Harmon Kardon system
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Yes I believe it is the premium system as the subs are located in plastic enclosures left and right rear. I removed the old subs because I thought they were blown or rotted due to the sound. One sub was in bad shape (rotted) but the other must have been replaced as it was in good shape. I installed 2 JL 6.5 subs, 4 ohms, but when I turn the bass past +1 I am still getting distortion
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Check thespeaker wires from the subs tothe ampnext ... then the amp itself ... would think one of those two things will be the culprit.
If not, then check thecrossover (I don't know the OEM system, but if your speakers are supposed to be subs only it should have one someplace)... then the line level cables ... then the audio outs on the head unit.
In short, start at the speakers and work your way back until you find the cause. Distortion in subs can be a little trickier to find, because poor enclosure design can also cause it. Am throwing that out as a cause here, because you would think the OEM system would have gotten that part right to start with and the replacements are new.
If not, then check thecrossover (I don't know the OEM system, but if your speakers are supposed to be subs only it should have one someplace)... then the line level cables ... then the audio outs on the head unit.
In short, start at the speakers and work your way back until you find the cause. Distortion in subs can be a little trickier to find, because poor enclosure design can also cause it. Am throwing that out as a cause here, because you would think the OEM system would have gotten that part right to start with and the replacements are new.
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Foundtwo pretty complete sites that people put together documenting audio upgrades for an xk8.
http://p4-8057.uk2net.com/jag/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2378983/6
Good information in both.
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how do you set the sub level?
how do you set the sub level?
Just dial it in. If that option is not there, there is another problem you have (like incorrect amplifier or something henky!)
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ORIGINAL: rparshall
Does anyone know where the amp is located and where I can find a schematic or more information on this system.
Does anyone know where the amp is located and where I can find a schematic or more information on this system.
Also, amp is in the trunk/boot, to the right above the rear wheel behind the carpet. Just tug down from the top, and you will see it. You won't tear anything when you go exploring.
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I am ready to try anything to get this to sound good, do you know how to access the switch. Also I asume it is the premium system since it has Harmon Kardon on the front window sills where the high range speakers are, also it has the subs in the back, sub and midrange contained in enclousures.
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Wonderful info! I really like http://p4-8057.uk2net.com/jag/ ! I must use these tipsin my XJ8 since all looks very similar
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It has to be, it must. Have no fear, if you really want premium sound and features, my deck and amplifier are about to pulled from my car. Should be available week of the 19th if you want to try a swap-out. Same as you, components in the front and subs in the enclosures in the rear. PM me if you are interested.
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