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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Speaker and amp compatibility. '07 HK into an '03 HK

Will a set of 6 H/K speakers from an '07 fit into my '03???

How bout the Amp?

Will it all still work?

- I'm pretty dumb when it comes to car audio so please speak in human words...

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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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They're very different systems.

With loads and loads of work, it probably is possible to get it to work - but I wouldn't want to do it; certainly you'd plan a lot of car stripping wiring replacing, etc.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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You could probably do the speakers if you solder them. I don't see why the amp wouldn't be the same, unless soldering on a wire connected to an amp blows it up or something...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Unless the '07 you're talking about is a convertible, it likely doesn't have a Harman/Kardon stereo. I think MINI went with another manufacturer for the upgraded stereo (HIFI) in the second-generation cars (2007+ for the coupe, 2009+ for the convertible).

If the 2007 *is* a convertible, then the amp should transfer into your '03 with minimal problems (you might have to fabricate a mounting bracket), but only the front speakers will transfer easily (convertible rears are a different size than coupe rears).

But if the 2007 in question is a second-gen car, then as Edge says, it's possible, but it's going to be prohibitively difficult & expensive.
 
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