Audio preparation of Lada Kalina: varieties

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Speakers for viburnum, which ones to choose?

First, let's determine what size the standard speakers in Kalina are.

The speakers in the front doors measure 13cm.
The rear speakers on the Kalina sedan are 18cm, but you can manage to attach 17cm, or 9x6 pancakes.
Rear speakers for Kalina station wagon 16″, you can attach other sizes, starting from 13cm.
The rear speakers on the Kalina hatchback are installed in a shelf; the size for the “pancake” speakers is cut out as desired.

When choosing speakers for Kalina, keep in mind that the front speakers should be the main ones, and the rear ones should be secondary. Therefore, it is recommended to install 16cm instead of the standard front 13cm speakers. In more detail, which speakers to choose. Next, installing speakers in Kalina:

Choosing the Right Speakers

Let's say we want to install 4 loudspeakers, which will not differ in size from the standard ones. It is known that some owners decide to install a subwoofer, as well as a separate amplifier, etc. But the manufacturer prepares the car to connect 4 speakers, which are located in the doors. This is true for all trim levels.

Installing speakers in Kalina 2 in their standard seats is a very simple tuning option. To begin with, you can buy spacer baskets (spacers). And you need to choose speakers so that they fit the spacers.

We also note that the front speakers installed forward are no different in size from the rear speakers. The standard size of the speakers is 5 inches, that is, 12.5 cm. Almost all budget sets are suitable.

What is audio preparation

This is equipping the car with wiring, with the help of which in the future the owner of the car will independently install the audio system chosen according to his taste and budget. The car owner installs a radio, speakers, and a subwoofer. An acoustic shelf is mounted as an alternative to standard preparation for speakers.

Such audio preparation is important for those who value high-quality sound and who care about how music sounds in the interior of their car. For those who do not want to waste money on a cheap standard audio system, but want to install high-quality musical equipment.

Preparing the door for installing the column

Audio preparation is carried out by those who prefer everything exclusive and individual. Real car audio requires a special professional approach and attention to detail. Needless to say, such high qualities cannot be achieved at a factory due to conveyor production.

Installing a high-quality audio system yourself does not always lead to excellent sound. This is all due to the fact that the interior of a car is not considered ideal for acoustics. Sound waves from the speakers are distortedly reflected from the windows and other surfaces of the car. And speakers are often installed in the wrong place, since during factory audio preparation, holes are drilled in standard, inconvenient places.

Sound reproduction is also affected by factors such as electrical interference, engine and external noise, and constant vibrations. Fortunately, now all interference can be easily eliminated and the system can be modified, you just need to know how to do it. If your own knowledge is not sufficient to install and modify the audio system, experienced car audio specialists will come to the rescue. The main requirements, after high-quality sound, remain reliability and ease of control of the system.

The ideal sound for a car enthusiast and for a music listener at home has significant differences.

The basis of a car audio system is a player, which must have certain characteristics.

Supported media format. Ordinary audio cassettes have long since sunk into oblivion, and CDs are already outliving their last years and becoming less and less popular.
Player output power. It varies from weak (25 watts) to strong, more than 55 watts. Moreover, the price of the system directly depends on the power.

But even the best player will not play music perfectly if it is paired with low-quality speakers. The best sound can be achieved from speakers that are optimally combined with the head unit, that is, the equipment must have the same power.

Nuances of installing an audio system

Shelf with speakers

So, the factory audio preparation of the Lada Kalina has already determined the presence of wiring for the audio system and the places where the radio, speakers and subwoofer will be installed. What remains for the car owner to do is install the equipment. However, some audiophile drivers independently improve the car’s acoustics by performing noise and vibration insulation, altering and moving the holes for the speakers to more convenient places. Sometimes an acoustic shelf is installed and other work is done to furnish the car interior.

The car model is important. When installing a subwoofer, for example, the car body type is taken into account: hatchback, sedan or station wagon, since the Lada Kalina sedan is inconvenient for installing such equipment. In this case, the optimal places for the speakers would be a rear-mounted acoustic shelf or an armrest on the seat. This requires some changes to the interior, drilling holes and using additional materials.

In the interior of the Lada Kalina hatchback car, the bass sounds better. There is no need to install an endless acoustic screen system; the rest can be installed without problems.

Audio preparation in the “Norma” package

In this configuration, the option may be called differently:

Audio system (FM, USB, SD card, Bluetooth, Handsfree), 4 speakers, external antenna
Audio preparation (cable, external antenna, 4 speakers)

In other words, the “Norma” package is further divided into a number of design options. Four speakers will be installed in the front and rear doors in any case, but the radio will only be available in some versions of this configuration.

The standard speakers for Lada Kalina 2 have a catalog number: front - 2170-7901020 and rear - 2170-7901030. See also the review of the Lada Kalina 2 “Norma” radio.

Front speakers

These are 6-inch speakers (16 cm) from the Renault-Nissan Alliance model 4ohm MAX 40w. You can find them by article number 28156-3SG0A. These components are installed on spacers from Logan and Sandero models.

It is noteworthy that AvtoVAZ used rivets rather than simple screws as fastenings. On the one hand, this guarantees the quality of fixation. But on the other hand, dismantling these Lada X-Ray speakers is much more tedious and time-consuming, because you have to drill out the rivets and then rivet them again.

Moreover, after 2-3 operations, the holes are usually so broken that new ones have to be drilled.

Choosing an audio system

First you need to determine the dimensions of the speakers that will be installed in the standard holes prepared for them when assembling the car. All speaker systems that are offered to customers have several standard sizes. Speakers installed in cars by manufacturing companies sometimes have overall dimensions that occupy a middle position between the proposed standards. But it's not scary. In order to switch to selected speakers with a certain standard of overall dimensions, it is necessary to prepare podiums for them, replacing the former standard plastic ones with those chosen by the car owner.

Installation of acoustics on Granta

Speaker in the car door

First of all, you will need to dismantle the plastic pocket that covers the compartment for the stereo system. Use a screwdriver for flat type screws. When the pocket is removed, you will see that behind it there are special sockets where ISO plugs from the future speaker system will be placed.

After this, you need to remove the protective metal frame from the radio. We install it in the vacated opening under the plastic pocket. Successful fixation of the equipment is usually accompanied by a characteristic click.

Now you will need to connect the plugs in accordance with the existing ISO standard, to which the electrical wiring of all international format radios meets. Incorrect connection of the audio system connectors can lead to malfunction of all electrical devices in the car, including the radio.

It is worth noting that many car radio manufacturers make individual connectors for them. In this case, the kit almost always includes a special adapter for ISO standard plugs. If your radio does not comply with the ISO standard and does not come with an adapter, you can consider cutting the wires from the radio plugs or from the car's electrical wiring. After this, you will need to properly solder the wires in accordance with the color pinout.

It is strictly not recommended to resort to simply twisting the wires with adhesive insulating tape. This type of connection is impractical, since in winter the tape freezes and cracks, which can cause the wiring to short out and electrical appliances to fail. For a high-quality connection, you can use terminals that are designed for clamping wires.

ISO standard connectors are prepared only once. After this, you will not have to deal with selecting plugs and pinouts when installing a new radio. This procedure should take no more than 3 minutes.

The ISO standard uses 2 types of connectors: brown and black. The first is intended to ensure the operation of all the acoustics of the car. The second is for special functions of the stereo system and its electrical power supply. The pinout diagram for ISO is shown in the figure.

ISO pinout diagram

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Happy New Year everyone. We continue to farm the car. We got to the point of installing the radio. Let's start with how it all happened) At first I wanted to install the standard one from Granta. I searched the Internet for it, but they are asking a lot for it. Someone asks for 7500 or 9000. But I saw that it was 15,000 rubles. On the market about 17,000 rubles. Well, then I thought: the mafon itself costs 5000 + the panel for it (Beard) costs 1600 (and even if you go to Tolyatti it’s 1200) + all sorts of gadget cords are at least 4000 = expensive. For that kind of money you can buy an Android. There was an idea to buy from Aliexpress, but there it’s also normal. And then I kind of resigned myself to okay, let Sonya sing.

It was planned somewhere on January 2-3, but I couldn’t resist and started doing it on January 1 in the morning. It's more interesting with a hangover.

Before installing, I looked on the internet and the basics are all the same. But some people bothered me so much that I became scared, what if things didn’t look good for me. Basically I decided not to bother myself. But I also expected, of course, that there would be a lot of work. It took me about 4 hours to do everything including smoke breaks.

Work progress: 1. From the beginning I took off my beard and disconnected it. I also removed everything from her. Illuminated buttons and air ducts. I didn’t shoot the video myself; I didn’t completely clutter it up on the internet. Here's one of them

2. Took the beard home. It's still warmer there. And he got to work, first placing the tape recorder against the frame, marking where and how our tape recorder would be. It was decided to cut the pocket, and at the bottom just a little to the frame, I didn’t cut off anything extra. The exterior remained intact. First I marked it with a marker. Before reaching the place where I would cut, I burned everything off with a soldering iron. Afterwards I sawed everything out with a piece of metal cutting cloth. Natfilem has already brought it to the ground. Afterwards everything fit perfectly and beautifully.

3. Afterwards I went into the car and started driving it there. At first I just inserted the tape recorder there, well, it sticks out a lot. And I decided to cut down the back bar. I tried it on and everything fits perfectly.

How to remove the trim?

This is necessary for installing speakers

Here, the Lada Vesta owner will need maximum care and attention to eliminate the risk of scratching the plastic panels. Using a screwdriver is highly undesirable

It is better to arm yourself with a plastic card.

The fastening of the casing is represented not only by screws, but also by 4 “hedgehogs”. The risk of breaking them is quite high if the owner does not use a specialized tool during dismantling. These “hedgehogs” are borrowed from cars from Renault-Nissan. You can use elements from Grants instead, but minor preliminary modifications will be required. Such “hedgehogs” are stronger and their price is several times lower.

According to these manipulations, the upholstery on the driver's side is dismantled. Removing the trim from the right door panel has its own peculiarities. There is no need to remove the window lift button. There is also no need to look for a self-tapping screw plug. A sufficient measure would be to remove the handle cover.

Standard audio preparation - Lada Kalina blog

Using my station wagon as an example, I would like to write a little about the standard audio preparation of the Lada Kalina. As far as I know now, all cars, starting with the “norm” configuration, have audio preparation, which includes:

Plugs for connecting the radio
Wires for front speakers
Wires for rear speakers

Now I will describe everything with photographs and in more detail below. So, the plugs for connecting the radio are located under the plug below the heater control unit. If you remove this plug, there will be two gray and brown connectors.

The radio is connected very simply, gray color is up, brown color is down. As for the wires in the front doors, to get to them you need to remove the front door trim. The example below shows the conclusions already in the door trim cut under the column:

But at first we had to search a little for the rear ones; on the left side the wire was quickly found, since it was located near the trunk light:

And the right one is located under the trunk trim, glued with tape to the metal of the rear arch, so you will first have to look for it with your hand under the trim or remove it altogether. Here is an example of the already routed wires:

Many potassium growers wrote that they don’t have any wires even at the “normal” level, but I was convinced of the opposite. For example, my 2022 Kalina Station Wagon. I tried to connect the rear wires to the speaker, everything works fine, the music flows. So installing music with standard audio preparation is as easy as shelling pears.

Dismantling

All the speakers are located in the doors, and therefore, to get to them, you will have to remove the upholstery.
To work, you will need a special plastic spatula (it can be replaced with a knife or a thin screwdriver, and the metal must be covered with a cloth) and a TORX T20 bit. In addition, it would be a good idea to buy at least a few pistons, since the standard ones may break during disassembly. First we disassemble the front door. First of all, you need to remove the triangular plastic trim that covers the mirrors on the interior side. It is held on by latches - you need to snap them off.

Next, using a knife or screwdriver, pry up and remove the door handle trim. Underneath there are screws that need to be unscrewed.

When this is done, all that remains is to remove the upholstery - you need to pull it towards you, gradually snapping off the clips. It is recommended to start working from the bottom and gradually work your way up.

Finally, you just need to disconnect the wiring plug.

In the case of the rear door, everything is a little more complicated, since you have to remove the window handle (in the absence of full power accessories, of course). To do this, you need to insert a plastic spatula under the washer and remove the bracket, after which the handle can be easily removed.

The process of dismantling the handle is clearly demonstrated using the example of the rear door of a Lada Vesta.

Then you need to unscrew the screws securing the casing itself. There are three of them:

In the door handle;
Top at the end;
In the door handle.

Next, you just need to unclip the pistons, similar to the front door, and remove the upholstery by disconnecting the wiring plug.

When all the door cards are removed, it will be possible to get to the speakers of the X-Ray Lada.

Installing speakers in the rear shelf of Lada Granta liftback

The installation process is somewhat complicated by the need to pre-prepare the shelf, cut holes, and install podiums.

Open the back door of the Lada Granta Liftback, remove the shelf;
We apply the speakers one by one, projecting their oval silhouette onto the shelf from the back side;
We cut out holes with a jigsaw and clean them around the perimeter with sandpaper;
We buy in advance and cut out the podiums for the speakers ourselves. We apply and assemble the structure.

The most crucial moment comes - laying the cable. Some masters practice feeding from side doors, which is fundamentally wrong. As the load on the circuit increases, the speakers will begin to sag. It is best to connect to the ISO connector on the back of the tape recorder.

We dismantle the plastic linings - thresholds between the front and rear rows of seats.
We lay the wires from the rear speakers and bring them out to the inside of the dashboard.
We route the ISO connector and connect it to the free sockets.
We reassemble the pads.

Provided you follow the recommendations and follow the algorithm, the performance of the speakers is guaranteed. During the warranty period, the buyer has the right to present to the seller any demands provided for by law.

Speaker size

You should not install a large speaker system in a car, since this is not a concert hall. Therefore, as a rule, for a car, speakers with a size of 10-13 cm that reproduce high frequencies, and speakers with a diagonal of 16-17 cm that produce high and low sound frequencies are sufficient (see photo).

Installing speakers in front and rear doors

How to independently install speakers in the door trim of a VAZ car? The designs of the rear doors in the Lada Granta and Lada Kalina cars, as well as in other VAZ cars, are identical, and they provide places for acoustics. But even to install the speakers in standard places, the design will still have to be modified.

Let's consider the standard option for installing speakers in the front and rear doors of modern Lada cars:

First you need to remove the door trim (see photo).
Choose speakers, preferably 13 cm in size (see photo).
Prepare podiums for acoustic speakers. You can make them yourself from a sheet of plywood using a stencil (see photo).
Buy a standard plastic mesh at the store, but it is better to cut it yourself from a mesh made of metal fabric (see photo).

Cars of the Lada Granta, Kalina, VAZ 2107, VAZ 2110 series, produced as standard, are not equipped with speakers and a car radio. But in these car models there is a mandatory place for the speaker system. The doors in various modifications of the Lada Grant and Lada Kalina do not have significant differences, which cannot be said about their trim. In the “standard” version, she is deaf. But, using an electric jigsaw, you can make a shaped slot in the plastic and stencil holes for the standard cladding of VAZ cars, which is located above the speaker system.

If you do the installation yourself, then the most convenient option for placing the acoustics is in the interior doors. This will allow sound to travel in all directions. To do this, you should choose small speakers with a diagonal of 10-13 cm and a sensitivity of about 92 decibels.

The first thing you need to do when installing a speaker system is to try on the speakers before starting work. If their depth turns out to be too great, you will have to slightly modify the plastic substrate in place (see photo). You may need to trim the bottom a little. Next, using nuts and screws, you need to secure the part in the door and make sure that all fasteners fit and are in place. After this, you can install the speaker, securing it with screws. It should be remembered that the speakers must be firmly fixed, which will improve the sound quality of the speakers and prevent rattling. For this purpose, it is best to use a material that protects against vibration.

Next, you need to drill holes in the door to securely attach the mesh. For this work you will need a knife, a file and a drill, since the plastic is thick, and you will have to tinker with it to make the holes even and correspond to the given dimensions. After the work is completed, the mesh must be firmly fixed in the casing using special fasteners (see photo). After this, you can assemble the structure in reverse order.

All that remains is to use the instructions for using the car radio and connecting the speakers and lay the necessary wires in the rear doors of the car. We must not forget about soundproofing the doors so that the acoustic system sounds better and pleases its owner.

Speaker installation process

Installing the rear speaker, oddly enough, is even easier than the front speaker. We take the spacer and screw it to the back door, after which all that remains is to secure the speaker and connect it. With the front door, everything looks more complicated - there you need to glue threaded washers under the holes for the bolts. And normally these washers are held in place by brackets, which are not included in the “standard” configuration.

Rear and front door without trim

Each speaker is screwed onto 4 threaded screws, but it is better to connect the connectors first. One pair of speaker wires goes into each door, and they come from the main connector intended for the radio. Before making the connection, it is better to test the wires for breaks.

Here we could say: do not mix up the wires connected to the speaker terminals. But the worst thing that can happen even in case of an error is that the music will play, but not quite correctly.

We have discussed in full how to install speakers in Kalina 2. We will not consider the method of installing and connecting the radio, but note that it is not at all necessary to dismantle the center console for this.

General information about music in Grant

In this section, we will consider general non-professional points about music in the Lada Granta.

Installing music

If you have a VAZ 2190 in the basic configuration (or Norma) with audio preparation, then installing music will entail the following steps:

Removing the radio cover - on the back side there are ISO connectors for power and speaker wires. You will have to run the wires to the rear speakers yourself if you plan to install an acoustic shelf, since from the factory the wires are routed only to the doors;
Installation of a 1-DIN radio (for 2-DIN you will have to farm, cutting out a jumper in the panel and looking for a suitable frame);
Finding and connecting the plug of the pre-installed antenna - often the antenna wire on the roof is lost under the ceiling trim and it turns out to be easier to install the antenna separately than to find the factory cable;
Pulling wires into the trunk to connect an amplifier, subwoofer and speakers installed in an acoustic shelf.
To install the amplifier, you will also need a separate power cable from the engine compartment directly from the battery terminal through a fuse.

Removing the jumper in the panel cladding is mandatory when installing a 2-DIN GU.

If your car does not have audio preparation, you will have to separate the power wires for the radio and the speaker wires in the door.

What kind of acoustics to put in Granta

Common budget music option:

radio tape recorder within 5000 rubles with the ability to adjust the equalizer;
16 cm component speakers with tweeters at the front;
acoustic shelf with speakers 6*9;
amplifier with subwoofer in trunk.

Let's look at an example of such a configuration with a price tag in the table (the calculation is for ordinary people, not audiophiles) based on Pioneer devices:

Example of a Pioneer device	Average price tag in rubles
Head unit (radio)	DEH-S101UB	4000
Front 16cm acoustics	TS-G1733i	2000
Acoustic shelf	1500
6*9 “pancakes”	TS-R6951S	2200
Amplifier 2-channel	GM-A3702	4300
Passive subwoofer in a box	TS-WX305B	5200
Subwoofer installation kit	1500

As a result, we get budget sound in the region of 20 thousand. If we consider professional head units, premium-segment speakers, installation of custom podiums and other delights, the price tag can easily jump over a hundred thousand, amounting to a third of the cost of the car itself.

The choice of podium depends on the type of windows, budget and number of speakers.

Podiums in the front doors

We will not describe the technology for making podiums with our own hands. Next is a selection from various resources for ready-made podiums and manuals for self-production.

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Here is a photo report on self-production with comments.
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Professional acoustics

For car audio fans who are ready to invest large amounts of money in Granta, we have selected a couple of bright videos. Look what you can build on the Lada base and look decent in the area and at local car audio competitions. Enjoy.

Audio preparation Grants of different configurations

Decoding error codes for Lada Granta, Kalina 2

In the “standard” configuration, the Lada Granta has pre-installed power wiring harnesses, which are located in the console opening. Electrical wires are connected only to the radio, so don’t be surprised if you don’t find them in the doorways. To wire to the doors, you will need to pull power wires, which are located under the console panel

In this configuration of the Lada Granta, the stereo system can be installed independently, if due attention is paid to it

In the Lada Granta Norma, the power wires coming from the console are already routed to the doorways. You only need to connect the audio system in accordance with the assembly diagram. It's not uncommon for the stock door wiring to not match up with some speaker connectors. To solve this problem, you need to purchase suitable wires and replace them in the doorway. Lada Granta Norma has a trim with a special pattern for the speakers. Based on it, you can cut the opening yourself.

During assembly at the factory, the Lada Granta luxury version is equipped with a touchscreen multimedia system and speakers. The improved radio tape recorder is complemented by Bluetooth function and a 5-inch display with line output. In addition, the built-in radio allows you to connect a USB 2.0 flash card, through which you can listen to recorded music.

The standard radio for the Lada Granta model is an improved device, the design basis of which is the “Sirf Atlas” processor, supplied by the well-known. In addition to the presence of a radio receiver, the device is equipped with a large touch screen and has the ability to connect an external source via a video input by replacing the software and performing firmware. However, in the basic configuration of a domestic car there is only a push-button radio. Many owners are not happy with this fact and want to connect a more modern radio. This article will tell you how to install a radio.

Do-it-yourself installation

Next, we will look in detail at how to correctly install the radio on the Lada Granta manually

If you are not a fan of the standard audio preparation of the Lada Grant, pay attention to this algorithm

As stated earlier, the power wires are initially wired, and all that remains is to understand how to properly connect them to the radio.

After removing the cover that covers the radio, two connectors will be visible in front of you. One connector is intended for connecting speakers in the doors, the second is for power supply.

The black and pink wires indicate ground and plus, and at the same time they are the main ones for power supply. If the connection is incorrect, the audio system will at least not work; in the worst case scenario, you will short-circuit the “–” and “+” terminals, which will result in the fuse blowing.

When connecting directly, be sure to insulate all wires, not just those used, to avoid a short circuit.

After connecting the necessary wires, we secure the speaker with self-tapping screws or screws and close the mesh.

It is recommended to install 5-inch speakers (12.5 cm) on the front doors of Lada Granta cars, but if desired, you can insert 16 cm, as a result of which the sound quality will only increase. Choose speakers so that the glove compartment can open completely. This problem often exists when owners choose larger speakers.

Some craftsmen cut out the trim on the rear doors and install pancakes (6x9), which sound even better. With this option, a teardrop-shaped mesh is purchased in the standard factory place for speakers, and speakers measuring 13 cm are installed.

After doing all this grant-audio preparation, all that remains is to turn on the speaker and wait for the radio to turn on.

Self-installation of a radio on a Lada Kalina

Improved car radio

Even in the “Standard” configuration, where the audio preparation is minimal, installing the radio will not be difficult, since all the wires necessary for this are already routed into the connector. The only problem that a car owner may encounter is the order and correctness of connecting the wiring to the system itself.

The two connectors for the radio are covered with a cover, which must be removed before installing the system. One connector is for powering the radio, and the second is for running under the door speakers.

The black and pink wires are the main ones for power. It is important to know and use the correct wiring diagrams, otherwise you can simply short out all the terminals and burn the fuses. At best, you simply cannot achieve the desired sound result.

Be sure to insulate all wires connected directly. Even those wires that are not useful for connecting the radio must be insulated in order to avoid their contact and short circuit.

Rear speakers Kalina

If the requirements for music are not high, then you can get by with a standard shelf. If you are a music lover, you will have to buy or make an acoustic shelf.

Installing rear speakers on a Kalina Station Wagon: the wiring for the rear speakers is taped under the upholstery. There are no special features of the process, everything is simple and clear. Example, Kalina station wagon, rear speakers in standard shelves measuring 13cm:

Installing rear speakers on Kalina Hatchback. There is also nothing complicated in the process. Holes are cut in the rear shelf to suit the size of the speakers and secured with self-tapping screws.

Installing rear speakers on Kalina Sedan. Remove the rear shelf, which is held on by clips. If the speakers are larger than the standard size, for example, 21cm, then we cut out pieces of metal and fix the speakers with self-tapping screws. The shelf is installed using new clips (Author of the photo).

Now all that remains is to install the radio.

Is the warranty void if you installed the speakers in Kalina yourself? AvtoVAZ's response says that if the wiring is not damaged during the installation of audio equipment, then the car will not be removed from warranty.

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Speaker power

Beginners who decide to select a speaker system must remember that purchasing high-power speakers does not mean that the output can be high-quality sound. The main thing is that the power of the speakers matches the power of the radio. The total acoustic sound power should not be less than the declared power of the car radio. It is worth paying attention to the fact that at peak or maximum power the speakers produce very large distortions. A clean signal is obtained at rated power.

Audio preparation is the basis of car audio

It is worth understanding what audio preparation is in a car. This may mean both work on installing audio equipment, and the presence of a special place for an audio system, speaker jacks, and wiring for further installation of acoustic equipment. Such a concept as standard audio preparation is an integral part of the car’s equipment. Its level affects the final cost of the new car and the owner’s further costs for acoustics. The manufacturer can install either simply a wiring harness with the necessary plugs and connectors, or additional elements: speakers, a radio antenna and the radio itself. Expensive versions even have high-frequency beepers and audio system control keys located on the steering wheel.

Selecting a speaker system

Having assessed the audio preparation of the car, you can begin selecting equipment.
Depending on personal preferences and financial capabilities, a minimum set is determined - in fact, a radio tape recorder (or, as it is called, a head unit) and a set of speakers. A true car audio connoisseur will select equipment with increased power, as well as taking into account the possibility of installing additional devices: subwoofer, amplifier. Typically such a complete audio system requires the purchase of an auxiliary battery. When choosing acoustics, beginners should consider the following main characteristics of the equipment. For the head unit - available media formats (CD, MP3) and output sound power. It is worth focusing on the average value of 25 W for a standard four-channel device.

For speakers:

dimensions of standard sockets and the possibility of changing them;
power (take into account comparability with GI);
frequency range during playback;
sensitivity.

Audio system installation

After purchasing the equipment, the question of installation arises. This event is not easy and requires special technical skills. In most cases, in order to avoid unnecessary headaches, car enthusiasts turn to certified service centers, where experienced specialists will perform the necessary work and provide a guarantee. Undoubtedly, there are people for whom everything related to the car is their hobby. For them, self-installation of sound equipment will be not so much saving money as it will be a pleasant pastime with a further reason for pride. In this case, what does audio preparation mean? In a nutshell, the higher the vehicle’s equipment level, the lower the additional costs for acoustics.

Reviews and recommendations

People often ask on forums which set of acoustics to take in order to get high-quality and loudest sound. The advice boils down to the fact that higher-quality acoustics need to be installed in the front, and something simpler is suitable for the rear.

It is desirable that the sensitivity of the “front” and “rear” be the same. The sensitivity of car audio is the number of decibels per 2.83 Volts. Typical values: 89 or 92 dB/2.83 V.

It is impossible to squeeze “real bass” out of five inches. But still, you can notice the following pattern: the higher the sensitivity of the speaker, the less ideally it reproduces bass. So, choose: quiet, but high-quality bass, or loud sound, but without low frequencies. This limitation can only be removed by moving to the “6.5-inch” category. True, then you will need an angle grinder, and some owners also use it when installing a radio.

Features of audio system installation

When connecting the stereo system wiring, it is necessary to take into account certain features of the electrical supply. This is provided using red and yellow wires. The first is responsible for remembering the audio system settings, the second is for turning off the radio, which is controlled by the car’s ignition.

It is recommended to use a parallel connection type for both wires so that the audio system can only be turned off manually. In this case, it will not be affected by the car’s ignition key, but there will be a problem of excessive electricity consumption in parking mode, which is solved by installing a special regulator for the red electrical wire. With its help, you can turn off the radio by hardware when leaving the car for a long time. This regulator can be connected to the alarm system, that is, when the vehicle is locked, the audio system will turn off automatically.

The disadvantage of this system is the extra current consumption, but in any case it is much less than the indicators that provide power to the radio during standby mode.

If the audio system suddenly turns off due to excessive volume, display flickering, or high-pitched sounds, it is not due to a power failure. This situation occurs when the car battery is discharged and the current ceases to be constant. The problem is solved by connecting an additional capacitor, which provides constant power to the radio.

Some points during installation

Initially, in this car model, the calculation is made for a 1-DIN radio. If the owner wants to install another type, a newer one, for example 2-DIN, he will need to start sawing the partitions in the console itself. And if the size is not suitable, then a suitable cantilever frame will have to be cut into the panel. This is much more complex than the first type of installation listed. In the second option, it is better to entrust the installation to a specialist, because there is a high risk of damaging the interior trim.

Installation.

Let's start with the fact that we need to dismantle the pocket, in the form of a plastic partition. Its function is to cover the hole for the radio. For flat type screws, you can use a screwdriver.
After removing the pocket, the sockets for ISO plugs from the audio system become visible.
The next step is to remove the magnetic metal frame from the radio itself. Then you need to install it in its place, that is, in the connector. Confirmation that the installation at this stage was successful: there should be a click.
Connection of plugs according to ISO standard. The wiring of absolutely all radios at the international level corresponds to it.

Important! If you connect the radio to the connectors incorrectly, all car systems may fail, including, of course, the sound system. Some radio manufacturers make custom connectors

Most of them come with an ISO plug. But there are times when none of the types are suitable, then the last option remains - cutting the wires. You remove the original plugs of the radio and the plugs of the car wiring and solder them together, but be sure to match the colors

Some radio manufacturers make custom connectors. Most of them come with an ISO plug. But there are times when none of the types are suitable, then the last option remains - cutting the wires. You remove the original plugs of the radio and the plugs of the car wiring and solder them together, but be sure to match the colors.

A mistake many car enthusiasts make is twisting the wires and wrapping them with adhesive-backed insulating tape. Why is this type of connection dangerous? In winter, this same, simply put, electrical tape cracks due to frost. As a result, a short circuit may occur in the wiring, which will lead to the failure of all electrical systems of the car.

For better soldering, you can use terminals. They just perform the function of clamping wires.

If the connectors fit, then this is much better. But still, you need to select them. ISO standard connectors need to be selected once. If over time you change the radio, you won’t have to select it anymore, just connect everything according to the old circuit, which now needs to be worked out.

Recognition will take exactly 2 minutes. There are 2 types of connectors in the above standard:

Brown color;
black color.

Brown is needed for the system to work, black is for electrical power and special capabilities of the stereo system.

There are also nuances in connecting the speaker wiring

It is important to take into account some features of the power supply. This is ensured by yellow and red wires

The first one is to turn off the radio, and the second one is red – remembering the settings.

If, after installing the speaker system, you turn on the volume to maximum or the lighting effects, and auto shutdown is triggered, you don’t have to worry, it’s not the radio itself that’s causing the problem. The problem is that it simply does not have enough power, which comes from the battery (this can happen when it is discharged and the current supply is intermittent). This can be solved by connecting another capacitor. It, in turn, will provide uninterrupted constant power.

What acoustics should I put in the grant?

Common budget music option:

radio tape recorder within 5000 rubles with the ability to adjust the equalizer;
16 cm component speakers with tweeters at the front;
acoustic shelf with speakers 6*9;
amplifier with subwoofer in trunk.

Let's look at an example of such a configuration with a price tag in the table (the calculation is for ordinary people, not audiophiles) based on Pioneer devices:

Example of a Pioneer device	Average price tag in rubles
Head unit (radio)	DEH-S101UB	4000
Front 16cm acoustics	TS-G1733i	2000
Acoustic shelf	1500
6*9 “pancakes”	TS-R6951S	2200
Amplifier 2-channel	GM-A3702	4300
Passive subwoofer in a box	TS-WX305B	5200
Subwoofer installation kit	1500

The choice of podium depends on the type of windows, budget and number of speakers.

Lada Granta Standard

The audio preparation of the Lada Granta Standard is arranged as follows: the car has power wiring harnesses connected to the head unit. Such wires are present only in the radio; there are no visible outputs of wires for the speaker on the doors.

Therefore, on the basic configuration of the car, the wires do not reach the audio system speakers. Under the panel on the driver's seat side there are wire outlets for the radio.

In order to connect them into one system, you need to find the corresponding audio system wire outputs on the Lada doors. After finding all the necessary outputs, the wires located on the panel are connected to the wires that are built into the doors.

On a car of this configuration, you will need to run the wires to the dashboard alone.

A few words about this configuration. The “Lux” assembly has a factory pre-installed radio with speakers. The radio has at its disposal such additional functions as a 5-inch touch screen, which also has a line input, a Bluetooth headset, and the ability to read flash media.

Review of prices for Lada Granta audio recorders

Module type	Price, rub.)
Standard 1-DIM (push-button version)	from 3500 – 3700
Standard 2-DIM (sensor) only for Lada Granta liftback	from 7500 – 8000
Third party manufacturers, depending on configuration and specifications

Firmware for Lada Granta, Kalina and Priora (luxury) radio

*prices as of September 19, 2018.

№	Positive
1.	Victor, 39 years old: after buying the car, he did not change the radio, despite the push-button control option. The sound quality is good, the radio reception is excellent, that's enough for me.
2.	Konstantin, 41 years old: bought the car second-hand, second owner. I didn’t change anything, I left the original radio. The functionality is good, the build quality is also good, it reads from a flash drive.
3.	Vasily, 44 years old: I listen to the radio more, the reception in the city is good. True, it causes interference near metal structures, but this is natural.
4.	Kirill, 36 years old: I work as a taxi driver, on wheels all day. The standard tape recorder saves the day, it works properly. My friends recommended replacing it with a touchscreen model from the new Granta, but so far the old one hasn’t failed.
Negative
1.	Victor, 38 years old: the standard audio module, although not bad, seemed to me not enough, so I replaced it with a foreign one and supplemented it with an amplifier. Now the volume is good, the quality is high.
2.	Mikhail, 42 years old: I work as a courier, I drive for the entire shift. I expected more from the standard radio, so I had to replace it with a new one. The volume suits me, I plan to connect an amplifier - a crossover.
3.	Ivan, 33 years old: I bought the car second-hand, immediately replaced the audio module, the reviews are not good. New and high-quality equipment from Trinity, no problems.
4.	Vladlen, 40 years old: friends gave me a gift in the form of a radio with touch control for our anniversary. Before this there was a push-button one. Can't compare, quality, sound, control, functionality at a high level.

Conclusion The opinions of motorists on the functionality and sound quality of the standard radio are divided, which is obvious. Everyone evaluates according to their own criteria

Some people care about sound, others about functionality, and others about control. Regardless of the type of radio: push-button or touch-sensitive, the workmanship is good

No massive breakdowns or defects were recorded. Maintenance is not expensive, parts and components are available both at official representative offices and on the Internet. Now it will not be difficult for the owner to remove the radio on the Granta liftback with his own hands without contacting a service station.