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    Stereo question

    i need to replace business radio in '97 749i with aftermarket. Any recommedations? Hanks!

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    Hi,

    What are your requirements for an aftermarket setup? are you looking for something high quality, reliable and with the latest features included with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto ? Or are you looking for something cheap to just throw in ? Will you be open/looking to change to a high quality amplifier and much better performing speakers and also looking to run a modest but great performing subwoofer solution ?

    Or will you wanting to retain the OEM speakers and amp ?

    Depending on what you'd want, whats good/easy to install, your expectations on reliability and sound quality performance and your current anticipated budget, there's a couple of potential routes you can take.

    Cheers, Dennis!

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    I'm looking to replace original with a modest system, I don't need extra loud, just a decent sound. I will need to replace some blown speakers and would like having
    a CD player. Blue tooth would be nice but don't really need it. So decent FM reception and a CD player would work. Thanks.

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    Hi Chasbush,

    Here's a thread from forum member Franco and his E38 - https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...al-for-the-E38

    Perhaps use a modest 5 channel amplifier and upgrade the speakers. Disk usage in the car is declining given modern alternatives, so if a head unit with a disk mechanism is important to you, you'll perhaps have to do more work in the head unit area to fit a deeper depth head unit that has a disk mechanism.

    Cheers, Dennis!

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