2000 Volvo S80 5 speaker radio

MoosePond123 · Post by **MoosePond123** » 28 Dec 2016, 12:42

In 2000, the S80 had an optional five speaker radio that cost $500. My local junk yard has 4 early 2000 S80's all with this five speaker radio. Does anyone know if this optional radio sounds a lot better than the stock 4 speaker radio? Is it worth upgrading now that I can get one for short money? Also, do the later S80's have a radio that has iPhone connectivity or Bluetooth that would fit into my 2000 model?

Post by **JRL** » 28 Dec 2016, 17:40

You need the radio, a center speaker, the underseat amp and harness and for a great sound you need all the speakers or some really great aftermarket speakers and yes, it's that much better but it's more work than just exchanging radios

Post by **June** » 28 Dec 2016, 19:31

I believe it is 9 speakers, yes it sounds better. My 2002 S80 T6 had the 8xx optional stereo that my current 2004 S80 T6 has the 6xx stereo, so I have owned both. Neither sounds near as good as the 9 channel optional stereo my 1998 S90 had.

I understand the computer also has to be reprogrammed as well as both front door panels replaced to fit the door speakers for the 8xx stereo. I wanted my car upgraded to the 9 channel 8xx stereo almost from the moment I drove her off the lot, as I didn't get to order her as my 02 was totalled so I took the highest optioned car available thinking the stereo would be a easy upgrade. Then I visited the service department and got the bad news. So if you are successful please give all the details of how you did it.