How easy was it to add the sub, where did you attach it to and how did you remove the radio.Hi, Thank you for the quick reply and that would be good to see what yours is set to. I know its not the same equipment but it might help as a starting point to tweak from.
So far I've replaced the front door speakers, tweeters and fitted a Kenwood active sub underneath the seat. I wasn't sure whether to replace the rears yet or if it was worth doing.
Gosh I thought I had given all this up about 20 years ago
Thank again
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No problem at all. It wasnt too hard at all but as long as you're ok at taking things apart you should be fine.
For the headunit removal I followed this youtube guide:
The hardest part was removing the radio bezel surround as this wouldn't budge and was scared of snapping this but it does take a bit of brute force to a certain degree. Once off then just 4 screws to removal the radio. I taped into the front left/right speakers wires to connect the Kenwood KSC-SW11 sub (under drivers seat) and took the power and switch remote from the fuse box on the passenger side.
I was going to remove the seat to make wiring easily but no need really. The loom from the sub can tuck and run down the side of the centre console to the front then up at the back of the dash behind the radio then through to the passenger side fuse box.
Quite impressed with this sub for the money as didn't want to spend a lot just for some fill in bass which is seems to do well. My days of twin 15" parcel shelf subs, mdf boxes and multiple amps are long gone but depends what you're into, as this can run away once you start.
I would say the Focal ibus range with the right iso adapters is neater solution and easily to connect without cutting wires or soldering.
I would certainly fit the active sub first and see what you think. I feel this will give you the biggest noticeable difference. As said I've replaced the front speakers with 6.5" with adapters from the oem fit which were just over 5" and replaced the tweeters. I cant seem to balance right on these and for the effort I would just start by adding the sub. Reading Allen78 setup, it does sound great though using more premium speakers and been a complete setup all round front/rear/sub.
I will stop waffling now
Sorry in advance, Im not the best at describing "how to" nor is my grammar.
Hope this helps anyway and I have a few strip down photos if required.
Ah yes thanks makes sense.
Thank you for the photos and yes will help. The sub settings really are useful. Same here had great audio in my last few cars. I do love my MG and this upgrade should hopefully complete what is missing. Acoustically this type of car and with a glass roof is never going to be a great but it's certainly much better thank stock, especially when playing music from Bluetooth but Dab quality still seems weak.
Agreed is not that bad compared to some cars. At least the head unit does have quite a few options to adjust which I was surprised to see.
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That's great, thanks, will have a go !
FYI here are my audio settings for the Kenwood sub and for the headunit. After a good week of playing with numerous settings this is what I find best for a range of sources and very please with the upgrade results for under £180
Thanks Neil, that's very helpful, I await my delivery of the sub, not yet gone full on speaker change but may consider at a later date.FYI here are my audio settings for the Kenwood sub and for the headunit. After a good week of playing with numerous settings this is what I find best for a range of sources and very please with the upgrade results for under £180
Parts used:
Kenwood KSC-SW11 Active sub £110
Mini Fuse spurs for sub power wiring £7
Renegade 6.5" RX6.2C component speakers for fronts door and pillar tweeters £45
6.5" speaker door adapters pair £12.99
This might help when you've fitted yours or at least starting point. As you can see from the photos the 3d surround is off, virtual sub off, push the speakers forward (rears off) and eq aimed more toward mids and treble for the front components. This let's the sub do what it should do and reduce bass from the doors for better midrange and rear speakers off/low. This now sounds more natural, crisp at low to high volume without distortion, well to me it does.
I think the sub should be enough but those settings help to reduce the bass from the doors. Look forward to hearing about yours when doneThanks Neil, that's very helpful, I await my delivery of the sub, not yet gone full on speaker change but may consider at a later date.
It's the other way round for us, our lass likes the music up high and I like it low or off. The quietness of the car alone is so relaxing.
