Speakers and Amp help please!

[Spoon]

Hi Andy,

I hear you're the guy to ask this sorta stuff to ;)

I'm building an installing my own carputer. Carputer will have its own FM Tuner/TV card so I am ditching the headunit all together.

I also want to replace the standard speakers in the car. Its an e36 328i btw. Has to remain stock looking though. I would also like the option to add a sub at a later stage so the amp would need to facilitate this.

Can you help with some recommendations as I don't have a clue to start. I don't really have a budget either. I don't need the absolutely best sound in the world like Dr. Nick :) but just something that is a lot better than stock and I will notice the difference if you get me?

Thanks for your time Andy :)

[uberbmw]

You can get new components up front 5.25" (13cm), rear are 10cms. Infinity and Alpine are pretty decent. Ive just got rid of my Type-X 13cms, upgrading to 16cm, although these will require custom pods.

[Icecold]

Hi Andy,

I hear you're the guy to ask this sorta stuff to ;)

I'm building an installing my own carputer. Carputer will have its own FM Tuner/TV card so I am ditching the headunit all together.

I also want to replace the standard speakers in the car. Its an e36 328i btw. Has to remain stock looking though. I would also like the option to add a sub at a later stage so the amp would need to facilitate this.

Can you help with some recommendations as I don't have a clue to start. I don't really have a budget either. I don't need the absolutely best sound in the world like Dr. Nick :) but just something that is a lot better than stock and I will notice the difference if you get me?

Thanks for your time Andy :)

hello mate,

it looks like an awesome project you are creating so good luck with it. as for the headunit thing, i would still use a headunit in conjunction with the carputer as the sound from the carputer will only be a stereo two channel where as the headunit could provide you with a front, rear and subwoofer output to give you fade control aswell as sub control.it will also give you a good remote turn on signal for your amps.

as uber bmw has stated, the oem size for the front of you car is 13cm. there is an allocation for a component speaker system as standard so i would use it. concerning brand, i would go with a set from someone like jl audio or focal.

Andy

[Spoon]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the reply. I'm your man when it comes to computers but when it comes to audio, i'm an idiot :)

Ok so you think I should keep the headunit? Can you recommend a headunit that suits the requirements and speakers for both the front and rear? Does the e36 have tweeters? If so, I'll need them too. Oh and the amp :) And not forgetting your price for the components!

Uber thanks for the info mate :)

[Icecold]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the reply. I'm your man when it comes to computers but when it comes to audio, i'm an idiot :)

Ok so you think I should keep the headunit? Can you recommend a headunit that suits the requirements and speakers for both the front and rear? Does the e36 have tweeters? If so, I'll need them too. Oh and the amp :) And not forgetting your price for the components!

Uber thanks for the info mate :)

any of the mid to high end alpine units will do a very good job. use the aux in feature on them and you good to go. as for speakers and amps. they start from about £400 for a nice set and go up from there. how much did you want to spend on them?

[Spoon]

Hi Andy,

I was thinking about 700 - 1000 quid? What can you get me for that sort of money?

[Icecold]

Hi Andy,

I was thinking about 700 - 1000 quid? What can you get me for that sort of money?

for about a £1000 i can get you a set of the mid range jl comps and an amp to run them. i can also get you a subwoofer(10 or 12) and an amp to run that, jl audio aswell. for the headunit, something like the alpine cda-9854r with the kce 121b aux interface for the carputer. it has front, rear and sub output for the amp and a great sound. pm me if you want me to get this for you.