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Ragman · 25th October 2013, 17:02

Here and there, nowhere special

pollymol · 25th October 2013, 17:07

Having looked on ebay Im a bit confused. Cheapest radio unit seems about £99. Do I also need amp? Is the BM24 fully compatible so I will get all screen functions, Satnav, CD Radio presets etc on hi line and HK speakers can handle extra power? I thought HK had separate amp. And is it a straight exchange and are connectors round or spade.
Thanks

coolcat · 25th October 2013, 17:16

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Originally Posted by pollymol

Having looked on ebay Im a bit confused. Cheapest radio unit seems about £99. Do I also need amp? Is the BM24 fully compatible so I will get all screen functions, Satnav, CD Radio presets etc on hi line and HK speakers can handle extra power? I thought HK had separate amp. And is it a straight exchange and are connectors round or spade.
Thanks

This thread was about replacing the module in cars already fitted with the Highline system.
Are you looking to install the whole lot from scratch?

If so best to start a new thread in the ice section and peeps will guide you on what you need etc

J1MBO · 25th October 2013, 17:32

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Flipping heck Col!! where've you been

My thoughts exactly

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DMGRS · 25th October 2013, 17:33

To answer a few questions:

- Coolcat, I totally agree regarding RMS however I was unable to find the RMS figures for the MOSFETs I found in the amp units.

- The BM54 needs an adaptor lead, however does improve functionality. I wasn't too fussed, so have only ever bought the BM24 units.
- The speakers can be improved upon - if you're after better units Focal or Hertz make some excellent component speakers I know others have fitted.

J1MBO · 25th October 2013, 17:35

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Originally Posted by pollymol

Hi
Will this new tuner/amp BM24 work with harmon kudron (spelling may be wrong) hiline speaker system. Thanks

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Originally Posted by coolcat

The answer will be yes Sir, it would work with the Harman Kardon system

Totally plug and play and would replace the boot mounted hiline radio tuner/amp in the boot.

coolcat · 25th October 2013, 17:35

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Originally Posted by mattyprice4004

To answer a few questions:

- Coolcat, I totally agree regarding RMS however I was unable to find the RMS figures for the MOSFETs I found in the amp units.

- The BM54 needs an adaptor lead, however does improve functionality. I wasn't too fussed, so have only ever bought the BM24 units.
- The speakers can be improved upon - if you're after better units Focal or Hertz make some excellent component speakers I know others have fitted.

I sell both Focal and Hertz speakers.....Shameless plug

Also Alpine, infinity, JL audio, Mb Quartz, Rockford Fosgate to name but a few

J1MBO · 25th October 2013, 17:39

Thread moved to the Factory Fit section of the ICE forum.

Remember as well as upgrading the hiline radio tuner with either the BM24 or BM54 it's possible to do similar with the video tuner, navigation computer and exchange the 4:3 bord monitor with the BMW 16:9 widescreen.

3disco · 25th October 2013, 19:43

Not meant to be as good as a bm54 but a bm54 "back" will fit with no need for a modded wiring loom adapter!

MGRick · 8th November 2013, 14:40

Would the bm24 unit also make a difference if you have the hk set up. ?

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pollymol Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Folkestone Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Having looked on ebay Im a bit confused. Cheapest radio unit seems about £99. Do I also need amp? Is the BM24 fully compatible so I will get all screen functions, Satnav, CD Radio presets etc on hi line and HK speakers can handle extra power? I thought HK had separate amp. And is it a straight exchange and are connectors round or spade. Thanks

25th October 2013, 17:39	#18
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Thread moved to the Factory Fit section of the ICE forum. Remember as well as upgrading the hiline radio tuner with either the BM24 or BM54 it's possible to do similar with the video tuner, navigation computer and exchange the 4:3 bord monitor with the BMW 16:9 widescreen.

25th October 2013, 19:43	#19
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	Not meant to be as good as a bm54 but a bm54 "back" will fit with no need for a modded wiring loom adapter!