Navigation & Audio Quick Poll: Who's had Harman Kardon amp failure?
#101
#104
Hello everyone I'm new to this but I was wondering if someone could help me out, I have a 2005 Mini Cooper s and it was recently in for slight rear end damage to the bumper, that's all fixed up now but for some reason audio is only coming out of the drivers side speakers. I've been told this is due to the hk amp but I couldn't tell if this was true or not based on reading on here. Everyone seems to complain of no sound at all when it goes. Any help would be extremely appreciated!
#106
Have a 10/2003 build 2004 Cooper S. 85k miles. A while back, I noticed the drivers mid speaker stopped working. Then yesterday, I heard what sounded like a fire alarm going off for maybe 10 seconds and no music. This morning, it worked, but died again at lunch after maybe 10 minutes of operation. Made some strange sounds then too but nothing like yesterday.
The JL audio is pretty tempting. Can find for about the same cost as a used H/K, which might likely die any second anyway.
The JL audio is pretty tempting. Can find for about the same cost as a used H/K, which might likely die any second anyway.
#108
Let's get them to stand behind the whole car first. So we can back over them
#112
I figured it was only a matter of time so I sold all my working HK components before they died and got Alpine amp/Kenwood head unit and Boston Acoustic speakers. I sold everything for about 500 and all the new stuff cost about 600 installed. I also picked up bluetooth and ipod contol as well as an adapter to keep my steering wheel controls. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense.
#115
Thanks for the help >>
#117
I did do the switch to the JLAudio M600/6.
I have not completely figured out if I can work around it, but it did kill my Dicelink ipod integrationthat is connected to the Aux in, but the Satellite Radio (aftermarket Blitzsafe XM setup). Only thing I can think of is the iBus wire that has nowhere to go now is affecting it somehow.
It is definitely louder, since it is not limited any more, but I still have a some tweaking to do as I have too much midrange for now. The adjustment pots are VERY sensitive. I think I need to start all over with lower initial levels and make small changes.
#118
Count me in, the H/K amplifier just died 2 weeks ago in my R53 '04
Considering my options at the moment :
• upgrading for a complete aftermarket audio system
• buying a used H/K amp
• replacing the amp with a 6 ch one
• finding a shop to fix the old one
One thing for sure, this issue really suck big time.
Considering my options at the moment :
• upgrading for a complete aftermarket audio system
• buying a used H/K amp
• replacing the amp with a 6 ch one
• finding a shop to fix the old one
One thing for sure, this issue really suck big time.
#120
Assuredly someone won't hesitate to buy it from you at your prize, good luck with your sale.
#122
There are none. The speaker-level audio inputs, power supply, data & amplified + filtered audio outputs all share the same multi plug.
#123
So what are you supposed to do here:
"You'll need two RCA connectors to wire up the two-channel input from the HK Head Unit to the amp. Positive (+) goes to the center pole. There is a switch at the amp to accept 2 channel input, and that's what you'll need to select."
Sorry, stereo idiot trying to figure this out and I have no idea what this is saying.
"You'll need two RCA connectors to wire up the two-channel input from the HK Head Unit to the amp. Positive (+) goes to the center pole. There is a switch at the amp to accept 2 channel input, and that's what you'll need to select."
Sorry, stereo idiot trying to figure this out and I have no idea what this is saying.
#124
if we are fitting a new amp it'll need to accept speaker level audio and those amplifier inputs will need to be connected to the vehicle speaker level output wires.
Personally I'd either use the amplifier supplied plug or something like this plugged directly into the amplifier.
For speaker audio.
You can use any connector that works for you, this person is suggesting RCAs, which age generally reserved for line level audio.
Personally I'd either use the amplifier supplied plug or something like this plugged directly into the amplifier.
For speaker audio.
You can use any connector that works for you, this person is suggesting RCAs, which age generally reserved for line level audio.
#125
I figured it was only a matter of time so I sold all my working HK components before they died and got Alpine amp/Kenwood head unit and Boston Acoustic speakers. I sold everything for about 500 and all the new stuff cost about 600 installed. I also picked up bluetooth and ipod contol as well as an adapter to keep my steering wheel controls. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense.