Top 3 DIY "bang for your buck" Logic7 System Upgrades

kaigoss69 · 01-28-2014, 12:36 PM

That vent does not do much anyway. The vents for windshield defrosting are the slot vents forward of the center grille vents.

jwzimm · 02-06-2014, 08:40 PM

Just added the center tweeter and I am impressed. It really did move the center stage up and in front. Got the tweeter off eBay for $28. Very good bang to buck ratio!!

Maniac0908 · 02-06-2014, 10:13 PM

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Just added the center tweeter and I am impressed. It really did move the center stage up and in front. Got the tweeter off eBay for $28. Very good bang to buck ratio!!

Hey me too! We must have bought from the same guy cuz he had 2! Got any pics of how you mounted yours?

Hey if i accidentally pushed in the dome of the tweeter, it popped back out but its got a little round circle mark on it. Is that bad?

jwzimm · 02-06-2014, 11:00 PM

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Hey me too! We must have bought from the same guy cuz he had 2! Got any pics of how you mounted yours?

Hey if i accidentally pushed in the dome of the tweeter, it popped back out but its got a little round circle mark on it. Is that bad?

Lol, probably did get from the same guy. I think it was your link earlier in this thread I used.

I didn't get any pics. I just used hot glue to secure it to the frame in the vent hole. I didn't even take it out of the little grill/cage it came in and it worked great.

As for accidentally denting it, I am not sure. I guess just hook it up and see how it runs.

Alvine90 · 02-20-2014, 09:13 PM

will tweeters from the 7 series logic 7 work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-PAIR-LOGIC...item2a37c68b7a

Maniac0908 · 02-20-2014, 10:03 PM

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will tweeters from the 7 series logic 7 work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-PAIR-LOGIC...item2a37c68b7a

Yea. But youll have to either remove case or trim it down.

Mayimbe · 05-09-2014, 03:05 PM

I bought this tweeter from eBay and hooked it up. But I can't tell if it's working or not and I don't feel it vibrating. Any advice? Is there a way to tell if it's definitely defective?

Maniac0908 · 05-09-2014, 04:43 PM

Hook it up and put it next to ur ear?

Ivan James · 07-01-2014, 01:20 PM

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Others have used Rockford P300-2 with reportedly good results. That's 75 wpc at 4 ohm but I'm sure it is a bit underrated as well. I'm sure there are many other good choices for under $200 out there (if you're on a budget). You may also want to consider a Kenwood Xr-4S which is a 4 channel amp but you can get it for under 200 refurbished. You could use 2 channels and it would be plenty of power and you would be set if you wanted to upgrade your system in the future. I used to run that amp and it it is great!

Kaigoss would the Xr-4s be a good option if I'm not sure I want a trunk sub? I'm thinking of doing all three of these upgrades, but may want to add a trunk sub later. Would the spare 2 channels be a good option to power the trunk sub? I'm not looking for major boom. Just good sq with a bit more punch. I have a feeling I will be happy after these 3 upgrades as I'm fairly happy now, but I like to think ahead.

CH14SE_E · 01-11-2016, 02:59 AM

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What is everyone's opinion on the BSW Stage 1 speaker upgrade? I am looking for a little more softness (ears tend to start bleeding when i crank it up), and also I would like a little more bump.

So here is what i am thinking:

1. Center Tweeter
2. BSW Speakers
3. SWS-8 w/amp
4. MS-8

Or

1. Tweeter
2. BSW Speakers
3. 10" trunk sub (ws6 ?)
4. underseat mids?
5. MS-8
6. Amp for mids and sub ?

I would strongly encourage you to do the tweeter and MS-8 upgrade first, before you spend any more money. After I installed my MS-8 and let it power the stock speakers, I did not feel the need to do anything else above 150Hz (and I have some orphaned $800 Focal speakers now...). Below 150Hz, I would recommend you leave in the stock woofers and use them as mid-bass, and put a 10" in the trunk. All you will need is a mono amp for the trunk sub, and let the MS-8 power the rest. You can probably do this for under $1000 if you install yourself and you will have a Kickass (with a capital "K") SQ system. If you want trunk space, get a corner-loaded sub enclosure but it will cost you a bit more.

For the hardware (MS-8, amp, sub & box) I would recommend you contact VP Electricity.

You may also want to get a harness from Technic, which will allow you to do all the electrical connections without cutting/splicing any wires at all.

You ditched a set of Focul mids in favour of the OEM drivers? I'm struggling with that. The Foculs are a class above!!

kaigoss69 · 01-11-2016, 08:56 AM

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You ditched a set of Focul mids in favour of the OEM drivers? I'm struggling with that. The Foculs are a class above!!

Yes, mainly because the Focals are "out of place" in a "surround sound" system with 7 channels playing the same frequencies, and with only 18W each.

crystalline · 11-29-2016, 07:40 PM

Kaigoss with the MS-8 being discontinued and hard to find, do you have new recommendations for the best bang for your buck upgrades to the L7 system?

VP Electricity · 11-29-2016, 08:11 PM

Anyone want an MS8 NIB?

crystalline · 11-29-2016, 08:34 PM

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Anyone want an MS8 NIB?

The question is, for how much!

joeyrushlow · 07-30-2017, 03:01 PM

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Anyone want an MS8 NIB?

Still got the ms-8s available?

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Mayimbe Private 4 Rep 55 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335Xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UT iTrader: (2)	I bought this tweeter from eBay and hooked it up. But I can't tell if it's working or not and I don't feel it vibrating. Any advice? Is there a way to tell if it's definitely defective?
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crystalline Private 29 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Kaigoss with the MS-8 being discontinued and hard to find, do you have new recommendations for the best bang for your buck upgrades to the L7 system?
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