My new amplifier upgrade

[jylee05]

GreyM340i did you have any issues with getting sound out of your rear deck speakers? i installed the amp and generally sounds good, but noticed i’m not getting any music out of the L/R rear deck speakers. i’m wondering whether my software settings are off?

[GreyM340i]

GreyM340i did you need the included mounting plate for e46 m3 application or were you able to use existing mounting? I just bought a used one but doesn’t include the typically included mounting plate. thx again!

I used the stock mount and used 3M double sided velcro. It’s been perfectly fine.

[jylee05]

GreyM340i did you need the included mounting plate for e46 m3 application or were you able to use existing mounting? I just bought a used one but doesn’t include the typically included mounting plate. thx again!

[GreyM340i]

Interesting, I thought that the HK and Hi-Fi amps used the same connectors.

Maybe the connector however not sure about the wires.

[stephen]

We reached out to the company and they said the HK system is different so don't think this one will work. Might be able to use the non plug & play harness. Not 100% sure.

Interesting, I thought that the HK and Hi-Fi amps used the same connectors.

[GreyM340i]

I might be inclined to try that upgraded amp in my HK equipped sedan unless someone can give me a compelling reason not to be a guinea pig.

We reached out to the company and they said the HK system is different so don't think this one will work. Might be able to use the non plug & play harness. Not 100% sure.

[stephen]

I might be inclined to try that upgraded amp in my HK equipped sedan unless someone can give me a compelling reason not to be a guinea pig.

[GreyM340i]

Which sound file did you use or do you have a customized sound file? Do you mind sharing? I will purchase and try this amp out. Thanks again!

I was told to use the Limousine file. Link to files below.

https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/matchdatabase/soundIndex

[0-60motorsports]

I would too. And I'd bet many on the e46 forums would upgrade.

Yeah I am sure. As these cars get older components are beginning to fail like ECUs. Thai would be a good replacement.

[Will]

It would be really cool if someone designed and sold an amp for the HK equipped cars. I would buy it.

I would too. And I'd bet many on the e46 forums would upgrade.

[0-60motorsports]

It's too bad their amp doesn't work with the HK system. Seems like a nice piece that provides noticeable improvements. Looks like the Carphonics amp upgrade is the only one available.
Maybe there's a electrical engineer / amp designer on the forums that can make the BlueBus of plug and play amps for HK system.

It would be really cool if someone designed and sold an amp for the HK equipped cars. I would buy it.

[jylee05]

Which sound file did you use or do you have a customized sound file? Do you mind sharing? I will purchase and try this amp out. Thanks again!

[Will]

My daily drive is the M340I however my E46 M3 didn't have the HK system. I had the step down Hi-Fi system with the factory amp so I installed this in place of the factory amplifier. Works perfectly. Plug and play.

It's too bad their amp doesn't work with the HK system. Seems like a nice piece that provides noticeable improvements. Looks like the Carphonics amp upgrade is the only one available.
Maybe there's a electrical engineer / amp designer on the forums that can make the BlueBus of plug and play amps for HK system.

[GreyM340i]

I also have the Bav Sound speakers installed. How about clarity at lower / moderate volume? I usually don't listen at higher volume. Trying to figure out if getting this upgrade will be well worth my time or not. Appreciate your further insights GreyM340i

Yes also at lower volume as I don’t have to crank it up to listen to it like I did using the factory amp.

[jylee05]

I also have the Bav Sound speakers installed. How about clarity at lower / moderate volume? I usually don't listen at higher volume. Trying to figure out if getting this upgrade will be well worth my time or not. Appreciate your further insights GreyM340i