Finally Sound System pics! (stealth set up)

alpinedb · 06-26-2008, 10:12 PM

I have the following in my system:
-Alpine CDA-9887 sirius and ipod in glove box
-Focal 6.5" 3 Way Polykevlar (1" tweet, 4" midrange, 6.5 inch Woofer
-Steg 4/02 Amplifier
-JL Audio 10W7 ported enclosure

It sounds amazing with one of the sickest front stages I have ever heard. There is so much detail and presence with the 3 way setup. the doors will give you guys an idea of what can be done in this car as far as woofers. Enjoy!

RobLS · 06-26-2008, 10:36 PM

No offense, it may sound superb, but I've still yet to see an aftermarket setup that looks at least decent. Not bashing on you, its just my taste and opinion.

theanhdy · 06-26-2008, 10:44 PM

^+1

The buttons on the steering wheel still function?

spankrorie · 06-26-2008, 10:51 PM

what did you do with the on-board computer link to the factory radio? I would assume a stand-alone type set-up?

turner23 · 06-26-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobLS

No offense, it may sound superb, but I've still yet to see an aftermarket setup that looks at least decent. Not bashing on you, its just my taste and opinion.

I agree...strictly my opinion...and I'm sure it sounds incredible, but aesthetically speaking, it looks like you butchered a perfectly good BMW interior.

However, "to each his own". Rock on! :headbang:

backtoreality15 · 06-27-2008, 01:39 AM

^ Yep. Pretty darn distasteful. But I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

Nice1 · 06-27-2008, 01:59 AM

wish i could listen to your system.

will a golf bag fit?

Vidge · 06-27-2008, 03:14 AM

Got to be honest, i simply cannot see the point! I dont want to be rude but you have wasted half the boot of the car, ruined the door cards and that dash layout looks dreadful!

I hope you are happy with it, and love the sound of it, but its not for me. but then i am not that bothered about music, i like to listen to it while driving, but i dont want my ears to bleed!

But hey if you are happy with it then thats great, but i wouldn't buy your car. Sorry.

Robert · 06-27-2008, 03:30 AM

Tough crowd. The factory stereo just don't quite do it for me. I'd love an aftermarket system and seems like the OP have decent setup. The Achilles' heel in his system is the installation, which seem circa 1990s. At this age, if aftermarket Hifi company don't step up the game, they are asking to be bought out by manufacturers or shut their doors.

Mystiqueskillz · 06-27-2008, 04:04 AM

doesnt look very clean.

EODGUY · 06-27-2008, 04:44 AM

No offense, but "stealth" means to not be seen. There isn't much "stealth" to that setup at all, but I'm sure it sounds good.

Steve135i · 06-27-2008, 05:26 AM

Very nice. I am sure it sounds great, Focal make fantastic speakers. Also the JL Audio subs are top notch. I bet it sounds totally awesome.

penny · 06-27-2008, 06:07 AM

I think the trunk and door speaker (keep the grille black) are very clean. The dashboard player just stands out too much for me. How hard was it to swap out the speakers?

alpinedb · 06-27-2008, 09:07 AM

the goal of my system was to keep it very simple and stock looking. I wasn't going for any flash, just cleanliness with sound quality in mind.

alpinedb · 06-27-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spankrorie

what did you do with the on-board computer link to the factory radio? I would assume a stand-alone type set-up?

The on board computer still works only with the levers.

alpinedb · 06-27-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vidge

Got to be honest, i simply cannot see the point! I dont want to be rude but you have wasted half the boot of the car, ruined the door cards and that dash layout looks dreadful!

I hope you are happy with it, and love the sound of it, but its not for me. but then i am not that bothered about music, i like to listen to it while driving, but i dont want my ears to bleed!

But hey if you are happy with it then thats great, but i wouldn't buy your car. Sorry.

I was willing to make a few sacrifices in the trunk and dash for good sound. I've got pretty picky ears.

alpinedb · 06-27-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

^+1

The buttons on the steering wheel still function?

they do not function anymore

alpinedb · 06-27-2008, 09:15 AM

thanks for the comments guys.

Call · 06-27-2008, 09:31 AM

You could have chosen a HU with BMW steering wheel harness. You might check to see if one is available for your new HW so you can use the SW buttons for control.

When I changed out the HU in my other vehicles a SW harness was available for all of them...probably $30-$40 charge.

I'm leaving the 135i system as is...

Call

ecap18 · 06-27-2008, 09:40 AM

Not feeling it either, im sure it sounds great though...

balaroue · 06-27-2008, 09:59 AM

Focal, can't get any better. They are very picky speakers when it comes to placement & enclosures, so maybe what was done needed to be done with them. You could have saved a lot of space with the sub enclosure... it's too big. The install is clean though. Yes there is an plug in for the SW buttons avail. True, nothing stealth about it.

pchan866 · 06-27-2008, 10:05 AM

It's a nice setup but I think this sound system thing is more like back in 2000 when those spinners were hot. I had a sound system my self in my sedan but I'm not feeling it anymore so it is up for sale on ebay right now if anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/JL-Audio-W6-13W6...QQcmdZViewItem

I guess we have more performance enthusiast on this forum than things that make our bimmers look like it's a caprice.

06-26-2008, 10:12 PM	#1
alpinedb Private First Class 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Finally Sound System pics! (stealth set up) I have the following in my system: -Alpine CDA-9887 sirius and ipod in glove box -Focal 6.5" 3 Way Polykevlar (1" tweet, 4" midrange, 6.5 inch Woofer -Steg 4/02 Amplifier -JL Audio 10W7 ported enclosure It sounds amazing with one of the sickest front stages I have ever heard. There is so much detail and presence with the 3 way setup. the doors will give you guys an idea of what can be done in this car as far as woofers. Enjoy!
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	No offense, it may sound superb, but I've still yet to see an aftermarket setup that looks at least decent. Not bashing on you, its just my taste and opinion.
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theanhdy Major 94 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	^+1 The buttons on the steering wheel still function?
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backtoreality15 Captain 81 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	^ Yep. Pretty darn distasteful. But I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder... __________________ 2019 M-Sport 330i \| G20
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Nice1 Captain 13 Rep 645 Posts Drives: e82 Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	wish i could listen to your system. will a golf bag fit?
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06-27-2008, 03:14 AM	#8
Vidge Private First Class 6 Rep 145 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Got to be honest, i simply cannot see the point! I dont want to be rude but you have wasted half the boot of the car, ruined the door cards and that dash layout looks dreadful! I hope you are happy with it, and love the sound of it, but its not for me. but then i am not that bothered about music, i like to listen to it while driving, but i dont want my ears to bleed! But hey if you are happy with it then thats great, but i wouldn't buy your car. Sorry. __________________ 123d M sport, Sedona Red, Boston Black Leather, 261s, Xenons, Bluetooth, USB, Brushed Aluminium, Darkened Glass, Cruise Control.
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06-27-2008, 03:30 AM	#9
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Tough crowd. The factory stereo just don't quite do it for me. I'd love an aftermarket system and seems like the OP have decent setup. The Achilles' heel in his system is the installation, which seem circa 1990s. At this age, if aftermarket Hifi company don't step up the game, they are asking to be bought out by manufacturers or shut their doors. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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Mystiqueskillz Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newark, CA iTrader: (0)	doesnt look very clean.
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06-27-2008, 04:44 AM	#11
EODGUY 1Addict's Mad Bomber 6 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	No offense, but "stealth" means to not be seen. There isn't much "stealth" to that setup at all, but I'm sure it sounds good. __________________ "A morning of akwardness is far better than a night of loneliness"-H.M. *Traded in* 2008 135i/TiAg/Coral/6M/Sport/Ipod/Premium Audio/Heated seats *Picked up 16 August, gone 21 September. Good ridance.* 1975 Jeep CJ-5
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06-27-2008, 05:26 AM	#12
Steve135i First Lieutenant 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Very nice. I am sure it sounds great, Focal make fantastic speakers. Also the JL Audio subs are top notch. I bet it sounds totally awesome.
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06-27-2008, 06:07 AM	#13
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	I think the trunk and door speaker (keep the grille black) are very clean. The dashboard player just stands out too much for me. How hard was it to swap out the speakers? __________________ '08 135i.
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06-27-2008, 09:07 AM	#14
alpinedb Private First Class 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	the goal of my system was to keep it very simple and stock looking. I wasn't going for any flash, just cleanliness with sound quality in mind.
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alpinedb Private First Class 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	thanks for the comments guys.
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Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	You could have chosen a HU with BMW steering wheel harness. You might check to see if one is available for your new HW so you can use the SW buttons for control. When I changed out the HU in my other vehicles a SW harness was available for all of them...probably $30-$40 charge. I'm leaving the 135i system as is... Call __________________
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06-27-2008, 09:40 AM	#20
ecap18 Private First Class 4 Rep 193 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Not feeling it either, im sure it sounds great though... __________________ Ordered 135i May12th Production started May 23rd Production Completed June 2nd At the port June 4th In Transit June 7th (Asian Chorus) Discharged June 20th Picked up June 26th! BlackSapphireMetallic\|BlackLeatherette\|AluminumTrim\|StickShift\|SportsPackage\|IPOD/USB
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06-27-2008, 09:59 AM	#21
balaroue Private 2 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Focal, can't get any better. They are very picky speakers when it comes to placement & enclosures, so maybe what was done needed to be done with them. You could have saved a lot of space with the sub enclosure... it's too big. The install is clean though. Yes there is an plug in for the SW buttons avail. True, nothing stealth about it.
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06-27-2008, 10:05 AM	#22
pchan866 Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	It's a nice setup but I think this sound system thing is more like back in 2000 when those spinners were hot. I had a sound system my self in my sedan but I'm not feeling it anymore so it is up for sale on ebay right now if anyone is interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/JL-Audio-W6-13W6...QQcmdZViewItem I guess we have more performance enthusiast on this forum than things that make our bimmers look like it's a caprice.
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