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Quattro · 05-25-2006, 12:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Puffanug

1. Anyone know about the factory amp setup for a Symphony radio in a 2003 A4? I think the fronts are powered from the HU, and the rears from a small amp somewhere in the back. I could be totally wrong and have yet to really look at it.
2. Installing the whole thing... This scares me a little. I have a lot of computer install/building knowledge... but little car stereo/electronics knowledge. This whole thing is a learning experience for me, and I plan on making some mistakes along the way. I just don't want to make an expensive mistake, lol. You may be thinking.. "where is the question?" Well, I guess this one is just more of an admitful statement, lol.
3. I am thinking of using a double DIN bezel design for my car and then molding the LCD bezel into it for an OEM look. Would it be stupid of me to buy the LCD and double DIN bezels before I even buy the LCD? I am thinking since I have no experience with this type of fabrication, that I may need some time to finish it. I have seen LCD bezels for both Zarnec and Lilli, around $15-$25 each I think. Figure this way, I have the original LCD bezel in case I ever sell the LCD.
4. Do I need an external USB sound card? Hmmm....

Pics coming soon, as well as updates. Thanks for reading, and thanks for commenting...

1. Correct. If your using amps in your setup you don't have to worry about how the speakers are powered from the factory. You won't need to use the stock amp on the rear speakers.

2. You can't learn without trying.

3. Yeah get an extra lcd bezel and also go to a junkyard and find an extra center console panel as well. This way you can do all the fab work without ripping out your interior and having no music, like I did.

4. You don't "need" external usb card.

Good Luck and post pics.

05-25-2006, 12:41 AM	#3
Quattro I see dead kittens Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York Vehicle: 1998 Audi A4 Posts: 3,788 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by Puffanug 1. Anyone know about the factory amp setup for a Symphony radio in a 2003 A4? I think the fronts are powered from the HU, and the rears from a small amp somewhere in the back. I could be totally wrong and have yet to really look at it. 2. Installing the whole thing... This scares me a little. I have a lot of computer install/building knowledge... but little car stereo/electronics knowledge. This whole thing is a learning experience for me, and I plan on making some mistakes along the way. I just don't want to make an expensive mistake, lol. You may be thinking.. "where is the question?" Well, I guess this one is just more of an admitful statement, lol. 3. I am thinking of using a double DIN bezel design for my car and then molding the LCD bezel into it for an OEM look. Would it be stupid of me to buy the LCD and double DIN bezels before I even buy the LCD? I am thinking since I have no experience with this type of fabrication, that I may need some time to finish it. I have seen LCD bezels for both Zarnec and Lilli, around $15-$25 each I think. Figure this way, I have the original LCD bezel in case I ever sell the LCD. 4. Do I need an external USB sound card? Hmmm.... Pics coming soon, as well as updates. Thanks for reading, and thanks for commenting... 1. Correct. If your using amps in your setup you don't have to worry about how the speakers are powered from the factory. You won't need to use the stock amp on the rear speakers. 2. You can't learn without trying. 3. Yeah get an extra lcd bezel and also go to a junkyard and find an extra center console panel as well. This way you can do all the fab work without ripping out your interior and having no music, like I did. 4. You don't "need" external usb card. Good Luck and post pics. __________________ Installed Asus A7N8X-VM - AMD Mobile Athlon 2400 512 Ram - 60GB HD - Opus 150w Lilliput 7" - Rikaline 6010 [00000000000001100010-] 98% Completed Check Out My Install!!!