Stock Subwoofer Upgrade

gichoke · 03-29-2007, 06:08 PM

If I did an in-cabin sub, it would have to be exposed...im thinking it could be very stealth looking with an shallow mount 8" woofer, or slightly flashy with a regular 8" sub. This is definately a DIY...just have to decide how to go about it.

Markinsd · 06-01-2007, 09:27 PM

anyone complete this yet?

pilsener · 06-02-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Markinsd

anyone complete this yet?

new subs:

the amp:

front speakers:

rear speakers:

subs:

a beautiful pics and better sound.

bye

AM335 · 06-02-2007, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilsener

a beautiful pic and better sound.

bye

Pilsener, is that a 8W0 or a 6W0? Thanks.

pilsener · 06-02-2007, 07:48 AM

6w0

Markinsd · 06-03-2007, 03:19 PM

Anyone else with pics? Was hoping someone completed a Pioneer 8" shallow mount install.

Pilsener, did you make a small enclosure for the speaker or did you use the factory enclosure? Did you have the 8 inch speakers to begin with or the 6 1/2? Thanks

J3L3J5 · 06-03-2007, 05:28 PM

pilsener, nice set up. ive heard nothing but good things about focal speakers. same goes for JL subs, i have a 12w3v3 in my wrangler and was dabbling with the idea of putting in the 6.5w0 in my bimmer because i havnt been able to find any other subs that will fit. if you wouldnt mind, could you explain what exactly you did to fit the 6.5's into the underseat mounting and any other steps you took?? it would be greatly appreciated. also, how much more "punch" and clarity have you gained from putting in the JL's??? very nice work

avincar · 06-09-2007, 12:59 PM

The Logic 7 brochure for the E60 calls that woofer a "9" ".

If you examine the pics of the woofers for the E90 and E60 on realoem.com, you can see the woofer for the E90 is far smaller, and smaller relative to its voice coil/magnet, than the E60 woofer.

I have amplified the E83 woofers, which I would call 6-inch (there are no standard sizes) as midbass and gotten decent results. I have no idea how their power handling will be long term. I used a Zapco DC amp with a 24dB HP filter at 60 Hz and a 24dB LP at 250.

Based on those results, I wouldn't hesitate to amplify the E90 woofers, with a 50W RMS amp and with a 24dB high-pass "subsonic" filter at probably 40 Hz.

surbotaab · 07-30-2007, 03:37 PM

Hi.

I may have the solution tho this install....

Check this tread http://http://www.e90post.com/forums...25#post1232225

If there is enough interest in this product, we will most likely start mass production

addicted 2 turbo · 07-30-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surbotaab

Hi.

I may have the solution tho this install....

Check this tread http://http://www.e90post.com/forums...25#post1232225

If there is enough interest in this product, we will most likely start mass production

that thread doesnt work

Markinsd · 07-30-2007, 04:32 PM

here is the correct thread..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...25#post1232225

pilsener · 07-31-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J3L3J5

pilsener, nice set up. ive heard nothing but good things about focal speakers. same goes for JL subs, i have a 12w3v3 in my wrangler and was dabbling with the idea of putting in the 6.5w0 in my bimmer because i havnt been able to find any other subs that will fit. if you wouldnt mind, could you explain what exactly you did to fit the 6.5's into the underseat mounting and any other steps you took?? it would be greatly appreciated. also, how much more "punch" and clarity have you gained from putting in the JL's??? very nice work

Pics of the mod:

The solution, as you can see, was to modify the oem enclosure.

Bye

pilsener · 07-31-2007, 12:08 PM

Another one:

The quality of the sound is much better (incredible) than the stock sound.

Cornsmacks · 02-25-2021, 12:02 PM

Hi everyone, new user here, So my passenger side sub caught on fire the other day and I saw someone recommend the PIONEER TS-SW841D and I ordered 1 (the only one left in stock, will buy the 2nd soon) and I was wondering what wiring I'll need to buy to hook them up?

335xirookie · 02-26-2021, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornsmacks

Hi everyone, new user here, So my passenger side sub caught on fire the other day and I saw someone recommend the PIONEER TS-SW841D and I ordered 1 (the only one left in stock, will buy the 2nd soon) and I was wondering what wiring I'll need to buy to hook them up?

last time someone was on this thread was in 07...I herd the Rockford Fosgate replacement was plug and play....

ctuna · 02-27-2021, 11:38 AM

You need to know which sound system you have before you do this.
In general the amp and lack of amp have a big effect on if this will
actually gain you any ground. Mixing speakers is not a good idea
and the no Amp parallel connection between the doors and floors
will cause problems with aftermarket speaker replacements.

tankertoad · 02-28-2021, 04:56 AM

Holy thread resurrection! This may be a record.

ctuna · 02-28-2021, 10:52 AM

I don't know why people bring up these time warp articles.
The place you should start is the audio built sticky at the top of
the sub forum page.

03-29-2007, 06:08 PM	#45
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Markinsd Private First Class 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 07 Graphite 335i / C32 AMG Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335I [0.00] 2002 C32 AMG [0.00]	anyone complete this yet?
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Markinsd Private First Class 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 07 Graphite 335i / C32 AMG Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335I [0.00] 2002 C32 AMG [0.00]	Anyone else with pics? Was hoping someone completed a Pioneer 8" shallow mount install. Pilsener, did you make a small enclosure for the speaker or did you use the factory enclosure? Did you have the 8 inch speakers to begin with or the 6 1/2? Thanks Last edited by Markinsd; 06-03-2007 at 04:46 PM..
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J3L3J5 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335xi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bryn Mawr, Pa iTrader: (0)	pilsener, nice set up. ive heard nothing but good things about focal speakers. same goes for JL subs, i have a 12w3v3 in my wrangler and was dabbling with the idea of putting in the 6.5w0 in my bimmer because i havnt been able to find any other subs that will fit. if you wouldnt mind, could you explain what exactly you did to fit the 6.5's into the underseat mounting and any other steps you took?? it would be greatly appreciated. also, how much more "punch" and clarity have you gained from putting in the JL's??? very nice work
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avincar Private 4 Rep 63 Posts Drives: touring sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	The Logic 7 brochure for the E60 calls that woofer a "9" ". If you examine the pics of the woofers for the E90 and E60 on realoem.com, you can see the woofer for the E90 is far smaller, and smaller relative to its voice coil/magnet, than the E60 woofer. I have amplified the E83 woofers, which I would call 6-inch (there are no standard sizes) as midbass and gotten decent results. I have no idea how their power handling will be long term. I used a Zapco DC amp with a 24dB HP filter at 60 Hz and a 24dB LP at 250. Based on those results, I wouldn't hesitate to amplify the E90 woofers, with a 50W RMS amp and with a 24dB high-pass "subsonic" filter at probably 40 Hz. __________________ avincar.com
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07-30-2007, 03:37 PM	#53
surbotaab New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: My girlfrends e90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Hi. I may have the solution tho this install.... Check this tread http://http://www.e90post.com/forums...25#post1232225 If there is enough interest in this product, we will most likely start mass production
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07-30-2007, 04:32 PM	#55
Markinsd Private First Class 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 07 Graphite 335i / C32 AMG Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335I [0.00] 2002 C32 AMG [0.00]	here is the correct thread.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...25#post1232225
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07-31-2007, 12:08 PM	#57
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02-25-2021, 12:02 PM	#58
Cornsmacks Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Williamsburg, Indiana iTrader: (0)	Hi everyone, new user here, So my passenger side sub caught on fire the other day and I saw someone recommend the PIONEER TS-SW841D and I ordered 1 (the only one left in stock, will buy the 2nd soon) and I was wondering what wiring I'll need to buy to hook them up?
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You need to know which sound system you have before you do this. In general the amp and lack of amp have a big effect on if this will actually gain you any ground. Mixing speakers is not a good idea and the no Amp parallel connection between the doors and floors will cause problems with aftermarket speaker replacements.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I don't know why people bring up these time warp articles. The place you should start is the audio built sticky at the top of the sub forum page.
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