Angry Lobster Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Hey,I recently purchased a 01 C70 and can't figure out if I have the premium sound or the base sound system. I'm also unsure as to whether only the Premium was offered in American and nothing else.My second question is just a basic review from fellow C70 owners, how is the audio quality with the Dynaudio speakers? I keep hearing huge amounts of praise for the factory sound system but won't be able to hear it for another few weeks when i get the car. I'm just so anxious.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C70drvr Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 If you have the centre mounted dash speaker, you have the premium sound system.And it rocks..... B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivfader Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The speakers are all the same. The only difference is the center speaker on the dash and the 2 subwoofers behind the rear seats. The Premium Sound System had the big amp (4x100W) and came with the SC901 and the center speaker. There also was a smaller amp (4x60W) or none. The subwoofers always had to be ordered seperately.The sound is really good! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The 4x100 watt amp in those cars is a beast, I have one in my S70. Ever take a look at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The 4x100 watt amp in those cars is a beast, I have one in my S70. Ever take a look at it?Arent they just rebranded Alpines? And Jesus, you have stock speakers? It help out the sound much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Yes, it helped very much. Could use more detail, but that's not the amp's fault. I have all the power I want, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Lobster Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Ok so looking at the interior pics of my car I do have the center speaker! Yay! Thanks for all the replies so far guys, looks like I can expect the sound system to knock my socks off.BTW, Jesus that is the cutest dog on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperman135 Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Make sure to press the mode button and set it to pro logic. That really kicks in the rear speakers. I'm very happy with the factory sound system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivfader Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 The 4x100 watt amp in those cars is a beast, I have one in my S70. Ever take a look at it?Who's the beast, the dog or the amp? Offtopic, but how old is she (I guess)? Getting some gray hair like the dog my parents have. I've got 2 Labradors that wouldn't leave the amp alone like your dog! The Volvo amps are rebranded Alpine amps but that doesn't mean that they'd be bad! As far as I remember the 4x100W amp is called MRV-F450 or something like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEJinFBK Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 The head unit in you C70 is probably an SC-900/901,also made for Volvo by Alpine. I sure like my system!I have the SC-901 and the little 4 x 50 amp with "basic"premium sound speakers. Learn more about what Alpineand Volvo have cooked up for these cars here:http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/volvo-dynaudio.htmlThis here arcticle will help with that pesky book learnin' and such... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Who's the beast, the dog or the amp? Offtopic, but how old is she (I guess)? Getting some gray hair like the dog my parents have. I've got 2 Labradors that wouldn't leave the amp alone like your dog! Haha, he's a male. Not sure how old, but middle aged, at least. He can still out-run me, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Lobster Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Damn! Got to finally check out the car and no center speaker! Looked at the Head-unit and it was a SC-816, checked out the speakers and they were Dynaudio's though. From what I've read the base sound system with the SC-816 blows so I'm pretty disappointed. Didn't bother to look for the amp which I'm assuming is the 4x60 but it's probably there.Now if the audio quality sucks when I get a chance to listen what would be my best route for better audio? (Considering the stock HU already has issues playing burned discs) Buying a new HU? Finding the 4x100 amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick-a-brac Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Now if the audio quality sucks when I get a chance to listen what would be my best route for better audio? (Considering the stock HU already has issues playing burned discs) Buying a new HU? Finding the 4x100 amp?Should you decide you need the 4x100 amp, let me know.BTW: the SC-816 has no issues playing burned CDs. That would be a characteristic of the 900/901 -- and even these will play certain brands of recordable CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 The SC-816 has a built-in equalization curve that gives a 20db boost at 60hz (probably to compensate for a lack of rear parcel shelf speakers in the V70), whereas the SC-901 has has a customizable 5-band equalizer built into it, as well as defeatable pre-set equalization curves for different Volvo vehicles. Also, the lack of internal amplification in the SC-901 might provide cleaner sound, but I haven't noticed such benefit from experience with both head units.http://www.jimrothe.com/volvo/volvo-dynaudio.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperVette Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 What car did you buy and from where? Year, mileage, color, coupe/convertible, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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