Audio Upgrade

Youngjnr · 08-25-2018, 09:56 AM

just Installed this so I have volume control of the subs in the boot works perfectly I also used a oem bmw volume control knob from my e90 headunit so it looks more oem

BEM-S4 · 08-25-2018, 03:22 PM

I did the same but have the knob in armrest. Either way much better having something in cabin.

Youngjnr · 08-26-2018, 02:11 AM

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I did the same but have the knob in armrest. Either way much better having something in cabin.

Yes it really does help

BEM-S4 · 08-26-2018, 09:14 AM

My setup w AF Match remote too.

Youngjnr · 08-26-2018, 02:43 PM

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My setup w AF Match remote too.

Looks clean you also have the same usb stick as me what's the other knob near the aux

BEM-S4 · 08-26-2018, 04:05 PM

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My setup w AF Match remote too.

Looks clean you also have the same usb stick as me what's the other knob near the aux

That's the bass knob for my JL amp for the Focal sub. The big remote is for my Match amp that replaced my stock one.

Youngjnr · 08-27-2018, 02:14 AM

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My setup w AF Match remote too.

Looks clean you also have the same usb stick as me what's the other knob near the aux

That's the bass knob for my JL amp for the Focal sub. The big remote is for my Match amp that replaced my stock one.

Are you running a separate sub in the boot or just swapped the underseat woofers out there the only speakers I have left that are stock

BEM-S4 · 08-27-2018, 06:46 AM

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My setup w AF Match remote too.

Looks clean you also have the same usb stick as me what's the other knob near the aux

That's the bass knob for my JL amp for the Focal sub. The big remote is for my Match amp that replaced my stock one.

Are you running a separate sub in the boot or just swapped the underseat woofers out there the only speakers I have left that are stock

I did the following in both my HK F23 and HiFi F31:

Speakers replaced w Bavsound
Underseats replaced w Bavsound
Stock amp replaced w PP86DSP w Helix URC.3 remote
Additional JL 600v2 amp w JL remote
Focal 20F 8" in vert and 25F 10" in wagon w custom enclosures

Youngjnr · 08-27-2018, 06:54 AM

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My setup w AF Match remote too.

Looks clean you also have the same usb stick as me what's the other knob near the aux

That's the bass knob for my JL amp for the Focal sub. The big remote is for my Match amp that replaced my stock one.

Are you running a separate sub in the boot or just swapped the underseat woofers out there the only speakers I have left that are stock

I did the following in both my HK F23 and HiFi F31:

Speakers replaced w Bavsound
Underseats replaced w Bavsound
Stock amp replaced w PP86DSP w Helix URC.3 remote
Additional JL 600v2 amp w JL remote
Focal 20F 8" in vert and 25F 10" in wagon w custom enclosures

really serious setup there im hoping to upgrade to a 4ch jl audio amp in the future but any chance of a pic of the custom enclosure

BEM-S4 · 08-27-2018, 07:02 AM

The F31 was sourced from a company Basser in Poland and the F23 came from Murray at Visual Ice in UK.

Youngjnr · 08-27-2018, 04:46 PM

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The F31 was sourced from a company Basser in Poland and the F23 came from Murray at Visual Ice in UK.

wow both look incredible you have so much boot space left

BEM-S4 · 08-27-2018, 05:11 PM

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The F31 was sourced from a company Basser in Poland and the F23 came from Murray at Visual Ice in UK.

wow both look incredible you have so much boot space left

That was the goal! Convertible especially the box fits in a bump out dead spot that's completely useless now the back of the seat is just flat all across.

I started with ideal box the worked backwards to find the best speaker I could buy that was right for that size volume etc.

Insane435 · 08-27-2018, 05:20 PM

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That was the goal! Convertible especially the box fits in a bump out dead spot that's completely useless now the back of the seat is just flat all across.

I started with ideal box the worked backwards to find the best speaker I could buy that was right for that size volume etc.

How do they sound? Loud enough to notice a nice difference? I thought about the Visual Ice box for my 328 sedan. Just wasnt sure the bass would make it to the cabin very well.

I remember back in the day, the best setup was subs forward and sealed off, but no way i am doing that in either of my cars.

BEM-S4 · 08-27-2018, 05:43 PM

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That was the goal! Convertible especially the box fits in a bump out dead spot that's completely useless now the back of the seat is just flat all across.

I started with ideal box the worked backwards to find the best speaker I could buy that was right for that size volume etc.

How do they sound? Loud enough to notice a nice difference? I thought about the Visual Ice box for my 328 sedan. Just wasnt sure the bass would make it to the cabin very well.

I remember back in the day, the best setup was subs forward and sealed off, but no way i am doing that in either of my cars.

They sound great. The 8" especially in the vert was a huge impact and surprising. It's small and when the top is down you've got what 100lbs I'd highly insulated fabric right on top of the small speaker? Big impact though. The wagon sounds great but that wasn't as surprising as the convertible.

Visual Ice does a great job he's a good dude too.

Youngjnr · 08-28-2018, 10:20 AM

decided to cut down my bass enclosure which I built and make it more compact I could get a stealth from visual ice as I'm in the uk which makes it easier but I'm a diy guy and like to build things so...

Youngjnr · 08-29-2018, 03:16 PM

I must say this audio upgrade is finished the cheapest fully amped install probably on the bimmerpost but it works for me although I am gonna upgrade my two 10s to some better ones and I'm glad with such a shallow box it still sound so good

twodoor · 09-03-2018, 03:33 AM

Looks great but there's no trunk space left

if you're going on a trip with more people in the car where do you fit the luggage?

Youngjnr · 09-03-2018, 05:32 AM

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Looks great but there's no trunk space left

if you're going on a trip with more people in the car where do you fit the luggage?

I just put whatever on top of the amps there not really fragile so that area can still be used but there not the most expensive amps so don't cope well when there not getting adequate air as they get really hot especially running at 2 ohms

Youngjnr · 09-03-2018, 09:43 AM

was having a small problem where my bass amp would just go into protect I've now changed to a 4 gauge cable vs 8 and its completely solved my issues I knew that the 8 gauge was only temporary but glad it's solved just needed more power and now my install looks much cleaner

Youngjnr · 09-05-2018, 01:27 PM

today I went ahead soundproof the trunk as well as the doors made the world of a difference from outside the car hardly any rattles now even from the gas cap I've not laid it neatly but you can't see it anyway so who cares just making this budget build even better I compared mine to a HK sound f30 and mine completey makes the hk sound weak less than 350£ and what a upgrade

Billfitz · 09-05-2018, 01:35 PM

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I am gonna upgrade my two 10s to some better ones and I'm glad with such a shallow box it still sound so good

Chances are an even smaller box that's sealed will work just as well, if not better. This may help explain why:
http://www.caraudiohelp.com/newsletter/cabin_gain.html

Youngjnr · 09-05-2018, 02:51 PM

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I am gonna upgrade my two 10s to some better ones and I'm glad with such a shallow box it still sound so good

Chances are an even smaller box that's sealed will work just as well, if not better. This may help explain why:
https://data-bass.com/data?page=content&id=2

Interesting I'll probably experiment with a sealed box

08-25-2018, 09:56 AM	#23
Youngjnr Private First Class 96 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW E90 + BMW F30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LC iTrader: (0)	just Installed this so I have volume control of the subs in the boot works perfectly I also used a oem bmw volume control knob from my e90 headunit so it looks more oem Attached Images
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08-25-2018, 03:22 PM	#24
BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	I did the same but have the knob in armrest. Either way much better having something in cabin. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	My setup w AF Match remote too. Attached Images __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	The F31 was sourced from a company Basser in Poland and the F23 came from Murray at Visual Ice in UK. Attached Images __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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Youngjnr Private First Class 96 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW E90 + BMW F30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LC iTrader: (0)	decided to cut down my bass enclosure which I built and make it more compact I could get a stealth from visual ice as I'm in the uk which makes it easier but I'm a diy guy and like to build things so... Attached Images
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Youngjnr Private First Class 96 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW E90 + BMW F30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LC iTrader: (0)	I must say this audio upgrade is finished the cheapest fully amped install probably on the bimmerpost but it works for me although I am gonna upgrade my two 10s to some better ones and I'm glad with such a shallow box it still sound so good Attached Images
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09-03-2018, 03:33 AM	#39
twodoor Private 23 Rep 66 Posts Drives: X3 30i G01 2020 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Transylvania iTrader: (0)	Looks great but there's no trunk space left if you're going on a trip with more people in the car where do you fit the luggage?
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Youngjnr Private First Class 96 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW E90 + BMW F30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LC iTrader: (0)	was having a small problem where my bass amp would just go into protect I've now changed to a 4 gauge cable vs 8 and its completely solved my issues I knew that the 8 gauge was only temporary but glad it's solved just needed more power and now my install looks much cleaner Attached Images
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Youngjnr Private First Class 96 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW E90 + BMW F30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: LC iTrader: (0)	today I went ahead soundproof the trunk as well as the doors made the world of a difference from outside the car hardly any rattles now even from the gas cap I've not laid it neatly but you can't see it anyway so who cares just making this budget build even better I compared mine to a HK sound f30 and mine completey makes the hk sound weak less than 350£ and what a upgrade Attached Images
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