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Amp installation... - Neb - 26-07-2023
A very wet Sunday, so fitted an amplifier in my Berlingo. It's a bit fiddly but not too bad to be honest. Loads of room behind the glovebox for the amp (pioneer d1004, so quite a small amp)
I used this video just in case anyone else is looking for clues on how to do it.
https://youtu.be/3sf6qiYimwE
RE: Amp installation... - Neb - 26-07-2023
The stock speakers sound significantly better with just an amp upgrade.
I used a t harness so there was no cutting of any wires and due to the modest power of the amp I used, I didn't need to feed a supply from the battery.
RE: Amp installation... - boop - 26-07-2023
Did you have the head unit's built in DSP set to flat?
RE: Amp installation... - Neb - 26-07-2023
(26-07-2023, 08:31 PM)boop Wrote: Did you have the head unit's built in DSP set to flat?
Not yet, one of the things to ask when I next take it in for a service. Noticeable extra bass but that's partly down to more output at the lower headunit volumes and the dsp adjusting the bass.
Do you know which setting I need to ask for to be modified? If the garage cant/won't modify it, are there other options?
Cheers
RE: Amp installation... - Sol - 27-07-2023
It's in the stereo menu! No need for a garage. Set DSP to Trance. Honest (if it's still called that on the K9 HU). You'll then probably find the amp wasn't even necessary.
I set my B9 DSP / equaliser to Trance and the bass was off the chart on Dub or Bob M. / Damien Marley.
Chronix....Here Comes Trouble.....what a tune.
Linton Kwesi Johnson...Street 66...
RE: Amp installation... - Neb - 27-07-2023
I did that and you're right it does make a big difference to the stock setup. However, the amp makes a bigger difference. Once I upgrade the speakers, it'll be even better.
There is an option in the car diagnostics to set the dsp for the 8 speaker focal setup, the stock speakers and a flat dsp for aftermarket speakers. I thought that's what you meant.
RE: Amp installation... - Sol - 27-07-2023
Ah ok no worries. Glad youre happy with the setup though. Not may folk have messed with the K9 yet.
RE: Amp installation... - Ian.s - 07-08-2023
(26-07-2023, 07:18 PM)Neb Wrote: The stock speakers sound significantly better with just an amp upgrade.
I used a t harness so there was no cutting of any wires and due to the modest power of the amp I used, I didn't need to feed a supply from the battery.
Hi Neb, do you have a link or picture of the harness you used for the amp please?
RE: Amp installation... - Neb - 09-08-2023
(07-08-2023, 02:36 PM)Ian.s Wrote:(26-07-2023, 07:18 PM)Neb Wrote: The stock speakers sound significantly better with just an amp upgrade.
I used a t harness so there was no cutting of any wires and due to the modest power of the amp I used, I didn't need to feed a supply from the battery.
Hi Neb, do you have a link or picture of the harness you used for the amp please?
I used this harness, there might be cheaper ones, but this plugged straight in and worked
https://connects2.com/Product/ProductItem/CT10CT10