Upgrading to a Subwoofer Setup but want to save trunk space
How is everyone doing? I am looking to upgrade the Harmon Kardon Sound System on my M3. It is horrible in my opinion. I looked at the BSW setups for both the interior and subwoofer setups, both which I seriously considered. I also visited my local stereo shop and they are leaning me in another direction.
Changing my Front Speakers to the JL Audio C5-650 2-way system.
The Rear Speaker to the JL C5
Adding a JL Audio HD900/5 5ch amp
And a JL Audio 13TW5-3 as my subwoofer.
My question has to deal with my subwoofer setup. I would like to do some tricked out subwoofer setup, HOWEVER I don’t want to weigh down my car, nor do I want to lose my trunk as my primary concern is performance. I was thinking about something similair to the BSW box with some sort of plexiglass on the side and some lights in the glass so you could see the sub moving. Possibly with BMW etched on the plexi. Or a shallow box along the back seats of the car.
Similar to the one shown in the below link…however much more shallow like the one that JL Makes for the e90/92 shown in the second link. But I would like the plexi across the front and the back so if I folded down the seats you can see it moving. And etching along the back of the box with some lights in it as well.
http://www.zenclosures.com/BMW_3_Series_Subwoofer_Box_p/bmw39905.htm
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_stealthbox_detail.php?fit_id=1608
I don’t know if after something like this is done if you can still temporarily remove the box? For example if I needed to fold down my seats and transport something, but that is nice to have. Not absolutely neccisary but nice to have.
With either setup I haven’t decieded if I want 1 or 2 subs. But I know I need something. I don’t want to be heard 2 blocks away waking up the neighbors and the dead. Just something that sounds nice. I had my car in for servicing (would you believe the day after I brought it). But they gave me a 328i coupe as a loaner, and the stereo sounds soooooo nice in it. So obviously I must upgrade.
I finally considered using my spare tire space. This is my least favorite option. Although the M doesn’t come with a spare. I planned on making my own spare tire solution.
Any suggestions, preferably pics of setups and suggestions would be GREAT.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
The Kid
How is everyone doing? I am looking to upgrade the Harmon Kardon Sound System on my M3. It is horrible in my opinion. I looked at the BSW setups for both the interior and subwoofer setups, both which I seriously considered. I also visited my local stereo shop and they are leaning me in another direction.
Changing my Front Speakers to the JL Audio C5-650 2-way system.
The Rear Speaker to the JL C5
Adding a JL Audio HD900/5 5ch amp
And a JL Audio 13TW5-3 as my subwoofer.
My question has to deal with my subwoofer setup. I would like to do some tricked out subwoofer setup, HOWEVER I don’t want to weigh down my car, nor do I want to lose my trunk as my primary concern is performance. I was thinking about something similair to the BSW box with some sort of plexiglass on the side and some lights in the glass so you could see the sub moving. Possibly with BMW etched on the plexi. Or a shallow box along the back seats of the car.
Similar to the one shown in the below link…however much more shallow like the one that JL Makes for the e90/92 shown in the second link. But I would like the plexi across the front and the back so if I folded down the seats you can see it moving. And etching along the back of the box with some lights in it as well.
http://www.zenclosures.com/BMW_3_Series_Subwoofer_Box_p/bmw39905.htm
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_stealthbox_detail.php?fit_id=1608
I don’t know if after something like this is done if you can still temporarily remove the box? For example if I needed to fold down my seats and transport something, but that is nice to have. Not absolutely neccisary but nice to have.
With either setup I haven’t decieded if I want 1 or 2 subs. But I know I need something. I don’t want to be heard 2 blocks away waking up the neighbors and the dead. Just something that sounds nice. I had my car in for servicing (would you believe the day after I brought it). But they gave me a 328i coupe as a loaner, and the stereo sounds soooooo nice in it. So obviously I must upgrade.
I finally considered using my spare tire space. This is my least favorite option. Although the M doesn’t come with a spare. I planned on making my own spare tire solution.
Any suggestions, preferably pics of setups and suggestions would be GREAT.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
The Kid
