Acoustic shelf for Lada Granta and its manufacture

Quite often, car owners, especially domestic brands, in particular Lada Granta, are not satisfied with the quality of sound reproduced by standard speaker systems. After all, the fact is undeniable: good sound is the key to a positive mood not only for the driver, but also for his companions.

The installation of an acoustic shelf, the location of which is located behind the rear backrests of the seats, can help solve the problem. Installation of the product is enviably simple and will take a maximum of an hour of time.

Choosing an acoustic shelf for the Lada Granta brand

When purchasing such elements for a car, you need to understand that not only the appearance of the structure is important, but also its quality. Therefore, it is worth finding out in advance more information about different manufacturers and their products.

LADA Granta

In terms of price range, shelves with plywood reinforcements are popular. Most auto stores have these acoustic shelves in stock. Along with the main elements, you need to purchase special wires to connect the system. They are sold separately.

Many people focus on the practical appearance of the top covering, choosing the most attractive options. Faux leather or carpet looks beautiful in the cabin. Such materials are easy to clean.

Acoustic shelf models vary. Their designs, appearance, and materials differ. And speaker pedestals can be either protrusions or holes. When choosing, it is recommended to choose the modification that will match the interior color and fit well in all respects.

Speaker shelf

Shelf material

The standard design is made of impact-resistant polymer material.

A tuned version of a shelf made of wooden inserts - supports, covered with felt fabric, which also serves as a noise absorber.

At the customer's request, the shelf for acoustic speakers can be made of special wood. This is practiced if you want to achieve an “ideal” sound. Obviously, the cost is several times more expensive than analogues.

Removing the old shelf

Installation of the acoustic shelf is carried out behind the seats, in the place provided for this. The correct placement of the shelf in both the sedan and the liftback interior enhances the sound. Therefore, installation must be done responsibly. Initially, the factory acoustic shelf of the Lada Granta sedan is removed as well as the liftback.

Acoustic shelf

This is done this way:

1. All rear seats are pulled out.
2. The seat belt fastenings are unscrewed.
3. Plastic pistons are wrung out.
4. The factory shelf is removed.

Speaker shelf

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Conclusion Removing the rear shelf on a Lada Granta is not at all difficult, it will take ten minutes of free time and you’re done.

Installing a tuned version of the insert is also not difficult for the average driver. If you don’t have free time, you can always contact a specialist service center. Now the owner knows exactly how to remove the Grant shelf with his own hands.

Correct installation of the shelf

The second stage of work will be preparing the space for the new acoustic shelf. First, you should soundproof the interior of the Lada Grant. So that there are no rattles and no noise is heard when moving. The layer of insulating material must be very thin. Otherwise, the new design will not fit into its place.

Shelf Lada Granta

After insulation, the element with speakers is installed. It is important to take into account the rules for connecting to the audio system, since the rear shelf on the Lada Granta is connected to the front panel. The wires are laid along the thresholds. To prevent damage, the wires are hidden in special tubes. After this, the wiring is connected to the radio wires.

High-quality sound insulation

Soundproofing the rear parcel shelf, and indeed the entire car, is a very important step. It will provide a more comfortable stay inside the cabin, and street noise (while driving) will not interfere with enjoying music.

Sound insulation of the shelf is carried out in two layers

First you need to remove the factory shelf on the Lada Granta. To do this, remove the rear seats, after which the seat belt fastenings are dismantled so that they can also be removed. Next, the attachments for the child car seat are removed. To remove the panel itself, you need to snap off the plastic clips.

Sound insulation is performed using two materials. For the first layer, take those that can absorb vibrations well, for example, it can be vizomat, vibroplast, ECO, BiMast, etc. For the second case, use those materials that have good soundproofing properties: accent, bitoplast or isotone.

For the first layer, the material is cut into pieces of the required sizes, after which they should be heated with a hairdryer and only then laid on the surface of the shelf. Using a hard roller, the material is rolled out. The surface area can be covered entirely or partially, but not less than 2/3 of the entire shelf.

Installation features

It is not recommended to install speakers in the standard shelves of the Lada Granta interior. Because, regardless of manufacturer and quality, factory standard shelves are not designed to hold a ton of speakers. Once the holes are cut and the acoustic elements are installed, the shelf will quickly sag and the entire sound system will deteriorate.

Shelf Lada Granta

The acoustic shelf of the Lada Granta liftback differs from the shelf for a sedan in shape. This is worth considering when purchasing a unit. Also, you need to carefully study the tips and instructions written in the documentation for the elements. Even better, before installation, watch a video from specialists in replacing shelves in Lada Granta.

You should have a good understanding of wires and their connection to the radio. And also, find out in detail how to hide them inside the cabin.

Beginning car owners, when installing sound, will learn for the first time about such a device as the Lada Granta acoustic shelf. What is this device, what functions does it perform, and most importantly, how to make it yourself?

Sound insulation installation

Sound insulation of car interior

An important point in the manufacture of an acoustic shelf is its sound insulation. The standard product does not provide sound insulation.

First, it is recommended to lay some kind of vibration-absorbing material, for example, vibroplasts, ECO, and visa mats. The sheet will need to be cut into pieces of the desired size. Using a hairdryer, the material is heated and rolled out onto the shelf. A hard roller is used for this. The absorbent material needs to cover 60-100% of the shelf area.

The second layer is sound-absorbing material. It could be “Isotone”, “Accent”. This material covers the entire shelf area. Please note that the sound insulation layers should not be thick, otherwise installing the shelf will not be possible. The entire complex of these works is aimed at reducing noise from the trunk and rear arches and improving acoustics (if the speakers are in the rear parcel shelf).

Purpose of the acoustic shelf

An acoustic shelf is a device that serves to soundproof the trunk and is a mounting location for the rear audio speakers. As a rule, when replacing standard speakers, a situation arises when the installation holes are widened with a handy tool to install new ones. This is strictly forbidden, because in addition to the above functions, the shelf serves as a kind of stiffening rib, and if its configuration changes, the car body may move. Let's look at everything in order.

When purchasing a car, it is not always possible to immediately determine how well the vehicle is prepared for the subsequent installation of an audio system. The standard version, which includes a standard radio and speakers with low sound quality, usually does not satisfy the sound preferences of most drivers. Then the question arises of replacing all components of the car's audio system.

Selecting and installing a radio

The car radio is not included as standard equipment.

For many owners of the basic configuration, this question is far from idle, since a standard radio is simply not provided for in it. The designers of the Lada Granta Standard allow for the possibility of self-installation of the radio. To do this, just read the instructions carefully, follow them carefully and precisely, and be sure to carry out the installation on a completely de-energized vehicle. To ensure that the installation of a radio tape recorder causes a minimum of problems when choosing, the following factors must be taken into account:

• To make installation easier, it is recommended to buy a 1 DIN radio;
• speaker elements should not protrude as much as possible;
• optimal size is about 16 cm;
• It is preferable to install acoustics in the front doors.

And now, the radio and speakers have been selected, the instructions have been read, it’s time to get started. This is what the step-by-step installation of the radio looks like:

1. Using a screwdriver, you need to remove the plastic pocket in the place where the radio will be installed.
2. On the reverse side we find wires and slots that we will connect to the radio connectors.
3. Next, you need to install a metal frame in the pocket. It is secured in your pocket by folding metal tabs. They are called clips.
4. All that remains is to connect the wires and connectors to the slots and install the radio in the frame.

This is the simplest installation option, which is possible provided that the selected device fully complies with the parameters specified by the Lada Granta Standard designers. But, as always, in life there are options. If you select a 2 DIN radio, installing it is also possible, it will only require a little more preparation, since you will have to use improvised means to change the shape of the pocket itself. If the connectors do not match the slots, adapters are provided. You can watch the video for more details on the installation process.

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:

1. 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;
2. 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);
3. 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;
4. Pulling wires into the trunk to connect an amplifier, subwoofer and speakers installed in an acoustic shelf.
5. 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:

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.

• Here is a link to a store with ready-made options and prices. It's not advertising that's a source of inspiration.
• Here is a photo report on self-production with comments.
• This link is just a photo report without comments.

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.

Installation of front speakers

A distinctive feature of installing acoustics on the Lada Granta is that the designers of this model made this process a little easier by providing standard places for placing the speakers. All wires are routed, only minor modifications will be required if the speaker diameter is slightly off. In addition, another problem may arise during operation.

Due to the discrepancy between the dimensions of the installed speaker and the expected dimensions included in the design, after installation the process of lowering the front side window may be disrupted. In this case, modification will be needed. Let's return to the front speakers. In short, the installation process will look something like this:

1. We make a podium. It is a ring, the thickness of which is 1 cm, and the outer diameter coincides with the diameter of the column, for which we first draw it on paper. Then you need to cut out the blanks from plywood. Important! If the thickness of the plywood is less than 11 mm, each podium will require two identical parts, which will then need to be glued together. If the problem described above occurs with opening the front side windows, it becomes necessary to increase the thickness of the podium. The desired result can be achieved by increasing the number of glued parts.
2. To install the podiums, you need to make markings on the door. In this case, there is no need to remove the casing.
3. After marking, you can remove the trim, use a drill to prepare holes in the metal for attaching the podiums, and securely fasten them to the door.
4. Then you should lay the wires, return the casing to its place and secure the mesh.

Before you begin installation, watch the video carefully.

Now let's move directly to the acoustic shelf. Currently, manufacturers offer ready-made models, designed taking into account the dimensions of the car and the sizes of the speakers of popular manufacturers. But experienced auto mechanics advise using a rear shelf made of wood. They improve sound quality due to the fact that the trunk acquires the properties of a closed box. Of course, you can select the required model in a store and buy it, but can you be sure that this shelf meets your requirements?

You can make an acoustic shelf from plywood yourself

Materials and tools for making a shelf:

• plywood;
• glue;
• fabric for covering;
• sound insulation material;
• wires;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver;
• jigsaw

Correct assembly with your own hands

The acoustic rear shelf for the Lada Granta can be purchased ready-made. This will make it possible to choose any color in accordance with the desires of the motorist and the existing interior. But you can do it yourself. Automotive experts note that the best option for such purposes would be a wooden shelf.

The trunk space itself will serve as an acoustic box. In this option, it is better to mount music speakers on top. Additionally, decorative grilles will be installed on them. In this case, the brake light will begin to be removed from the shelf. A homemade shelf for the Lada Granta will be created from the following materials:

To maintain exact dimensions, measure the dimensions of the factory shelf

The work begins with the manufacture of the ceiling product. First, a life-size sketch is created on hard cardboard. Once it is compared in size to the interior of the car, it can be transferred to plywood. The sides located near the window are made obliquely, and the ends are well ground.

In order to create a sketch that is correct in size, the rear of the car, or more precisely, the factory shelf of the Lada Grant itself, is measured in length and width. Next, based on the numbers obtained, they make a sketch on cardboard.

After the calculations are completed and the drawing is transferred to plywood, you should work on the holes for the speakers. The circles are cut out exactly to the diameter of the inserted beepers. The radio itself can be disguised using fabric.

You should also think about the pocket in advance. It can be used to store various items. For this design, it is necessary to cut out an vent in the ceiling panel.

All segments are connected and given a day for them to stick together and dry.

When the shelf is dry, it is covered with carpet or another fabric of your choice. The mounting location for the trim should be as close as possible to the latches on the back seat of the Lada Granta.

How to install and connect a shelf

First you need to dismantle the casing of the old shelf. The manufactured structure is installed in this place. The wires are hidden in the thresholds and connected depending on the chosen circuit: through an amplifier or directly to the radio. Installation completed.

For car owners, an important aspect when modifying a car is to achieve maximum sound quality from the car radio. Each car enthusiast who modifies a purchased car according to his own criteria begins to master this difficult task in his own way. Someone installs high-quality acoustics and the same radio and hopes to get high-quality sound.

And someone packs their car with the latest technology and tries to understand why the sound is far from ideal. This is especially true for the VAZ middle-class car, which is in great demand among owners.

Acoustic shelf for Lada Granta

The acoustic shelf for the Lada Granta is designed to maximize the extraction of high-quality sound from the installed speakers, transform an ordinary trunk into an acoustic box, and also securely mount the rear speakers. The factory version has the right to life only for the undemanding average person. It does not meet the needs of an experienced music lover at all. There is only one way out in this situation - a complete replacement, during which the Grant acoustic shelf along with the standard speakers is placed at the back in the intended place!

Lada Granta and acoustics

Acoustic shelf on grant

One cannot but rejoice that among all the new products in our automobile industry, Granta is best designed for modification to modern radios and speakers. This is a convenient, competent car device and pre-installed factory cables for any powerful acoustics.

Acoustic shelf grant

The market offers a wide selection of colors of ready-made shelves to suit any style and interior design. Ready-made models to suit the dimensions of any car are offered for purchase. But often, already during installation, it turns out that the dimensions are incorrect and the shelf does not fit. You have to waste time, make a replacement and return the money (the price of the shelf is not that low). From experienced experience: if you want to do it well, you have to do it yourself! Moreover, you can mount the shelf yourself, even in your garage, without resorting to the services of dubious and expensive craftsmen.

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:

1. 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;
2. 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);
3. 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;
4. Pulling wires into the trunk to connect an amplifier, subwoofer and speakers installed in an acoustic shelf.
5. 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 trim is mandatory when installing a 2-DIN GU. Installing an acoustic shelf entails dismantling it behind the back of the rear seat. The non-standard shelf will cover the ISOFIX mounts!

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:

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.

Please note that most of the podiums in the front right doors interfere with the opening of the glove compartment.

• Here is a link to a store with ready-made options and prices. It's not advertising that's a source of inspiration.
• Here is a photo report on self-production with comments.
• This link is just a photo report without comments.

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.

Do-it-yourself manufacturing and installation

Shelf acoustic fret grant

For installation you will need simple standard materials:

• Plywood sheet;
• Wooden blank;
• Cardboard or fiberboard sheet;
• Rag;
• Set of bolts and screws;
• Saw;
• Drill;
• Glue;
• Covering fabric (fleece or carpet);
• Jigsaw;
• Soundproofing material;
• New acoustics;
• Wires;
• Sharp knife or scissors;
• Insulating tape;
• Construction hairdryer.

The final stage

Note. The life expectancy of the speakers directly depends on the density and thickness of the protection. The less chance of large debris getting in and causing mechanical damage to the speakers, the better. Be sure to check that they are not catching on the seats and headrests.

• We fasten the speakers to the shelf with self-tapping screws, connect the wires with a screwdriver;
• We install the finished shelf in place and fasten it with bolts.

Advice. You should definitely make sure that the standard ventilation holes are open, otherwise the window will quickly fog up.

Acoustic shelf installed

Operation completed! We take photos, shoot videos, share instructions with friends, and enjoy the results of the work done with our own hands.