critique my plans for revamping stereo system

[HardTech]

I have 2 E30's, one is more of a daily driver (318is) and the other is more of a fun/toy car (325es). The 318is has the basic stereo system, whereas the 325es has the premium system. I've already taken out the amp.

I'm planning on using the Alpine CDE-9874 head unit.. maybe in both cars


I'm going to move my premium system setup from the 325es into the 318is, add a 10" subwoofer in a sealed box to the 318is, and add a small amp for the components and another amp for the sub.

Then I'm going to add some 6.5 or 6x9's to the 325es and add a small amp to drive it all. The point being is I want to listen to music in the 325es with a little bass.

I'm on a tight budget for everything, so I don't have problems going with used amps and speakers, and making my own box.

[KenC]

Why not just put some 5.25" components in the 325es and avoid any modifications?

[HardTech]

would the 5.25" components have bass? The stereo got stolen from my 325es, but I was using a cheap Sony head unit with the premium speakers and there was NO bass at all... I just want a little bit.

And by modification, I assume you mean the rear parcel? Cutting and drilling shouldn't be too much of a hassle

[KenC]

So you're just wanting to upgrade the rears then? 6.5" wont fit in the front without modification.

[HardTech]

So you're just wanting to upgrade the rears then? 6.5" wont fit in the front without modification.

upgrade both, but put 6.5" in the back. Of course, I could just leave the premium system in the 325es and upgrade the speakers in the 318is.

[KenC]

You're not going to get much increase in bass by adding 6.5"s to the rear deck. Amplification is going to make a big difference in bass performance.

[HardTech]

would it be enough to not put in a sub? I'm thinking about how much of a pain in the ass this will be and to leave the premium speakers in my 325es while upgrading the speakers in my 318is

[russiane30]

would it be enough to not put in a sub? I'm thinking about how much of a pain in the ass this will be and to leave the premium speakers in my 325es while upgrading the speakers in my 318is

get u some 6 by 9 HKs from e36 m3 and a small amp and it will have good base if u ever wanna hear it just find an m3 with HKs in it

[thereisnoyun]

get another set of premium sound for your 318is. It shouldnt be expensive. keep the premium sound for the es, and build a box and get a single 12 or 10 just call it a day and blast it through the ski hole. It shouldnt cost you more than 100 bucks.