[Kali]

Hi, I have recently bought and 2008 BMW 320d e90 which came with the M-ASK iDrive and base audio system that I totally hate! I had previously had an 1.4 Seat Leon which had better sound system then my current car that is 4 times the value.

I have been reading all the threads with the builds for days but decided to open up a new topic as this is an important subject for me.

Anyway, my audio system is the base one with only 4 speakers (2 at front, 2 at the deck) and 2 under seats. I have done some sound deading on the door panels and door cards with some acoustic foam on the doors. I don't think I have an amp in that system.

I was considering different routes like upgrading to hi-fi or top hi-fi/L7 but from reading a lot of comments, it seems that for my demands hi-fi wouldn't do it and L7 is a lot of work with big prices, that don't really give you as much. I also looked at the BSV Stage 1 upgrade but I don't think its worth that much money for that little you can do with it.

I've purchased the JL AUDIO CLEANSWEEP CL441dsp, and I have 2 amps to use. One is zapco 4 channel, other is some other not as good brand but 6 channel. I want to buy front 4" mid-ranges + new tweeters. Im thinking of Focal IFBMW-S or MOREL DOTECH MKII. Which one do you recommend? To that I want to buy rear deck speakers but Im not sure which ones.

Advice?

[Kali]

Thread update:

I've purchased the JL AUDIO CLEANSWEEP CL441dsp, and I have 2 amps to use. One is zapco 4 channel, other is some other not as good brand but 6 channel. I want to buy front 4" mid-ranges + new tweeters. Im thinking of Focal 100 KRS or MOREL DOTECH MKII. Which one do you recommend? To that I want to buy rear deck speakers but Im not sure which ones.

Advice?

[ctuna]

Morels but they have a replacement for the Dotech.
I think it the virtus 402.
They don't make that model anymore.
Why because Morels aren't as Harsh and they play lower.
Or a Gladen extreme kit .
They are very popular in Europe.
Don't spend a lot on rear speakers they don't contribute that much.
You could use the Zapco and get Technic 4/2 harness.

these guys have some pretty good deals

http://www.monsteraudiodesign.co.uk/

[Kali]

Originally Posted by ctuna

Morels but they have a replacement for the Dotech.
I think it the virtus 402.
They don't make that model anymore.
Why because Morels aren't as Harsh and they play lower.
Or a Gladen extreme kit .
They are very popular in Europe.
Don't spend a lot on rear speakers they don't contribute that much.
You could use the Zapco and get Technic 4/2 harness.

these guys have some pretty good deals

http://www.monsteraudiodesign.co.uk/

Thanks, I was going to buy Morel but a bit out of my price range the ones that I liked and other ones were in US where im in UK I went for the Focals 100KRS for front and will buy similar focals for the rear deck as didnt planned to spend as much money on the rear. I have two very good amps that were hooked up to even bigger systems so hope they do a good job too.

Is the center speaker that people install is any good and worth investing as speaking with someone experienced in audio systems, they claim that the center speaker is a no-no for decent audio as sound system doesnt need 5:1 as its not a movie. Is that correct?

Also, where and how can I acquire the Technic harness and how does it connect with the rest? As I got the JL cleansweep processor that connects to the iDrive unit? then to the amp and all the speakers go back to the processor or the amp?

Thanks,
Damian

[ctuna]

If you had a base system you have no wiring that extends to the trunk.
Which is where you want to put the amp or amps . The Technic Harness
does that and interfaces with what wiring you have without having to cut
anything. There are a couple of different types (I think) of harness one that just run enough wiring for the front speakers to be amped and I am not sure
if he makes one for amps to all speakers.
You need to send Technic a Pm at this forum if you want one.
He has shipped to Europe before.

[Kali]

Originally Posted by ctuna

If you had a base system you have no wiring that extends to the trunk.
Which is where you want to put the amp or amps . The Technic Harness
does that and interfaces with what wiring you have without having to cut
anything. There are a couple of different types (I think) of harness one that just run enough wiring for the front speakers to be amped and I am not sure
if he makes one for amps to all speakers.
You need to send Technic a Pm at this forum if you want one.
He has shipped to Europe before.

Yes, my system is base, only 4 mid-ranges and 2 6" under-seats. So the technic connects to the iDrive then to the amp and from there to speakers? Also where does the processor connects to?

Also, does anyone know the colour of cables for different speakers? (front mainly, but be good to know the rear as well) At worst case scenario I will cut.

Thanks.

[ctuna]

No cutting should is the first rule of this.


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