replacing the factory amplifier

aosipian · 03-14-2009, 06:34 AM

I am planning to upgrade my audio system ( I have a non N/K one). Any DIY suggestions on how to replace the factory amplifier? I want to hook it up with a Pioneer sub and Hertz or MBQ components.

02m3csl325 · 03-14-2009, 06:50 AM

Before you go tearing into things I would recommend replacing the speakers and listen to them using the factory amp. Between the power from the stock deck and amp I think you might be pleasently surprised with how it sounds just by adding some quality speakers. If you plan on replacing the stock Business CD then you will get even more power to the new speakers. Now as far as a sub goes, just tap your sub amp into the factory amp inputs (do a search on here for aftermarket sub with factory deck.) Also, you would get more help if you posted this in the ICE forum instead of general, just for future reference.

SGitchev · 03-14-2009, 07:01 AM

What brand of aftermarket speakers would you guys suggest? Perhaps a reasonable price would be better.

johnnybimmer · 03-14-2009, 08:20 AM

what he said... i dont want to spend a small fortune on bsw upgrade, i just need a good set of speakers, easy to install, without cutting up my door to fit something..??

03-14-2009, 06:34 AM	#1
aosipian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turkmenistan Posts: 109 My Ride: 328I, E46 View My Garage	replacing the factory amplifier I am planning to upgrade my audio system ( I have a non N/K one). Any DIY suggestions on how to replace the factory amplifier? I want to hook it up with a Pioneer sub and Hertz or MBQ components.

03-14-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
02m3csl325 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,135 My Ride: is Stage 2 AWD! View My Garage	Before you go tearing into things I would recommend replacing the speakers and listen to them using the factory amp. Between the power from the stock deck and amp I think you might be pleasently surprised with how it sounds just by adding some quality speakers. If you plan on replacing the stock Business CD then you will get even more power to the new speakers. Now as far as a sub goes, just tap your sub amp into the factory amp inputs (do a search on here for aftermarket sub with factory deck.) Also, you would get more help if you posted this in the ICE forum instead of general, just for future reference. __________________ Last edited by 02m3csl325; 03-14-2009 at 06:55 AM.

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03-14-2009, 07:01 AM	#3
SGitchev Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 73 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	What brand of aftermarket speakers would you guys suggest? Perhaps a reasonable price would be better.

03-14-2009, 08:20 AM	#4
johnnybimmer Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 157 My Ride: 2005 325i View My Garage	what he said... i dont want to spend a small fortune on bsw upgrade, i just need a good set of speakers, easy to install, without cutting up my door to fit something..??