V60II 2018-2019

[mmati8]

Helllo
I have a Volvo V60 II, 2.0 190 HP, FWD. Production year 2018, model year 2019.
Market: Switzerland.

• I have a question: is it possible, using Orbit, to unlock the following features in my car:
  access to the subwoofer (so that bass can finally be heard)?
  
• Is there anything that can be done so that the High Performance audio system (without Harman Kardon) does not cut the bass?
  
• Is it possible to adjust something in the DSP so that it doesn’t reduce the bass?
  
• Is it possible to enable remote engine start via the Volvo On Call app (this feature is unavailable on the Swiss market due to homologation)?
  
• Is it possible to install Polestar mode?
  

Thanks for all the information and help.

Mati

[Power6]

Subwoofer: It can be enabled. You have to consider whether you have the components present. At some time, Volvo removed the subwoofer channel from the HP (High Performance Audio) amplifier (AUD module) installed in the car. It was around the 2019-2020 model years. So you may not find, you can add a subwoofer as the amp won't have any output to be enabled. I think this car does have a subwoofer already? I am not sure of it though.

Audio settings: You can change the audio system config of the car without changing any components. In my experience, this will make some improvement in the sound. You will get the settings and menus for the configured audio system in the Sensus. There is also a risk some effects of the mismatched equipment and configuration, I think the HP audio to H/K (Harman Kardon) configuration will work fine, I can't guarantee it.

I would recommend in this case: Consider getting a used H/K amplifier AUD module. You can swap it and take advantage of the improved sound and amplification, this AUD definitely supports the subwoofer to add it, or my opinion it works pretty well with the H/K system (I had a 2019 with factory H/K) and the HP and H/K audio actually use the same subwoofer part. You can set the config with OrBit to match the H/K system. I believe the system wiring and amp configuration of channels is the same between the HP and H/K in the car. You can try it with the existing speakers, or source the H/K speakers and swap them in as you like.

Remote start: I don't think it can be enabled, enabling in the car may allow it, but the Volvo online system enforces what functions are shown in the app for the car.

Polestar: It is not possible to install the full "Polestar Optimization" outside of Volvo, only they can flash the engine tune to the car. On your car, you can enable the config item for Polestar Optimization and it does make some changes: Add the Polestar Engineered drive mode, and enable the "Polestar" transmission tuning. Many people enjoy it.

[mmati8]

Hi everyone,
Thnx for Admin for Help,

I’m working on adding an aftermarket active subwoofer (Phoenix Gold) to my V60 (SPA) with High Performance Audio. I have already used OrBit to enable the Subwoofer function, and the slider is now visible in Sensus.

However, I’ve discovered that my AUD module (2019-2020 model) physically lacks the dedicated subwoofer output pins (Pins 7 & 15 are "dead" / no internal amp for sub).

Since I cannot use the dedicated sub output, I have a few questions regarding the best setup for maximum bass quality:

Tap-in point: Which speakers provide the best frequency range for a subwoofer? Should I tap into the Front Woofers or the Rear Doors?

Signal Summing: I am currently tapped into only one rear speaker and the bass feels weak. Is it mandatory to sum both Left and Right channels to get the full signal voltage for the sub’s amp?

High-Low Converter vs. High-Level Input: I have a Helix AAC.3 converter. Is it better to use the Helix (to "trick" the AUD’s impedance detection) or should I go straight into the Subwoofer’s High-Level input?

OrBit Configuration: Since I am tapping into the door speakers, should I change the Audio Config to "Harman Kardon" in OrBit to improve the EQ curve for lower frequencies, or will that mess up the output for my factory HP speakers?

I’m looking for the "cleanest" way to get a strong, consistent bass without the DSP clipping or reducing power.

Thanks for your help!

Mati

[IMAY2023]

If you are interested, I have a full set of HK for sale.
HK AUD, 4 woofers (2 front and 2 back doors), 2 MIDs (front doors) 4 Tweeters (all doors), Center speaker with HK grill, 2 back pillar and B&W SUB (8 ohms).
You can install it and set the Audio to High Performance Plus with SUB enabled.