[sohcpunk]

Hi All, new member here trying to learn as much as possible on how to upgrade my stock stereo on the 335d. First I want you say the community has done a great job documenting all their findings and DIYs, it's helped me really understand the different paths that I can take to upgrade my stock base stereo. I've drew up a diagram of what my setup will look like to my understanding. Hopefully it's accurate, if not please point me to the right direction. Appreciate all the help and feed back.

Equipment
CDT CL-4 Component Speakers - Front speakers
Vibe Slick 4 Coaxials - Rear speakers
SWS-8XI - Subwoofers
Cleansweep CL441dsp - OEM audio interface
JL XD600/6 - 6 Channel amp

[mob17]

are u planning on getting a trunk sub in the future?

[sohcpunk]

It depends on how the system sounds. I'm actually not a big fan of big bass. I'm hoping the 2 8 inches should cover my lows fairly well.

[QUiKSR20]

I have an extra set of the Vibe Slick V3 4" if you want to buy ill sell cheap never used.. $35 shipped for the pair.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692107

I think that setup looks nice but may want to look into the JBL MS8 as a processor, Allows you to add a center channel
and also a user on this forum Technic makes a plug in play harness which helps the install become super easy.

Its pretty much the same as the clean-sweep only better I believe. ( ahh I see you already have his harness listed in the diagram )

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532585

[BK-Diesel]

Why do you need a Clean sweep?

[sohcpunk]

Originally Posted by QUiKSR20

I have an extra set of the Vibe Slick V3 4" if you want to buy ill sell cheap never used.. $35 shipped for the pair.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692107

I think that setup looks nice but may want to look into the JBL MS8 as a processor, Allows you to add a center channel
and also a user on this forum Technic makes a plug in play harness which helps the install become super easy.

Its pretty much the same as the clean-sweep only better I believe. ( ahh I see you already have his harness listed in the diagram )

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532585

Thanks for the offer. I was actually able to get the Vibes for $38 off ebay so they are not a bad price either. I was considering the MS8 however I wanted to keep it within budget and the cost difference between the MS8 and Cleansweep is very big. Maybe I will upgrade in the future.

If you look at my diagram, I have the harness already drawn in. The only thing I'm kind of unsure of is that Technic mentions that the front speaker signals are full range so I would need to split the signals to connect to the 4 channels on the cleansweep, does his harness already do this or would I need some sort of splitter myself to achieve this?

[QUiKSR20]

Gotcha, I thought you the clean sweep was priced the same. Picked up my MS8 for $399 from JBL Direct as MFR Refurb w/ full warranty.

Technic can probably chime in and answer your questions, I have no clue about the CDT's in an E90 but I went with DLS R4's but in my other car I have CDT CL61's and love them so as long as they fit your will love them.

How are you bolting them in? If they have enough depth you will need some sort of bracket. This guy 808M3 use to make a set of brackets but stopped.

[sohcpunk]

Originally Posted by QUiKSR20

Gotcha, I thought you the clean sweep was priced the same. Picked up my MS8 for $399 from JBL Direct as MFR Refurb w/ full warranty.

Technic can probably chime in and answer your questions, I have no clue about the CDT's in an E90 but I went with DLS R4's but in my other car I have CDT CL61's and love them so as long as they fit your will love them.

How are you bolting them in? If they have enough depth you will need some sort of bracket. This guy 808M3 use to make a set of brackets but stopped.

The manufacturer states the depth on those are 2.063 inches so it will be tight. I have asked Technic if these will fit and he says it should so we'll see once I get inside to install. I was fortunately to purchase a set of 808MGuy speaker adapters off another forum member.

[QUiKSR20]

Originally Posted by sohcpunk

The manufacturer states the depth on those are 2.063 inches so it will be tight. I have asked Technic if these will fit and he says it should so we'll see once I get inside to install. I was fortunately to purchase a set of 808MGuy speaker adapters off another forum member.

Sweet I got a set too but wont be using them since my DLS R4's wont fit with them but I saved for one day if I goto some higher end speakers.

Def post pics when install time comes

[spoiler]

Originally Posted by sohcpunk

Hi All, new member here trying to learn as much as possible on how to upgrade my stock stereo on the 335d. First I want you say the community has done a great job documenting all their findings and DIYs, it's helped me really understand the different paths that I can take to upgrade my stock base stereo. I've drew up a diagram of what my setup will look like to my understanding. Hopefully it's accurate, if not please point me to the right direction. Appreciate all the help and feed back.

Equipment
CDT CL-4 Component Speakers - Front speakers
Vibe Slick 4 Coaxials - Rear speakers
SWS-8XI - Subwoofers
Cleansweep CL441dsp - OEM audio interface
JL XD600/6 - 6 Channel amp

Sorry for bringing this back again...but where would the amp go????

[sohcpunk]

It's in the diagram. Xd600/6

[stephano5]

hey bud, stupid question but when you say stock stereo. do you mean base system with no amp, just head unit and 6 speakers (4 stereo, 2 underneath seat)

i am upgrading base system and I had no idea where to start, your diagram looks really helpful

[sohcpunk]

correct