Audio options

NickAuger · Mar 17th, 2018, 13:54

Hi all,

New here and as like all forums, can't drive the search option so apologies. Want to buy a v60 r design but need to know what my options are with regards to audio. It's the most important part of my car and having worked on my sister's c30, I know it's not easy. Is there a factory option to look out for on 2012-14 v60s that has Bluetooth (for phone and audio), and dab. Or is it possible to do anything to the system to either add it or upgrade completely.

TIA

HDAV · Mar 17th, 2018, 15:41

Have a read https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...odels/v60/2013

There was an update (I think) in 2014 so check which MY you are looking at if you can get one with sensus as this can be updated and you update satnav etc via USB that’s a fee download

This one has sensus and upgrade audio I think http://www.carbase.co.uk/used/volvo/.../aetv94704287/

Brankster · Mar 17th, 2018, 17:30

You want Premium audio rather than the standard high-performance audio

NigelDay · Mar 17th, 2018, 21:17

The 'improved' audio options changed slightly over the years, the most recent being Harman Kardon.
This link to legacy price lists may help.
https://www.volvocars.com/uk/leasing...mys-pricelists

Fursty Ferret · Mar 18th, 2018, 14:16

I wouldn't bother with the Harmon Kardon - it's not much of an upgrade and a significant cost. The door speakers are awful and the one in the driver's door sounds "blown" when anything with a hint of bass is played, with a very cheap rumble and distorted sound while the entire interior of the door rattles in sympathy.

Definitely not going to pay for it again in my next car.

NickAuger · Mar 19th, 2018, 11:45

Do they come with Bluetooth streaming as standard?

Thanks

Ixion · Mar 19th, 2018, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickAuger

Do they come with Bluetooth streaming as standard?

When launched it was standard on all models, then from around 2012 all models except the R-Design (without Navigation) had it. From the 2013 face-lift it was standard on all the range again.

On pre 2013, the only sound options were premium (130w) or standard (40w), most the latter due to the expense. The main differences are navigation models have a larger screen (7 vs 5).

NickAuger · Mar 21st, 2018, 17:02

So an r-design with navigation is likely to have Bluetooth. Is it possible to also add a dab module?

prc68 · Mar 21st, 2018, 17:24

Looks like it:

https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...ons/audio/2014

1monkey600 · Mar 21st, 2018, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by prc68

Looks like it:

https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...ons/audio/2014

Only if "0ption 683 - DAB prep" was ticked by original owner. (See Note at bottom of the linked page).

Mar 17th, 2018, 13:54	#1
NickAuger New Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2018 20:47 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yeovil	Audio options Hi all, New here and as like all forums, can't drive the search option so apologies. Want to buy a v60 r design but need to know what my options are with regards to audio. It's the most important part of my car and having worked on my sister's c30, I know it's not easy. Is there a factory option to look out for on 2012-14 v60s that has Bluetooth (for phone and audio), and dab. Or is it possible to do anything to the system to either add it or upgrade completely. TIA

Mar 17th, 2018, 15:41	#2
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Have a read https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...odels/v60/2013 There was an update (I think) in 2014 so check which MY you are looking at if you can get one with sensus as this can be updated and you update satnav etc via USB that’s a fee download This one has sensus and upgrade audio I think http://www.carbase.co.uk/used/volvo/.../aetv94704287/ Last edited by HDAV; Mar 17th, 2018 at 15:44.

Mar 17th, 2018, 17:30	#3
Brankster Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hamilton	You want Premium audio rather than the standard high-performance audio __________________ XC-60 MY2014 D5 2.4 SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic 215bhp Winter pack with ABL Dark Tinted glass Rear Camera Voice-activated Sat Nav Tempa Styling pack

Mar 17th, 2018, 21:17	#4
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	The 'improved' audio options changed slightly over the years, the most recent being Harman Kardon. This link to legacy price lists may help. https://www.volvocars.com/uk/leasing...mys-pricelists __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Mar 21st, 2018, 17:24	#9
prc68 Member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2020 15:38 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sao Pedro de Moel View Photos By: prc68	Looks like it: https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...ons/audio/2014 __________________ 2017 S60 - D5 R-Design Looking to upgrade the suspension

Mar 18th, 2018, 14:16	#5
Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	I wouldn't bother with the Harmon Kardon - it's not much of an upgrade and a significant cost. The door speakers are awful and the one in the driver's door sounds "blown" when anything with a hint of bass is played, with a very cheap rumble and distorted sound while the entire interior of the door rattles in sympathy. Definitely not going to pay for it again in my next car.

Mar 19th, 2018, 11:45	#6
NickAuger New Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2018 20:47 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yeovil	Do they come with Bluetooth streaming as standard? Thanks

Mar 21st, 2018, 17:02	#8
NickAuger New Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2018 20:47 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yeovil	So an r-design with navigation is likely to have Bluetooth. Is it possible to also add a dab module?

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