Newbie with Stereo Question

[janagler]

Hi All,

I have been snooping around X5world for the past couple of weeks while shopping for my X5. I ended up with a '02 SIlver/Blk Sport, Premium, 31k, CPO.

For my first trick, I want to add a stereo. I am going to work with Sound in Motion in Boston. I was thinking of Focal speakers, Butler Tube Driver amps, and a custom JL 10W3 in the right rear panel while keeping the factory head unit. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Additionally, I am going to add a bluetooth kit from advanced autovations as my production date is 1/02. I dropped them an email asking them to call me so I can work out the details, but I have not heard back.

Otherwise, I am very excited to be an X5 owner. I am coming from a 2001 A4 1.8T, it should be fun.

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by janagler

Hi All,

I have been snooping around X5world for the past couple of weeks while shopping for my X5. I ended up with a '02 SIlver/Blk Sport, Premium, 31k, CPO.

For my first trick, I want to add a stereo. I am going to work with Sound in Motion in Boston. I was thinking of Focal speakers, Butler Tube Driver amps, and a custom JL 10W3 in the right rear panel while keeping the factory head unit. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Additionally, I am going to add a bluetooth kit from advanced autovations as my production date is 1/02. I dropped them an email asking them to call me so I can work out the details, but I have not heard back.

Otherwise, I am very excited to be an X5 owner. I am coming from a 2001 A4 1.8T, it should be fun.

No suggestions on the stereo setup, it sounds to me like you have a good game plan and are working with a shop that is reputed to be top notch (see Janix's review - http://www.janixworld.com/x5/Stereo/ )

I just talked with Parag from Advanced Autovations and he should be getting in touch shortly.

:welcome: to X5world !!

Jeff

[Echoi17]

In my opinion, I would go with bigger and better subs. The best is to get subs which are atleast 12". The diameter is necessary for the low frequencies. If you want to get better subs, but stick with the same size, then you should spend a little more on W7 b/c I wouldn't think the W3 are that much better then factory..if any. Not really sure. But I highly recommend the Diamond Audio subs. They have the most travel which allows for better sound. In addition, I believe they need very little in the way of required air space. You should check it out. Good luck.