carlejo Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I know a little bit about home hifi but I'm useless when it comes to car audio I'm thinking about getting some Morell speakers to upgrade the shitty sounds in my E60. I'm going to buy 4" components for door, some matching tweeters and then later upgrade the under seat subs. What channel amp do I need to run all this, 6 speakers in all. I'm looking at the bluespot plug and play amps, are there any other brands out there that are PnP ? cheers Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Go put the kettle on... then sit down and read this thread http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108208 Welcome to Tyresmoke ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlejo Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I've read it....most of it I think I just wanted a condensed, idiots guide cheers Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 put the tweeters in and see a big improvement for 30mins work. Or spend lots more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlejo Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'm really getting confused with all the advice at the moment.......some are saying just try tweeters and others are saying get the 4" and subs as well. I'd like to go the cheapest route obviously and that would mean just upgrading tweeters(as I currently have none!!) But I'd still be lacking a bit of punch I require, I don't want anything stupid, just some bass, I really can't believe how bad it is at the moment. What would be the next best step..... amp the subs only, or get new subs and also amp them ? It's all becoming a big headache cheers Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 put the tweeters in and see a big improvement for 30mins work.Or spend lots more. This really. The Subs are wired to the same amp channel as the front door mids, so upgrading the subs is a bigger job as you need to run new cables to below the seats. Personally I'd buy the tweeters and install them, then see if you want to go the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 There is an OEM upgrade path for c£600 parts only using an Alpine amp and speakers (I know there's one for the 1 & 3 series, so assume there must be for the 5) The kit consists of: - 1 x Class D amplifier - 2 x Front High-range door speakers - 2 x Front Mid-range door speakers - 2 x Frequency switch over units - All Cables - All Mouldings - Foam Inserts for Saloon/Touring Drop Anneka at Syntner BMW an email asking if there's a kit for your E60, stating the model/year: [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlejo Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Cheers guys... I've looked on ebay for logic 7 tweeters and been outbid at £70, I'm not prepared to go any more on s/h TBH. Would it be ok to get some other tweeters like Morell or rainbow will they drop straight in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Cheers guys...I've looked on ebay for logic 7 tweeters and been outbid at £70, I'm not prepared to go any more on s/h TBH. Would it be ok to get some other tweeters like Morell or rainbow will they drop straight in ? IMHO don't bother with other makes, the BMW OEM tweeters have the correct connector to plug straight into the back of the midrange speaker in the door, they also fit door corner foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlejo Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 IMHO don't bother with other makes, the BMW OEM tweeters have the correct connector to plug straight into the back of the midrange speaker in the door, they also fit door corner foam. that's another thing, apparently i might not have them either and they'll hav to be ordered...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 that's another thing, apparently i might not have them either and they'll hav to be ordered...... I think you need to ascertain how much you want to spend, then see if you can do what you want for your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlejo Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 went to local ICE firm yesterday and I'm getting a bit pissed off with his advice TBH He will not fit anything I supply, suprise, suprise. He says to fit some tweeters, 4" component door speakers, amp, crossovers and fit 2, yes 2 x 10" JL audio subs in boot will take a day and a half. I don't want subs in boot, my golfclubs and trolley live in there. Supply and fit, cost £950. I said I would like subs where they are now underseat and he says it wont sound right and I'd have to have 2 x 10" subs as anything smaller and the subs would be 'lost' as there is such a big space to fill. I also mentioned that the door speakers(from reading interweb) would take no longer than and hour each for someone of their expertise, he didn't comment, apart from 1.5 days for complete install Is he talking **** ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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