Audio Install ... Snap, Crackle And Pop
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Audio Install ... Snap, Crackle And Pop
So, I installed a new head unit in my 2000 LR Disco II w/ HK audio... I bought the proper Metra Kit and everything went smoothe, execpt for a slight hum, a little snapping and alternator\ignition whine...
A little background. I removed my factory head unit, because the changer was gone, then the tape went kaput, and i noticed the subd dont change volume, always a muffled low volume rumble... So i trashed the changer, upgraded the headunit to a new kenwood Exelon Head Unit, install went very smoother with the metra harness and the sound is great, however regardless of the volume (even 0 volume, and even with the RCAs unplugged) i hear a constant buzzing\snapping sound, and when i turn on the ignition i also get alternator\ignoition whine... Now these were not present in the factory Head unit UNLESS i were to unplug the equivlent of the RCA (low line) connections, So i am thinking either the amp is bad, but was somehow able to sound ok with the stocker HU, OR the HU provides a different ground VIA RCA connections...
Has anyone heard of these issues? Does any one have a factory HK amp they would be willing to sell or let me borrow to test...
Let me know, the system is in passible shape, if i give it any volume it drowns out the noises... also if someone has spare stock HK speakers, i need a pair of front mids, rear tweets and front a-pillar tweets... Previous owner was a bit harsh on my poor truck...
Thanks in advance,
Eric Wolf
A little background. I removed my factory head unit, because the changer was gone, then the tape went kaput, and i noticed the subd dont change volume, always a muffled low volume rumble... So i trashed the changer, upgraded the headunit to a new kenwood Exelon Head Unit, install went very smoother with the metra harness and the sound is great, however regardless of the volume (even 0 volume, and even with the RCAs unplugged) i hear a constant buzzing\snapping sound, and when i turn on the ignition i also get alternator\ignoition whine... Now these were not present in the factory Head unit UNLESS i were to unplug the equivlent of the RCA (low line) connections, So i am thinking either the amp is bad, but was somehow able to sound ok with the stocker HU, OR the HU provides a different ground VIA RCA connections...
Has anyone heard of these issues? Does any one have a factory HK amp they would be willing to sell or let me borrow to test...
Let me know, the system is in passible shape, if i give it any volume it drowns out the noises... also if someone has spare stock HK speakers, i need a pair of front mids, rear tweets and front a-pillar tweets... Previous owner was a bit harsh on my poor truck...
Thanks in advance,
Eric Wolf
#2
Might sound like an obvious question, but where did you ground the ground wire, and did you tap the ground on the Metra adapter and ground that to a metal part connected to the chassis? If not, cut a little rubber insulation off a part of the ground wire, take another 18 guage wire and twist it with the exposed wire, and solder it up (or buy a wire tap) and I think that is your problem. I may be wrong, but that should be done anyway. Best of luck.
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I work at a stereo shop. This is a common problem and we have tried many differant adapters and they all have the whin. We have added grounds to the rca outshields and anywhere else you could imagine. We will no longer do the install without the customer buying an aftermarket amp or bypassing the HK amp which does not sound as well. I have a 2000 disco with the HK myself. I had to replace it with a sony 5 channel amp.
#6
Try this guy...
I hear he does great work and is very helpful via the phone for troubleshooting. He specializes in all things having to do with Land Rover radios...Plus he can install a face mounted iPod / MP3 Auxiliary jack in your OEM head unit for $130 bucks....
http://home.valornet.com/splacket/index.htm
I hear he does great work and is very helpful via the phone for troubleshooting. He specializes in all things having to do with Land Rover radios...Plus he can install a face mounted iPod / MP3 Auxiliary jack in your OEM head unit for $130 bucks....
http://home.valornet.com/splacket/index.htm
#7
I work at a stereo shop. This is a common problem and we have tried many differant adapters and they all have the whin. We have added grounds to the rca outshields and anywhere else you could imagine. We will no longer do the install without the customer buying an aftermarket amp or bypassing the HK amp which does not sound as well. I have a 2000 disco with the HK myself. I had to replace it with a sony 5 channel amp.
Actually i picked up a pair of Ground Loop Isolators... WORKS... WOO HOO !!!!
#8
I work at a stereo shop. This is a common problem and we have tried many differant adapters and they all have the whin. We have added grounds to the rca outshields and anywhere else you could imagine. We will no longer do the install without the customer buying an aftermarket amp or bypassing the HK amp which does not sound as well. I have a 2000 disco with the HK myself. I had to replace it with a sony 5 channel amp.
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