Adding MP3 player (JVC KD-SH99)

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Oct 7, 2001 | 12:20 AM

AbeSimpson

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Adding MP3 player (JVC KD-SH99)

I have 2000 TT Coupe with Concert base system- no CD changer. I want to add the JVC SH99. as well as an older JVC 12 CD changer I have. I am getting mixed signals about this. CAN i do this without replaceing the Speakers? Crutchfield says
YES but doesnt have any info about NON BOSE systems (which I might be confused about but the base system is NON Bose right?) Also does the KD-SH99 mount flat enough so that there is clearence for the TT door to close on it?? also does the remote work thru the closed door? Obviously Im a complete beginner and need some help here. Any will be greatly appreciated.

Oct 7, 2001 | 02:08 PM

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Start here. This will give you an idea of what it will take.

Also, go back here.

https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/366769.phtml

If your MP3 player has pre-amp outputs as well as speaker outputs, you are OK.
Use the speaker outputs to drive the front speakers, and the pre-amp outputs, to wire into the harness, to drive the power amp in the rear of the car.

If all you have are pre-amp outputs from the MP3 player, you are hosed. You will have to find another amp to drive the front speakers<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/356914.phtml">Wiring in a different Head unit.</a></li></ul>

Oct 7, 2001 | 04:15 PM

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I was looking at the same head unit. I would be very interested in the outcome.

Oct 7, 2001 | 05:42 PM

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UPDATE on this...

I looked at the spec on this unit. It has a built in 4-chan. amp, and 3 sets of pre-amp outputs.
You can wire this unit directlty into the existing TT wire harness.
The front speaker outputs go the to front speakers, and the pre-amp output for the rear, go to the existing power amp.

It's easy.

Oct 7, 2001 | 05:47 PM

?lueshirt

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Ok, let me see if I undertsand

The head unit powers the fron speakers. which I assume are the ones in the door.

Then the pre out hooks up to the with the rear amp that powers the "rear" speaker and the sunwoofer. By rear I assume you mean the ones in the panel behind the seats.

A couple of questions...

Does this apply to Bose and non-Bose systems in the Roadster?

If the head unit is going to power the front speakrs, can you change the front speakers to whatever you want?

Thanks

Oct 8, 2001 | 05:23 AM

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reply.

You have it right, for the Non-"Bose" upgraded system.
I do not know if this applies for the "Bose" upgrade.
I suspect that the fact the upgrade system in the roadster, calls for a "5-channel" amp, that the upgrade amp runs all 5 speakers.
If you look closely at the label from the 'Concert' radio, you will see pre-amp outs for LF,LR,RR,LR.

Yes, you can then replace the front speakers with anything else. They are 4 ohm.
Take the door panel off, and you will see.
They are 6.5" mid's and 2" tweeters.

Oct 8, 2001 | 05:30 AM

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repy for your reply

I have the Bose upgrade. I don't want to do a whole system at once, rather a piece by piece.

So I wonder if I could just replace the front speakers and run them off of the new H.U. or a seperate amp just for them.

Whaddaya think?