"Professional" Stereo...

neilv · 03-26-2010, 01:35 PM

Hello,

I am new to these forums, so please be gentle

I recently bought a 330d M Sport (E90 '06), which I am so far VERY impressed with... however, the "Professional" stereo that comes fitted as standard, is not particulary great. I am looking for the best way to upgrade it, I m looking for something with a bit more power and bit of extra bass. Anybody got any suggestions? I m not a audiophile so I m not looking to spend $$$ just something simple and effective...any suggestions...

Many thanks for your help,

Neilv

PS What does "LCI" stand for? I've seen it in many posts but no idea what it could mean...

a1reader · 03-26-2010, 02:23 PM

LCI = Life Cycle Impulse = midlife facelift

AlanQS · 03-26-2010, 02:35 PM

See the Alpine upgrade sticky under UK Technical Section - that looks probably like the best route for you.

neilv · 03-26-2010, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the replies.... how do i know if my is a pre or post LCI???

AlanQS · 03-26-2010, 05:41 PM

The facelift version came out in 2009 so your car is a pre-facelift.

Dr Dave · 03-27-2010, 03:55 PM

You definitely need the Alpine audio upgrade, well worth the effort and expense.

Budget about £300-ish for the kit, not overly difficult to fit.

Dr G13 · 03-27-2010, 04:13 PM

Does the alpine kit improve the quality quite a lot? my golf has a better setup stock than my 335i

Boyd1963 · 03-28-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr G13

Does the alpine kit improve the quality quite a lot? my golf has a better setup stock than my 335i

+1 so does my Touran

Dr Dave · 03-28-2010, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr G13

Does the alpine kit improve the quality quite a lot? my golf has a better setup stock than my 335i

Yes, it does - well I'm happy with it and I like my choonz!

Kenno · 03-30-2010, 08:10 AM

Just had the Ipod Interface and Alpine upgrade done by BMW and it is worth having done.This should have come standard with the car IMO.You get two door tweeters and the two existing door speakers replaced,so that's eight all in,but the amp doesn't power the rear two.Ring around if you want BMW to do it as the price can vary substantially.

chris330D · 03-30-2010, 04:03 PM

If you look there's loads on the forum already on this upgrade. Had it done to mine and it is well worth the money. Chalk and cheese, big argument it should be standard IMHO. Do it, you won't regret it.

neilv · 03-31-2010, 06:42 AM

Thanks for all of the responses, will definately look into getting done soon... only thing is that i m currently in Italy, hope the stealers charges are in line with those in the UK...anyone had an experience of foreign dealers?

03-26-2010, 01:35 PM	#1
neilv Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: W. Sussex iTrader: (0)	"Professional" Stereo... Hello, I am new to these forums, so please be gentle I recently bought a 330d M Sport (E90 '06), which I am so far VERY impressed with... however, the "Professional" stereo that comes fitted as standard, is not particulary great. I am looking for the best way to upgrade it, I m looking for something with a bit more power and bit of extra bass. Anybody got any suggestions? I m not a audiophile so I m not looking to spend $$$ just something simple and effective...any suggestions... Many thanks for your help, Neilv PS What does "LCI" stand for? I've seen it in many posts but no idea what it could mean...
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a1reader Evolve tuned... 9 Rep 291 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wilts, England iTrader: (-1)	LCI = Life Cycle Impulse = midlife facelift
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AlanQS Colonel 240 Rep 2,810 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	See the Alpine upgrade sticky under UK Technical Section - that looks probably like the best route for you.
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neilv Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: W. Sussex iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies.... how do i know if my is a pre or post LCI???
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AlanQS Colonel 240 Rep 2,810 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	The facelift version came out in 2009 so your car is a pre-facelift.
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	You definitely need the Alpine audio upgrade, well worth the effort and expense. Budget about £300-ish for the kit, not overly difficult to fit. __________________
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Dr G13 Lieutenant 33 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Does the alpine kit improve the quality quite a lot? my golf has a better setup stock than my 335i
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Kenno Deputy Van Halen 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 318d M-SPORT titanium silver Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (0)	Just had the Ipod Interface and Alpine upgrade done by BMW and it is worth having done.This should have come standard with the car IMO.You get two door tweeters and the two existing door speakers replaced,so that's eight all in,but the amp doesn't power the rear two.Ring around if you want BMW to do it as the price can vary substantially.
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chris330D Major 36 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	If you look there's loads on the forum already on this upgrade. Had it done to mine and it is well worth the money. Chalk and cheese, big argument it should be standard IMHO. Do it, you won't regret it.
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neilv Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: W. Sussex iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all of the responses, will definately look into getting done soon... only thing is that i m currently in Italy, hope the stealers charges are in line with those in the UK...anyone had an experience of foreign dealers?
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