D4 'Premium Audio' woes..

[Robocop]

If your like me and can't stand the 'premium audio' aka I wish I spent that extra 5 grand, then stay tuned. Do or die i'll find an alternative even if mines the guinea pig. I'm almost certain there is a way to get an aftermarket (not a cheap Chinese ripoff) that will fit in the space provided, run your iPod/iPhone, reverse camera, DVD and navigation and be controlled from the unit and steering wheel. From what i've seen already using the original speakers it would cost something around 3 grand.

To save me the initial trouble has anyone pulled out the OEM D4 premium audio head unit yet? and.. are there any other interested parties?

[Weird Al]

Yes, sounds good to me.

I am considering creating a car computer to do all that plus a few other things, like OBD gauges etc.

[CaverD3]

Definately a CarPC would be the way to go. The stereo is too integrated both pysically and electronically to be able to change easily.
Sick a touch screen in the main spot and either move the small screen or see if you can get it to input to the screen.

[TerryO]

A mate of mine keeps on raving about a new top of the line stereo, GPS, rear vision camera unit he just had fitted for $3,000 to his RRS.

He is blown away with how good it sounds and the functions it has plus how good it looks fitted into the hole the standard stereo was originally in.

I will find out what brand and model it is and post up here.

cheers,
Terry

[TerryO]

As promised here is the link to the unit he had fitted, as I said it has lots of other functions as well including Parrot hands free. It retails for 2k and he was charged about 1k to get it fitted supposedly.

As I said he is rapt with it and recons it fits perfectly and looks like it was a factory part.

Clarion Australia | NX501A (http://www.clarion.com/au/en/products/2011/multimedia/navigation/NX501A/au-en-product-hi_1259521185590.html)

The LR workshop that fitted it for him in Sydney had a kit made up for fitment for D3/RRS and I think D4's.

cheers,
Terry

[curryinahurry]

Yes, sounds good to me.

I am considering creating a car computer to do all that plus a few other things, like OBD gauges etc.

+1 Watch this space.... I am going this way as well.

Looking at twin displays (one with touch screen to control the PC and the other just a dummy display.

I am researching processors and other alternates. Currenly looks like sub $800 kits from US!
Will do Bluetooth, Wi-fi, OBD dashs, Blu-ray player, check email, browse with other laptops for passengers, music, videos, GPS, etc!!:D

I will keep you posted.

Cheers

Bala

[Robocop]

As promised here is the link to the unit he had fitted, as I said it has lots of other functions as well including Parrot hands free. It retails for 2k and he was charged about 1k to get it fitted supposedly.

As I said he is rapt with it and recons it fits perfectly and looks like it was a factory part.

Clarion Australia | NX501A (http://www.clarion.com/au/en/products/2011/multimedia/navigation/NX501A/au-en-product-hi_1259521185590.html)

The LR workshop that fitted it for him in Sydney had a kit made up for fitment for D3/RRS and I think D4's.

cheers,
Terry

Thanks Terry.. I haven't yet looked into the clarion units but thats what i'm talking about. I've linked the 'Alpine' alternative.

Alpine Electronics of Australia (http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=188)

From what i've read there are a number of add-on components. One in particular is the 'Alpine' video switcher/expansion module. I am yet to hear back from Alpine regarding how this can be applied to the oem stereo.

Alpine Electronics of Australia (http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=134)

[Robocop]

Has anyone pulled the factory stereo out yet? I'm very interested to see the connections behind and if it has the ability to control a CD stacker.

At the very least I could add in an iPod cable such as this hard wired via the AUX at the loom.

Clarion Australia | iPod Interfaces (http://www.clarion.com/au/en/products/2011/multimedia/ipod/index.html)

[CaverD3]

Given the dash layout of the D4 I am not sure how it would fit instead of the OEM?
I think it would be too deep and wide for the screen space.

[TerryO]

I believe from listening to my mate that the Clarion unit has the CD/DVD built in and it totally replaces the whole standard stereo unit in the dash.

He said with the Parrot hands free that your phones phone book comes up on the screen and you can scan through the numbers on the stereo screen and select who you want to call or something like that. This might be nothing out of the norm with new aftermarket stereo's, that I'm not sure of.

One thing I do know is if I can only find a way of stopping him raving on about the bloody Clarion that would be good.

cheers,
Terry

[Weird Al]

TerryO...you are aware you can do all that with the poverty pack stereo in the D4.

My pathetic motorola phone when paired with the D4 via bluetooth shows the phone book (with names) as well as recient call lists and redial etc...an the stereo display.

Would be interesting to see a pic of your mates one, and how they actually fitted it in the dash.


I believe from listening to my mate that the Clarion unit has the CD/DVD built in and it totally replaces the whole standard stereo unit in the dash.

He said with the Parrot hands free that your phones phone book comes up on the screen and you can scan through the numbers on the stereo screen and select who you want to call or something like that. This might be nothing out of the norm with new aftermarket stereo's, that I'm not sure of.

One thing I do know is if I can only find a way of stopping him raving on about the bloody Clarion that would be good.

cheers,
Terry

[Robocop]

That's true Weird Al, my iPhone 4 connects via blue tooth & also displays all info. But that's the other thing, I'm not one to just throw myself in the sh1te but is that necessary, I'm sure just about everyone has a contact or two that could cause an argument..

[Robocop]

Now here is some of my ideas...

Firstly I need to see what's going on back there, I need to know how the CD player is integrated with the basic head unit. I then need to find out if there is a rear AUX input as well as the 3.5mm jack. I then need to see how easy it is going to be to relocate the ome screen into maybe the top glove box. I'd also like to find out 100% if the FL2 & LR3 iPod integration kit will work with LR4 steering wheel controls if frankenstined into the loom..

So.. With this, I'm reasonably happy with the audio quality of the OME stereo, all the controls work & the phone works fine too. What I propose is to tap into the AUX input at the rear of the unit & the constant v+ & power v+. Connect it to one of the many iPod integration leads available & run it back to the cubby box. It will still be controlled via the iPod / iPhone but will also work with the OEM unit & be neater.

Need sat/nav? This is the tricky but good part. Move the factory screen screen somewhere & install a sat/nav a/v screen, I've found a nice alpine unit that would work. Keep the factory stereo installed, attach iPod, rear camera, steering wheel module, nav & any other accessory you like to this screen & use the pre-out to connect to the AUX in. You'd have all you'd need with a reasonably good sound at a third of the price of the Logic 7 system.

[stig0000]

so what is actuly wrong with the audio?? we have never had a complante about it,??

[outasight]

Hi Robocop,

Every time you use the term "OME", I think you actually mean/want OEM which is Original Equipment Manufacturer(or in other words "factory/original").

Sorry to be picky, but I'm a detail person, and it makes you look like a goose to some ... :angel:

Regards,

Les.


Now here is some of my ideas...

Firstly I need to see what's going on back there, I need to know how the CD player is integrated with the basic head unit. I then need to find out if there is a rear AUX input as well as the 3.5mm jack. I then need to see how easy it is going to be to relocate the ome screen into maybe the top glove box. I'd also like to find out 100% if the FL2 & LR3 iPod integration kit will work with LR4 steering wheel controls if frankenstined into the loom..

So.. With this, I'm reasonably happy with the audio quality of the OME stereo, all the controls work & the phone works fine too. What I propose is to tap into the AUX input at the rear of the unit & the constant v+ & power v+. Connect it to one of the many iPod integration leads available & run it back to the cubby box. It will still be controlled via the iPod / iPhone but will also work with the OEM unit & be neater.

Need sat/nav? This is the tricky but good part. Move the factory screen screen somewhere & install a sat/nav a/v screen, I've found a nice alpine unit that would work. Keep the factory stereo installed, attach iPod, rear camera, steering wheel module, nav & any other accessory you like to this screen & use the pre-out to connect to the AUX in. You'd have all you'd need with a reasonably good sound at a third of the price of the Logic 7 system.

[Graeme]

and it makes you look like a goose to some
Just a typo to me - I make lot sof them!

[Robocop]

I'm not following what you mean about OME.. There's nothing wrong with the 'povo pack' factory stereo, I hate wires dangling around everywhere & always wanted iPod integration like I had in my Freelander 2. My D4 was floor stock & ready to go so I had no choice in which audio package it came with.

[Robocop]

Is anyone aware if the factory 'Premium Audio' unit and/or the Logic 7 are MOST compatible?
(MOST – Media Oriented Systems Transport)

[stig0000]

Is anyone aware if the factory 'Premium Audio' unit and/or the Logic 7 are MOST compatible?
(MOST – Media Oriented Systems Transport)

all 3 are, and need to be programed acorddingly, and MS CAN,

and im sure there not interchanerbull;)

[Robocop]

Located the HK amp under the drivers seat today & took pics. Pulled out the cup holders & located the AUX harness cig lighter harness & another 2 pin plug, looks like it's a switch? Can't put pics up via the iPhone forum app.

[Robocop]

It's got the better of me, the centre console & center dash was removed & photos taken. I'll post the pics later tonight.

[powella]

Sorry should have posted earlier, but check out disco3.co.uk... The D3 and D4 audio is very similar, and I have the highline (with the amp under the seat) and a Pioneer screen for nav in the cubbyhole above the factory head unit.

Anways there are lots of options... If you want further info happy to dig up some links, or you could do a search.

Cheers,
AP

[Robocop]

For sure links are always good. I've been unhappy with the stereo since the day I picked the car up. I'd replace the whole system if it weren't for the BUS set up and the fact that the time on the driver display is controlled by the monochrome display. From what I've discovered the LR2 and the LR3 share a very similar stereo. The LR4 is somewhat different, I just can't seem to work out what exactly makes it so different.