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Old 04-19-2013, 11:56 AM
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I have used the Kinetik batterys in several installs, including the installs in my M3 and my 540. They are good batterys, and I can tell you they actually make the systems sound better. That being said, I dont think that I would add a second battery, just replace the current battery with the correct Kinetic one.

As far as wiring goes, I have built many systems in all models of BMW's and on only extreme occasions have I not used the actual BMW speaker wire. I dont ever think I have seen (or heard) where it actually makes that big of a difference.

Do you have a system planned? I have never upgraded an alt in any of my cars with the exception of my VW GTI when I was going for an dB machine. I am currently in the process of assembling product for my X's upgrade, the Kinetik battery will be included, however I will not be doing anything with the alternator.
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good stuff guys.... good stuff.

taking all into consideration and molding my master plan. BWUHAHAHAHAaa
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Old 04-22-2013, 12:24 AM
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so i still have not been able to get an answer from anyone anywhere....

what size speakers go in the doors of a 2004 X5?

i know that 5.25" will fit, but what about 6.5"??? i'd much rather put the bigger ones in to get a better mid-range

please let me know!
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:04 AM
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Im under the impression that 6.5's will work, Im planning on doing the same in mine. If its anything like in my e39 slight modifications will need to be made to the baffles but should work just fine. I would just take the panel off and start fitting everything. I have a set of Hertz hi-energys that will go in without a doubt.
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Old 04-22-2013, 01:12 PM
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Im under the impression that 6.5's will work, Im planning on doing the same in mine. If its anything like in my e39 slight modifications will need to be made to the baffles but should work just fine. I would just take the panel off and start fitting everything. I have a set of Hertz hi-energys that will go in without a doubt.
exactly! i have an e39 that i put 6.5" woofers in the front door, and although it fit with some slight modification, the woofer's excursion was a tad too much and the rubber cone would vibrate against the door grill on certain frequencies and it drove me CRAZY.

Hertz hi-energy, huh? i'll have to look into those... i was thinking about CDT Eurosports, but i think the mounting depth might be a little too much. so i might just go with my original choice, which was JL C5s...
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:55 PM
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On my E39 I took some 1/2 thick weather stripping and put it around the flange of the speaker. On reasembly its pushing out slightly on the panel, you dont even notice and it keeps the panel away from the moving speaker. I have a feeling the same will be needed in the E53.

I went with the Hi-Energy HSK 163, its a 3 way system similar to what the X has stock. I was going to use them in my e39 but the Two way system does well. I had both the C5's and Focal Utopia's in my E39 and removed both to put in the Hi-Energys. For the X5 I didnt even bother, just decided to use the Hertz stuff.

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I also have a 2004. I haven't upgraded yet, but from everything I've ready, a 6.5 should fit. That being said, not all 6.5s are created equal. Some might be deeper or slightly bigger than others. I'd say buy them from a place you can return them if they don't fit. Also, I wouldn't expect an exact plug an play unless you're going with something like the BSW system...
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i came across these...

https://www.woofersetc.com/p-8446-es...onent-set.aspx

however, since i haven't taken apart the X5 yet, i'm not sure if it has a shallow mounting depth or not

lowblock - good idea about the weatherstrip around the speaker... did you run into any problems in terms of the woofer's mounting depth?

taking notes here for my installation.... can't wait to start
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Old 04-24-2013, 10:28 AM
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shallow mounting depth or not

lowblock - good idea about the weatherstrip around the speaker... did you run into any problems in terms of the woofer's mounting depth?

taking notes here for my installation.... can't wait to start
On my E39? No, I havent attempted on the E53 yet so I dont know what Im going to be up against. I think the hardest part will be getting the 3" mid in the dash I'm using...
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guys who are planning on doing an install in your X5... i hope this helps:

FRONT WOOFERS: Mounting depth: 2.585", Height: 1.113", Magnet diameter: 3.878"

REAR WOOFERS: Mounting depth: 2.707", Height: 0.65", Magnet diameter: 5.1"

and supposedly when you use 5.25" woofers, you have to use a mounting bracket to hold them in place. so it appears 6.5" is the way to go!

i am going to give myself another day to sit and stew upon this matter before i pull the trigger and order something.

i will post some pics of the newly installed gizmos when everything is complete... i'm hoping the setup will make me grin ear-to-ear when i first hear it

PS - if anyone needs to buy a stock BMW radio or cd player... here's links to my auctions on e-bay!

BMW x5 E53 Radio in Perfect Condition Audio Display Control 65806914606 | eBay

BMW x5 E53 Business CD Player in Perfect Condition Radio Display Stereo | eBay

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ i have no idea on the specific model of the radio... from what i understand, there's like 4 different versions made by OEM.
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