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07-26-2015, 02:56 PM | #1 |
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Hi I just wanted to share my experience on my recent audio upgrade on my 2013 535i. I was coming from 2009 335i with L7 and hifi wasn't cutting it for me.
Equipment: JBL MS8 Technic Harness Kicker CX 300.1 Earthquake SWS 8xi I originally just upgraded the MS8 but wasn't satisfied with bass but overall sound quality was great but for more bass i changed subs to 8xi. Still didn't feel much difference and ended up buying cx300.1 for subs. I must say I was totally shocked after installing the kicker amp. Such a small unit with 300 rms @ 2 ohms and how hard it made the 8xi hit. The overall bass and sound experience went from 5 to 10 after the install. I must recommend if u want more out of ur system above equipment or similar is a must for hifi system. Finally I can enjoy the music just the way I wanted. Thx
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Sweet can u post some pictures? So r u still running factory mids and highs and just upgraded the subs under the seat? R u pulling signal from the ms8 for the subs directly or just using what is there already? Thanks!
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Yes im running everything else stock. I'm pulling signal from ms8 Channel 6 & 7 as those are my sub channels.
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For subs obviously it lacks punch so thts why adding a dedicated 300 rms x 1 amp is a good choice. One more thing I may change in future is front door tweeters. They are shit and eventually will give up as I can feel the left tweeter crackle sometime.
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My subs are 2ohms so the way I have them connected they are running at 1 ohm and my amp is only 2 ohm stable. Haven't had any issue with amp so far as I am only running 40% gain. If I change the wiring on subs then I'll be at 4'ohms but my rms will drop in half which I don't want. I will contact kicker tomorrow to see if it will be safe at 1 ohm with 40-50% gain or not. I am wired in parallel right now. Will update u guys once I have an answer. Thx
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They suggested as the system is working without any issues keep it as it and if something happens to the amp in future they will replace it for another amp for me no questions asked. I haven't had any issues yet so fingers crossed.
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So read more about the ms8 and it Looks like a pretty good processor to go with especially since my head unit doesn't give me EQ adjustments...just bass, treble & fade LOL! now that LCD monitor it comes with is that what I would use to make my adjustments to the different frequencies bands? Or allow for high/full/low pass frequencies? Looks like u can hook multiple amplifiers to it So I can run a 4-6 channel amp for the highs and mids and a monoblock amp for the subs. What I have figured out is how do u integrate the ms8 to the factory head unit? RCA's?
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But please make sure u buy a new one with warranty. They are notorious for having issues and warranty definitely comes in handy.
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R u referring to the harness? Than yes I'LL be buying a new one with warranty. Kinda excited now that I did a little bit more research in the MS-8. I can do systems but my BMW was something I wasn't familiar with especially with everyone mentioning about the car throwing fail codes and what not. Now I can save money on alot of labor and just have someone build me a sealed box.
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How do your factory highs and mids sound with the ms-8's? are u planning on upgrading them? Just asking since Maybe running amp for those are not necessary with what the ms-8 is already putting out.
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U know with the MS-8 I'm kind of giddy now because I really thought I hit a brick wall as far as audio upgrades. Now all I have to do is do some more research on my components cause I'm running the base mode . I've read everything and anything with BAV but I want to venture out with probably Focals, MBA Quarts, ect... but seriously appreciate the info u gave on the MS-8's! I'll be saving $$$ from labor now!
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Check this out: http://www.bimmer-tech.net/audio-amplifier-for-bmw/
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