E90 Pre-LCI non-iDrive Alternative - Kenwood DNX Install

PaddyMcGrath · 02-28-2014, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cdgatti

Paddy - are you using an amp in the hu or your trunk amp?

This was just a straight head unit swap, I've no aftermarket amp installed and don't think the Professional Radio has an external amplifier as standard?

bmw325i · 02-28-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PaddyMcGrath

This was just a straight head unit swap, I've no aftermarket amp installed and don't think the Professional Radio has an external amplifier as standard?

Did you have the base system or hifi?

Quasimodem · 02-28-2014, 11:30 AM

Very nice, so your steering wheel controls all work fine?

You say Pre-LCI non-iDrive, why wouldnt this also work for LCI non-idrive systems?

If you already have the BMW Blue Tooth telephone control and voice control can you still use it?

bmw325i · 02-28-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Very nice, so your steering wheel controls all work fine?

You say Pre-LCI non-iDrive, why wouldnt this also work for LCI non-idrive systems?

If you already have the BMW Blue Tooth telephone control and voice control can you still use it?

The same can be done on an lci. Find a headunit with Bluetooth and you don't need the factory Bluetooth.

PaddyMcGrath · 02-28-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

Did you have the base system or hifi?

Base system, with upgraded under-seat subwoofers (Gladen HG-201)

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Very nice, so your steering wheel controls all work fine?

You say Pre-LCI non-iDrive, why wouldnt this also work for LCI non-idrive systems?

If you already have the BMW Blue Tooth telephone control and voice control can you still use it?

I just said Pre-LCI simply because my car is Pre-LCI

I would think that it would be the same for an LCI, although you should double check that. All my Bluetooth functionality is through the Kenwood now. Strangely, the only button that doesn't work on my steering wheel is the call answer button. This is likely down to the harness adapter, but as the Kenwood has MASSIVE on-screen buttons when the phone rings, it hasn't bothered me.

bmw325i · 02-28-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PaddyMcGrath

Base system, with upgraded under-seat subwoofers (Gladen HG-201)

I just said Pre-LCI simply because my car is Pre-LCI

I would think that it would be the same for an LCI, although you should double check that. All my Bluetooth functionality is through the Kenwood now. Strangely, the only button that doesn't work on my steering wheel is the call answer button. This is likely down to the harness adapter, but as the Kenwood has MASSIVE on-screen buttons when the phone rings, it hasn't bothered me.

My phone button works, but voice control doesn't bring up Siri for me.

PaddyMcGrath · 03-02-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

My phone button works, but voice control doesn't bring up Siri for me.

I might try source Kenwood's adapter instead of the Connects2 and see if it makes a difference. It has not been a big deal so far, though.

dpetro3 · 09-19-2017, 03:11 PM

Hej Paddy, regarding your pics as I am looking for some Alternatives and possibilities for the built in Radio and unfortunately there are not there...any kind of possibility where to get them still? Thanks!

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Quasimodem Colonel 157 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	Very nice, so your steering wheel controls all work fine? You say Pre-LCI non-iDrive, why wouldnt this also work for LCI non-idrive systems? If you already have the BMW Blue Tooth telephone control and voice control can you still use it? __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
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dpetro3 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E90 2006 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Hej Paddy, regarding your pics as I am looking for some Alternatives and possibilities for the built in Radio and unfortunately there are not there...any kind of possibility where to get them still? Thanks!
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