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Old 10-14-2012, 05:38 PM
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Harman Kardon Amp Retrofit?

Ok I am going to add the Harman Kardon Amplifier. It look like I just need the wires? Dose anyone have the part number for them?
amp part number 204-870-66-90.
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I think you are in for a surprise. A BIG $UPRI$E. The HK Logic 7 system uses fibre optics for signal transfer and will most likely require the AUDIO50 or Multimedia System. It also has surround sound which includes a center channel speaker and a crappy, small subwoofer mounted under the rear deck. If you currently have the Audio20 base audio- install an aftermarket amp or amp/processor and upgrade the existing speakers. If you still want additional bass- add a powered subwoofer like the Infinity Basslink.


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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
I think you are in for a surprise. A BIG $UPRI$E. The HK Logic 7 system uses fibre optics for signal transfer and will most likely require the AUDIO50 or Multimedia System. It also has surround sound which includes a center channel speaker and a crappy, small subwoofer mounted under the rear deck. If you currently have the Audio20 base audio- install an aftermarket amp or amp/processor and upgrade the existing speakers. If you still want additional bass- add a powered subwoofer like the Infinity Basslink.


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I have kappa front and rear door speakers with JL amp and clean sweep. I retro fitted the comand. what is going to sound better
kappa's , center speaker rear speaker/ sub with OEM H&K amp or
kappa's with JBL MS-8 and JL amp?
Its all about sound quality for me.
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Depends on which JL. HD or XD series- JL hands down. The HK OEM amp would never compare to the JL. The MS-8 is great (big improvement over the Cleansweep), but results would depend on the how many channels your amp has. If you are seriously concerned about sound quality- you don't want the center speaker unless you watch movies in the car. You should be able to achieve the ultimate soundstage and imaging with a great pair of components and a sub.
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Originally Posted by W204Man
Ok I am going to add the Harman Kardon Amplifier. It look like I just need the wires? Dose anyone have the part number for them?
amp part number 204-870-66-90.
2008 c300
* wiring
* optical cables
* bracket
* amp
* screws
* speakers
* door badges

Part numbers depend on VIN

* dealer software coding
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My full set up is
JL JX360/4
JL Clean Sweep (replacing with the JBL MS-8)
front kappa 60.9cs but twetters did not fit so I used JL c5-075ct
rear kappa 62.9i
new speaker wire
What is need of improvment?
I would like to add JL W3 6.5 mounted on the deck. but I would need a new amp.
And AkaSigFreak and everyone eles thanks for the help!!!
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The tweeters from the Kappa 60.9 can fit, but you have to enlarge the hole with a Dremel tool, takes a few minutes to enlarge each side with a sanding drum.

Does the Clean Sweep provide separate outputs for a subwoofer and the fifth channel as part of its DSP? If so adding a self-powered sub would be the next step, also wiring the fifth channel to the REAR would really expand the sound, this of course would need its own small (maybe 20W) amp and a speaker in the rear deck.

As long as one is wiring the subwoofer feed to the trunk, it takes almost no time to locate a fifth channel speaker and amp under the rear deck.
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Originally Posted by Acapulco Bill
does the Clean Sweep provide separate outputs for a subwoofer and the fifth channel as part of its DSP?
No. Has anyone used the ms-8?

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