[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by mcleod52

I have bavsound speakers, so you're saying this would necessitate the coding of ASD?

I would code ASD off, at least for the F8x with BavSound. It was loud and noticeable. I always wanted to code ASD off anyways, it gets in the way of the music. Coding is easy, hit up shawnsheridan if your need the coding software.

[Bspec79]

Sorry guys, buts what's an ASD?

[Nelson@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by Bspec79

Sorry guys, buts what's an ASD?

Active Sound Design

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=893548

[jlaspire]

Will it push aftermarket subs?

[6spdcoupe]

Originally Posted by jlaspire

Will it push aftermarket subs?

A trunk sub, not so much. IB subs in a rear deck for bottom end ? Sure thing. Underseats ? Absolutely.

[6spdcoupe]

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Hi Eric

Hi Nelson.

[6spdcoupe]

Originally Posted by ronanz

Sure there are better options, although, very few of those options are 'Plug and Play'

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Anything *can* be Plug&Play if ordered that way, we have done more than a few things like this.

[Bspec79]

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Active Sound Design

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=893548

Oh I see. Not something F30 owners need to worry about then

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Bspec79

Oh I see. Not something us F30 owners need to worry about then

There are F3x's with ASD, including the OP's.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by Technic

There are F3x's with ASD, including the OP's.

I wouldn't think the ASD on the F3x is as loud as the F8x. If it bothers you, it can be easily coded off. It took me 5min to code it off (with laptop boot up time, changed 1 line of code).

[Technic]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

I wouldn't think the ASD on the F3x is as loud as the F8x. If it bothers you, it can be easily coded off. It took me 5min to code it off (with laptop boot up time, changed 1 line of code).

Each model equipped with ASD has a different sound file within the ASD, but still the ASD output volume will be affected by aftermarket amps.

[JNoSol]

I was jamming to Axel Rudi Pell - Hallelujah this morning at 75% volume. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit, awesome drums. The new setup just blows me away, the sound is so crisp and the bass kicks tight. Every single instrument can be heard with clarity and precision. The cabin is drowned with undistorted music, even at 95% volume. It is much better than the OEM HK setup in my 6GC.

I can see the subs needing the upgrade for someone who listens to more Hip-Hop (I'll play around with the DSP to see if that can be changed). With the RCA output on the amp (photo), adding aftermarket subs is a breeze.

For my broad music choice, the Bimmertech amp is solid with just BavSound or aftermarket speakers upgrade.

[E30RedF30Blue]

Thanks for the writeup and review. Another temptation to contemplate.

Rock on!

[Drew46]

Hi all:

I'm a long time lurker but first time poster to this forum and perhaps this question deserves it's own thread but will start here:

I noticed on this thread and on the Bimmertech website that a "basic tuning" profile is available for the OEM and Bavsound speakers. I'm curious how "basic" that tuning is? Will it require significant additional tuning per car? Or perhaps an experienced tuner created those profiles and only a little or no tuning will be required?

Thanks!

Drew

[Technic]

The basic tuning is to get most customers going without any initial settings. Only you as a customer will determine if additional tuning is required to your taste. There is no magical tuning that satisfies all customers, otherwise we would not have OEM Harman Kardon users asking for this device.

That is the whole point of a fully adjustable DSP laptop interface.

Originally Posted by Drew46

Hi all:

I'm a long time lurker but first time poster to this forum and perhaps this question deserves it's own thread but will start here:

I noticed on this thread and on the Bimmertech website that a "basic tuning" profile is available for the OEM and Bavsound speakers. I'm curious how "basic" that tuning is? Will it require significant additional tuning per car? Or perhaps an experienced tuner created those profiles and only a little or no tuning will be required?

Thanks!

Drew

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by mathematics

So you have your very own "custom" PP82 which gets you a "basic tune"? anyone can share their tune from their PP82 in the same car with another PP82 customer. no "custom" PP82 needed. We have plenty of PP82 files for all sorts of setups.

I don't get your comment. The standard PP 82DSP costs almost as much as the version offered by Bimmertech. With the Bimmertech version, they come with custom housing that bolts right into the OEM amp location and OEM quality cables that plugs right in without cutting wires.

Why would anyone want a "standard" PP82?

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by mathematics

Also, what's the point to a "custom" DSP that gives you a "basic" tune? If i'm paying for a custom DSP for my car, I'd expect it to be more than a basic tune.

The tune file I received was good. I didn't make any changes to it and it sounds great. However, not everyone will have the same music taste so they would tweak a little to fit their need. It is truly plug and play, I didn't have to drill holes or cut wires.

Just to be fair, not many people pay retail on this forum either.

I think it's very shady for you to sabotage Bimmer-Tech's quality/reputation and thread jacking my review. I would never do business with you even if you're half the price.
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[DutchieBMW]

I'm a bit confused about the whole harness point.
Do you just plug in the cables into the existing OEM adapter that used to be connected to the OEM amp or did you have to remove the head unit and run the harness to the trunk???

Please enlighten me.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by DutchieBMW

I'm a bit confused about the whole harness point.
Do you just plug in the cables into the existing OEM adapter that used to be connected to the OEM amp or did you have to remove the head unit and run the harness to the trunk???

Please enlighten me.

Just remove the OEM amp in the trunk and plug new amp into existing harness. No need to disconnect battery or head unit. Plug and play. The new amp goes into the old amp mounting location.

[mathematics]

My apologies for acting unprofessionally. Very sorry for hijacking your thread.

[Technic]

This is the HiFi PnP version of the PP82DSP, replacing completely the OEM HiFi amp in the trunk.

Please take a close look at the photos at the first post.

Originally Posted by DutchieBMW

I'm a bit confused about the whole harness point.
Do you just plug in the cables into the existing OEM adapter that used to be connected to the OEM amp or did you have to remove the head unit and run the harness to the trunk???

Please enlighten me.

[Drew46]

Thanks for the response and the ability to fully adjust all parameters is a key benefit to me over the MS-8.

My order has been placed!

Originally Posted by Technic

The basic tuning is to get most customers going without any initial settings. Only you as a customer will determine if additional tuning is required to your taste. There is no magical tuning that satisfies all customers, otherwise we would not have OEM Harman Kardon users asking for this device.

That is the whole point of a fully adjustable DSP laptop interface.