Upgrading stock speakers with Harman Kardon package? - Land Rovers Only

RoverPete · 11-05-2009, 07:35 AM

Has anyone tried upgrading their stock speakers with the Harman Kardon set? Is it just a speaker and other component swap as well, or is there new wiring involved/etc..

Pete

DiscoDream2 · 11-05-2009, 07:51 AM

The HK speakers are nice (for stock stuff) and they will fill the OE speaker space. The wires/connectors should be the same as well.

nasa25 · 11-05-2009, 08:40 AM

are the harmon kardons stock on all D2's? Damn the sound quality from the HK's is awesome.

DiscoDream2 · 11-05-2009, 08:46 AM

It's an add-on option, but it is powered by the lamest OE stereo I have ever seen for a vehical in this class.

nasa25 · 11-05-2009, 08:49 AM

haha actually the cassette deck has come in really handy because I play songs from my iphone via a cheap xm radio cassette adapter I have. The setup is working very well for me.

DiscoDream2 · 11-05-2009, 09:14 AM

Cassettes, (these are almost antiques by now) I listen to motivational tapes from the 90's (major Tony Robbins fan) and it drives my friends crazy when they see the tapes..(voice at 750 watts,, UGH) ..I'm a PC,,, no ipod...

Sidetrack Q - Do you lose any sound quality using an adapter?

RoverPete · 11-05-2009, 11:50 AM

Good to know - thanks... wasn't sure if everything could be swapped out separately or if everything was specialized to the harness for HK and nonHK. Saw some amps and different head units - are all of these swappable from an HK car to a non HK series II Disco?

Pete

DiscoDream2 · 11-05-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RoverPete

Good to know - thanks... wasn't sure if everything could be swapped out separately or if everything was specialized to the harness for HK and nonHK. Saw some amps and different head units - are all of these swappable from an HK car to a non HK series II Disco?

Pete

Yep, pretty easy upgrade and while your at it throw another $150 - $200 on a average but decent aftermarket head unit. The stock unit is such a POS for a vehical in this price category. It was the first thing I did when I got my DII home.

323jamie · 11-05-2009, 11:58 PM

Does this stereo have a mute or something? I can hear it I just cant turn it off or volume or change station? This happened after I changed bulb in clock. Am I chasing a gremlin?