Navigation & Audio R56 speaker replacement how-to
#201
Sorry for not searching but is the r56 radio connector the same as the r53 etc???
If so why buy that extremely over priced adapter, why not make an adapter yourself?
If Im not mistaking to use an aftermarket radio to oem radio harness Metra part number is 70-9003. Correct?
Now buy Metra part number 71-9003 that is the plug to insert in the oem Radio and join them together except for the speaker wires. And use the wires that go from the radio to a Line Level Converter or if your amp has the inputs use the bare wires to extend to the amp high level input.
Or alternatly Scosche:
VW03B To stock harness
VW03RB To stock radio
Or am I missing something here?
If so why buy that extremely over priced adapter, why not make an adapter yourself?
If Im not mistaking to use an aftermarket radio to oem radio harness Metra part number is 70-9003. Correct?
Now buy Metra part number 71-9003 that is the plug to insert in the oem Radio and join them together except for the speaker wires. And use the wires that go from the radio to a Line Level Converter or if your amp has the inputs use the bare wires to extend to the amp high level input.
Or alternatly Scosche:
VW03B To stock harness
VW03RB To stock radio
Or am I missing something here?
Last edited by SlowB00st; 12-06-2007 at 09:50 PM.
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#203
Hi guys
ALL my installs in the R56 I have used amps with the high level inputs - then its just the £20 loom needed. I have had no issues with interference (Use Kenwood amplifiers) also no issues with frequency problems - in fact the car can sound awesome. Although VAT does show up, once you have selected USA when you get to the final stage it removes the VAT
Shipping is £15 - that it what it costs me for airmail with insurance.
If your amp is line input only then yes my loom is £35 but we have to hand make it.
Both looms are PLUG & PLAY, they give you your amp inputs & you can also connect your amp outputs to the speakers here (useful for the fronts) The lead also has a flying lead for the amp turn on so another job done for you. All you have to do is swap the fibre optic & aux/ipod plugs from the factory plug into my plug
ALL my installs in the R56 I have used amps with the high level inputs - then its just the £20 loom needed. I have had no issues with interference (Use Kenwood amplifiers) also no issues with frequency problems - in fact the car can sound awesome. Although VAT does show up, once you have selected USA when you get to the final stage it removes the VAT
Shipping is £15 - that it what it costs me for airmail with insurance.
If your amp is line input only then yes my loom is £35 but we have to hand make it.
Both looms are PLUG & PLAY, they give you your amp inputs & you can also connect your amp outputs to the speakers here (useful for the fronts) The lead also has a flying lead for the amp turn on so another job done for you. All you have to do is swap the fibre optic & aux/ipod plugs from the factory plug into my plug
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#205
Both looms are PLUG & PLAY, they give you your amp inputs & you can also connect your amp outputs to the speakers here (useful for the fronts) The lead also has a flying lead for the amp turn on so another job done for you. All you have to do is swap the fibre optic & aux/ipod plugs from the factory plug into my plug
From there I could run wire from the amp to the amp inputs on the loom, disconnect the front speakers and replace them, and run wire from the new front speakers to the amp outputs on the loom, and from there the amp would be powering the speakers, right? (assuming the amp is otherwise properly connected/grounded).
Thanks for your time mikey.
#206
#207
if your amp is in the back the 12v outlet works well. You well have to turn on the ignition to listen to music however. I did this after I got annoyed at a loud turn on thump when I had the remote hooked to another wire that got hot when you inserted the fob.
#210
Perhaps the title of this sticky thread should be put into all bold caps - yes, SHOUTING. It seems that new posts asking questions about how to do this or that to the stereo system (or even "how do I replace a speaker?") comes up on a regular basis without the poster ever having read through this thread. Or they complain the thread is too long - sheesh - yes, it's long. It has tons of info. 99.9% of the time it'll have the info you need.
#211
Perhaps the title of this sticky thread should be put into all bold caps - yes, SHOUTING. It seems that new posts asking questions about how to do this or that to the stereo system (or even "how do I replace a speaker?") comes up on a regular basis without the poster ever having read through this thread. Or they complain the thread is too long - sheesh - yes, it's long. It has tons of info. 99.9% of the time it'll have the info you need.
Perhaps you should note that the sticky appears to be wrong with respect to speaker sizes (apparently only being noted on in this forum now), and that there were questions asked in the sticky that went unanswered. That is why I posted what I did. I had questions that no one had answered to my satisfaction. In fact, had I just read the sticky and not said anything, I'd have bought the wrong size speakers, for a start.
Calm down, yeah? We're here to help each other.
Last edited by finlandia; 12-17-2007 at 12:18 PM. Reason: fix typos
#212
I have a R56 without HK speakers
i just replace my two front speaker with an 6.5 and 4in kenwood ie series
i havent replace the 6x9 in the back yet tho (also a kenwood ie).
the front speaker went in without a problem and hook the up with faston slides connectors.
my sound is just not good at all, the clarity isnt the quality i bevlive it would be
I dont know what to do?
Maby replaceing my amp? but i realy not know
if i would replace my amp would it be very hard i would need about a 200watt amp so i add sub one day
please help me
i just replace my two front speaker with an 6.5 and 4in kenwood ie series
i havent replace the 6x9 in the back yet tho (also a kenwood ie).
the front speaker went in without a problem and hook the up with faston slides connectors.
my sound is just not good at all, the clarity isnt the quality i bevlive it would be
I dont know what to do?
Maby replaceing my amp? but i realy not know
if i would replace my amp would it be very hard i would need about a 200watt amp so i add sub one day
please help me
#215
I have a R56 without HK speakers
i just replace my two front speaker with an 6.5 and 4in kenwood ie series
i havent replace the 6x9 in the back yet tho (also a kenwood ie).
the front speaker went in without a problem and hook the up with faston slides connectors.
my sound is just not good at all, the clarity isnt the quality i bevlive it would be
I dont know what to do?
Maby replaceing my amp? but i realy not know
if i would replace my amp would it be very hard i would need about a 200watt amp so i add sub one day
please help me
i just replace my two front speaker with an 6.5 and 4in kenwood ie series
i havent replace the 6x9 in the back yet tho (also a kenwood ie).
the front speaker went in without a problem and hook the up with faston slides connectors.
my sound is just not good at all, the clarity isnt the quality i bevlive it would be
I dont know what to do?
Maby replaceing my amp? but i realy not know
if i would replace my amp would it be very hard i would need about a 200watt amp so i add sub one day
please help me
#216
I have the stock non-hifi system. When I installed my 6.5" speakers in the fronts in my car, I noticed that the hole did not have any cover. It was exposed. I could see the back of the speakers through that hole. Should I cover it? Would it make much of a difference? Anyone else missing a cover?
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Wish I knew this before I got my 3.5" ones. I don't think I'll ever get around to filling in the gap. Anyway, I still rank my front speaker upgrade with the TR350 and TR650-CXi as the best bang for the buck especially since I had the stock stereo.
#222
I have new speakers picked out and ready to order, just need to catch up installing a few other parts I have sitting around...
#223
Not official, but here's the install I did for my sub in a non-hifi R56. Maybe it will help you out: http://coopermods.com/archives/5
I have new speakers picked out and ready to order, just need to catch up installing a few other parts I have sitting around...
I have new speakers picked out and ready to order, just need to catch up installing a few other parts I have sitting around...
#224
Not official, but here's the install I did for my sub in a non-hifi R56. Maybe it will help you out: http://coopermods.com/archives/5
I have new speakers picked out and ready to order, just need to catch up installing a few other parts I have sitting around...
I have new speakers picked out and ready to order, just need to catch up installing a few other parts I have sitting around...
Anyone have any experience with the JL Audio 8W3v3 sub? http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_s...p?series_id=27
#225
I just completed the installation of replacement speakers in all locations of my MCS w/HI FI. I installed Infinity Kappa's like Robin did. The install info in this thread is great. Read and print which ever instructions make the most sense to you and follow it through step by step. It takes some time but with a little patience it turns out great. I'm pleased with the result for the $300 invested. I may think about a sub some day but for now it's a great improvement. It's very nice to get the benefit of other's experience via this forum. Thanks to all that contributed to this thread.