Radio/Stereo: - SC-805 or SC-901?

hoocher09 · Dec 31st, 2012, 12:26

hi, new to the forum, (1st post)
I have just bought a 2001 C70 T5 Cabriolet, which is fitted with a non standard Alpine stereo.
I would like to put back as standard, but how can i tell what was originally fitted?
SC-805 or SC-901 can any body point me in the right direction as the SC-901 needs a separate amp so i am told. How can i tell if my car has an amp fitted?
Which is best?

Thanks

warninglight · Dec 31st, 2012, 12:39

Not sure if it's in the same place in the soft top, but on my coupe the amp is in the boot, if you pull back the trim on the nearside of the boot you should see it mounted between the rear light unit and the plastic compartment on that side.

Has it got the speaker on the top of the dash, in the centre?

hoocher09 · Dec 31st, 2012, 12:43

Thanks for that, no it does not have a centre speaker & i cannot see anything that looks like an amp in the boot.

capt jack · Dec 31st, 2012, 13:22

We had a 901 in our S70. We swapped it for an 805.

Jack

acshortt5 · Dec 31st, 2012, 13:40

Any volvo dealer should be able to tell you what it came with from the factory.

As to choice I'd go with the 901 - the adjusable EQ on it's own is worth it IMO.

Logan360 · Jan 1st, 2013, 01:30

901 if you have the choice. had one in an S90. far better than any of the others I've had.

thad1 · Jan 1st, 2013, 15:20

I would hedge a bet and say it has an amp in the boot somewhere, I have the Apline 100w one but cannot find it in my boot anywhere!

If you want to find out if you have one turn the volume up, it should shake the car!

All the C70's had the Dynaudio speakers so if you don't have an amp (doubtful) you can get one rated up to 200RMS as thats the rating for the speakers!

Should have said the rating is per channel!

acshortt5 · Jan 1st, 2013, 15:30

If it has the "big" amp (4x100w) then that lives in the boot behind the carpet on the passenger (UK) side close to the back of the car.

Other amps could be fitted. Either in the centre console below the head unit (4x50w) or under the drivers (UK) seat (4x75w).

If you find a grey box with only one cable going into it then that is the dolby processor which will only do the dolby function, it isn't an amp as such.

Logan360 · Jan 1st, 2013, 17:13

I have also been told it can live behind the speedo in that area. not too sure in accurate tat is though

acshortt5 · Jan 1st, 2013, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan360

I have also been told it can live behind the speedo in that area. not too sure in accurate tat is though

There isn't enough room for an amp behind the speedo lol.

I've said where any of the Volvo factory amps are located.

You can get various adaptors for using aftermarket amps with Volvo head units or vice versa.

Dec 31st, 2012, 12:26	#1
hoocher09 New Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2013 10:21 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby	SC-805 or SC-901? hi, new to the forum, (1st post) I have just bought a 2001 C70 T5 Cabriolet, which is fitted with a non standard Alpine stereo. I would like to put back as standard, but how can i tell what was originally fitted? SC-805 or SC-901 can any body point me in the right direction as the SC-901 needs a separate amp so i am told. How can i tell if my car has an amp fitted? Which is best? Thanks

Dec 31st, 2012, 12:39	#2
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	Not sure if it's in the same place in the soft top, but on my coupe the amp is in the boot, if you pull back the trim on the nearside of the boot you should see it mounted between the rear light unit and the plastic compartment on that side. Has it got the speaker on the top of the dash, in the centre? __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Dec 31st, 2012, 13:40	#5
acshortt5 Volvo Nutcase Last Online: Jul 14th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N/A View Photos By: acshortt5	Any volvo dealer should be able to tell you what it came with from the factory. As to choice I'd go with the 901 - the adjusable EQ on it's own is worth it IMO. __________________ Andrew 1998 S70 T5 CD AUTO Previously a 1990 240 GLT-R

Jan 1st, 2013, 01:30	#6
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	901 if you have the choice. had one in an S90. far better than any of the others I've had. __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

Jan 1st, 2013, 15:30	#8
acshortt5 Volvo Nutcase Last Online: Jul 14th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N/A View Photos By: acshortt5	If it has the "big" amp (4x100w) then that lives in the boot behind the carpet on the passenger (UK) side close to the back of the car. Other amps could be fitted. Either in the centre console below the head unit (4x50w) or under the drivers (UK) seat (4x75w). If you find a grey box with only one cable going into it then that is the dolby processor which will only do the dolby function, it isn't an amp as such. __________________ Andrew 1998 S70 T5 CD AUTO Previously a 1990 240 GLT-R

Dec 31st, 2012, 12:43	#3
hoocher09 New Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2013 10:21 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby	Thanks for that, no it does not have a centre speaker & i cannot see anything that looks like an amp in the boot.

Dec 31st, 2012, 13:22	#4
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:44 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	We had a 901 in our S70. We swapped it for an 805. Jack

Jan 1st, 2013, 15:20	#7
thad1 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2016 22:48 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Banbury	I would hedge a bet and say it has an amp in the boot somewhere, I have the Apline 100w one but cannot find it in my boot anywhere! If you want to find out if you have one turn the volume up, it should shake the car! All the C70's had the Dynaudio speakers so if you don't have an amp (doubtful) you can get one rated up to 200RMS as thats the rating for the speakers! Should have said the rating is per channel!

Jan 1st, 2013, 17:13	#9
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	I have also been told it can live behind the speedo in that area. not too sure in accurate tat is though __________________ Own (NEW!! 97 960 top spec, 96 855 T5), 97 royal blue Volvo S90, 86 white 360GLT, 96 Volvo 850R black, 95 960 owned, 89 carolla, 94 940Tic, mitsi GTO TT, Volvo 850 turbo, 9 360GLTs, R32 skyline, 360GL hatch, 1984 Toyota corona

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