Radio Wiring and Amp Bypass

[StereoInstaller1]

That particular amp is a pile of shit. Go return it, I can recommend half a dozen that sound 10x better

[HarukoE30]

I've done that exact amp with premium speakers several times, with 10" and 12" subwoofers in our boxes, it's a great cheap combo. Yes there are better amps, but it really is plenty.

As far as wire, I use Belva wire, like the BAK42 kit and 2 more pair of the rca (BBIC5) is a great setup, you're going to be thrilled

I went to a shop & got recommended a small alpine power pack KTP-445A - Alpine 4-Channel for the Premium speakers. They felt like running a bigger Amp like the one above would blow the speakers. If there are better amps I'm willing to look, just the one in the OP is pretty much discounted.

I really only want some decent sound, nothing crazy passed the $300 mark since I do have other endeavors.

Thanks again for responding.

[StereoInstaller1]

I've done that exact amp with premium speakers several times, with 10" and 12" subwoofers in our boxes, it's a great cheap combo. Yes there are better amps, but it really is plenty.

As far as wire, I use Belva wire, like the BAK42 kit and 2 more pair of the rca (BBIC5) is a great setup, you're going to be thrilled

[HarukoE30]

Planet Audio AC1800.5 ANARCHY:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...NN2JKECKN9WM1N

Just need some advice on if that is a decent Amp to power my Premium sound speakers.

BMW
1990
325i 2D
Premium / No Fader

Also, where can I buy some wire to have the shop run from the Amp to the speakers. I'm going to tell them to run the BMW wire into the amp or have a setup kinda like the "Killer Setup."

Anything that is being explained needs to be in terms a 5-year old can understand. Very specific or my mind picks up every option possible.

Thank You

[StereoInstaller1]

Don't know what one is where, Orders@germanaudiospecialties.com is the correct one tho

[mjimport]

You are awesome, I just finished and it all works great!
Is that PayPal address current? I'm sending a donation!

[StereoInstaller1]

Leave the white wire off... And there is no antenna adapter needed, E30s are "Motorola" style, same as aftermarket

[mjimport]

Also, my aftermarket hu has one blue/white but no solid blue wire. It instructs to connect the blue/white to both factory amp and antenna wires.
Is that correct? Should I connect the white wire from the speaker harness and the "solo" white wire to the aftermarket blue/white?

[mjimport]

Hey all, I'm in the middle of an aftermarket hu install and remembered my power antenna is bad and unplugged. Since I don't want to listen to the radio, Do I need to connect the wiring for the antenna from the new head unit?

This would also save me $20 for an antenna adaptor.

This is on a 91 318is with premium sound
Thanks!

[lemansguy]

First off, wanted to thank you and others for posting so much information. ive read through this entire thread, hoping to gain some knowledge on how this stereo system is wired. it wasn't until a couple pages ago where you stated that the headunit produces signal wires, and the amp produces speaker wires that it finally clicked. ive installed many stereos before, and for whatever reason, I have had trouble wrapping my head around this sorry German excuse for wiring lol. gonna look into my stereo this week and rewire it correctly. the PO tried to redo it himself, and since my e30 isn't a DD, I just haven't bothered with it. now its time.

[97audia4]

^thats a Circuit City install, just dig in, they shouldn't have hacked too bad

it seems that someone has wired in there own speaker wire, im really hoping they didnt remove the oem wires. I just cleaned it up quick with butt connectors till this weekend so no fires start on my way to work.

[StereoInstaller1]

^thats a Circuit City install, just dig in, they shouldn't have hacked too bad

[97audia4]

Just picked up this 86 325es and the mess from the PO is astounding.
Im going to be reading through this thread to fix all this mess. And my cluster issues.

[cWalk3r]

Hey stereo installer. Is it normal for a 1990 vert premium sound with amp and no fader to have one colour wire leave the amp and change to another colour wire to the speaker? It all looks factory but seems strange

[StereoInstaller1]

The left front and left rear share a ground, same for the right channels.

Common ground means both channels share a ground, in this case they do not.

To do your install properly, you need to run 2 more wires for the front grounds, but that is kinda silly, just run new wire to the fronts.

Your CD43 was intended to be used with an amp, so the ground issue isn't a problem.