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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 09:27 AM
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Base audio to HK swap possible

Hey guys so my sons r58 has the standard sound and my r56 has the HK which is much better. I was thinking it must be possibly to find used HK parts and upgrade his sound.
1) what do I need amp, speakers maybe a harness ?
2) is the coupe a different setup from the hatch ?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 10:42 AM
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Speakers, additional tweeters, A-pillar trim, amp, different left hand trunk trim, mount plate for the amp are some of the items needed. Whether or not any harness' is required I don't know. The radio will have to be coded (so that it doesn't send filtered sound to the rear). Whether or not more coding is required I don't know.

However, given that the above items alone cost far more than a pretty good aftermarket sound system (I'd even suspect that they will cost used more than a new aftermarket amp and decent front speakers, let alone used ones) I don't see the point in going that route. Especially given the fact that HK amps like to die prematurely...
 
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Old Nov 14, 2021 | 11:59 AM
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Check out BAVSOUND speakers. I believe they have a base model option. They HK speakers are fine enough, but the upgrade is worth it.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2022 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by giorgos
Speakers, additional tweeters, A-pillar trim, amp, different left hand trunk trim, mount plate for the amp are some of the items needed. Whether or not any harness' is required I don't know. The radio will have to be coded (so that it doesn't send filtered sound to the rear). Whether or not more coding is required I don't know.

However, given that the above items alone cost far more than a pretty good aftermarket sound system (I'd even suspect that they will cost used more than a new aftermarket amp and decent front speakers, let alone used ones) I don't see the point in going that route. Especially given the fact that HK amps like to die prematurely...
Do aftermarket.
 
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