Anyone done the R56 Channel reverse?

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    Young Pup 1 Bazthemod's Avatar
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    Seen a post about this on TOTALMINI and thought I would give this a shot. Basically as we all know the R56 stereo is pretty poor and can't really punch any bass out.

    This mod reverses the front and rear speakers so the bass signal goes to the back speakers as it should have in the first place!

    The result - the larger rear speakers now handle the bass instead of the fronts. System sounds much crisper now and finally has some depth to it.

    Takes about 45mins to do but totally worth it... best of all its free!

    From Factory JCW to Audi TT Quattro - Might be back one day!

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    Delboy
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    I like the sound of that (no pun intended ).

    Once you've done it, a pictorial idiot's guide would be appreciated .

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    GCA3N
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bazthemod View Post
    Seen a post about this on TOTALMINI and thought I would give this a shot. Basically as we all know the R56 stereo is pretty poor and can't really punch any bass out.

    This mod reverses the front and rear speakers so the bass signal goes to the back speakers as it should have in the first place!

    The result - the larger rear speakers now handle the bass instead of the fronts. System sounds much crisper now and finally has some depth to it.

    Takes about 45mins to do but totally worth it... best of all its free!
    Quote Originally Posted by Delboy View Post
    I like the sound of that (no pun intended ).

    Once you've done it, a pictorial idiot's guide would be appreciated .

    Sounds great

    Defo a guide baz would be good mate.

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    The King Of Shine ianking's Avatar
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    You cant do it if you have the hi fi upgrade though and remember if the car has bluetooth then the phone call will be broadcast out the rear speakers as apposed to the fronts.

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    mikeythemini
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    There are 4 ways of approaching this mod;
    1. Cut the wires, & join front to rear, rear to front.
    2. Remove the pins & swap their positions - take care that they still lock into the holder
    3. buy a plug, socket & set of pins & sockets & take a channel swap lead so you can just plug into the factory loom without modding it - I sell the pins etc - http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=771
    4. Buy a ready made channel swap loom (All pins soldered) then you can have the job done in under 5 mins - http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=745

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    Delboy
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeythemini View Post
    4. Buy a ready made channel swap loom (All pins soldered) then you can have the job done in under 5 mins - http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=745
    Mike,

    What is involved with this "5 mins job"? Specifically, can you access the necessary wiring and plugs without removing half the dashboard or door trims, etc.?

    And is the increase in bass really worth the expense and effort?

    Thanks,
    Del

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    Delboy
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeythemini View Post
    Great Mike - that's brill .

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    Young Pup 1 Bazthemod's Avatar
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    Def worth it... had tunes pumping today going into work :)

    From Factory JCW to Audi TT Quattro - Might be back one day!

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    GCA3N
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bazthemod View Post
    Def worth it... had tunes pumping today going into work :)
    did u buy the adaptor baz or do it yourself?

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