Just had my DSP stereo upgraded! One word.... NICE! - Page 3 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

FAST 5 · 15th October 2003, 21:30

Sean,
The original existing hole in the sheet metal section of the rear deck is approx. 5 inches in size, which has to be enlarged to allow sufficient air to move through, when the woofers are pumping.

Mako5,
I intentionally didn't get the ///M Audio system, since the M Audio is also (in my opinion) junk! I decided on saving the money for the cost of the M system and applying this money toward a REAL audio system. It was a wise choice!
Robert

Kevmmm · 16th October 2003, 04:36

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Originally posted by FAST 5
There is no loss of trunk space, since the replacement woofers are mounted/located in the same area of the stock DSP woofer system and the amp that powers the two woofers is mounted in the cubby hole section of the truck, which is located on the right side of the trunk. t actually an access panel/door. You know what I mean, right?
Robert

Yes, thanks for your reply.
Enjoy!
Kevmmm

Need4Spd · 6th December 2003, 19:45

I've got the M Audio in my car. Anyone know if Robert's mods will work in that application as well? Will the JL Audio subs fit the stock M audio sub surrounds?

Fskof · 8th December 2003, 04:39

Fast 5,
I was on the MB Quart website and it said to use the PSD-213. The PCE-213 didnt have a picture. Are the PCE-213 a new version? Also why did you chose those over other models. I just would like to hear your opinion. It seams to me you did a great amount of reserch and would like to get the best system that I can. We have the BEST car why not have the Best stereo

My plan is to do as much of the installation myself. And since the door speakers are just a "plug in" I can save some money doing that myself and use the savings in the amp and Subs

Fskof · 8th December 2003, 05:50

With the Alpine amp powering the subs can you still control the volume of the subs with the stock head unit . Or are they pre set?

Does the Balance and fader still work with the door speakers?

Thanks,
Frank

gra8fuldd ed · 8th December 2003, 09:45

Robert:

What is the size of the other 2 speakers in the rear deck? Not the two 10" sub-woofers ... But the 2 other smaller speakers ...
I guess they maybe surrounds of some sort.

If you replaced those as well ... which model speaker did you use?

BTW ... Any word yet on the Dinan Diffs ??

lwebb12 · 9th December 2003, 00:14

I have added a sub to the dsp system. I havent upgraded the interior speakers yet though. I am running a JLAudio 13W7 and 1000/1. Yes i know it is heavy but it is worth it to me. Plus it is wedged in there so I can pull it out when needed.

FAST 5 · 9th December 2003, 00:28

Hi Guys,
Double "D", The rear deck speakers are five and a quarter inch size. This is the exact same speaker that would go into the front driver/passenger door speakers.

Need4Spd, Don't know if the JL Audio subs will be a correct fit, in place of the ///M Audio subs. The JL Audio subs are no longer made. You'll have to hunt them down, if you want these subs.

Fskof, The PCE-213 are the most current model line speakers.
All of the controls in the head unit work, controlling the sub sound/volume and the fader controls all the speakers.

Robert

Fskof · 9th December 2003, 06:14

Fast 5 you have convinced me in to doing this upgrade. I have one more guestion. How was the signal to the amp for the subs wired. Did the speaker wires that would have run to the stock subs rerouted to the new amp therefor to maintain the control of the amp volume with the the head unit. Since I do use the car for clients I need to be able to turn down the volume of the subs when I have back seat passengers.

Thanks for your time

Frank

gra8fuldd ed · 9th December 2003, 22:08

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Originally posted by FAST 5
Hi Guys,
Double "D", The rear deck speakers are five and a quarter inch size. This is the exact same speaker that would go into the front driver/passenger door speakers.

Fskof, The PCE-213 are the most current model line speakers.
All of the controls in the head unit work, controlling the sub sound/volume and the fader controls all the speakers.

Robert

Robert:

Did you replace the your Rear Deck speakers .... and if so ... with what? My my calculations ... you would need 2 complete sets of MBQuart + 2 add'l MBQuart 5.25" speakers for the Rear Deck ... Not counting the Subs. Is that what you did?

As far as the PCE-213's ... They may the most current BUT ... they are NOT the MBQuart's best speakers for our M5.

Did you ever compare them to or listen to the MBQuart QSD-213? The QSD's are the "Top of the Line" MBQuart's ... Q Series speakers. Just curious if you had the time to do a comparasion?

BUT ... Then again ... Speakers and Sound is A Very Subjective area and very specific to each listeners needs.

I am very happy to hear that YOU are Happy with yours. I am sure it makes a world of difference in comparasion to the BMW
Stock M-Audio.