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pbanders
post Dec 30 2025, 03:28 PM
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This is my setup, installed I think around 10 years ago.

This shows the Kenwood head unit and the two speakers on each side

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I don't recall where I bought these, but they're much stronger speaker boxes that came with decent Blaupunkt coaxial 5 1/4" speakers installed.

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post Dec 30 2025, 03:31 PM
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The Kenwood is a four-channel head unit, I use these Boston Acoustics coaxial 5 1/4" speakers in the doors. They produce significantly more low-end response than the Blaupunkts do.

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The Kenwood head unit has a removeable face. I mostly use the BT connectivity with my phone.

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post Dec 30 2025, 03:37 PM
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The Kenwood has a remote microphone for phone calls, which mounts nicely above the ignition switch.

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Lastly, operating the head unit can be a pain in the 914, as it's closer to the passenger side, with lots of fiddly buttons. Luckily, it has a remote, which I have velcro'ed to my center drink holder.

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Overall, it's a decent system. Despite being 10 years old, it still works for me and the sources I listen to. Sound quality is good, with enough volume and good frequency response to handle the noisy open/closed 914 passenger compartment.

I'd be interested in seeing some newer systems people have installed. Post yours here.
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post Dec 30 2025, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(pbanders @ Dec 30 2025, 10:37 PM) *

I'd be interested in seeing some newer systems people have installed. Post yours here.


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Completely stock looking, no door speakers. Works for me. Loud enough and the subwoofer provides plenty of bass response.
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post Dec 30 2025, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(chmillman @ Dec 30 2025, 02:44 PM) *

QUOTE(pbanders @ Dec 30 2025, 10:37 PM) *

I'd be interested in seeing some newer systems people have installed. Post yours here.


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=371580&hl=
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Completely stock looking, no door speakers. Works for me. Loud enough and the subwoofer provides plenty of bass response.


Nice install, super clean. Some good work in the other postings, too. Thanks.
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post Dec 30 2025, 06:07 PM
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I’m running a 7” head unit in a custom console, which also houses a Pioneer powered subwoofer. I have aftermarket speaker boxes with 6.5” Focal mid bass drivers with tweeters on the windshield posts. Nothing crazy, but it sounds pretty good for what it is.

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post Dec 31 2025, 03:11 AM
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Simple Bluetooth radio from the jungle site
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post Dec 31 2025, 04:24 AM
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What are the speakers in your housings?
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post Dec 31 2025, 10:15 AM
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I’m running a 7” head unit in a custom console, which also houses a Pioneer powered subwoofer. I have aftermarket speaker boxes with 6.5” Focal mid bass drivers with tweeters on the windshield posts. Nothing crazy, but it sounds pretty good for what it is.


That's an amazing setup, overall! You have brought your 914 dashboard into the 21st century! Did you replace your gauges with an LCD? I don't know about your 914, but judging from the heater controls, are you running a water-cooled engine? Is this the 3.6L conversion you did?
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post Dec 31 2025, 10:16 AM
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Simple Bluetooth radio from the jungle site


Very clever!
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post Dec 31 2025, 11:46 AM
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So I am installing installing this woofer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif)

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QUOTE(pbanders @ Dec 31 2025, 09:15 AM) *

QUOTE(East coaster @ Dec 30 2025, 05:07 PM) *

I’m running a 7” head unit in a custom console, which also houses a Pioneer powered subwoofer. I have aftermarket speaker boxes with 6.5” Focal mid bass drivers with tweeters on the windshield posts. Nothing crazy, but it sounds pretty good for what it is.


That's an amazing setup, overall! You have brought your 914 dashboard into the 21st century! Did you replace your gauges with an LCD? I don't know about your 914, but judging from the heater controls, are you running a water-cooled engine? Is this the 3.6L conversion you did?



This is in my Subaru converted Safari 914. Gauges and hvac controls are Suby.
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