Navigation & Audio R53 HK audio system architecture
#1
R53 HK audio system architecture
I have a 2005 MCS with the full JCW package (engine, suspension, aero kit) and the HK sound system in it. The sound system works fine and sounds at least acceptable. I am considering some upgrades though in search of better iPhone support and SiriusXM capability. The information I need so that I can plan things is:
- How is the head unit wired to the amp in the right rear, what sort of connectors? Line level or speaker level?
- Where is the crossover for the front door speakers (woofer/tweeter)?
Last edited by RandyL; 09-12-2018 at 07:44 PM.
#2
The HU drives the amp with high-level (not really speaker-level) audio over two twisted pairs. In a typical head-only upgrade, these can be fed with speaker-level signals without hurting the HK box.
Crossover and signal conditioning for the front speakers is handled in the preamp stage inside the HK unit; each of the front speakers have their own amplifier channel.
Crossover and signal conditioning for the front speakers is handled in the preamp stage inside the HK unit; each of the front speakers have their own amplifier channel.
#3
There is a massive amount of information here, although difficult to search for. You can start in the sticky threads:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-upgrades.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nd-system.html
The head unit drives the HK amp with high level audio signals, but there are separate control signals for volume, balance, fading, etc on a digital bus between the HU and amp.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-upgrades.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nd-system.html
The head unit drives the HK amp with high level audio signals, but there are separate control signals for volume, balance, fading, etc on a digital bus between the HU and amp.
#5
Also, do you have the sound settings on h/k mode? This uses the rear speakers as subs and produces very clean sound. You will spend LOTS of money getting a new system to sound better than the h/k amp & speakers on that setting. You CAN upgrade the head unit and still use the h/k amp & spekaers if you buy the hk enabler.
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