What kind of head unit does hu-615 have?
In the basic systems, the dash speaker location is empty. The older S60 head units were a model HU-615 radio/CD/cassette. The newer ones are model HU-650 which give up the cassette but support aux and satellite radio inputs. These head units have a small built-in power amplifier that connects directly to the four speaker channels.
Where are the speakers on a Volvo S60?
The speakers run directly from the head unit. In the basic systems, the dash speaker location is empty. The older S60 head units were a model HU-615 radio/CD/cassette. The newer ones are model HU-650 which give up the cassette but support aux and satellite radio inputs.
How many speakers does the Hu 850 have?
The premium sound system also has three speakers in the front doors instead of two (they use a different door panel). The HU-850 also includes a small center channel amplifier running directly to the dash speaker for the surround sound’s center channel.
Do you need an external amplifier for a Volvo?
Volvo’s basic head units are notoriously muddy sounding. If you want to keep your factory head unit, then an external amplifier is a must for any audio upgrade. Running from the HU’s pre-amp outputs to an external amplifier will clean the sound up considerably. Further improvements could be made with an external EQ, if you want to go that far.
Where is the Hu 850 head unit located?
The premium sound system uses a model HU-850 head unit that runs from the pre-amp outputs to a 200w or 300w amplifier located beneath the front passenger seat. From there, the amp runs output cables back to the original location and connects to the same standard wiring harness.
What kind of AMP does a Hu 650 have?
The HU-650 and HU-615 has both. The basic sound system has a factory wiring harness connector that feeds the four speaker channels. I added a Sony 600W 4-channel Xplod-series amp ($99 at Walmart).