Business CD & DSP

cabro · 09-25-2009, 09:39 AM

I just bought a 2004 BMW Z4 3.0i and want to get a Dice unit for it. I noticed that there is a model for Units with DSP and one Without. How do I know if I have DSP or not? Here is what I have listed on my build sheet.

0662 Radio: BMW Business CD
0677 HiFi System Professional
0692 CD-Changer I-bus preparation

I have an option on the CD player to choose "Jazz/Concert" and other settings. I'm wondering if this is the DSP option?

M-Al · 09-27-2009, 03:27 PM

Hi Cabro,

from your post you do have dsp. However, you have to id whether it is digital or analog dsp. I have a dice adaptor and because my car had analog dsp I did not have to purchase the separate adaptor for it to work. Hopefully another member can identify based on your MY what type of dsp you have. Additional, I would check out reviews on dice if you have not already done so. Although I have one I am unsure if it's the best option around. Hope this helps abit.

cabro · 09-27-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll have to do some research to find out which one I have. The Dice unit looks pretty nice.

M-Al · 09-28-2009, 11:00 AM

Hi Cabro,

I looked at your MY and you have digital dsp so you'll need that additional adaptor kit. Like I said before however, I would look into other alternatives besides the dice.

cabro · 09-29-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Al

Hi Cabro,

I looked at your MY and you have digital dsp so you'll need that additional adaptor kit. Like I said before however, I would look into other alternatives besides the dice.

Which other ones would you suggest, Intravee?

M-Al · 09-29-2009, 10:45 PM

To be honest I'm trying to research some other alternatives myself. Hopefully someone on the board can suggest something else. I know that a few people on this board do swear by the intravee

caseysc · 09-30-2009, 07:31 AM

Avoid the DICE entirely. It is a POS. Mine works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. Never been more frustrated with a product. But read the truth for yourself on this link:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=151359

There is another product, USA Spec, which has good reviews. Crutchfield sells it for $170 but the best price I have seen is here:

http://www.audiosavings.com/products...d4366e&r=#tab5

nxhans · 09-30-2009, 11:54 AM

This is the one you need for DSP

http://www.audiosavings.com/products...478b910.r.aspx

wildag · 09-30-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cabro

I just bought a 2004 BMW Z4 3.0i and want to get a Dice unit for it.

Trust me, as a former DICE owner, you don't want a dice. Its buggy, doesn't do what is advertised, and is generally the worst product I've ever purchased. See the "official DICE install help" thread in any forum's "audio" section. The number of problems, and the silly stuff owners put up with should be a big hint. Here's a video showing the end of my DICE Silverline Pro's life...

I highly recommend either the OEM iPod adapter, or the Intravee II if you have navigation. Here's my video review of the intravee II.

155MPH · 10-01-2009, 12:26 AM

or you can add the aux port and save a lot of money.

cabro · 10-01-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

or you can add the aux port and save a lot of money.

Link?

cabro · 10-05-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

or you can add the aux port and save a lot of money.

Will it work with DSP?

M-Al · 10-06-2009, 03:50 PM

Hi Cabro,

search for aux in on this forum or on bimmerfest or bimmerpost. Their are a couple of ways to install an aux in. A specific kit is made for the z4 that places the aux in within the ashtray. Other people have used e46 aux in kits and other various parts to put together their own solutions.

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M-Al Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi Cabro, from your post you do have dsp. However, you have to id whether it is digital or analog dsp. I have a dice adaptor and because my car had analog dsp I did not have to purchase the separate adaptor for it to work. Hopefully another member can identify based on your MY what type of dsp you have. Additional, I would check out reviews on dice if you have not already done so. Although I have one I am unsure if it's the best option around. Hope this helps abit.
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cabro Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW Z4 SDrive35is Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the info. I'll have to do some research to find out which one I have. The Dice unit looks pretty nice.
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M-Al Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi Cabro, I looked at your MY and you have digital dsp so you'll need that additional adaptor kit. Like I said before however, I would look into other alternatives besides the dice.
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M-Al Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	To be honest I'm trying to research some other alternatives myself. Hopefully someone on the board can suggest something else. I know that a few people on this board do swear by the intravee
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caseysc Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Conv. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Aiken, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 2.5i [8.00]	Avoid the DICE entirely. It is a POS. Mine works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. Never been more frustrated with a product. But read the truth for yourself on this link: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=151359 There is another product, USA Spec, which has good reviews. Crutchfield sells it for $170 but the best price I have seen is here: http://www.audiosavings.com/products...d4366e&r=#tab5
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nxhans New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 2011 M3, 93 325is EVO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	This is the one you need for DSP http://www.audiosavings.com/products...478b910.r.aspx
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M-Al Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hi Cabro, search for aux in on this forum or on bimmerfest or bimmerpost. Their are a couple of ways to install an aux in. A specific kit is made for the z4 that places the aux in within the ashtray. Other people have used e46 aux in kits and other various parts to put together their own solutions.
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