Re: Stereo upgrade for Coupe GT

["Mark L. Chang" <mchang@ece.nwu.edu>]

If you haven't, go to Huw's page:

http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers/audi-main.htm

got everything you need to know there...

On Sat, 12 Sep 1998, RJA wrote:

> Just purchased a new JVC CD receiver for my '83 Coupe GT.  It's one of the
> few units that will actually fit into the limited available depth (about 6 -
> 6 1/4 in).  Several issues immediately came up which may be of interest to
> other Audi owners, perhaps someone can also answer my questions:
> 
> 1. The rear speakers have a common negative lead, conncecting it that way
> causes distortion at higher levels.  The manufacturer advises running
> separate negative leads to each speaker.  Doing this immediately clears up
> the problem.  Any idea where in the car these leads are joined?
> 
> 2. I have poor FM reception with the Fuba antenna, no AM reception at all
> (works great with a new test antenna!).  Is the white wire at the antenna
> lead for a preamp?  Applying +12 VDC to this lead did not improve reception,
> no +12 VDC appears at this lead either.  Any ideas or suggestions?  Nothing
> on the antenna is shown in the shop manual.
> 
> 3. Any suggestions for upgrading the stock 4" speakers in the rear deck?
> Bought a nice pair of 6 1/2" coaxial speakers at a closeout for a great
> price, but grills are too big to fit in the rear deck, even if I cut out the
> sheet metal underneath.
> 
> -- Rich
> '83 Coupe GT
> 

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