Dynavin N6 install -Pics!

[Crowz]

Originally Posted by BeemerUser

He bypasses the factory amp with that setup. That cannot sound as good as the factory setup, regardless of claims. With my DSP can I install an Android unit which utilizes my factory amp which is already wired to the speakers?

The only advantage to keeping the dsp amp working is not having to run wires for the aftermarket amps. Sound wise? ANY decent quality modern amp will sound 100 times better than the factory dsp amp. Daughters 528i has the same dsp the x5 has the sound isn't anything to write home about.

Actually my android radio without dsp in my x5 sounds better than the factory radio with dsp in the 528i.

[BeemerUser]

Originally Posted by Crowz

The only advantage to keeping the dsp amp working is not having to run wires for the aftermarket amps. Sound wise? ANY decent quality modern amp will sound 100 times better than the factory dsp amp. Daughters 528i has the same dsp the x5 has the sound isn't anything to write home about.

Actually my android radio without dsp in my x5 sounds better than the factory radio with dsp in the 528i.

Thats apples to oranges, to compare to the factory X5 audio, not one in another car. No headunit by itself is going to compare, my point. I want to plug the headunit into the factory amp and call it a day.

[Crowz]

Originally Posted by BeemerUser

Thats apples to oranges, to compare to the factory X5 audio, not one in another car. No headunit by itself is going to compare, my point. I want to plug the headunit into the factory amp and call it a day.

Ahh now that makes sense. The convenience of just plugging it in is a totally good reason for going a certain way.

But sound wise our bmw's factory sound equipment by todays standards is pretty ancient. Heck it wasn't that good sound quality wise when it came out compared to aftermarket amps of the time.

Still wanting to go plug and play is a good point no doubt.