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gurations only differ in the manner the subwoofer is connected.
1. 3-way passive system
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two-channel
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crossover network for the midwoofers/tweeters in the doors. You can get access to the cables that
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2. 3-way semi-active system
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that you need
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in total to drive the complete MS 83C-BMW.2. Two channels of the
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nels will be hooked up to the MATCH crossover networks in the doors. You can get access to the
cables that are routed to the speakers in the doors by removing the front sill covers. If your additional
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dB/oct.). The other two channels that drive the midwoofers and tweeters in the doors do not neces-
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100 Hz or slightly above.
Connection of the MS 4X-BMW.2
The MS 4X-BMW.2 is a 2-way speaker system, which replaces the simple original fullrange speakers in
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both cases we strongly recommend to use the inline crossover network in order to avoid damaging the
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possible to leave away the inline crossover network. In that case, please make sure that you set your
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recommended).
Connection of the MS 8B-BMW.2
The MS 8B-BMW.2 is an under-seat subwoofer, which replaces the original BMW woofers. If you want to
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