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[KJWEmira]

Hi- do you install this kit professionally or did you just fit to your own car?

Hi John,
I just installed to my own car and engineered the speaker & amp mounts, although I've worked on cars most of my career.
I can highly recommend an installer in the South-East (Maidstone area) if you're local?

 

[Sjobing]

Speaker Wiring - The speaker outputs from the original 2 Amps are used - these original amps remain in place. Once an order is placed, I'll send you a document which contains a list of all the speaker wires & colour codes allowing quick and easy identification. The original 2 amps and Audsion amp will all situated in the same area, all that is required is to find the outputs from the original amps (using the colour code document), cut into these and connect to the input of the Audison amp.
As the speakers I've used are much larger / powerful, I suggest running new speaker wire to all speakers. When the rear of the vehicle is stripped down this will be straight forward, there is plenty of spspace.

Nice setup and parts you've made!

Is there a reason way you kept the original amps?

If there is signal lines from the head unit I assume it would be a better end result to use this and skip the original amps?

I haven't received my Emira yet, so only in planning phase of audio upgrade and seeking information to see different options.

 

[KJWEmira]

Nice setup and parts you've made!

Is there a reason way you kept the original amps?

If there is signal lines from the head unit I assume it would be a better end result to use this and skip the original amps?

I haven't received my Emira yet, so only in planning phase of audio upgrade and seeking information to see different options.

Hi @Sjobing,

Good question - Unfortunately with modern cars it is just not as simple as removing a module / control unit / amp as this will log faults - all modules communicate with each other in one way or another.

Also, it is not 100% what else these amp modules serve, for example, all the warnings chimes are heard through the cars speakers together with parking sensors, mobile phone connectivity, sat-nav, radio, etc etc. and finally for the equalizer to continue to work.
My advise would be to leave the OEM products in the car and install an additional amplifier. This is where Audison has the market for integration.

Should an audio upgrade be something you are considering then its worth taking a look at the Audison Youtube page as they explain everything regarding this subject. They're expensive products but works perfectly and 100% programmable.

 

[Sjobing]

Hi @Sjobing,

Good question - Unfortunately with modern cars it is just not as simple as removing a module / control unit / amp as this will log faults - all modules communicate with each other in one way or another.

Also, it is not 100% what else these amp modules serve, for example, all the warnings chimes are heard through the cars speakers together with parking sensors, mobile phone connectivity, sat-nav, radio, etc etc. and finally for the equalizer to continue to work.
My advise would be to leave the OEM products in the car and install an additional amplifier. This is where Audison has the market for integration.

Should an audio upgrade be something you are considering then its worth taking a look at the Audison Youtube page as they explain everything regarding this subject. They're expensive products but works perfectly and 100% programmable.

Hi @KJWEmira

Thank' for a good reply.

I see your point, but I might investigate further to see what happens if original amps ar3 disconnected/removed. I intend to keep the Emira forever, so I might use some more time to build a decent sound system in it compared to my MB I use for dd/work.

My plan is to use DSP/amp from the HELIX range from Audiotec Fischer, and speakers from the Focal K2 Power M range.

HELIX Amplifiers and DSP Power Amps | Audiotec Fischer

High-end Amplifiers and DSP Power Amps from HELIX. ✓ Over 30 years of experience ✓ Made in Germany ✓ Car-Hifi for highest demands

www.audiotec-fischer.de

Motorities Line K2 Power M - Car Audio Kits and Solutions | Focal

Iconic K2 sandwich diaphragm, "M" profile, TMD ® surround...: some of Focal's best technologies are combined in this line. Power, precision and compactness characterize the loudspeakers, which deliver unparalleled musicality.

www.focal.com

Plan is tweeter on dash/a pillar, 6.5 KM in doors and 2 x Sub 5 KM in the rear. I'll make a custom cabinet for the sub's and have some ideas, but I need to get the car so I can have a closer look if my ideas is doable in the space available.

I know of Audison but I'm familiar with the DSP software from Audiotec Fischer, as I have DSP/amps from them in my MB E400d AT where I did an upgrade of the Burmester system to get it more to my taste. I've also used Focal speakers in this car and some of my former cars.
So that's the reason I stick with these brands.

 

[KJWEmira]

Hi @KJWEmira

Thank' for a good reply.

I see your point, but I might investigate further to see what happens if original amps ar3 disconnected/removed. I intend to keep the Emira forever, so I might use some more time to build a decent sound system in it compared to my MB I use for dd/work.

My plan is to use DSP/amp from the HELIX range from Audiotec Fischer, and speakers from the Focal K2 Power M range.

HELIX Amplifiers and DSP Power Amps | Audiotec Fischer

High-end Amplifiers and DSP Power Amps from HELIX. ✓ Over 30 years of experience ✓ Made in Germany ✓ Car-Hifi for highest demands

www.audiotec-fischer.de

Motorities Line K2 Power M - Car Audio Kits and Solutions | Focal

Iconic K2 sandwich diaphragm, "M" profile, TMD ® surround...: some of Focal's best technologies are combined in this line. Power, precision and compactness characterize the loudspeakers, which deliver unparalleled musicality.

www.focal.com

Plan is tweeter on dash/a pillar, 6.5 KM in doors and 2 x Sub 5 KM in the rear. I'll make a custom cabinet for the sub's and have some ideas, but I need to get the car so I can have a closer look if my ideas is doable in the space available.

I know of Audison but I'm familiar with the DSP software from Audiotec Fischer, as I have DSP/amps from them in my MB E400d AT where I did an upgrade of the Burmester system to get it more to my taste. I've also used Focal speakers in this car and some of my former cars.
So that's the reason I stick with these brands.

@Sjobing - This sounds very interesting and we'd all be keen to know how your install turns out. If I can be of any assistance then please feel free to reach out .

Also, thank you for the links, I'll take a look at both when time permits.

Just out of curiosity, did you remove the OEM amps from your MB prior to installing the Audiotec Amp(s)?

 

[Sjobing]

@Sjobing - This sounds very interesting and we'd all be keen to know how your install turns out. If I can be of any assistance then please feel free to reach out .

Also, thank you for the links, I'll take a look at both when time permits.

Just out of curiosity, did you remove the OEM amps from your MB prior to installing the Audiotec Amp(s)?

@KJWEmira

I will update, but I will probably don't start any build before next winter. I will enjoy driving and finish my new garage this summer, so I have a decent working space for projects like this during winter and snow.

No I didn't remove the amps in my MB. Here I got a complete plug'n play harness to put the new DSP/amp into the original wiring in the car.
I also wanted to keep it fairly simple to remove all equipment I put in this car since I drive this ca 60.000 km/year and change this more often than I intend to do with the Emira.