E46 M3

lpkilla · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2002, 04:51 PM

Hey, i drivew a 2001 m3 convertible... i have the upgraded HK system, but yea..... IT SUCKS! im looking to replace the components, with some high quality speakers, i was thinking either MB QUARTZ or boston acoustics... any other suggestions that will give me good clear sound and bass???

pikachu · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2002, 06:31 PM

mb quart sound to bright in my opinion... a/d/s/ might sound too dull in a back-to-back sound test with mb quart, but i promise you, after more than 5 minutes of listening to music, the mb quarts over brightness will begin to make your ears tire... the a/d/s/ can be listened to for hours without tiring.

2001vdubbgolf · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2002, 08:52 PM

i like Mb quarts alot.....my friend has 1987 190E and he has a 950$ system in it....he has 4 Mb quarts running off of 300 watts i think..anywayz it sounds buitiful and i have not expierienced tis stinging or whatever you have talkied about....and oh yeah he just got a bulk kit of dynamat extreme for x-mas and thats going in his trunk and door panels....its gonna sound sooo awesome

IwantE30M3 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2002, 11:40 PM

MB Quarts are really good. My cousin had some in his car. It sounds very clean.

///M3X012 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2002, 12:50 PM

i dunno about the systemz you guyz are talkin about but I've heard great things about da Alpine F1 system, and I've heard they have great compatibility with the M3.

morrow95 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2002, 08:15 PM

I am planning on replacing my system too.. yes the HK system BLOWS!!! I was thinking MB Quartz or Boston's too... I have had Quartz before and know of the "screaming" they are famouse for... I need something with a decent amount of bass without adding an actual sub.

Also, does ne1 know of an interface yet for the steering wheel controls? I heard they make them for Alpine HU's, but cant find any...

///M3X012 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-2002, 09:59 PM

hey morrow95 most of the Alpine systems are compatibile with the steering wheel mounted controls on the E46, they said something about their wiring or so.

pleaSe RaTe Me En iLL do Da SaMe.....

morrow95 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-11-2002, 10:09 AM

no sh*t.. I didn't know that.. I'll check it out... voted for ya'.. hit me back too

MikeTang · #9 (**permalink**) 01-30-2002, 07:30 PM

ya H/K blows!!!!!! imma go with the MB quartz, with a dvd head.

retrodrive · #10 (**permalink**) 01-30-2002, 10:29 PM

MB Quarts are ok but there are much better speakers out there. MB Quart midrange/midbass section has always been strong; however, the tweeters is a weak link. They are loud but not natural sounding. If you need something good, check out ADS, Focal or Rainbows (if you can find them). If you really need MBQ's try out the new QSD. They are really surprisingly good.

F1 Status...hehe...if you have some spare thousands of dollars to dish out, why not. Awesome system.

M3Driver · #11 (**permalink**) 01-31-2002, 12:10 AM

I like to listen to music through Boston Acoustics. If I could piece together a system for a new M3 it would include:
Boston Acoustics Pro 6.5-3 system for the front stage:
6.5" woofer, 4" mid-range, 1" tweeter, includes crossover
Boston Acoustics

I'm not sure what size speaker fits the rear, but I would use a Boston Acoustics Pro System (6.5, 5.5, or 4.5) which includes a woofer and a tweeter

And I would use a single Boston Acoustics Pro 12.5LF subwoofer mounted in a bandpass enclosure ported through the rear deck (or ski bag pass-through if you have one) to provide the bass.

To power all of this a single amp could be used. My choice would be an Alpine MRV-F357 5-channel (90Wx4 + 300Wx1)

And then, of course, the head unit, which doesn't matter very much as far as sound quality is concerned, as long as you get one that is at least $450 you should be just fine. Make sure it has three sets of outputs (front, rear, and sub) and that it can handle the accessories you want (CD Changer, DVD, TV tuner, etc.) I prefer the Alpine IVA-C800 because it can handle almost every accessory you can think of and it is easy to navigate through the menus. The Kenwood unit is nice because it has a built-in DVD player, but I question the durability of the touch screen monitor.

Alpine IVA-C800 $2000 US Alpine Electronics

Kenwood KVT-910DVD $2800 US Kenwood Car Audio

The best way to go is to ask people where they took their cars to get their systems installed, and find a reputable dealer to help you decide what best suits your listening tastes.