BMW X5 Audio Upgrade

Bass&Trouble · 19-05-2010, 07:05 PM

Here are some pics of an X5 audio system upgrade. This has been done using a Motus Lab AGW+ processor, which allows to retain the original source equipment, and taps into it's signal in digital stage, thus there is no need for de-equalization.

This is what the iDrive menu looks like in the X5 we installed:

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2 Pairs of Rainbow Audio Vanadium Cross Line 4" component speakers for front and rear doors, installed in the stock locations with adaptor rings.

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A pair of Focal Utopia BE 21WX 8" subwoofers in a custom enclosure in the utility space next to the battery.

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Bass&Trouble · 19-05-2010, 07:11 PM

Here's where we found some room for the sub enclosure.

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Into the trunk:

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To make the cabin completely free of audio equipment, we now needed to make room for the two amps that we were using. So we changed the way the factory amplifier was mounted to now be vertical rather than horizontal, and popped in the 2 Stegs there.

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Bass&Trouble · 19-05-2010, 07:14 PM

Amps in place. AGW+ with 3 pre-outs hooked up.

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After setup, the processor wass tucked away in the space available behind the battery.

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Trunk view after we were through with the install.

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invincible7 · 19-05-2010, 09:44 PM

very neat.... will the sub play or audible inside the trunk......

LBM · 22-05-2010, 12:52 PM

Nice....Install. Front stage could have been better like something 6.5 Inches.

Bass&Trouble · 23-05-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invincible7

very neat.... will the sub play or audible inside the trunk......

Yes, the original lid is replaced by a fabricated one, which has slits.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBM

Nice....Install. Front stage could have been better like something 6.5 Inches.

Stock location is 4". Mods were not an option for the customer.

laalpari · 24-05-2010, 11:03 PM

4" in a BMW X5. Doesnt it have a 3 way like Audi's , Mercs etc?

Too bad for a X5 to have 4"

Technocrat · 26-05-2010, 09:34 PM

Thats a very Neat install Ajay but like others said 4 inch & those tiny subs at that place wont have much impact right?

Btw is this Motus Lab AGW+ processor similar to the famed MS-8?

Bass&Trouble · 29-05-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laalpari

4" in a BMW X5. Doesnt it have a 3 way like Audi's , Mercs etc?

Too bad for a X5 to have 4"

Older X5s had 3way provision in the doors. New ones have 4" + tweeter for mid-highs and underseat subwoofers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Thats a very Neat install Ajay but like others said 4 inch & those tiny subs at that place wont have much impact right?

Btw is this Motus Lab AGW+ processor similar to the famed MS-8?

True, but customer does not like his music too loud, anyway. Good quality sound was the priority.

The AGW+ is not like the MS8 or any of the other "famed" processors because this is the only one that hooks right into the MOST optical fiber digital entertainment network of the car, so no need to do all the speaker cable hook-up, de-equalization, signal summing etc, and the audio is pure and unequalizied since it is being tapped at the digital stage itself. Lastly, no need for additional displays, remote controls etc. All stock controls are retained.

JPL · 01-06-2010, 08:38 PM

b&t, bhaiyya, ye Motu's lab kiska hai? franky ka?

19-05-2010, 07:05 PM	#1
Bass&Trouble Admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 444	BMW X5 Audio Upgrade Here are some pics of an X5 audio system upgrade. This has been done using a Motus Lab AGW+ processor, which allows to retain the original source equipment, and taps into it's signal in digital stage, thus there is no need for de-equalization. This is what the iDrive menu looks like in the X5 we installed: P1120445.jpg 2 Pairs of Rainbow Audio Vanadium Cross Line 4" component speakers for front and rear doors, installed in the stock locations with adaptor rings. P1120101.jpg P1120123.jpg P1120126.jpg P1120133.jpg P1120138.jpg P1120139.jpg A pair of Focal Utopia BE 21WX 8" subwoofers in a custom enclosure in the utility space next to the battery. P1120109.jpg P1120111.jpg

22-05-2010, 12:52 PM	#5
LBM not loud enough!!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 326	Nice....Install. Front stage could have been better like something 6.5 Inches. __________________ Pioneer DEX-P99RS, STEG 4.01, STEG 2.02, STEG 2.04, Focal 3-way 165 KRX3, GZ Hydrogen 15inches, Supra RCA, Sommer RCA, Illusion Audio speaker cable, And FINOLEX POWER 70mmsq (0/1 gauge)

24-05-2010, 11:03 PM	#7
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19-05-2010, 07:11 PM	#2
Bass&Trouble Admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 444	Here's where we found some room for the sub enclosure. P1120116.jpg P1120178.jpg P1120181.jpg Into the trunk: P1120184.jpg P1120194.jpg To make the cabin completely free of audio equipment, we now needed to make room for the two amps that we were using. So we changed the way the factory amplifier was mounted to now be vertical rather than horizontal, and popped in the 2 Stegs there. P1120297.jpg P1120188.jpg P1120190.jpg P1120189.jpg

19-05-2010, 07:14 PM	#3
Bass&Trouble Admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 444	Amps in place. AGW+ with 3 pre-outs hooked up. P1120320.jpg After setup, the processor wass tucked away in the space available behind the battery. P1120324 (Large).jpg P1120322 (Large).jpg Trunk view after we were through with the install. P1120392 (Large).jpg P1120391 (Large).jpg

19-05-2010, 09:44 PM	#4
invincible7 IAF Novice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 23	very neat.... will the sub play or audible inside the trunk......

26-05-2010, 09:34 PM	#8
Technocrat IAFite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 92	Thats a very Neat install Ajay but like others said 4 inch & those tiny subs at that place wont have much impact right? Btw is this Motus Lab AGW+ processor similar to the famed MS-8?

01-06-2010, 08:38 PM	#10
JPL IAFite Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 140	b&t, bhaiyya, ye Motu's lab kiska hai? franky ka?