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Open up the two 3" Bass holes -- nice improvement. (archive)

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Posted by SteveF on January 08, 2001 at 09:07:16:

In Reply to: Re: Sound System posted by I-doc on January 07, 2001 at 21:37:59:


hi, while your at it, change the front components, polk makes 5 1/4 component EX series that fit up front. and they are very "efficient" (high DB ratio) so you get more volume from the factory amp. and itll sound great.

circuit city sells polk audio and mtx etc. and get good warranties, ive been pleased. just try a few of em to find the best installer. some c. citys got some smart guys working there and some got some really dumb ones. the installer makes a big difference.

so i got 2 fact. tweeters in front
2 polk tweeters and 2 polk mids.
the factory mid/ tweet in back
and the 10 " sub + AMP in a bandpass box in the trunk.

good luck

I doc


I have a '99 540ia with the standard sound system. I agree with the comments on the board - it's not too good (that is being kind). The first improvement I would like to make is to add some bass. The standard system is lacking in the 'woofer' department. I have talked to a couple of shops, and they claim that the 5 series trunks are so tight, a sub will have a hard time getting sound into the cabin. I do not have fold down seats, nor ski sack. I would rather not cut into anything. Any suggestions? Also, a reputable installation company in the S Jersey area would be appreciated.






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