speaker size in 2004 X5

[admranger]

Alright, Lowblock, I got a set of Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine 6.5's to put in. Time for some fun installing them next week! Going to amp them and the sub w/a JL XD 700/5. Alpine PXA-H100 will do the processing and (hopefully) make things sound good. I'll do the sub later and then retune. Audessy processing will be put to the test!

[Lowblock]

Originally Posted by admranger

Alright, Lowblock, I got a set of Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine 6.5's to put in. Time for some fun installing them next week! Going to amp them and the sub w/a JL XD 700/5. Alpine PXA-H100 will do the processing and (hopefully) make things sound good. I'll do the sub later and then retune. Audessy processing will be put to the test!

I think you will be impressed with the XD Amp, we use them all the time and I love the fact that they are small in size and they pack a punch. I have never been impressed with the alpine Eq's, sorry, but I hope it works out for you. I feel that if you tune the system properly you don't need to add an Eq, that being said I have seen instances where they have worked, and worked quite well. I have no intention on any processing in my X with the exception of the Audio Control pieces that I have. If I must I will probably go with the Bit-one. Please take pics of your install and post back, I look forward to seeing what you do. Work and life has been so busy for me lately that all I have been able to do is install Ipod and Sirius, everything else will have to wait.

Good Luck!

[admranger]

Originally Posted by Lowblock

I think you will be impressed with the XD Amp, we use them all the time and I love the fact that they are small in size and they pack a punch. I have never been impressed with the alpine Eq's, sorry, but I hope it works out for you. I feel that if you tune the system properly you don't need to add an Eq, that being said I have seen instances where they have worked, and worked quite well. I have no intention on any processing in my X with the exception of the Audio Control pieces that I have. If I must I will probably go with the Bit-one. Please take pics of your install and post back, I look forward to seeing what you do. Work and life has been so busy for me lately that all I have been able to do is install Ipod and Sirius, everything else will have to wait.

Good Luck!

Thanks Lowblock.

I have the XD 600/6 with Technic's harness adapter in the E90M3 with the most mundane (hi fi) system in it. The JL amp really woke the stock speakers up!

Looking forward to the 700/5 and the HAT imagine speakers in the X5. Unfortunately, all my vacation time next week has been overcome by work events so I'll have to wait for a while for the install (out of town for a graduation this weekend).

I'll do my best to document the install. I usually take really bad pictures of interesting things. Keep your expectations in check.

Now where'd the OP go with his install?