Kamold's R36

[kamold]

You can pick up the amps and speakers from ebay, they are listed semi-regularly on ebay.de.

eg

VW Passat CC Soundsystem HIGH-END Dynaudio Verstärker amplifier Lautsprecher | eBay

You normally need to contact the sellers to arrange shipping as most will only ship to Europe.
I ended up getting mine from the US.

I've been known to work for the folding stuff too, doesn't have to be consumable

[prn31]

You can pick up the amps and speakers from ebay, they are listed semi-regularly on ebay.de.

eg

VW Passat CC Soundsystem HIGH-END Dynaudio Verstärker amplifier Lautsprecher | eBay

You normally need to contact the sellers to arrange shipping as most will only ship to Europe.
I ended up getting mine from the US.

I've been known to work for the folding stuff too, doesn't have to be consumable

My German isn't that crash hot. I note the CC Amplifier is 3C8 035 456 C but Nermal used 3C0 035 346 J in his Dynaudio retrofit and said that something about some amplifier models are not compatible, including from the CC? I note that in the Ebay listing it was a Lear amplifier, which I understand is correct. Price seems reasonable as I understand Amps can go for $800.

Seems like a pretty major project once you factor in the Dynaudio speaker covers (a must have) and all the work required to do the retrofit.

I'll remember that last comment, ha...

[kamold]

The first three digits of the part designate which model its for 3C8=CC and 3C0=Passat.
The actual hardware is the same, save for the revision which will be minor hardware difference internally, if at all, and perhaps updated software.
But it should be compatible.
As with any kind of retrofit there are always compatibility risks, and there may well be some specific reason why that CC amp wouldn't work...

[kamold]

Here is the frankenharness. Just need to shrink the heat shrink



Here is the original amp connector I desoldered from the board and cut off the 90 degree bends from the pins.



And here is the ground and 12v I pulled from the fusebox on the drivers side. I used a 15amp piggyback connector in a spare slot.

[Jakeys]

Here is the frankenharness. Just need to shrink the heat shrink
And here is the ground and 12v I pulled from the fusebox on the drivers side. I used a 15amp piggyback connector in a spare slot.

Nice work!

Out of interest, where did you get the 2x plugs for the Dynaudio, seeing as you don't have the proper Dynaudio harness? Were they able to be ordered in, I take it, since you also have them for the Dynaudio amp I'm buying. Nice little bonus anyways. Having seen that I definitely reckon I will source the stock connector on a spare amp some time. It doesn't look OEM pretty but it's pretty simple and will definitely do the job and last you, very well done.

And the pic for the fuse box doesn't appear to be in the post?

[kamold]

Yeah I noticed in the ad pic for the amp that it had the two connectors still plugged in, with the cables just cut.
Asked the seller to make sure they were included.
So I used both the connectors, and the wire ends which were in there as I don't have the terminals to put into them. I have some on order but too late

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[Jakeys]

Yeah I noticed in the ad pic for the amp that it had the two connectors still plugged in, with the cables just cut.
Asked the seller to make sure they were included.
So I used both the connectors, and the wire ends which were in there as I don't have the terminals to put into them. I have some on order but too late

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Oh, right! At least you were able to order the pair for the spare amp anyway. Unlike the stock connector, bit of a shame on that one!

Are you planning on now getting the OEM Dynaudio speakers too or would you go for the off the shelf Esotec System 342 instead? Seems they would be plenty suitable. That was my plan. Plus I'm going to try my hand at the grilles, I realise it's not easy but I reckon it's a must have to do the door grilles.

[kamold]

That's why I have a spare one. I found just an amp, and wanted to confirm that I could get it working before committing to the full kit. I also have a full set of speakers and amp which I'm now using to do the complete install.

[kamold]

Following nermal's excellent guide, I swapped over the front speakers this afternoon.
Took about 1 hour 40 mins to do both.
As nermal said, its not as big a jump as from stock to Dynaudio amp, but its still definitely noticeable and worthwhile in my opinion.
Can now push the speakers past 65% volume. No BLERP!!s or distortion.
Just sweet, sweet Dynaudio sound.
Will try and get the rears done over Easter to finish off the upgrade.

[Jakeys]

Well done! Your work on this has been top notch.

Looking forward to doing the same. I am still undecided on if I will buy the speakers currently on eBay or wait, despite it being a good deal. I think with buying the amp and recently buying a second set of Omanyt's I've probably already spent too much money on the car this month.

[kamold]

Didn't even break any clips!

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[Jakeys]

Didn't even break any clips!

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From what I hear that's god level for DIY! Everyone always says the christmas clips explode. Did you use a trim removal tool set from somewhere?

[kamold]

Yeah the forked ones work a treat you push them either side of the clip and they pop out

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[kamold]

Started on the rear installation today.
As expected, had to bridge the connections on the bass speakers to match the stock speakers which have a crossover to power the tweeters.

Unfortunately one of the bass cones that I received doesn't work
So I still have one stock side in the rear. Took me a while to figure it out because I assumed that I was having trouble with getting the pins to match my setup...

[kamold]

The speaker housings on the second hand Dynaudio speakers I got were kind of butchered when they were removed from the previous car.
On the left is the stock speaker and housing. You can see the horrible butchered holes on the right-hand speaker.

The drill bit was obviously allowed to get hot and melted the plastic whilst removing the rivets.

Luckily the housings are removable, which has the added advantage of being able to use the 4-pin connector and crossover from the stock speakers.

I'll have to live with one rear stock speaker for now as a single rear woofer will be hard to come by. The one which is faulty has a big crack across the rear housing which explains why it doesn't work. Must have taken a really good hit because these things would be hard to kill..