matching set of components for the rear and a JL sub and mono amp in the boot.

Then if i can secure the funds, the CIC retrofit

janispetke · 03-16-2016, 07:10 AM

Does this same audio table apply to E60? I have a -08 E60 with the Hifi option (676), and it really needs an upgrade, but I couldn't any info about the amp and signal that is used in E60

taibanl · 03-16-2016, 08:03 PM

Not exactly. You might need a bit more specifc guidance. Contact bimmertech.

skrelnik · 03-18-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by janispetke

Does this same audio table apply to E60? I have a -08 E60 with the Hifi option (676), and it really needs an upgrade, but I couldn't any info about the amp and signal that is used in E60

I have an E60 and 6spdcoupe and mathematics helped me out with the install. Just reach out to them.

Herakles · 03-18-2016, 09:11 PM

Anyone have a reputable install shop in the tri state area or ne pa area ?

taibanl · 03-18-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Herakles

Anyone have a reputable install shop in the tri state area or ne pa area ?

Contact Don Amann at unexpected creations in Edison New Jersey

Zomorg3 · 04-12-2016, 05:22 PM

So besides Technic's Harness, there are no other harness like that in order to install aftermarket amps?

taibanl · 04-12-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zomorg3

So besides Technic's Harness, there are no other harness like that in order to install aftermarket amps?

There is the Metra pair of harnesses, which I believe work as one. However, I don't think they have a Remote lead or turn on

Connects2 which is A European company probably has harnesses most similar to those provided by technique

hdmark · 05-12-2016, 12:34 AM

Good evening all! read through alot of this am a little confused. The dealership listed my system as Hi-fi but i don't have tweeters so im 99% sure its just the base system and was listed incorrectly. But i got to wondering if maybe the system wasnt coded to hifi and thats why they listed it like that?
Is there a way to see which coding im running?

ptpending · 05-12-2016, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hdmark

Good evening all! read through alot of this am a little confused. The dealership listed my system as Hi-fi but i don't have tweeters so im 99% sure its just the base system and was listed incorrectly. But i got to wondering if maybe the system wasnt coded to hifi and thats why they listed it like that?
Is there a way to see which coding im running?

yes, you have to use your VIN number and get your factory options list via sites like BMWVIN.com etc

ctuna · 05-13-2016, 12:21 AM

Zomorg3 · 06-13-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by taibanl

There is the Metra pair of harnesses, which I believe work as one. However, I don't think they have a Remote lead or turn on

Connects2 which is A European company probably has harnesses most similar to those provided by technique

The only Metra Harness I'm fimilar with is the one plugging under the dash. wasn't sure if there was another harness that will plug into the amp in the trunk ( I have HiFi as I have tweeters and mids/full range in door. I also have I drive as well) I have seen other members use T splices. Not sure how sound quality and and actual connection has faired. Would like it to be fully reversible and as clean as possible. Didn't know the other options.

Not too worried about the remote lead as I have an Audio Control Lc2i which will do signal sensing turn on.

Read through alot of the links not completely clear on install. Tried once already and it wasn't kicking on though I rammed the wires into the back of the connector for the BMW amp

Pancakepuncher · 07-26-2016, 03:35 PM

Just wondering if there is a thread on oem eq tuning for trunk subs tried to search but couldn't really find anything, trying to compliment my truck sub on the eq

taibanl · 07-26-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pancakepuncher

Just wondering if there is a thread on oem eq tuning for trunk subs tried to search but couldn't really find anything, trying to compliment my truck sub on the eq

Not that I know of, I don't think it would be useful because the sub is mostly below the OEM eq tuning range

Pancakepuncher · 07-27-2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by taibanl

Not that I know of, I don't think it would be useful because the sub is mostly below the OEM eq tuning range

I'm just looking for the best way to increase the mids and mid bass since the sub will have ask the low

Najt · 08-21-2016, 05:36 PM

is it good idea to mix ohms on speakers??

there is a lot of companies, which makes speaker sets like SUBS - 2ohms, and MIDs+Tweets 4 ohms...

i was wondering if XD600/6v2 will handle it...

ctuna · 08-23-2016, 12:59 AM

1)If you choose and under seat that is good at midbass such as a
set of Jehnerts and doors that play as low as possible that will help.
Also you can use a DSP to help if you want to go that far.
2)As long as you have each stereo channel pair on the same type
of speaker it will be OK.

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Josh_G Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 256 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	this is an amazing thread! thank you for all the hard work on it. after securing my e92 355i yesterday this thread has given me everything i need to upgrade the sound system! now to get Technic to ship me a harness to the UK
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JJaber Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Did things change in 2013 for the E92 coupe? I have 4 mids (2FR, 2RR), two tweeters in front, 2 under seat woofers, and an amp under the trunk tray. Also have navigation if that helps. Is this HiFi or base?
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janispetke Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E60 LCI 535d Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Does this same audio table apply to E60? I have a -08 E60 with the Hifi option (676), and it really needs an upgrade, but I couldn't any info about the amp and signal that is used in E60
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	Not exactly. You might need a bit more specifc guidance. Contact bimmertech.
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Zomorg3 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: White 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	So besides Technic's Harness, there are no other harness like that in order to install aftermarket amps?
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hdmark Private First Class 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: G35 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Good evening all! read through alot of this am a little confused. The dealership listed my system as Hi-fi but i don't have tweeters so im 99% sure its just the base system and was listed incorrectly. But i got to wondering if maybe the system wasnt coded to hifi and thats why they listed it like that? Is there a way to see which coding im running?
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2037 Rep 13,352 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If you look for the amp in the trunk it should be If you look for the amp in the trunk it should be obvious if its the base system because there won't be and amp. Also if you are in the US the only year the base systems were issued is 2010 through the first half ob 2011.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/attach...1&d=1209780865 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/ http://technicpnp.com/menuDiagrams/d...e90_92_93.html http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872
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Pancakepuncher New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	Just wondering if there is a thread on oem eq tuning for trunk subs tried to search but couldn't really find anything, trying to compliment my truck sub on the eq
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Najt Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 262 Posts Drives: e92 325D 2008 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	is it good idea to mix ohms on speakers?? there is a lot of companies, which makes speaker sets like SUBS - 2ohms, and MIDs+Tweets 4 ohms... i was wondering if XD600/6v2 will handle it...
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2037 Rep 13,352 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	To the last two posters 1)If you choose and under seat that is good at midbass such as a set of Jehnerts and doors that play as low as possible that will help. Also you can use a DSP to help if you want to go that far. 2)As long as you have each stereo channel pair on the same type of speaker it will be OK.
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