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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    Interesting, yeah everyone seems to rave about those woofers yet aid never heard of them befor. Did you ever try running them alone without subs? Just curious what their in-car low frequency extension is and how likely I’d be tempted to run them alone. They cost so much it would be tempting.

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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyDee View Post
    Here's the front door skin removed:


    ...
    I've always loved the BMW puts its midranges so high in the door.

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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    I wish my vehicles could do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, but I guess I have to settle for 7.5, lol. Very nice and clean build Jimmy. Enjoyed reading through it and looking through the pictures. I appreciate someone who puts a lot of thought into both the installation and forum thread. I think New England winters are cold but Canada, no thanks.
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    Changed a few more things...

    1. Swapped the mObridge unit for a Helix SDMI25. Doesn't make any difference... just my OCD wanting it to match the new Helix DSP.
    2. I swapped the Helix DSP-Pro II for a mObridge DA-G2.PRO... then I swapped that for a new Helix DSP-Ultra!

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    The DSP-Ultra is incredible!
    In my opinion; it is a definite (and noticable) upgrade from the DSP-Pro II.

    You can run it in 'basic' mode, which doesn't really offer any benefit over the DSP-Pro II.
    Or, you can switch on the 'Virtual Channel Processing', and suddenly you are open to a pile of new stuff!
    I have dialed-in the Augmented Bass Processing, and it is something else!

    Still Playing with the software.
    I'd say the tuning was 80% done with the built-in RTA and Autotune feature.
    Still tinkering with the fine tuning... but I'm close to being satisfied.
    New Car... Stock Stereo

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    Quote Originally Posted by viking1 View Post
    Interesting, yeah everyone seems to rave about those woofers yet aid never heard of them befor. Did you ever try running them alone without subs? Just curious what their in-car low frequency extension is and how likely I’d be tempted to run them alone. They cost so much it would be tempting.
    I've run just the 3-way front stage, when I was tuning the system (Sinfoni tweeters, Esotar midrange, and the W800-NEO midwoofers).
    They sound pretty good, and they can dig down deep. But at the end of the day... they still can only effectively play down to maybe 65Hz.
    I have mine running from 80Hz to 250Hz.

    They are really nice midwoofers... REALLY nice. But they are no substitute for a well-tuned subwoofer.
    New Car... Stock Stereo

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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyDee View Post
    Changed a few more things...

    1. Swapped the mObridge unit for a Helix SDMI25. Doesn't make any difference... just my OCD wanting it to match the new Helix DSP.
    2. I swapped the Helix DSP-Pro II for a mObridge DA-G2.PRO... then I swapped that for a new Helix DSP-Ultra!
    I believe you are what Erin refers to as a Type 2 user not that thats a bad thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by mumbles View Post
    I believe you are what Erin refers to as a Type 2 user
    More like a Type 2 Loser... This hobby is expensive!

    But in all honesty; I don't regret a single thing I've done.
    Cost aside; this has been a fantastic project for me!
    New Car... Stock Stereo

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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    I don't believe the loser part for a second, but yeah, this hobby is expensive!

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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    Very nice install and another one getting me excited to start mine, the hidden cargo area worked out nice, looks to be a decent size compared to a typical spare tire well.

    Kudos on working in that cold, I don't like going in my garage once it drops below 45 deg F outside...
    Finally get to update this, procurement & install planning phase has had some execution happen, procurement is for minor items now. Have Morel MT350 Tweeters & Hybrid MW6 Woofers, AudioControl DM-6.1200 & just added LC.1-800, KnuKoncepts Wiring and distribution, Audiofrog GS12D2 refurb, starting with inexpensive subwoofer enclosure to get everything up and running and let funds replenish some...Funds have replenished and now I am questioning my early DSP/Amp approach decision...

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    Re: JimmyDee's BMW Build Log

    It's been It's been wicked cold here, the past few weeks...
    So, when I first installed the Helix SDMI25 and DSP-Ultra; I kinda did a quick hatchet job.
    It was just too damn cold out, and I wanted to get them installed... as fast as possible, before I froze.

    This week, it warmend up, substantially.
    So I went out to the garage, ripped all the wiring out, and spent the past 6 hours installing them properly.
    (cables pulled evenly, and zip-tied, and strapped down to the mounting board)

    Also, a few weeks back; I started using ferrules... since then, I'm junked on them!
    I've been putting ferrules on everything!

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    I got the SDMI25 installed neatly. Mounted where the OEM amplifier was:
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    Re-did all the wiring to/from the DSP-Ultra:
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    And ran new Stinger 8000 Series RCA Cables to the amps:
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    Finished Product - Everything Is Strapped Down Secure:
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    New Car... Stock Stereo

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