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08-04-2013, 11:18 AM | #1 |
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Enhanced Premium Sound upgrade?
Is it worth upgrading from the stock sound to the enhanced sound on an e92? Would it be worth picking up a used set and installing it or would it be more of a headache. Any opinions would be appreciate. Thanks
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08-04-2013, 05:48 PM | #2 |
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No. Don't do it. Better to have a full custom upgrade. You have to tear nearly everything out anyway for a conversion like that, and EPS is highly overrated- just not very good to be honest. If you know good audio at all, you ears will be disappointed, IMO.
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08-04-2013, 08:19 PM | #3 |
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I once had a full upgrade and ended up selling it. Just asked for an opinion since I was picking up the premium speakers on the cheap. Thanks!
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08-04-2013, 11:03 PM | #4 |
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The speakers are actually very good, they are worth it if you get them cheap, assuming you get the crossovers. The major issue with the EPS system is the amp and signal processing. Designed by someone who does not like bass or cars - even though the subs are very capable.
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08-04-2013, 11:53 PM | #5 |
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Why don't you just do a bsw or a musicar set up? Or is that the upgrade your talking about?
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That said, if you want to add MS-8 and completely remove the stock amp, your only real option is to stay with the HiFi system and upgrade everything yourself. But for me, I think my strategy will result in a very nice sounding car. |
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08-05-2013, 04:41 PM | #9 |
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I plan to do a complete write-up when I do the install. Still working out which 12" I want to go with, as well as trying to contact MusicarNW for pricing on their trunk OEM-look enclosure, as it's the nicest one I've seen.
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08-05-2013, 06:54 PM | #10 |
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Thanks! I was thinking of just getting the harnass, sub and amp. I would change the sub under the seats, but not sure how difficult that would be.
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08-05-2013, 07:09 PM | #11 |
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IMO, the EPS only needs bass improvement -sub and mid bass- and only via additional power and better drivers.
- Musicar trunk sub enclosure (10" for the Sedan, 12" for the Coupe) - Jehnert XE200 woofers - JL Audio 500/3 - EPS PnP harness with LC2i If the Jehnerts are pricy for you -they are- then a great replacement is the OEM HiFi 8" woofers at 2ohms. These OEM woofers are great with additional power and a narrow frequency band (80Hz-200Hz). You could find used sets for as low as $60 in the classifieds... Note: only 7ohms woofers can be used with the OEM amp. Otherwise the OEM amp will overheat as it is not stable at less than 7ohms. |
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I am not very knowledgeable about car audio, but I am looking to upgrade the sound system. I know that I should install an amplifier I the trunk. Which one is the best? Also should I replace the speakers at the same time or will I see a difference with the new amplifier already? Which amplifier you'd recommend?
Sorry about these stupid questions, but I wasn't able to find answers to these questions |
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