The need for audio training of the Lada Grant, as well as determining its volume, completely depends on the configuration in which the car was produced. For example, in cars with the “Norma” configuration, the manufacturer has already carried out all the basic work on audio preparation. So, the car owner can only install the audio system by connecting it to the standard control. This is not the worst option, since many people deliberately choose those car configurations that can later be modified to exactly meet their requirements for sound quality and the like.
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.
Once you have successfully connected all the necessary connectors to the car's electrical wiring, you can begin installing the front and rear speakers.
Preventive measures
In order for the factory wiring of the Lada Grant to serve for a long time and not break, experienced experts strongly recommend following a number of simple rules.
- Periodically check all contact connectors and terminals for oxidation and rust. Such damage to the connections can cause a short circuit and a critical decrease in the conductivity of the line, which is perceived by the on-board computer as an error or breakdown.
- Use only original consumables and electronic components. The use of counterfeit products does not guarantee the functionality of the circuit. At the same time, some elements, when damaged, cause a voltage drop in the network, which becomes a direct cause of failure of other equipment or a fire.
- Use special oil to treat contact groups. The fluid is sold in auto shops or electronics stores. After treatment, the contacts are covered with a moisture-impermeable layer, which increases their service life by 2-3 times.
- Carefully monitor the charge level and condition of the battery. The wiring of the Lada Granta critically perceives a significant voltage drop in the on-board circuits. As a result, this may cause damage to the firmware of electronic control units.
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How to choose a speaker system?
If the owner of a LADA Vesta needs high-quality sound, we recommend choosing two-component speakers. For these accessories, the high-frequency emitter is placed in a separate unit in relation to the low and mid-frequency head.
It is advisable to install such components in the front doors. The rear door panels can be "addressed" with lower quality coaxial speakers, which will serve as an expansion of the sound theater. To install high-frequency heads, additional cabling will be required. This is how the speakers are installed.
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.
To remove the plug located on the end of the door, you will need to use a card to pry it through special recesses. Using the same principle, we dismantle the buttons for electric window lifts. Fastening components in the form of tendrils are located on the front, rear and side sections of the MUS.
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.
Installation of 1 din radio in Grantu standard and norm
What is needed to install a radio in a VAZ 2190:
- The radio itself is also the head unit;
- flat screwdriver;
- Straight arms.
Abbreviations and symbols in the text:
- GU – head unit;
- MMS – multimedia system;
- DIN (din) – installation size for acoustics in a car.
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.
Lada Granta Norma
In the Lada Grant Norma, the audio preparation is configured in such a way that the door wires are connected to the head unit, which already powers the audio system itself. The car owner will only have to connect the radio and speakers.
The Lada Granta series has a flaw: the AvtoVAZ connectors for audio systems do not match the connectors of audio equipment manufacturers. Because of this, you have to additionally purchase the necessary wires and connect them directly, while paying attention to the corresponding symbols.
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For example, the space for the speakers on the Norma doors is indicated by a corrugated pattern. It will be necessary to cut an opening to connect the speakers.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the head unit
Required:
- a narrow flat screwdriver or plastic spatula for installing acoustics;
- 1-din radio with frame.
The seat in Grant is designed for 1 din.
To work with large 2-din sizes, you will need to cut out the partition and install a decorative frame. Step 1 . Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the plastic plug for the radio. To do this, carefully pry it around the edges and pull it towards you.
The placeholder for the radio is installed from the factory.
Step 2 . On the back of the plug there is a mount for ISO connectors. There are two connectors: music power and wires for the speakers.
When connecting the pads, you can’t confuse them - they have fastenings of different shapes. 8 wires at the speaker terminal. The second power connector.
Step 3 . If necessary, connect an adapter for your radio to the ISO. Usually it comes included .
If an adapter is not needed , proceed to step 4.
If an adapter is needed for acoustics, it is included in the kit. Example in the picture.
Step 4 . We remove the glove compartment. Holding the glove compartment clamps in the upper position, forcefully lower the glove compartment down.
Overcoming resistance, we pull the lid towards ourselves - the glove compartment is removed.
Removing the glove box on a Grant is easy when you know where its latches are located.
Step 5 . We climb under the panel in the area of the front right passenger's feet with a flashlight. Behind the felt on top we find a thick black wire - at its end there is a plug for the factory antenna.
We extend the plug to the installation location of the radio.
Here we are looking for the antenna wire.
Step 6 . We install metal slides for the radio. a screwdriver to bend the fastenings of the slide at the top and bottom to ensure secure fastening.
These fasteners secure the slide into the panel opening.
Step 7 . We connect the power connectors, speakers, antennas to the radio. We insert it into the slide all the way. We attach a decorative plastic frame.
If you plan to install an amplifier, you must first stretch the wires under the panel and bring them to the installation site of the power unit.
What to do if the length of the wires and antenna is not enough
To get by without extending the wires , you will have to suffer:
- We put our hand under the panel in the glove compartment area;
- We put the radio in the slide and connect it to the plugs;
- We blindly connect the power, the connector for the speakers, the wires for the amplifier, and the antenna.
Disadvantages of the method : we spend a lot of time, the process is dreary and inconvenient. We'll probably rip off your wrist.
Plus : there is no need to build up wires, which will then interfere with the installation of the PG, resting against the back wall.
If, after installing the acoustics, the alternator belt begins to whistle, the solution to the problem is here.
As you can see, immediately behind the GU in Grant there is a vertical partition, which greatly interferes with blind installation.
If the radio tape recorder dangles in the slide and rattles
It happens that the acoustics hold weakly in the sled , although they sit firmly. Solving the problem:
- Using the keys for dismantling (included with the control unit), remove the radio;
- We take a small piece of vibroplast (resin-based foil) and glue it onto the slide from the inside, top or bottom - this way we will ensure that the tape recorder is completely pressed against the slide without unnecessary vibrations;
- Once again, use a screwdriver to press down all the fastenings of the slide: some might have been under-tightened;
- We put the acoustics back and check - all unnecessary vibrations during shaking should disappear.
Vibroplast helps not only with soundproofing a car.
What to do?
The operating algorithm is as follows. To begin, turn on the “solo” mode on the track you are working with. Most sound engineers start building their mix around the drums and gradually work their way up through the frequency range (kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, overheads). Every instrument has a specific frequency band in which it sounds and resonates, so if you're miking a kick drum, start at the bottom.
Set up the optimal low end and go on the attack. Very often, after adjusting the sound of a kick drum, some parasitic overtones creep out, such as ringing or hum, even though your low end is excellent and the attack is great. Your next step is to cut out the parasites with a narrow-pass filter. Once you feel comfortable with the sound of the kick drum, mute the track and move on to the next instrument.
Take your time with equalization. The painstaking work will bear fruit, the sound will become more intelligible and clearer. Each instrument will take its place and shine in the mix. Here are some more useful tips:
- Remember that the big picture is more important than individual tools. Your goal isn't to make every track sound as good as possible, but to make the overall sound as compelling as possible. Not every instrument needs a bright attack and a voluminous low end. If you bomb all tracks with the same settings, the instruments will only lose sound. Strive for overall sound perfection
- Take a break from mixing. Your ears get tired just like your whole body. If you work with the same instrument for a long time, your ears gradually become unintelligible and almost insensitive to a particular frequency range. Relax!
- Always compare. Don't rely on your memory. It often happens that you spent 15 minutes on equalizer settings and the sound ended up worse than before processing. Be honest with yourself, give up on bad decisions quickly and without thinking, and start again.
- Don't be afraid to take risks. The best equalizer tricks were invented by those who were not afraid of crazy experiments. Play with the frequencies, because you are the same musician as those whose parts you work with during mixing.
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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
Equipment sound quality standards
The widespread use of sound reproducing equipment has led to the creation of various quality standards. Hi-Fi is just one of them. In the Russian Federation, GOST 23262-88 “Household acoustic systems” is in force.
There are also other standards. Here are some examples:
- Dolbi Stereo was created in the American laboratory Dolby Laboratories. Here, four audio channels are encoded onto two tracks of film. This system is used for scoring most films in modern cinemas.
- The Dolby Surround Sound system was developed in the same laboratory. It was created for use, including in home theaters.
- Lucasfilm Ltd, which made the Star Wars film, was dissatisfied with the voice acting and developed the THX standard. He determined the direction of development of acoustic systems associated with surround sound.
These and many other standards were created in cases where there was a need to improve sound quality. Now some companies producing high-quality equipment have developed their own standards.
For speaker systems
The quality of speaker systems is determined taking into account the following characteristics:
Sound pressure level is measured in decibels. In this case, 30 dB corresponds to a loud and distinct whisper, 70-80 dB to a scream. Sound less than 30 dB will not interrupt your sleep. The power of a speaker is the maximum signal level that it is capable of producing. Acoustics are limited by the mechanical strength and electrical reliability of the system used. The sensitivity of the signal is determined by how efficiently the system uses power. The formal definition is as follows. A 1 W signal is supplied to the input. At a distance of a meter, the sound pressure level is determined. Its value characterizes the sensitivity of the system
Standard values are in the range of 84-97 dB/W/m. The frequency range in which the speaker operates is important. Usually it should include 20-20000Hz
In this case, the system generates all sounds that the human ear can perceive.
Within the framework of the IEC 60581-7 standard, audio systems are considered to meet the following requirements:
- In the range from 100 to 4000 Hz, the nonlinearity of the amplitude-frequency response should not exceed 4 dB. For the range 50-12500 Hz, this characteristic should be in the range (-8)-(+4) Hz.
- The nonlinear distortion coefficient for 250-1000 Hz does not exceed 3 Hz, and for 1000-2000 Hz it is less than 1%.
These two points exhaust Hi Fi's requirements. Other characteristics are not included in the standard. The standard says nothing about how speakers should operate at frequencies below 50 Hz or above 12500 Hz. It must be taken into account that the sound quality of audio is affected not only by the equipment, but also by its location, reflection and absorption of sound by surrounding objects and surfaces. To obtain sound, the requirements of surround sound technology must be taken into account
For example, the fiber used in the columns is important
For amplifiers
Audio amplifiers
The Hi-Fi standard requirements for various types of amplifiers are as follows:
- Reproduction of frequencies in the range of 40-12500 Hz must be guaranteed.
- At a frequency of 1000 Hz, nonlinearity cannot exceed 2%.
- Within the frequency band 250-6300 Hz, the noise level should be less than 26 dB. For 6300-12500 the upper limit is 15 dB.
Other amplifier parameters depend on the specific manufacturer.
For tuners
Tuner requirements:
- The coefficient of nonlinear distortion at 40-16000 dB should not exceed 2%.
- In the same frequency range, the nonlinearity of the frequency response should be less than 1.5%. For systems using a corrector, the limit increases to 2%.
- At 250-6300 Hz, channel levels should not differ by more than 3 dB.
The parameters for using tuners are defined by the standard only within the specified frequency ranges. As a rule, manufacturers provide a high level of quality at all frequencies used.
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.
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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.
What if you install “music” in the car yourself?
Let’s say right away that you definitely won’t be able to assemble a High-End system for the same money that a car dealership will charge for standard “music.”
But car acoustics are not only and not so much the “head” itself and the speakers, but sound insulation, which is practically absent in budget cars. So, high-quality sound will still require an injection of money, but now we will try to put together our response to the standard music of the same “Logan”, taken as an example. Let's start with the head unit. In order not to change the entire frame, we will take a “head” of 1 DIN format, to install which we just need to carefully remove the standard plug-pocket, squeeze out the antennae of the frame of the new radio in the compartment, connect two adapters to the standard wiring (to the standard connectors of the radio and antenna) - and, actually, that's all. Here you don’t even need to contact the installation center, so we’ll save on this.
You can fit into the operation budget a variety of head units that will offer the modern “gentleman’s minimum” - reading USB flash drives, AUX input, flexible sound settings, and will have sufficient power reserves for high-quality sound reproduction at an acceptable volume. For example, for 5 thousand rubles you can buy a Sony CDX-G1100UE - even with factory presets, this radio sounds much better than Logan's, and there is simply nothing to oppose the presence of a subwoofer output with adjustable level to a standard GU.
For the remaining 5 thousand, we will not be able to install acoustics in 4 doors - installation of one set (i.e. two doors) in Moscow will cost an average of 2,500 rubles, in the periphery - a little cheaper. These are not the biggest sacrifices for good sound, so let's put the rest of what we save to good use. Our balance will fit, for example, a set of component acoustics JBL CS760C (2200 rubles) forward, coaxial two-way speakers JBL GT7-5 (1700 rubles) back - and this is just one of many options that you can choose according to your taste.
So, having overpaid only 5 thousand compared to the price of a standard audio system, we got the opportunity to select much higher quality audio components for ourselves. If you have the necessary skills, you can avoid paying for installation and do it yourself - in this case, the option with a standard audio system loses any remaining attractiveness. And even such a budget assembly, which we have given as an example, will surpass in sound quality head and shoulders above what is offered to us in the store.
The funny thing is that we could have assembled a system with sound quality at the level of standard acoustics even cheaper - a radio for 1500, a couple of sets of speakers for 700-1000 rubles.
Another advantage of a self-selected music system in a car is that it costs less to upgrade it. It is unlikely that you will be able to sell the standard speakers, or, with tension, the standard radio, that is, the money invested when buying the car will almost completely be lost. Speakers or “head” purchased and installed yourself will be easier to sell, although not without losses.
Moreover, we gave the example of a car where the equipment with standard “music” is not much more expensive than without it. For example, a Kia Rio with a 1.4-liter manual engine in the Comfort package costs 650,900 rubles according to the 2022 price list, and in the Comfort Audio package costs 700,900 rubles. Even if we subtract from this the cost of the air conditioner also included in it (it increases the price from 650,900 to 680,900 rubles), it turns out that we paid another 20 thousand for the same 4 paper speakers and an unimpressive head unit. Decent quality components and installation will fit into such a budget.
If we talk about more serious projects, then even standard audio preparation will not be used - thin power wires guarantee volume drops at peaks, so both power and speakers will have to be connected with an audio cable of sufficient cross-section. So in the budget segment, the best choice for a music lover is not contact at all.
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Features of audio preparation of Lada Granta “Norma”
The acoustic wires are laid under the door seal. There is no such audio preparation in the Standard package.
In this case, on the car, the door wires are already routed directly to the head unit, which supplies power to the audio system. The owner of the car will only need to connect the speakers to the radio.
Often, Lada Granta is produced with audio system connectors, which do not always match those from the manufacturers of the audio equipment itself. And then you have to buy the necessary wires yourself in order to connect the system directly, in strict accordance with the designations. However, nothing prevents you from using simple adapters that swap the contact locations to connect any radio available on the market to your car.
16 cm speakers in the front door. To install such a speaker, you need to cut the decorative cover in the door trim with a utility knife.
On the front doors of the Lada Granta “Norma” car, the place for installing speakers on the trim is marked with a pattern in the form of a relief surface. It is there that, in order to connect the speaker, you will need to cut an opening.
Audio system installation
The installation of the audio system itself is very simple, which cannot even be compared with how it was done on previous AvtoVAZ models. The fact is that the car owner no longer needs to worry about laying the wires correctly. All he needs to do is connect the appropriate wires to the power connector of the radio.
After this, the speakers are installed in the pre-cut opening, secured with complete fasteners. As a rule, standard five-inch speakers are used on the doors.
Decorative element in the rear door trim. There is nothing here in Standard.
Unlike the Standard configuration, where the audio preparation is limited only to the wires to the steering column, in the Norma configuration the wires are laid both in the front and rear doors. Also in the rear door there are decorative elements for installing a speaker, whereas in the “standard” configuration the door is “empty”.
It must also be said that self-installation of speakers and radio is not considered a reason for refusal of subsequent warranty service.
Replacing the standard MMC in Grant
The process - after removing the acoustics, we install a new system.
Difficulties : you may have to finish the fastenings of the new system for VAZ ones. Plus you need the right frame. The factory MMC frame may not fit.
When you buy a new PG for your car, you need to buy a frame for it specifically for Grants. Otherwise there will be holes in the panel.
Have you bought a new 2 din radio, but there is no frame for sale? You can do it yourself . Example at the link.
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Kirill, 33 years old: the standard front speakers are quite enough for me. To add volume to the sound, I installed a couple on the rear shelf. |
| 2. | Vasily, 44 years old: The standard radio on the Lada Granta Liftback is not bad, the sound is good. There are not enough speakers in the back row. I didn’t bother, I set the speakers to “13”. |
| 3. | Vitaly, 33 years old: after purchasing the Lada Granta Liftback, I supplemented the standard audio system with only two rear speakers, that’s enough for me. |
| 4. | Gennady, 41 years old: to increase the volume of sound, he added two speakers to the rear side doors and the rear parcel shelf. The standard radio works, no problems. |
| 5. | Mikhail, 35 years old: I heard a lot of complaints about the standard system, my feedback is positive. Yes, it is not super powerful, but it is enough for the average driver. |
| 6. | Gennady, 29 years old: the standard 2-DIMM radio on the Lada Granta Liftback is quite enough for good sound. Anyone who wants a concert hall should buy it separately. |
| 7. | Vyacheslav, 38 years old: I heard that they install rear speakers on the Grant at “16”, but I didn’t bother. I bought it on “13”, I’m happy, there are no complaints about the sound, it’s not ideal, but it’s enough for me. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Vasily, 28 years old: I didn’t believe the negative reviews until I bought the Lada Granta Liftback. Weak and terrible. Change the speakers and radio. |
| 2. | Kirill, 33 years old: I took the car with me, it had a standard radio, I replaced it with a new one from Pioneer. It's a completely different matter. |
| 3. | Georgy, 41 years old: when buying Grants, I knew in advance about problems with acoustics. I bought coaxial speakers and a good radio. |
Removing the standard radio in Grant Lux
The difference between grants of the luxury configuration: the MMS (multimedia system) installed from the factory. This is a 2 din device.
To remove standard acoustic grants :
- take a knife or plastic spatula to dismantle the acoustics and disconnect the decorative trims to the right and left of the radio. It is not necessary to take pictures;
- in the gap between the cover and the panel we find the head unit lock. There are two of them on both sides. Press it out with a screwdriver;
- we take out the GU on ourselves.
Everything is described in detail in the video:
Installing a radio
We pry the plug of the car radio socket from below and take it out. The socket contains plugs for connecting: USB, ISO, AUX, FAKRA (antenna).
To replace the standard audio system, you need to remove the trim and deflectors. To do this, you will need to disconnect the ground (disconnect the minus terminal from the battery). Next, remove the trim, prying it from below, and disconnect the block from the emergency parking button of the car. Remove the deflectors (4 screws for the T20 head).
Behind the air ducts, again unscrew the 4 screws. We drag the car radio towards us, disconnect the connectors with the wires. That's it, they took it off. Installation of an alternative radio takes place in the reverse order. Watch the wires during installation, try not to pinch them. Please note that a 1DIN radio is suitable for Lada Vesta.
Installing speakers in a car
In addition to the radio itself, you will need to correctly place and connect the audio speakers.
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Installation of the rear and front speakers is carried out according to the same scheme. To do this, you will need to cut openings in the door trim, so for ease of installation you need to remove them. The upholstery is removed in the following sequence:
- the door handle is removed;
- The plastic casing under the handle is removed;
- the adjusting handle for raising the glass is removed (only for Lada Granta Standard).
The stock upholstery has 16 cm diameter openings that are specifically designed for speakers. Certain difficulties may arise if you decide to install speakers of other sizes.
For speakers with a diameter of 13 cm, you will need to cut out the central plug in the door trim. The layout diagram is included with the speaker kit. Having understood the intricacies of a particular model, you will have to slightly increase the plane of fastening of the tongues, since standard openings are larger.
Speakers on the rear parcel shelf of a car
Speakers with a diameter of 16 cm are most often easy to install, but sometimes the sizes do not match. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the metal opening allocated for installing the speaker using an electric jigsaw. After each adjustment, be sure to try on the column, as it is very important not to overdo it in this matter.
After successful installation, you will need to connect power and check the functionality of the speaker. Then you can install the door trim back. A protective grille is placed over the column, which must be secured with self-tapping bolts.
Choose speakers with a flat surface. Otherwise, they will interfere with looking into the glove compartment; to do this, you will have to open the front right door every time.
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.
Audio preparation Grants of different configurations
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.
Continuing the topic of audio, we recommend interesting information on the topic of Fm Radio not only for cars.
Review of prices of audio products manufacturers
| Name / characteristics / article number | Price, rub.) |
| Comprehensive budget solution | |
| Radio tape recorder PIONEER MVH-150UBG | from 1500 – 1700 |
| Speakers Pioneer TS-1339 (13cm) | from 2000 |
| Speaker trim | from 450 – 500 |
| Additional noise/vibration insulation of doors | from 1200 |
| Consumables, bolts, screws for vinyl (wood) spacers | from 100 – 150 |
| Car radios | |
| Pioneer SPX-HUD01 | from 10000 |
| Pioneer DVH-345UB | from 12000 |
| Sony XAV-65 | From 15000 |
| Pioneer SPH-DA230DAB | —/— |
| Pioneer SPH-DA120 | from 12000 |
| Pioneer MVH-X585BT | —/— |
| Pioneer MVH-X580BT | —/— |
| Pioneer MVH-S300BT | —/— |
| Auto acoustics coaxial | |
| Two-way coaxial acoustics URAL AK-M | from 7000 |
| URAL AK-74 | —/— |
| Coaxial acoustics URAL AS-C6947 | from 5200 |
| URAL AS-C1647 | —/— |
| URAL AS-C1347 | —/— |
| Four-way acoustics German Maestro AC6511 | from 7500 |
| Focal Performance PC 130 | —/— |
| Dragster DCB 5 | —/—7 |
| Dragster DCA 943 | from 6800 |
| Dragster DC 572.2 | —/— |
| Dragster DC 502.2 | —/— |
| Auto acoustics component | |
| 2-component acoustics Dragster DSB 5 | from 4000 |
| URAL AS-C1627K | —/— |
| URAL AS-C1327k | —/— |
| URAL AK-74.C | —/— |
| URAL AK-47.C | —/— |
| Avatar CBR-6.21L | from 5000 |
| German Maestro MB 4.2 FR | —/— |
| German Maestro 2S 6512 | —/— |
| Dragster DSC 592.2 | —/— |
| Dragster DSA 582 | —/— |
| Dragster DS 532.3 | —/— |
| Alphard Machete MC-6.2A | —/— |
| Amplifiers single / multi-channel | |
| Machete MFC-650.1D | from 10000 |
| Taramps DSP 3000 | —/— |
| Taramps TS2000x4 | —/— |
| Taramps TL500 | —/— |
| Taramps TL1800 | —/— |
| Taramps TL1500 | —/— |
| Taramps DS800x4 | —/— |
| Taramps DS800x2 | —/— |
| Taramps DS440x4 | —/— |
*prices are as of September 20, 2018.
How to install 2 din in grant norm or standard
Everything is more complicated here. Need to:
- dismantle the center console trim - unclip the fastenings, move it forward and disconnect the buttons and heater handles;
- cut out a vertical plastic partition that will not allow you to install a 2 din device;
- cut down the plastic casing of the central air duct;
- try on a new acoustic unit, adjust the fastenings if necessary;
- install adapters from the delivery kit on the wiring (if required);
- install the device;
- if we leave the old center console trim: we cut out the partition, try it on, put it in place with the buttons and handles connected, adjust the decorative frame of the control unit, install it;
- if we install a new trim on the console under a 2 din device: we transfer the heater control unit and buttons from the old trim, install them in place, and put a decorative frame on the control unit.
Tips when installing an audio system
As we can see, the installation of acoustic components in the LADA Vesta interior is not capable of generating difficulties and dead ends. The main thing for the owner is to adhere to simple but useful rules, namely:
- We carry out the entire list of manipulations extremely carefully, without breaking the fasteners or scratching the panels.
- Since audio preparation is initially present, we just need to connect the speakers and head unit.
- We do not cut off the standard connectors, but stock up on the previously specified adapters.
- Before directly installing the dynamic heads, we soundproof the door panels.
- Installation of the speakers is carried out on previously prepared gaskets.
Bottom line
As a result, it must be said that in the “Norma” configuration, Lada Granta owners can count on a ready-made 1-DIN type connector (to install a double-width radio, you will have to saw the partition inside the console, and this may entail the manufacturer’s refusal of warranty service ). Next come the wires themselves, which go to the doorways and the fastening elements themselves. The car owner can purchase everything else on his own, depending on his preferences.
Crib
Instead of a conclusion, let's summarize:
- You can plug in budget sound into the Grant for an amount of 20,000 rubles or more.
- Podiums in the front doors = impossible to open the glove compartment.
- 16 cm speakers in the front doors - cut the metal of the door or prepare spacers with the factory facing of the speakers.
- The acoustic shelf covers the ISOFIX mounts.
- Audio preparation pulls wires only in the doors.
- Article numbers for ordering speaker covers and mounts are in the “Installing speakers in rear doors” section.
Many people ask what does audio training mean on Grant? Audio preparation is, as a rule, a series of works already completed by the manufacturer (laying cables, installing speakers, etc.), which allow the future owner to install music in the Lada Granta without much effort. Interestingly, depending on the configuration of the car, audio preparation may be different.
Conclusions and recommendations
Conducting standard audio preparation in cars such as, for example, the Lada Granta has now become much easier, because there is no need to conduct the wires themselves and the owners only have to make their proper connection.
Thus, the corresponding wires are connected to the power connector of the radio, as well as the connector for the speakers. Do not forget about the insulation of wires that are supplied directly.
After this, we cut out an opening in the door, where we insert the speaker and secure them with the appropriate fasteners. Most often, 5-inch speakers are mounted in doors.
Remember that independently connecting an audio system to existing factory outputs is in no way considered an excuse for refusing warranty service.
Sources
- https://expertVAZ.ru/lada-granta/audiopodgotovka-ustanovka-muzyki-magnitoly-norma-lyuks.html
- https://new-lada.ru/audiopodgotovka-lada-vesta-chto-vkhodit/
- https://car-fact.ru/marki-i-modeli/otechestvennye/lada-granta/magnitola-granta.html
- https://la-granta.ru/audiopodgotovka-i-audiosistema-komplektacij-lada-granta.html
- https://carfrance.ru/chto-vxodit-v-audiopodgotovku-lada-granta-v-komplektacii-norma/
