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Old 12-23-2015, 11:45 PM
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Don't do it unless you're ready to dump significant $ into this.

It's not simple. Do some googling on it. There are a bunch of threads on this on the web (search bmw dsp).

My advice is to instead replace the front soundstage speakers with something like Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine 6.5 speakers.
Agreed. Easier to replace all the drivers and go full aftermarket than trying to get the factory drivers to work correctly with a decent sound stage.

I'm not saying it can't be done... but if it were my money (and ears), I'd just go full aftermarket and avoid the headache. Can still use factory wiring with the aftermarket drivers, so no need to run all new cabling.

I'll be crossing this bridge as well in the next year with my nav/DSP truck if I can't decide to pull the trigger on NBT retrofit.
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Old 12-24-2015, 03:18 AM
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Agreed. Easier to replace all the drivers and go full aftermarket than trying to get the factory drivers to work correctly with a decent sound stage.

I'm not saying it can't be done... but if it were my money (and ears), I'd just go full aftermarket and avoid the headache. Can still use factory wiring with the aftermarket drivers, so no need to run all new cabling.

I'll be crossing this bridge as well in the next year with my nav/DSP truck if I can't decide to pull the trigger on NBT retrofit.
After looking at the NBT why would you want anything else? Thanks for that btw...
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Old 12-24-2015, 02:16 AM
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Don't do it unless you're ready to dump significant $ into this.

It's not simple. Do some googling on it. There are a bunch of threads on this on the web (search bmw dsp).

My advice is to instead replace the front soundstage speakers with something like Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine 6.5 speakers.
Isn't the easiest way just to use the GAS crossover? J&T Distributing - German Audio Specialties E39/E53 Passive Crossover Network (PCN)
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That's assuming the stock speakers are in decent shape. My front mid-bass speakers fell apart as I was taking them out...
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I agree with you. I would just replace the amplifier altogether to accommodate everything. I will start with the 10-speaker replacement, then adding a sub to see what the system sound as is -- and a couple months down -- going to replace the amp altogether and add the DICE system. Have you required about it -- supports BLUETOOTH and IPOD/IPHONE through the speaker system. REAL NICE!
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If you have the DSP w/premium it is easy to make it sound great, most people just don't bother to read the manual. It's completely tunable at every frequency and when you get it right even the dual 6.5 subs start to catch a lick.

I found out asking locals who owned X5's that most had never used custom mode on the DSP and tuned the room size, echo level, and each individual frequency on the fully independent EQ.

It wouldn't hurt to add a small ten or 12 in the back for lower fill, but if the DSP os set right the dual 6.5's actually produce nice fill.

I've owned several car audio stores I can tell you that it WILL sound good with proper tuning.
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If you have the DSP w/premium it is easy to make it sound great, most people just don't bother to read the manual. It's completely tunable at every frequency and when you get it right even the dual 6.5 subs start to catch a lick.

I found out asking locals who owned X5's that most had never used custom mode on the DSP and tuned the room size, echo level, and each individual frequency on the fully independent EQ.

It wouldn't hurt to add a small ten or 12 in the back for lower fill, but if the DSP os set right the dual 6.5's actually produce nice fill.

I've owned several car audio stores I can tell you that it WILL sound good with proper tuning.
Proper tuning can make it sound better than some of the presets, but really, I would never say it sounded "great"

I don't know how someone in the industry could even begin to like the factory DSP system... imo it is decent enough to get you home from the dealership, and then to the audio shop the next morning.
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Heuer21: Yes, you are correct! I am saving now to replace the AMP, the speakers and a sub -- starting with the speakers! I cannot get over the sound that it currently produces -- what's up with that! Buy now BMW should have better control!!!
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AMEN! No way it sounds great at any level! Imagine me -- without DSP/Premium and how my eardrums hurt....LOL
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I have the DSP on mine and it sounds good enough imo, i went to BSW and bought the ipod aux kit and i told them that i had DSP and they still didnt sent me the DSP kit so i returned that and went with the OEM AUX kit and i am generally pleased with it. IMO CD quality > Ipod AUX quality but its not a deal breaker to me
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