Comments on: MINI Digital Power SoundModul Reviewed http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:44:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » New H/K Sound System to Debut on 2010 MINIs http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-262212 MotoringFile » Archive » New H/K Sound System to Debut on 2010 MINIs Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:41:43 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-262212 <p>[...] + MINI DSPM Audio System Review / MotoringFile [...]</p> [...] + MINI DSPM Audio System Review / MotoringFile [...]

]]> By: pbraun http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-95328 pbraun Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:55:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-95328 <p>I installed the DPSM in my GP, and it is absolutely awesome! Clarity to the max! Great range of frequency! Outstanding volume! No distortion, tremendous duplication of original sound. All types of music and voice come through fabulously! If you like audio - there is no doubt this is the top of the line system for a MINI!~ get sound deadening and put it everywhere - doors, side panels, floor, inside hatch cover, and don't forget the under ceiling liner, on the inside of the roof! You won't regret it - that improves the sound a lot !!!!!!!!! Just do it.</p> I installed the DPSM in my GP, and it is absolutely awesome! Clarity to the max! Great range of frequency! Outstanding volume! No distortion, tremendous duplication of original sound. All types of music and voice come through fabulously! If you like audio – there is no doubt this is the top of the line system for a MINI!~ get sound deadening and put it everywhere – doors, side panels, floor, inside hatch cover, and don’t forget the under ceiling liner, on the inside of the roof! You won’t regret it – that improves the sound a lot !!!!!!!!! Just do it.

]]> By: ICE shop in Calgary - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-93844 ICE shop in Calgary - MINI2 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:27:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-93844 <p>[...] Speaking of ICE, I was looking at upgrading the stock speakers to ones from JL Audio. Anyone in town that carries these btw? Then I came across this little unit on MotoringFile : DPSM: The JCW kit for your MINI’s sound system. It is designed for the MINI, is much better than the H/K and apparently is covered under the factory warranty. Faster, have you guys come across this stuff yet? [...]</p> [...] Speaking of ICE, I was looking at upgrading the stock speakers to ones from JL Audio. Anyone in town that carries these btw? Then I came across this little unit on MotoringFile : DPSM: The JCW kit for your MINI’s sound system. It is designed for the MINI, is much better than the H/K and apparently is covered under the factory warranty. Faster, have you guys come across this stuff yet? [...]

]]> By: Kai http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-66416 Kai Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:03:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-66416 <p>hey, I´m a german guy who will buy the new mini (version 2007) next week! I want to have the DPSM! The Seller told me a new DPSM is on the way next month! Is this correct?? Their are no more informations buy the seller or other Mini-car-shops!!</p> <p>Please help!!! thx</p> hey, I´m a german guy who will buy the new mini (version 2007) next week! I want to have the DPSM! The Seller told me a new DPSM is on the way next month! Is this correct?? Their are no more informations buy the seller or other Mini-car-shops!!

Please help!!! thx

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-66240 Edge Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:45:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-66240 <p>I was not aware of that HK retrofit document! Hmmm... maybe I can show that to the dealer, and ask if they can perform the <em>reverse</em> procedure on my MINI, THEN do the DPSM upgrade!</p> <p>Thanks Richard - that's a valuable resource!</p> I was not aware of that HK retrofit document! Hmmm… maybe I can show that to the dealer, and ask if they can perform the reverse procedure on my MINI, THEN do the DPSM upgrade!

Thanks Richard – that’s a valuable resource!

]]> By: Richard http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-66030 Richard Fri, 01 Dec 2006 08:07:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-66030 <p>Edge, I think goonery is simply saying that after you rip out your HK components, you could sell them to someone who can use <a href="http://motoringfile.com/howto/HK_retrofit.PDF" rel="nofollow">these instructions</a> to upgrade their non-HK system.</p> Edge, I think goonery is simply saying that after you rip out your HK components, you could sell them to someone who can use these instructions to upgrade their non-HK system.

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-66013 Edge Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:43:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-66013 <p>goonery - your comments are very fascinating... care to help locate the PDF you speak of? I am VERY interested in information on an HK -> DPSM upgrade... even if it is international instructions, not official MINIUSA-sanctioned ones.</p> goonery – your comments are very fascinating… care to help locate the PDF you speak of? I am VERY interested in information on an HK -> DPSM upgrade… even if it is international instructions, not official MINIUSA-sanctioned ones.

]]> By: KevinR http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65866 KevinR Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:17:30 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65866 <p>I was all set to order the DPSM for my '04 MCS, when the car wound up on the wrong end of a Dodge Dakota. At least my plan to upgrade the audio appears to be solid, even if I ended up being unable to execute it.</p> <p>Oh well...</p> I was all set to order the DPSM for my ‘04 MCS, when the car wound up on the wrong end of a Dodge Dakota. At least my plan to upgrade the audio appears to be solid, even if I ended up being unable to execute it.

Oh well…

]]> By: GZ http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65744 GZ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:25:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65744 <p>OWCH! The truth hurts Frank! I'm chomping at the bit for a R57 JCW! I hope they at least do some upgrades at that point like they did in 2005(+5 HP/new transmission. A small consolation if any at all.</p> OWCH! The truth hurts Frank! I’m chomping at the bit for a R57 JCW! I hope they at least do some upgrades at that point like they did in 2005(+5 HP/new transmission. A small consolation if any at all.

]]> By: pbraun http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65731 pbraun Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:37:46 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65731 <p>Well, hold on now, maybe if the rear speakers were repositioned, the DPSM could in fact be fitted into a GP!</p> Well, hold on now, maybe if the rear speakers were repositioned, the DPSM could in fact be fitted into a GP!

]]> By: goonery http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65729 goonery Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:32:22 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65729 <p>The DPSM system can be added to an HK car, but the HK components will be removed/junked , the Boost HU can be retained and will drive DPSM, but without the HK amp , soundscape options and speakers. The HK stuff could be sold to someone who wants an upgrade , theres a PDF for that as well somewhere</p> The DPSM system can be added to an HK car, but the HK components will be removed/junked , the Boost HU can be retained and will drive DPSM, but without the HK amp , soundscape options and speakers. The HK stuff could be sold to someone who wants an upgrade , theres a PDF for that as well somewhere

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65724 Edge Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:24:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65724 <p>To further expand on Gabe's response, and clarify for Brian and anyone else...</p> <p>The MINIUSA configurator consists of 5 steps. Steps 1 through 4 are for factory-installed options ONLY... step 5 is for dealer-installed options ONLY.</p> <p>It's that simple. This is why I recommend that people speccing out their new MINI ignore step 5. It's interesting to see what options are there, and what their part prices are - but you can get those options installed at any time before or after taking delivery of the MINI. The factory options are the meat of the matter, where you only get one shot at picking your choices!</p> <p>(yes, there are a few factory options can also be installed by the dealer, but usually at higher cost due to added labor)</p> To further expand on Gabe’s response, and clarify for Brian and anyone else…

The MINIUSA configurator consists of 5 steps. Steps 1 through 4 are for factory-installed options ONLY… step 5 is for dealer-installed options ONLY.

It’s that simple. This is why I recommend that people speccing out their new MINI ignore step 5. It’s interesting to see what options are there, and what their part prices are – but you can get those options installed at any time before or after taking delivery of the MINI. The factory options are the meat of the matter, where you only get one shot at picking your choices!

(yes, there are a few factory options can also be installed by the dealer, but usually at higher cost due to added labor)

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65716 Gabe Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:06:27 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65716 <blockquote> <p>Is the fact that it can not be used with the HK only an after market issue.</p> </blockquote> <p>No - the DPSM is only installed at MINI dealers so it would appear that the configurator is not correct.</p>

Is the fact that it can not be used with the HK only an after market issue.

No – the DPSM is only installed at MINI dealers so it would appear that the configurator is not correct.

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65705 Brian Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:42:48 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65705 <p>Is the fact that it can not be used with the HK only an after market issue. I used the new configurator to build my 2007 MINI Cabrio and I was able to add the Premium (that comes with HK) and also add Sirius and the DPSM with a price tag of 1939.00</p> Is the fact that it can not be used with the HK only an after market issue. I used the new configurator to build my 2007 MINI Cabrio and I was able to add the Premium (that comes with HK) and also add Sirius and the DPSM with a price tag of 1939.00

]]> By: Husni http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65667 Husni Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:12:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65667 <p>will the R56 getting any sound system like the DPSM... and if so, will it be as good or...</p> will the R56 getting any sound system like the DPSM… and if so, will it be as good or…

]]> By: ssallykat http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65641 ssallykat Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:27:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65641 <p>"How does it sound, you ask? In a word: astonishing! In three words: kicks major ass!"</p> <p>I love that quote, and they are right!! I've actually used those exact words when describing the DPSM to other people.</p> <p>I had the DPSM installed in my 06 JCW and I love it! After hearing it in the MINI belonging to a good friend, I had to have it. The clarity and volume are amazing.</p> <p>I actually havent been able to listen to it for almost three weeks now, My MINI had an accident. BOY, do I miss my MINI and the DPSM.</p> “How does it sound, you ask? In a word: astonishing! In three words: kicks major ass!”

I love that quote, and they are right!! I’ve actually used those exact words when describing the DPSM to other people.

I had the DPSM installed in my 06 JCW and I love it! After hearing it in the MINI belonging to a good friend, I had to have it. The clarity and volume are amazing.

I actually havent been able to listen to it for almost three weeks now, My MINI had an accident. BOY, do I miss my MINI and the DPSM.

]]> By: Daniel Chow http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65635 Daniel Chow Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:05:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65635 <p>I guess it would not fit the GP...:(</p> I guess it would not fit the GP…:(

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65630 Edge Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:42:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65630 <p>Gabe, could you please move all non-DPSM-related comments over to the other news story? (and delete this one) This of course assumes that Wordpress allows you to move comments. :)</p> Gabe, could you please move all non-DPSM-related comments over to the other news story? (and delete this one) This of course assumes that Wordpress allows you to move comments. :)

]]> By: Rich Denney http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65619 Rich Denney Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:52:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65619 <p>But will it work with a non-HK head unit in a pre-10/03 build Cooper S? The earlier article from October 2004 states, "the DPSM will only work with cars produced after 10/03." Mine is an early 09/02 build. And if not, why?</p> But will it work with a non-HK head unit in a pre-10/03 build Cooper S? The earlier article from October 2004 states, “the DPSM will only work with cars produced after 10/03.” Mine is an early 09/02 build. And if not, why?

]]> By: pbraun http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-65616 pbraun Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:44:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/28/mini-digital-power-soundmodul-reviewed/#comment-65616 <p>Hmmmmmmmm can I fit it in my GP?</p> Hmmmmmmmm can I fit it in my GP?

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