a simple question

[LexNBimmer]

I have an 03 Bimmer X5 non DSP, NAV, HK etc...I need to know where the OEM speaker wires terminate. I am trying install and aftermarket amp so i need to know where I can pick up the signal.

Thanks

[ncx]

Check the home page under the stereo section. There are articles there that show where you can get low or high level signals. Basically, your amp is in the lower part of the rack in the left compartment in your trunk. You can bypass the OEM amp and feed your aftermarket amp from there.

[LexNBimmer]

Do I go from there even when installing an aftermarket HU? I apologize but those stickeys are confusing.

[Brian-bmw]

The factory speakers terminate at the amp in the trunk. If you are installing an aftermarket amp and aftermarket HU, I assume that you are also replacing the speakers too. You can still use the factory speaker wiring without issue. If you are replacing speakers, they probably come with passive crossovers, so I would install those in the trunk with the amp and then use all of the factory direct runs to the individual speakers.

Additionally, you could even re-use the factory audio lines that run from the radio in the dash to the factory amp, if you got the right adapter for the dash radio plug.

[LexNBimmer]

Originally Posted by Brian-bmw

The factory speakers terminate at the amp in the trunk. If you are installing an aftermarket amp and aftermarket HU, I assume that you are also replacing the speakers too. You can still use the factory speaker wiring without issue. If you are replacing speakers, they probably come with passive crossovers, so I would install those in the trunk with the amp and then use all of the factory direct runs to the individual speakers.

Additionally, you could even re-use the factory audio lines that run from the radio in the dash to the factory amp, if you got the right adapter for the dash radio plug.

Actually the speaker do not come with crossovers as I will be running them active via the HU which has a very comprehensive set of crossovers, time alignment and the like....

http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...804244898.html

Thanks thus far your answers are easy to understand.