E39 530i M54 02-03

[Sump]

I want to "downgrade" () to an E39.

I know the common faults to look out for. I'm jsut more curious if there have been any new developments in the last 4 years on the speaker side of things....

[mini1380cc]

There is upgrades available from various 3rd party suppliers to improve the speakers.

[AClownsPocket]

Downgrade indeed !!

[Sump]

I ought to point out that I would budget around 150-300 for it.

Not really one wanting to spend thousands and thousands..

I am used to a Logic7 type sound system in an E90/a bose sound system in a Mazda.

That type of sound system sounds pretty amazing to me so would want vaguely similar type clarity.

[DennisCooper]

Hi Sump,

No, all E39's have pretty dire sounding OEM audio - perhaps except for the M Audio usually found in a few M5's. That said, some owners don't mind what they come with, but it sounds as though you are indeed wanting something decent sounding if coming from using Logic 7 in later BMW's. You'll only really be able to get excellent sound quality in an E39 by upgrading to aftermarket speakers and a subwoofer of some description.

Take a look at some of the Audio threads on the bmw5.co.uk forum to see just what can be done

Cheers, Dennis!