2007 E90 320i Sound System

JK07 · 03-06-2012, 09:37 PM

Not impressed with the stock sound system on my 320i non iDrive. Not sure what system it is but cant pump up the volume.

Any good Car BMW specialist shop in Melbourne?

Since I dont have the GPS i was going to buy the new garmin unit for around 350 bucks but now thinking different DyNavin Andrioid unit.

http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_e9xm.php

Any one has experience on this?

or should i just add amp and upgrade speakers and stick to to trusted Garmin for navi

rayz · 03-06-2012, 09:55 PM

Try SouthernBM in morabbin.

You might want to look at the Alpine hifi retrofit as an upgrade option. A number of forum members have done this I believe so they can chime in on the system.

RaihaX · 03-06-2012, 10:06 PM

A lot of mix feeling on the dynavin unit, go to E46fanatics as they have a huge thread on it.

The E46 unit is the same as the E9X (apart from the physical design).

There are a few reviews on here as well.

I would say go for the alpine hi fi retrofit if you want to keep it OEM.

JK07 · 03-06-2012, 10:44 PM

Yeah I read the long thread on e42 dynavin apparently in summary all previous teething issues are fixed and new Andrioid is faster and better in terms of GUI and features

What model # or any link on Alpine ?

SRT335 · 03-06-2012, 10:47 PM

I have the Dynavin Android in my E46. I wouldn't recommend it. I never really had any issues with it but it's kinda crap and makes your nice BMW feel really cheap.

The Bluetooth is useless as people can't hear you properly and the iPod and DVD interfaces aren't designed well at all.

luster · 03-06-2012, 11:05 PM

I personally think the android dynavin looks to be a very good unit (on paper)

You will almost cetainly need to upgrade the speakers

If you like your bass, upgrade your midbass

If you like it load, upgrade the amp

You wont necessarily need a BMW specialist, but it wont hurt to take it to someone with BMW experience (especially if you have parking sensors)

JK07 · 03-07-2012, 03:00 AM

The Alpine unit looks really good.
What speakers would u guys recommend

D8888J · 03-07-2012, 10:06 AM

Any members have the alpine retrofit package in stock and willing to install it for my e93 please pm with price also need some coding , unlock tv in motion and I got a set of Remus race exhaust coming any ideas where or how much it cost to get it installed in Sydney. cheers

SilverZeus · 03-08-2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK07

The Alpine unit looks really good.
What speakers would u guys recommend

I would recommend Focal K2 Power 100KRS for front. I have it installed and sounds very good.

Freeway in Malvern did the installation.

JK07 · 03-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Do you have the address and web site for Freeway in Malvern?

I called BMW if they have Alpine Upgarde Kit and they dont know nothing about it?

Better to buy local or overseas? Where did you buy from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverZeus

I would recommend Focal K2 Power 100KRS for front. I have it installed and sounds very good.

Freeway in Malvern did the installation.

D8888J · 03-09-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK07

Do you have the address and web site for Freeway in Malvern?

I called BMW if they have Alpine Upgarde Kit and they dont know nothing about it?

Better to buy local or overseas? Where did you buy from?

you can get the alpine retrofit package from here for 455 USD i say thats a very good deal compare to ebay or any other places.
http://www.schmiedmann.com/alpine/pr...h-by-text.aspx

bmwaddiction · 03-09-2012, 01:38 AM

I have done Alpine retrofit - bought it from Schmiedmann.com and got local BMW dealer to install it

Overall, very happy with performnace and sound quality improvement

sbce90 · 03-09-2012, 01:41 AM

I also got the OEM Alpine retrofit, but I also had the subs upgraded to the Harman/Kardon ones. Works well.

SilverZeus · 03-09-2012, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK07

Do you have the address and web site for Freeway in Malvern?

I called BMW if they have Alpine Upgarde Kit and they dont know nothing about it?

Better to buy local or overseas? Where did you buy from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverZeus

I would recommend Focal K2 Power 100KRS for front. I have it installed and sounds very good.

Freeway in Malvern did the installation.

http://www.freewaycaraudio.com.au/

JK07 · 03-09-2012, 06:03 PM

Great thanks guys.
Silverzesus i went to freeway car audio and they can upgrade speakers but they have never done alpine upgrade before.

By the sound of it i think bmw dealer has to code it before it actually works.

I was thinking i should do the alpine upgrade kit myself if possible and get the dealer to code it?

bmwaddiction · 03-10-2012, 02:50 AM

If your car is pre-LCI then it doesn't need coding, just plug and play (and run the harness from the front of the car to the boot for the amp install).

If your car is LCI then yes you will need coding from the dealer.

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D8888J New Member 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 335i 2009 M sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SYDNEY iTrader: (0)	Any members have the alpine retrofit package in stock and willing to install it for my e93 please pm with price also need some coding , unlock tv in motion and I got a set of Remus race exhaust coming any ideas where or how much it cost to get it installed in Sydney. cheers
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bmwaddiction Lieutenant 28 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 F Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ACT iTrader: (0)	I have done Alpine retrofit - bought it from Schmiedmann.com and got local BMW dealer to install it Overall, very happy with performnace and sound quality improvement
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JK07 Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E90 320i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Great thanks guys. Silverzesus i went to freeway car audio and they can upgrade speakers but they have never done alpine upgrade before. By the sound of it i think bmw dealer has to code it before it actually works. I was thinking i should do the alpine upgrade kit myself if possible and get the dealer to code it?
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