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normalizer · Jan 29th, 2002, 09:20 PM

I will be getting a Cooper S when they are released in the US later this year and am definitely planning on getting the Harmon Kardon sound system.

Is there anyone on the list that has one or has used one? If so, do you reccomend it or would you just gett the cheapest system the Mini can be fitted with and upgrade it on your own?

I have XM satellite radio in my current vehicle, which I could move over if the US system doesn't offer it, but would prefer a better stereo than I have now.

MINIAC · Jan 29th, 2002, 10:54 PM

Don't know of anyone who has taken delivery of a MINI with the HK sound system, but I found this thread started by ICEman which has some info.

normalizer · Jan 30th, 2002, 12:10 AM

Well then, another question if anybody has an answer.... assuming there's room to mount it, would it be a major pain to add an amplifier to the HK system? I have a fantastic 700w Soundstream amp that would really blow the mini's roof off, possibly literally.

smartbomb · Jan 30th, 2002, 10:14 AM

Any info on the HK system most welcome, price spec etc....someone must know !

baldie · Feb 10th, 2002, 07:04 AM

Harman Kardon HiFi System
(should be available from March 2002)
65 13 0 029 635
£750 GBP

Dave

BruceK · Feb 10th, 2002, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by baldie
Harman Kardon HiFi System
(should be available from March 2002)
65 13 0 029 635
£750 GBP

Dave

The price to upgrade to the HK system in the US is a bit nicer - $550 (about £390).

Jazzy Jase · Feb 10th, 2002, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by baldie
Harman Kardon HiFi System
(should be available from March 2002)
65 13 0 029 635
£750 GBP

Dave

Where did you get that information from?

baldie · Feb 10th, 2002, 04:12 PM

MINI dealer.

Maybe cheaper if you get it fitted at the factory.

Dave

normalizer · Feb 11th, 2002, 08:14 PM

Still wondering if there would be any problems installing an external amplifier for use with the HK system. I have a nice Soundstream amp that I'll pull from my current car when I get the MINI and it would be a same to have it go to waste.

BrantV · Feb 14th, 2002, 07:45 PM

Does anyone know if the HK system comes with RCA inputs. Rather than a CD changer, I'd like to be able to hook up my iPod. Also, does the indash CD player support mp3 CDs?

I'll probably get the HK either way, and I've got over a year, before I need to know, but it'll drive me crazy until I know.

Cheers,
Brant

normalizer · Feb 15th, 2002, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BrantV
Does anyone know if the HK system comes with RCA inputs. Rather than a CD changer, I'd like to be able to hook up my iPod. Also, does the indash CD player support mp3 CDs?
Cheers,
Brant

This may not be of any help to you at all, but who knows....

I have both an Ipod and a Sony Plug-n-play XM satellite radio, the XM radio using an FM modulator to interface with the denon cd-player in my truck.

To play the Ipod I just unhook the audio from the XM radio and plug it into the ipod. works like a champ.

Doesn't answer your question, I know, but might be a way to workaround the problem. I'm sure one can buy a FM modulator meant for a cd-changer or something else and use it for any audio input they want, assuming the jacks match.

Jan 29th, 2002, 09:20 PM	#1
normalizer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Harmon Kardon system - worth it? I will be getting a Cooper S when they are released in the US later this year and am definitely planning on getting the Harmon Kardon sound system. Is there anyone on the list that has one or has used one? If so, do you reccomend it or would you just gett the cheapest system the Mini can be fitted with and upgrade it on your own? I have XM satellite radio in my current vehicle, which I could move over if the US system doesn't offer it, but would prefer a better stereo than I have now.

Feb 10th, 2002, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
baldie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Harman Kardon HiFi System (should be available from March 2002) 65 13 0 029 635 £750 GBP Dave First Cooper REJECTED on 29th Jan Solid black with all the white bits. Chili, sunroof, MFSW, ASC&T, heater washers, ISOFIX, Computer, MiniDisc BOOST, CD changer prep - arrived 1st March. www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk

Feb 10th, 2002, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by baldie Harman Kardon HiFi System (should be available from March 2002) 65 13 0 029 635 £750 GBP Dave The price to upgrade to the HK system in the US is a bit nicer - $550 (about £390). + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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baldie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 113 Offline	MINI dealer. Maybe cheaper if you get it fitted at the factory. Dave First Cooper REJECTED on 29th Jan Solid black with all the white bits. Chili, sunroof, MFSW, ASC&T, heater washers, ISOFIX, Computer, MiniDisc BOOST, CD changer prep - arrived 1st March. www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk

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Jan 29th, 2002, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 04:52 PM Posts: 8,674 Online	Don't know of anyone who has taken delivery of a MINI with the HK sound system, but I found this thread started by ICEman which has some info.

Jan 30th, 2002, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
normalizer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Well then, another question if anybody has an answer.... assuming there's room to mount it, would it be a major pain to add an amplifier to the HK system? I have a fantastic 700w Soundstream amp that would really blow the mini's roof off, possibly literally.

Jan 30th, 2002, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Any info on the HK system most welcome, price spec etc....someone must know !

Feb 10th, 2002, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jazzy Jase Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 432 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by baldie Harman Kardon HiFi System (should be available from March 2002) 65 13 0 029 635 £750 GBP Dave Where did you get that information from?

Feb 11th, 2002, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
normalizer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Still wondering if there would be any problems installing an external amplifier for use with the HK system. I have a nice Soundstream amp that I'll pull from my current car when I get the MINI and it would be a same to have it go to waste.

Feb 14th, 2002, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
BrantV MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 560 Offline	Does anyone know if the HK system comes with RCA inputs. Rather than a CD changer, I'd like to be able to hook up my iPod. Also, does the indash CD player support mp3 CDs? I'll probably get the HK either way, and I've got over a year, before I need to know, but it'll drive me crazy until I know. Cheers, Brant

Feb 15th, 2002, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
normalizer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BrantV Does anyone know if the HK system comes with RCA inputs. Rather than a CD changer, I'd like to be able to hook up my iPod. Also, does the indash CD player support mp3 CDs? Cheers, Brant This may not be of any help to you at all, but who knows.... I have both an Ipod and a Sony Plug-n-play XM satellite radio, the XM radio using an FM modulator to interface with the denon cd-player in my truck. To play the Ipod I just unhook the audio from the XM radio and plug it into the ipod. works like a champ. Doesn't answer your question, I know, but might be a way to workaround the problem. I'm sure one can buy a FM modulator meant for a cd-changer or something else and use it for any audio input they want, assuming the jacks match.

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