E93 Audio Overhaul

bmw325i · 02-02-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by achu

i dont think so, the total RMS is gonna be around 1800W... should be fine

ahh i wish i had that boot space! setup looks lovely... but mines a convertible lol...

and those Alpines were over my budget here in the UK! it's okay, the Pioneers are really good

Infinite baffle is a good option to consider if trunk space is a issue. You could do a 12 in the ski pass.

achu · 02-02-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

Infinite baffle is a good option to consider if trunk space is a issue. You could do a 12 in the ski pass.

i was thinking infinite baffle, i'm still looking into it... only 10" will fit in the ski pass but it would sound pretty good... still considering it...

335DieselPower · 02-02-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by achu

haha yeah, there's an m3 coupe about as well... not sure of any more but i'm sure more will pop up, this matte blue is becoming quite popular...

Nice! Do you go on cruises or meets? I want to get more involved in them..

achu · 02-02-2014, 07:48 PM

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Nice! Do you go on cruises or meets? I want to get more involved in them..

haven't been to one since the paul walker tribute 2 weeks ago... there was one yesterday at Ace Cafe, i just rolled past... should be one soon, i'll see what i can do with Josh

mathematics · 02-03-2014, 10:24 AM

my IB sub in the ski pass is a 12"

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Originally Posted by achu

i was thinking infinite baffle, i'm still looking into it... only 10" will fit in the ski pass but it would sound pretty good... still considering it...

achu · 02-04-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mathematics

my IB sub in the ski pass is a 12"

something i should consider then... but a ported box has way more control, i can tune it to what i want...

mathematics · 02-04-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mathematics

my IB sub in the ski pass is a 12"

something i should consider then... but a ported box has way more control, i can tune it to what i want...

If it's output you're after then you're right. If you want accuracy then IB is the way to go.

buster84 · 02-09-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mathematics

my IB sub in the ski pass is a 12"

Oh god you have a very powerful sub!!

I thought about adding a sub to my car specifically this one since it fits in the trunk. Then i thought about how it would rattle everything in the trunk including all the hard top mechanics and window while the top was down and that is the only thing stopping me so far.

Our tops are super expensive to fix if something goes wrong, wouldn't a lot of bass be a bad thing? maybe i should get a sub thats even weaker. I'd just rather not risk breaking the top...

I thought about infinite baffle as well but again i read that it turns your trunk into the box and then your shaking everything even more...

how has your car been holding up?

http://www.jlaudio.com/product/44953...FYeEfgodYRUAag

mathematics · 02-09-2014, 06:44 PM

Never had a problem with my top or trunk in 4 years

buster84 · 02-09-2014, 06:50 PM

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Never had a problem with my top or trunk in 4 years

You've been using your sub for that long in infinite baffle? WOW maybe the tops are a lot stronger than i had imagined. I just figured consistent booming over and over again for years would cause nuts and stuff to break loose eventually. This is good to know.

BTW do you have any pics of your setup? I bet you have a thread but I'm on my phone so i can't search. A link would work too.

mathematics · 02-09-2014, 09:47 PM

Give me your email address. Also, bass in any normal setup in any car (any car not in SPL competitions) is never going to shake anything loose.

achu · 02-18-2014, 09:03 AM

got all my stuff

bmw325i · 02-18-2014, 10:47 AM

good luck with the install. Did you get the RUX-C800?

achu · 02-18-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

good luck with the install. Did you get the RUX-C800?

noo, do you think i should?

bmw325i · 02-19-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by achu

noo, do you think i should?

You need it. You can't use the h800 without the rux controller.

http://www.amazon.com/ALPINE-RUXC800...words=rux+c800

achu · 02-19-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

You need it. You can't use the h800 without the rux controller.

http://www.amazon.com/ALPINE-RUXC800...words=rux+c800

ahh gawd, i thought it was just something you get if you want to change stuff without a laptop...

EDIT: just asked a user and this was his reply:
'all the programming can be done via the laptop and IMO it's better and easier!

I just had the RUX for show never really used it!

Also depending on HU you are using you can have some basic controls over the H800 from the HU.'

there's a controller going on ebay, if it doesn't go to a stupid price i might buy it

bmw325i · 02-19-2014, 10:39 AM

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ahh gawd, i thought it was just something you get if you want to change stuff without a laptop...

EDIT: just asked a user and this was his reply:
'all the programming can be done via the laptop and IMO it's better and easier!

I just had the RUX for show never really used it!

Also depending on HU you are using you can have some basic controls over the H800 from the HU.'

there's a controller going on ebay, if it doesn't go to a stupid price i might buy it

I am pretty sure the h800 will not turn on without the rux or one of the older Alpine headunits that use ai-net.

achu · 02-19-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

I am pretty sure the h800 will not turn on without the rux or one of the older Alpine headunits that use ai-net.

i can't find that anywhere, wouldn't they make it more obvious on the website and that? have you a source??

kaigoss69 · 02-19-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by achu

i can't find that anywhere, wouldn't they make it more obvious on the website and that? have you a source??

Yes, you need RUX controller, or Ai-net HU, otherwise it won't turn on.

achu · 02-19-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kaigoss69

Yes, you need RUX controller, or Ai-net HU, otherwise it won't turn on.

ahh okay, thanks for the warning guys! gonna buy one now

bmw325i · 02-19-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by achu

ahh okay, thanks for the warning guys! gonna buy one now

No problem, better to find out now than mid install.

achu · 02-19-2014, 01:46 PM

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No problem, better to find out now than mid install.

i know! i woulda been pissed! im surprised Alpine don't make it more bait though

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02-09-2014, 09:47 PM	#33
mathematics Captain 69 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 08 328i e93 alpine white Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Give me your email address. Also, bass in any normal setup in any car (any car not in SPL competitions) is never going to shake anything loose. __________________ iPhone 6 Plus (iTunes library/iTunes radio/Waze, etc) to Airport Express via AirPlay. Toslink out of Airport Express to Helix P-Six DSP. PHD AF 1.C tweeters, PHD FB 4.1 midranges. Jehnert Door Cards and mid-bass'.
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02-18-2014, 09:03 AM	#34
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02-18-2014, 10:47 AM	#35
bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	good luck with the install. Did you get the RUX-C800?
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