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      02-10-2011, 11:12 AM   #23
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      02-19-2011, 12:25 PM   #24
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Awesome DIY! One question though, what color wires on the OEM harness map to +/- polarities on the speaker?
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      02-19-2011, 12:32 PM   #25
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Awesome DIY! One question though, what color wires on the OEM harness map to +/- polarities on the speaker?
Pin 1 = negative.
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      02-19-2011, 01:55 PM   #26
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Pin 1 = negative.
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      02-20-2011, 02:50 AM   #27
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if anyone has done this, please let us know if there was any major improvement in sound quality, as the logic7 oem system sounds pretty good to me as it is... thanks for the write up by the way
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      02-24-2011, 08:02 AM   #28
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book marking for later use. thanks for the DIY.
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      03-07-2011, 08:44 AM   #29
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I am getting a lot of distortion through my stock center speaker. I plan on doing this mod question is where to buy the Vibe Slick 4 speaker?
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      03-25-2011, 04:45 PM   #30
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I am getting a lot of distortion through my stock center speaker. I plan on doing this mod question is where to buy the Vibe Slick 4 speaker?
Sonic Electronix...

The Vibe Slick 4 is just an example of an inexpensive coaxial that just fits and sounds good. You could try any other coaxial with removable mounting tabs.
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      03-25-2011, 04:48 PM   #31
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if anyone has done this, please let us know if there was any major improvement in sound quality, as the logic7 oem system sounds pretty good to me as it is... thanks for the write up by the way
The Slick 4 is 4ohms, your OEM center speaker is 2ohms... the center output will be cut in half if you replace that OEM speaker. This is not recommended for the Logic7 system unless you are using an aftermarket amp.

You could add an OEM tweeter to your current OEM center and it will sound slightly brighter/better than the stock mid. Plug and play as well...
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Very nice write up, this installs some confidence in me to get a center. For those of us who don't have an existing center, can you give some tips on wiring? I plan to get the jbl ms8.
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Answered my own (original) question regarding Focal (see edit). Now I'm just deciding between the JL C2-400x and the Vibe SLICK4. The Vibe seems to be the only one that comes with the wiring harness so I'm leaning that way. Any idea where to get a wiring harness if you purchase a speaker that doesn't come with one that'll fit that OEM socket?

Thanks for your input!

Edit: No longer looking at Focal due to non-removable tabs.

Last edited by reincr; 04-04-2012 at 01:28 PM.. Reason: Updated info / Ratings
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I'm considering doing this along with the ms-8 for my 2011 335d hifi. One question tough, is there a wire pair fitted to the head unit harness or will I have to run speaker wire all the way back to the ms-8 or (technic) harness?
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I'm considering doing this along with the ms-8 for my 2011 335d hifi. One question tough, is there a wire pair fitted to the head unit harness or will I have to run speaker wire all the way back to the ms-8 or (technic) harness?
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In 3-Series with the optional Individual Audio, Logic7 or Harman Kardon systems a center speaker, wiring and a grill trim will be installed from factory. In 3-Series with the standard HiFi or Stereo systems there will be no center speaker, wiring or grill trim installed.
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Ok, can you tell me how to unubtrusively run the center speaker wire?
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Ok, can you tell me how to unubtrusively run the center speaker wire?
Search in the audio forum... it is there.
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- OEM speaker connector housing P/N: 61 13 8 373 583
- OEM speaker housing pins: P/N 61 13 0 005 198

could these be used when installing door replacements as well? looking to do a 3 way front stage and need help on the plug and play so i dont have to cut my wires
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- OEM speaker connector housing P/N: 61 13 8 373 583
- OEM speaker housing pins: P/N 61 13 0 005 198

could these be used when installing door replacements as well? looking to do a 3 way front stage and need help on the plug and play so i dont have to cut my wires
No, those are the female connectors. You need the male connectors for aftermarket speakers. Those P/N are posted in the Audio forum.
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P/N 51 45 7 123 750 for iDrive dash (double scoop, bottom grill in photo)
P/N 51 45 7 123 749 for non-iDrive dash (single scoop, top grill in photo)
Note: The supplied part numbers are for left-hand drive vehicles. RHD P/N as follows:

P/N 51 45 7 123 753 for iDrive dash (double scoop)
P/N 51 45 7 123 752 for non-iDrive dash (single scoop)
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