audio

I'm having a few problems with the IQ system in my 2012 SV6, The first one is the equaliser seems to change itself. I have it set to custom and EQ'd flat, bass mid and treble all set to zero. With this setting it sounds like it's playing in a cardboard box. It sounds horrible. However if I...

Hi, I'm putting some Focal speakers in the VE I just brought. I want to mount them in the A Pillar and angle them a bit towards me. How hard would that be to do and is there anyway to cover up the original tweeter grilles near the demister. Also, is it hard to change out the original woofers in...

Hey all, So to cut a long story short i have a year 2000 VT Commodore. For years i have been using a basic cassette to AUX connection to listen to ipod/iphone. For some reason recently there is no sound coming from the connection. This is despite the sound working fine for say the radio/CD...

Have a series 1 ve 08 sv6, Looking to install a complete new sound system i've installed a sub with a built in amp on a vx with an aftermarket headunit but this is a whole different ball game. I have about 1k i'm willing to splurge on a complete sound system for it -sub if not obtainable. So...

I know nothing about audio and I know i'm probably being laughed at, but I picked up 2 6 inch 3 ohm 125w woofers and was wondering if I could just use them for the 2 rear speakers in a 2009 ve sv6 as the ones that are currently there have a rattle. Car already has kenwood headunit that was in...

Hi, this might be a silly question but I am curious, does anyone know if you can upgrade from the 6-stacker CD player to a 10-stacker? If not, what would be the best approach in upgrading the stereo system as the quality through Bluetooth FM transmitter is awful and am very happy with the sound...

Hi all I had a quick look and couldn't find any forums regarding this topic- if I missed one please forgive me- can you do me the favour of linking it below? thank you. I recently bought a VE SS 2012 and I am beyond disappointed with how sh***y the audio system is in nearly ALL aspects- lets...

Hello all, just picked up a near new ZB RS Liftback. Very good value in the current market! And it really is a great car. I have a question on radio volume after disconnecting an iPhone from CarPlay. Its so much louder (probably due to CarPlay audio being quieter) but its very annoying. Is...

I am wondering about the connection between the back of the head unit and the dash tweeter(And coincidently the door speaker on the same circuit) According to a wiring diagram, there is nothing more than a simple electrical connection happening there. I have provided a wiring diagram of what...

Hey everyone, I wanted to check if anyone knows how/where the Dash mounted tweeter wires usually join (or is there a holden crossover?) to the front speakers. My diagram shows it just taps in. Front Left (+) - Tan Front Left (-) - Grey Front Right (+) - Light/Green Front Right (-) - Dark/Green...

Hi all, I bought a new headunit to go in my VY and i decided to get all the plug and play packs so i dont run into any issues...but Upon connecting everything together my steering wheel controls are no longer working so can someone point me in the right direction on what to troubleshoot? All i...

I have an active sub I’m trying too fit too a (VF Ssv 2016 non Bose factory sound system) and I can’t find any help anywhere on here, it has the factory amp for the two parcel shelf subwoofers which only has two plug connectors on it unlike the redlines which have three. Any help would be...

I installed an android headunit a while back, which worked fine until a few months ago, when the speakers would randomly drop out. Sometimes all at once, sometimes a few, or even one. Sometimes they chase each other round the car... so super annoying. I have since installed an alpine booster...

Hi my rear speakers in my wm caprice have stopped working a fair bit of oil was spilt in the boot and I thought maybe that was the reason why they had stopped working but I checked all the wires and connections and they were all dry and on the head unit I can’t change the fade from front...

Hi guys and girls. I have recently purchased a wl caprice. And decided the stock stero just wasnt cut out for me. I would rather the option to play usb aux bluetooth all that fun stuff. So upon purchasing an aftermarket head unit i have ran into a problem. I cant seem to get any sound to play...

Not sure if right place. And sorry, but this is on a Barina not a commodore :(. But hopefully, someone can help! I just bought an aftermarket head unit and went to wire it in a TK Barina. The harness I bought is missing some of the pins that the car has. One of those is PWM- . There is a pin...

Hi all, I've checked the manual, checked online, and checked in person, but still can't seem to determine exactly what model my head unit is in my 2010 Calais. I think it's the series 1 "IQ" head unit, but i'm honestly not sure. I'm considering changing head units, primarily because (due to...

Hi all, Ive got my front door trims off and tweeters exposed (nothing broken yet thanks to threads in here), my question is... shouldn't there be a small box that controls both the woofer and tweeter? (Splitter?). Where is it? My reason for asking is because i dont want the headache of running...

Hello, I own a 2010 Series 2 SV6 Ve. I want to redo the audio because currently it sounds like ****. Looking at the KS Series 6.5" Components. These work best at 125W, however I'm confused whether I need a new head unit or amplifiers to run these, as I want a pair in the front and back doors...

Just wondering if anyone knows the stock type and size of the door speaker, also if anyone could recommend a reasonable priced pair that would be easy to intall that would be grouse. Thanks heaps

Hello, first ever post so.... yeah. I have been trying for a week or so to resolve an audio issue in my newly aquired WK Caprice. The audio is stuck on phone mute - if I turn it up full volume then I can hear the radio/CD/DVD faintly. First time I got sound out of it for about 5 seconds...

So to start off i have a 2012 series 2 ve SV6 and want to upgrade my speakers and add a sub. I have decided on my speakers and sub but I don't know what amp to use with these. Here are my speaker and sub selection - Front - Rockford Fosgate Power T2652-S Power Handling: Peak: 200...

Rightio boys and girls, Got a ve ssv or calais with the 11 speaker system and want to add some bass? I just hooked up 2 12" kicker subs and amp setup in the boot and wow was it the easiest install ever! Keep in mind I haven't hard wired the remote wire just yet but I'm pretty sure soldering...

Hi guys has anyone run an loc of the rear stock ve subs? I had a crack and it didn't sound too good. Should I just piss the stock subs off and run the loc off the rear door speakers? Also perhaps I should have run the loc before the amp. Any ideas? Cheers Az

Hey fellas, Im looking at upgrading my audio in my ute. Looking for a new amp, having trouble finding a solid amp. We all know the stock HU are weak as piss, so wanting to amp all of the speakers. What amp should i get to run 4 speakers and 1 sub? The two fronts are XSN1620C - XS-N1620C...

Hey guys, I bought a VY S sedan last week and I've bought some two sets of Sony coaxials to upgrade the door speakers. I did some research today and found out they actually have a factory tweeter in the dash (oops) and wondered how they were wired up. I was wondering if the factory setup had a...

Hey guys, Recently purchased an 08 SV6. I have already installed an amp and sub which is running off the High Level inputs which have been tapped from the rear speakers. What I am wondering is, now I want to install all new door speakers and a 4 channel amp to power them. What are my...

Hey Guys! Looking to install an external microphone that needs to plug/feed into the back of my head unit that I've already installed. I've read everywhere that it simply just goes down through the A Pillar, but how do I run the wire through to get through to where the head unit loom is...

Hey guys I need some advice! Now I'm sure there are heaps of posts about this stuff but I literally can't find them anywhere after days of searching! Recently bought my first car (VE Series 2 SV6 Sedan) and I want to install a sub in the boot I want to do the job myself and with a mate who...

My two front door speakers and both tweeters aren't working and I can't figure out why. They have been replaced with kicker speakers before I purchased my car, so I figure that they've been installed badly or a fuse (that I can't find) has blown as all the other speakers are working normally...

Just joined the forum, got quite a few questions I'm hoping the people in here might know.... Firstly - I'm looking to do a Big3 upgrade in my VE II SSV Sportswagon - but the battery is in the boot. Has anyone else had experience with doing this? What is the best path from the Alternator...

Hello all I don't know a lot about car audio so I have come here for some help, I just got my first car ( 1994 commodore) and want to upgrade the audio systems as it only has a cassette player. I am looking to get a new head unit, amp and sub as cheap as possible. I have decided on the following...

Hello All, Just finished installing some 6x9's in my VX 2002, much by trial and error. Thought I'd share with everyone and save people some time. There's no step by step that I could find on here that simplified things for us less savvy. 1. Remove back seat bottom part. (Pull two ties...

I'm pretty good with head units and stuff but I've never done anything on any models past VY so I'm gonna need some help on this one Just got a VE Series 1 SV6 and was wondering if its possible to upgrade the base head unit (no screen) to the stock one with the screen display, while still being...

Hi All I need help in tuning my system. Can you give me some sample settings/suggestions - My setup - Focal 4160 amp - powering the sub and front splits Focal 165FX splits Pioneer AVH HU Focal SBP30 sub (ported box) (rear facing) Boot & front doors - Dynamated I like punchy...

Hi I have a vx series 2 Pioneer 1 din DVD stereo running a fusion sub 1200 and pioneeer monoblock amp I want to get more bass also what's the best way to tune my stereo my system has a few settings I have no idea what they are lol But is there a certain setting or settings I need to change...

i need help fitting a 12 inch sub behind my seat of my ute does anyone know a template or measurements. sorry I'm just getting started on here and I'm a bit of a noob :hmmm:

I'm looking to add two front 6" speakers and a sub woofer. I wish to connect the speakers to the amplifier along with the sub woofer. The amplifier will be put in the boot so size isn't a massive issue. There are two 6" speakers at the rear of the car which I am unsure as to whether or not i...

Hey guys first time poster, Just finally signed up and need your help on a few things I bought a sub and amp Kicker ES 12" and the amp is a kicker dx 125.2 off a mate for about 130 and was thinking about installing it myself after being told ALBERTS wanted 200$ to install it not including...

Hi guys, has anyone got any info regarding factory harness plugs for the Calais/ Statesman stereo wiring harness to suit the Subs and Amp mounted in the rear of the car? I've got my hands on a set of 8" subs and Eurovox Amp, looking at putting these into my 98 VT Berlina, it already has a...