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      03-19-2014, 02:36 AM   #1
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F10 stereo upgrade question

I am considering getting a f10 LCI with the standard stereo setup (6speaker).

I have no experience on the f10 stereo so questions for the experts:

1) how many channels is the base stereo? my old e90lci had 4 channels--is it the same?

2) is the signal out of idrive 'clean' or processed? my e90 had processed and I used a JL audio cleansweep to normalize it.

In my e90, i upgraded the rear sepeakers to the factory 2to speakers system from 10 speaker setup (from an old car).

for the fronts, i bought the oem tweeter housing and bought 4 DLS speakers and a four channel dls amp, with two channels driving the front mids and tweeter.

i got the 8" underseat subs (forgot the name but everyone was using those) and hooked them up to the other two channels of the DLS amp. the amp was connected to a JL cleansweep and then to the front output from idrive.

Will have have to do a similar upgrade this time?

I spoke to the dealer and they are happy for me to take out the amp/cleansweep, but not sure if the internal amp can handle all the then speakers i have now. I threw out the old speakers a long time ago. if not, I will just trade the current car as is.
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I just test drove the car. no tweeter on the window trip so need to get:
1) the tweeter housing (anyone has the part numbers?)
2) the door speaker. was happy with DLS so may just go with that again.
3) under seat--sws8xi (should i get 2om or 4ohm version?)
4) amp+processor--thinking of jbl ms8. any other similar options i should consider?

does anyone sell a package for 5 series?
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Currently looking at below setup:

1) Focal IFBMW-S for front doors (need to get the oem tweeter trim). Also looking at Focal 100 krs. they are a bit more, but not sure if they sound better.

2) MB Quart QM200 or SWS for underseats or Focal IFBMW-sub if I can find them anywhere. anyone have experience with above? for SWS, they have 2ohm and 4ohm versions. not sure which one to get.

3) Amp, will use my existing DLS RA40 4 ch 440.

4) JL Audio cleansweep

I can spend a bit more on equipment if there are good options out there.

The installer is very experienced and can work with any gear, but I am not sure he can program some of the fancy DSP that require a PC (even if we can i am not sure i want him to). He can upgrade standard idrive to big screen with GPS and can install HK or B&o with all coding and oem equipment but i think i can do better than HK for the price with above.

Thoughts?
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Get Focal 100KRS (they are REALLY good), and a good amp, SWS for underseat. you are set. JBL MS8 for processor or something similar.
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