AndyK

I'll pull my radio out this weekend and have a look back there.

Tippy

You'll figure it out, its easy once you do.

AndyK

I've changed 4 stereo HU's in 2 944's and 1 BMW E36, so I know exactly how it's done. I just want to make sure the adapter I get will work, and not eliminate the rear speakers, etc!

Thanks for the help, hopefully I'll have a favorable review of the new HU in the next few weeks!

Tippy

Thats what the 4 sets of Y-shaped RCA's are for, to split the signal for all 6 speakers.

perryinva

Crutchfield does not carry the 6 channel ones for sure. Here's a great thread from 6speed that I had forgot I had marked a while back. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...6-cr220-3.html Good install pictures, and they reference having to use both the Metra 70-1787 and 70-1784 harness adapters, which are available on Amazon, about $25 and $12 each. In fact this thread is oneof the ones that convinced me to not just change the HU, but his was also an Alpine, which Tippy said doesn't sound too great either.

Mfletch

Andy, here is a picture of my amp.

Rob in WA

I ran a recording studio for over ten years and still do as a side job.

You need to replace the speakers and the amp, before the head

Here's the links to my stereo upgrade:


https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-one-pics.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-two-pics.html

AndyK

I have played guitar for 20 years. I've learned that a lame sounding guitar wont sound good through any amp/speakers. So there are two sides to this problem. Sure, replacing the speakers and amp would make a new HU sound better. But I think a lame CDR-220 hurts the sound more than average speakers. If not, then I'll have to replace the speakers and amp eventually!

AndyK

That's how I would do it, if I were replacing my amp. Looks great! $700 is not in my budget for this year though!

RallyJon

Well, YOU do, one percenter.

jyoteen

how are you Jon? How are you liking the C4s?

AndyK

Can someone tell me what I need in an adapter harness that isn't in the Crutchfield Audi set I pictured above? I read that 6speed thread and I still don't get what they are talking about. The Crutchfield adapters have speaker connections in one plug, and amp connections (via 4 RCA plugs) in the other one. What additional adapter would be needed?

Rob in WA

???

AndyK

I found an interesting CDR220 tone setting that makes the system sound almost good! I cranked the treble, and turned on the loudness. Then, I lowered the bass to -3. Not bad, showing the speakers can sound relatively decent.

RallyJon

Sorry--context is my earlier post. You of all people CAN appreciate the difference. My point was that directing people who can't, toward high buck upgrades, perhaps doesn't do them the favor you think it does.