BMW Active Sound Booster - Best Exhaust Yet

evanevery · 08-14-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason B

We need to know WHICH cars DO use it from the factory., But, maybe will will never know.

No, all you need to actually hear is the clip of an i8 with the system installed. Why settle for assumptions, or "sounds like", or anything else?

...and, if you look at the Maxhaust site (as was suggested), it appears that the Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte Diesel, and Levante all have a factory external speaker (as their Maxhaust kits don't include one)

Jason B · 08-15-2018, 09:22 AM

Contacted the company. I may become a dealer for them as this is our business anyway.

New version being released 9/1/18: You have 3 Stages in one. Bass, Treble, Cutout Mode, Overdrive, Intensity, Support up to 4 Speakers. More Info:

The new hardware will have 3 new sounds also. One of them is very similar to maserati sound, from old unit.

Very cool.

vance · 08-15-2018, 03:17 PM

New version will require new hardware or just an app update?

Jason B · 08-16-2018, 10:53 AM

I'm now setup as a dealer. You will need just a new ecu portion.

z4driver · 09-30-2018, 06:43 PM

does anyone know if the new version of maxhaust has been released? If so has anyone fitted? Would be great to get some opinions before buying.

evanevery · 10-01-2018, 08:46 AM

The new version has been released. However, they have yet have to post any audio/video clips of the new system.

The new "Maxhaust Sound Module" is 299 euro compared to the 499 euro "Maserati Sound Module". However, without a sound/video clip of the new module, how do they expect anyone to make an educated decision?

Their website is horrendous and releasing a new product without any audio/video clip says a lot about the companies organization (or lack thereof)...

z4driver · 10-01-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by evanevery

The new version has been released. However, they have yet have to post any audio/video clips of the new system.

The new "Maxhaust Sound Module" is 299 euro compared to the 499 euro "Maserati Sound Module". However, without a sound/video clip of the new module, how do they expect anyone to make an educated decision?

Their website is horrendous and releasing a new product without any audio/video clip says a lot about the companies organization (or lack thereof)...

Its weird that its cheaper than the maserati version and also very sceptical they are not releases clips. I guess will get the maserati version for now then can always upgrade the ECU later i guess...

evanevery · 10-01-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by z4driver

Its weird that its cheaper than the maserati version and also very sceptical they are not releases clips. I guess will get the maserati version for now then can always upgrade the ECU later i guess...

In all fairness, I expect the reason its cheaper than the Maserati unit is that they don't have to pay "Maserati" prices for it...

The new sound module is also the one that gives you five different sound choices. However, without any sound/video clips its hard to appreciate what they might sound like or their sound quality. If you want the ability to do different sounding exhaust - then you need the new sound module.

Based on my impression of the general organization of the Company, my guess is that the reason they don't have video/audio clips posted yet is that they don't really have their sh*t together. Their website is pretty awful and although they have an "english" selector, very little appears to have been translated. (I've been running everything through Google Translate).

BTW - Nathalie (at Maxhaust) said in email that she expected new sound/video clips to be posted by the end of last week...

JasH · 10-01-2018, 03:27 PM

Look forward to hearing the new version.

I want an X-Wing sound option

fishpond · 10-01-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JasH

Look forward to hearing the new version.

I want an X-Wing sound option

LOL - that would be fun indeed!

z4driver · 10-02-2018, 04:28 AM

just placed an order for the new sound module.

Lets see how it turns out.

£660.84 GBP all in with delivery is not bad. Im assuming this will have all the correct cables in too.

fishpond · 10-02-2018, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by z4driver

just placed an order for the new sound module.

Lets see how it turns out.

£660.84 GBP all in with delivery is not bad. Im assuming this will have all the correct cables in too.

Be sure to post some video clips of the sound once you install it

z4driver · 10-02-2018, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fishpond

Be sure to post some video clips of the sound once you install it

sure will do, just need to wait for it to arrive so i can do the install. Looks pretty simple apart from running the power cable to the front fuse box but im sure it will all be clear when i start installing.

fishpond · 10-02-2018, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by z4driver

sure will do, just need to wait for it to arrive so i can do the install. Looks pretty simple apart from running the power cable to the front fuse box but im sure it will all be clear when i start installing.

Yes - that's the bit that took most time. The rest of it takes less than 30 mins.

If you remove the trim to the passenger side of the gorilla glass in the boot area, you will find a grommet (with other cables) that you can feed the power cable through.

JasH · 10-03-2018, 10:54 AM

What an awful website they have. The product info page remains in German when you select English.

https://www.maxhaust.com/shop?manufa...91&___store=en

I think this is the new one, with new sounds. Sadly still just ICE sounds, and no attempt to cater for electric too with some futuristic sounds.

fishpond · 10-03-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JasH

What an awful website they have. The product info page remains in German when you select English.

Yes, better off leaving it in German and letting Google translate in Chrome work its magic.

evanevery · 10-03-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JasH

What an awful website they have. The product info page remains in German when you select English.

I think this is the new one, with new sounds. Sadly still just ICE sounds, and no attempt to cater for electric too with some futuristic sounds.

Thanks for posting that link. Pretty useless video though...

Why do these guys insist on playing music when they should just be playing their exhaust sound? I don't want to hear their stupid music. I just want to hear the exhaust sound all by itself...

Also, it doesn't appear that they provide any sort of side-by-side comparison of the 5 different sounds the module provides.

Who designed this advertising crap anyway?

Z4Driver: It looks like its up to you to provide side-by-side clips of the 5 different sounds! (Please!)

z4driver · 10-05-2018, 02:47 AM

Kit arrived yesterday very quickly. Will attempt install later today. Any quick advice/tips before starting?

Jason B · 10-05-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by z4driver

Kit arrived yesterday very quickly. Will attempt install later today. Any quick advice/tips before starting?

Please try to do some decent videos with your phone. I'm now a dealer them and can try to help you guys out, but have yet to get any real clear audio.

evanevery · 10-05-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason B

Please try to do some decent videos with your phone. I'm now a dealer them and can try to help you guys out, but have yet to get any real clear audio.

You are a dealer?

How much for the full kit? (Bluetooth module + New Sound Module)

When can you ship? How much is shipping?

Thanks!

z4driver · 10-05-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ElSpa

Pm me, I can give you the contact info.

If you have any answers or suggestions that will be great. I have fitted the kit with the new maxhaust amp and I am able to connect to the Bluetooth using the app but it’s not detecting the new sound module. Any suggestions with what it could be? I have wired the black grey cable directly to the grey and green to the black so it’s not using the blue connector.

fbuzila · 05-08-2019, 10:20 AM

Now that I got my new 2019 i8 coupe for next 3 years, I'm ready to do the sound;
I read there are some sound module issues on the new i8 model...can anyone confirm ?

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