HK parcel shelf sub - does it do anything?

Scarlet Fever · 31st January 2007, 13:23

Details: ZT Saloon, fitted with the HK speaker upgrade.

History: Previously owned ZT 190 Saloon without the HK kit.

I can't tell any difference between the sound quality from my previous 190 without the HK kit and my current 260 with it. Does the sub actually do anything at all?

Only, if it is as poor as i believe it is i may strip the sub out as i'd rather have the additional boot space...

biggles · 31st January 2007, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fever

Details: ZT Saloon, fitted with the HK speaker upgrade.

History: Previously owned ZT 190 Saloon without the HK kit.

I can't tell any difference between the sound quality from my previous 190 without the HK kit and my current 260 with it. Does the sub actually do anything at all?

Only, if it is as poor as i believe it is i may strip the sub out as i'd rather have the additional boot space...

Without actually having a non-HK setup to compare with I would say that the sub does help out in the really low frequencies. Try disconnecting the sub and see what happens?

JohnDotCom · 31st January 2007, 15:20

I take it the Amp has been left in and connected to the Sub Woofer? as they seem to appear on EBay, so some people are removing them, have a check.

Scarlet Fever · 31st January 2007, 17:00

Any ideas where it would be? Is it the 'mystery' box in the spare wheel well (ZT 260 - other 'boxes' are the TV tuner, Battery, Emergency fuel cut off and CD Autochanger).

JohnDotCom · 31st January 2007, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fever

Any ideas where it would be? Is it the 'mystery' box in the spare wheel well (ZT 260 - other 'boxes' are the TV tuner, Battery, Emergency fuel cut off and CD Autochanger).

Its a large unit with many connections measuring about 14" x 10" on my Tourer it is under floor with TV Receiver etc. but can also be in left hand wall partion in Tourer tailgate section, would think Saloon the same, unless someone can advise otherwise.

One of my "leaflets" shows it mounted to underside of Parcel Shelf!!??

Rich · 31st January 2007, 18:39

Any chance of a photo of the HK arrangement in the boot?

I thought it was just a small sub bolted to the bottom of the shelf?

black olive · 31st January 2007, 20:16

It would be best removed and sent to me ( Call me Trebus)

Keith · 31st January 2007, 21:23

HK amp is bolted to the lower part of the Nav comp bracket (thing with the fins on it)

if it was not there I doubt you would hear anything as it is in series with the output from the Radio.

The subs do work but they are a bit masked as to much Bass goes to the door speakers

pic of mine

Ti Rich · 1st February 2007, 15:05

From my experience the HK system is an absolute wate of time and money. A far better sounding system can be had for less than £500.

I could also not live with the loss of boot space, it's shallow enough without it!

A good head unit and quality component speakers front and rear (mounted correctly in MDF) blows the HK set up inthe weeds..................(sorry all those that have the HK set up)

Rich · 1st February 2007, 15:20

Any chance of a photo of the HK sub in question, it must be massive for you all to mention lack of boot space??

31st January 2007, 13:23	#1
Scarlet Fever Avid contributor ZT 260 (#27 of 217) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Stansted Airport Posts: 118 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	HK parcel shelf sub - does it do anything? Details: ZT Saloon, fitted with the HK speaker upgrade. History: Previously owned ZT 190 Saloon without the HK kit. I can't tell any difference between the sound quality from my previous 190 without the HK kit and my current 260 with it. Does the sub actually do anything at all? Only, if it is as poor as i believe it is i may strip the sub out as i'd rather have the additional boot space... __________________ Andrew Phillips MGF - Scarlet Fever ZT 260 - #27

31st January 2007, 17:00	#4
Scarlet Fever Avid contributor ZT 260 (#27 of 217) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Stansted Airport Posts: 118 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Any ideas where it would be? Is it the 'mystery' box in the spare wheel well (ZT 260 - other 'boxes' are the TV tuner, Battery, Emergency fuel cut off and CD Autochanger). __________________ Andrew Phillips MGF - Scarlet Fever ZT 260 - #27

31st January 2007, 18:39	#6
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1st February 2007, 15:20	#10
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Any chance of a photo of the HK sub in question, it must be massive for you all to mention lack of boot space?? __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

31st January 2007, 15:20	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I take it the Amp has been left in and connected to the Sub Woofer? as they seem to appear on EBay, so some people are removing them, have a check.

31st January 2007, 20:16	#7
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	It would be best removed and sent to me ( Call me Trebus)

31st January 2007, 21:23	#8
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	HK amp is bolted to the lower part of the Nav comp bracket (thing with the fins on it) if it was not there I doubt you would hear anything as it is in series with the output from the Radio. The subs do work but they are a bit masked as to much Bass goes to the door speakers pic of mine