Alpine for Harmony...

loupus666 · 21st November 2006, 17:41

Just wanted to know if the sound quality on the Alpine head unit is much better than the Harmony & a straight swap?
Thanks
Mark

Mike · 21st November 2006, 17:55

Yes, and even better if you fit the SLE mod

It is not a dead straight swap as you need to fit a different cable and connector (Harmony is BMW plug, Symphony is iso) but that is not too difficult a job.

SLE info is here http://www.r75-parts.de/en/sle/index.php

Required lead part number is VUL100330

Post again when you have the lead and Symphony and I can run you through the how to

Mike

Christopher · 21st November 2006, 18:48

Mike, is this lead a standard BMW to ISO lead?

Mike · 21st November 2006, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Mike, is this lead a standard BMW to ISO lead?

No Christopher, it isn't. The Symphony uses a mix of standard and mini iso connectors (6 iirc) which is why you need to get the accessory lead.

Mike

Christopher · 21st November 2006, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

No Christopher, it isn't. The Symphony uses a mix of standard and mini iso connectors (6 iirc) which is why you need to get the accessory lead.

Mike

Thanks - I basically need a lead which is BMW on one end and bare wires on the other to interface to a HU I have which will be part of the Car PC project

Mike · 21st November 2006, 19:01

Then the Symphony lead might be just the ticket as it carries more cables than the standard BMW to iso does. You can never have too many cables eh!

Mike

Christopher · 21st November 2006, 19:02

Good point - thanks. Although, being an MG Rover is that likely to cost an arm and a leg??

Mike · 21st November 2006, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Good point - thanks. Although, being an MG Rover is that likely to cost an arm and a leg??

iirc the lead is around £38 - it has plenty of length and the CD changer extension and plug.

loupus666 · 21st November 2006, 19:17

Thanks chaps ......now on the look out for a Symphony then & an SLE & a lead!!!!! wish me luck.
Mark.....didn`t mean Symphony meant Alpine + I also have an autochanger & presume that shouldn`t affect the swap?

GreyGhost · 21st November 2006, 19:22

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Originally Posted by loupus666

Thanks chaps ......now on the look out for a Symphont then & an SLE & a lead!!!!! wish me luck.
Mark

Best of luck

The Symphony units turn up regularly, you'll probably have to buy the lead from a dealer.

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Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Yes, and even better if you fit the SLE mod It is not a dead straight swap as you need to fit a different cable and connector (Harmony is BMW plug, Symphony is iso) but that is not too difficult a job. SLE info is here http://www.r75-parts.de/en/sle/index.php Required lead part number is VUL100330 Post again when you have the lead and Symphony and I can run you through the how to Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Mike, is this lead a standard BMW to ISO lead? __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Then the Symphony lead might be just the ticket as it carries more cables than the standard BMW to iso does. You can never have too many cables eh! Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Good point - thanks. Although, being an MG Rover is that likely to cost an arm and a leg?? __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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loupus666 Regular poster ZT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks chaps ......now on the look out for a Symphony then & an SLE & a lead!!!!! wish me luck. Mark.....didn`t mean Symphony meant Alpine + I also have an autochanger & presume that shouldn`t affect the swap? Last edited by loupus666; 21st November 2006 at 19:32..