BSW speaker upgrade and subwoofer kit

[Halston Pitman]

Originally Posted by DocMike

What is the status of this upgrade?

We have a prototype harness coming this week

Originally Posted by weasel56

Halston Pitman or Philip/BSW, I have an 03 4.6is with DSP. Which is the better sounding upgrade for me? The stage 1 kit shows the rainbow dreamline midbasses, but I hear people talking about MBquarts speakers... I just want the best possible sound when I upgrade. I already attempted JLaudio 6 1/2 speakers in the front doors for about 10 seconds... they sounded like total poo compared to the OEM.

The thing is I am demanding on my sound systems as I listen to the heaviest of metal with the New Orleans style bands that "tune low, play slow" with lots of powerful low mids from de-tuned guitars. I only want to make this buy once and want the best possible sound. I will also likely be going with the JLaudio 10" stealth box, as it should offer more punch for the kick drums that are so prominent in metal.

Other than making sure I get the best option for me, I am ready for this purchase! Any price breaks would be MUCH appreciated. THANKS!

Well as a fellow metal/hardcore/hardrock fan the Rainbow Audio drivers work great for this In my 1999 M3 Coupe I use the Rainbow Audio IQ Line front drivers and Rainbow Audio Soundline Drivers in the rear. My 1986 535i I use Rainbow Audio Soundline F&R. In the 5er they are amp'd but I LOVE to turn them up very loud and experience the metal nirvana.

With the treated pulp/rubber surrounds midbass/midrange drivers and large silk dome tweeters you can experience parts of the music that you just don't get with the OEM system. I would highly recommend it for a fellow metal fan

We can give you a further discount if you want to purchase the subwoofer with the package and we can hide this in the rear side panel The discount would be 100 dollars off the subwoofer and if you want to go ahead and place the order I can offer to give you free shipping as well.

Originally Posted by SWATH

NOLA,
I installed the stage .75 (fronts and sub). Based on your description definately go with the JL- Stealth for the bigger hit on the lowe end. I would recommend not skimpig on the amp for it. The Rainbows will give you the clarity you want. Even going with only the front soundastage I was very pleased with the clarity and the depth they added. With an eclectica taste like mine I was really pleased, (everything from NIN to Tim McGraw and a little Beethoven thrown in. The dynamics are all there. I'm not as picky about the fill but you would likely want to go with the full Stage 1 for a little more clarity in the back.
BEst Regards,
Former NOLA resident no in SoCal

I would give our 8" sub a chance. Every person that hears it is always amazed that the quality and amount of bass coming from the vehicle is only an 8" subwoofer. I certainly was and I like bass

Originally Posted by weasel56

Thanks for the info! And I don't think I could have standed moving from New Orleans to California... Every time I leave this area I am heavily dissapointed in the food, music scene and bar scene. And the difference in local politics would be damn near culture shock! Not saying ot would be for better/worse, just different.

I have a great amp fot the JL setup, just need the stage 1 kit I guess. (hint hint BSW guys)

Just replied. Sorry I missed it before

Let me know if you have ANY other questions!

[Weasel]

Well, Honestly I would prefer the larger, more precise (in my opinion) bass control offered by the JL audio 10" stealth box that hides in the same place as the BSW 8". Unless of course the rumor I heard is true of a future BSW 10" for the E53.... Even though I was disappointed in the sound quality of the JL door speakers, I have always had great sound quality from their subs and have had most of them over the years. The thing is that I listen to bands like Decapitated. If you haven't heard them, their definitely worth a listen for technical death metal.

http://www.myspace.com/decapitated

I need a speaker that can keep up with those drums! And in my personal experience I have not had the precision I want from an 8" sub. The best 8" sub I previously had was a JL W6.

But either way it goes, I am ready for the stage 1 upgrade!

[Halston Pitman]

Sounds good

I can assure you the 8" can keep up but you can go with what you have experience with! We won't hold it against you

[CraigT]

Are the Non-DSP systems available yet for my '05?

[Halston Pitman]

They should be here this week!

[Brit6]

Awsome, can't wait!

Originally Posted by Halston Pitman

They should be here this week!

[Halston Pitman]

I will let shipping know to let me know when we get the Non-DSP packages so you guys know when to order.

[CraigT]

Originally Posted by Halston Pitman

They should be here this week!

Please send me a PM when they are available........Thanks...

[Halston Pitman]

Will do. I hope they come in this week and I will let everyone know!

[DocMike]

[quote=Halston Pitman]We have a prototype harness coming this week




Awesome, I have been waiting for this.

Also any plans to modifiy the spec doc to work with the new Iphone? It seems as though the new ipod touch and new generation ipods use a different charging mechanism