'02 Stereo Speakers and Sirius Radio Installation: Success!
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1) Speakers. The 8 ohm specification for the 6X9's in the ML system posed a bit of a problem. I didn't want to pay for new ones, so after reading a few posts on speaker repair, and receiving psychological counseling from WTiBob, I decided to go that way. I'm a real dummy with doing things like tying my shoes, so I didn't even think about doing it myself. Repairing two speakers cost $180.
2) Sirius. Having Sirius installed in my 2005 ES 330 was a snap. No so with the SC because of the lack of an unused auxiliary input plug. After whining on the forum about my plight, Habious suggested visiting www.vaistech.com and checking out the SL2u audio interface there. Cost: $150. Labor for install: 150.
I saw a Sirius installation on this forum that had the receiver in the ashtray, and really liked that idea. Cost: $230. Labor: $150.
Total: $480.
Evaluation. Trying to strike a balance between price and result can be a challenge, but I'm very pleased with the result!
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Thanks to everyone who helped out along the way!
Mike
Here are the photos: The SL2u audio interface is integrated into the ML system and the ash tray cover closes. Now you see it...now you don't.
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Glad to hear you had a great install the vaistech unit is a great add on to our system with updated technology. It's an easy install but is more difficult than tying your shoes lol. I followed the DIY mandyfig posted on the speaker repair and the sound now is amazing. I only wish I had repaired them sooner. Truly night and day difference. Enjoy your tunes!!
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Mike....glad to hear about your successful XM install. I too have to go through the process and may ask for tips later. But I, like you, am still in counseling sessions with Harold and V-Bob on ML amp issues...lol.
But it's encouraging to hear you are very happy with the outcome. Please post pics if you can.
Felicia
But it's encouraging to hear you are very happy with the outcome. Please post pics if you can.
Felicia
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The Sirius is a "SCV1." I believe it also has video capabilities, but I purchased it for the size.
Sirius subscriptions are $175/year. Expensive, I know, but I had it in my ES 330, and I just can't stand commercials and chattering from over the air radio!
Here are two pics of the antenna, which is magnetically mounted over the windshield on the passenger side. My hand is in one pic to give you a better idea re: size. Maybe it's because I'm used to it, but I don't notice it on the car.
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Sirius subscriptions are $175/year. Expensive, I know, but I had it in my ES 330, and I just can't stand commercials and chattering from over the air radio!
Here are two pics of the antenna, which is magnetically mounted over the windshield on the passenger side. My hand is in one pic to give you a better idea re: size. Maybe it's because I'm used to it, but I don't notice it on the car.
!['02 Stereo Speakers and Sirius Radio Installation: Success!-sirius_antenna_scale.jpg](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/sc430-2nd-gen-2001-2010/251520d1461119830t-02-stereo-speakers-and-sirius-radio-installation-success-sirius_antenna_scale.jpg)
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