Premium Audio System
Premium Audio System
Information on this page is incomplete due to lack of resources
Some models of the AU Falcon were optioned with the Premium Audio System, which improves the audio solution of the vehicle by adding an external amplifier and a subwoofer. This is easier to find in the “Upmarket” models of the vehicle, such as the Fairmont GHIA or Fairlane, however any model could be optioned with it, assuming it was requested at the time of original purchase.
Subwoofer
The following information is known about the factory Subwoofer:
| Information | Notes |
|---|---|
| Size | 8.5” |
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Type | Free-Air |
| Resistance | 4Ω |
| Model # | Varies, generally TS-08***** |
Pictures of a 8” Subwoofer from a Premium Audio System fitted model, specifically a AUII Fairmont Sedan
Amplifier - S1
Information on these amplifiers is incomplete due to lack of resources
The Series 1 AU Falcons contained an amplifier which was used to power both the subwoofer and the rear speakers. The only known information on these amplifiers is the wiring colors:
All polarities are assumed due to lack of available information
| Pin Purpose | Color |
|---|---|
| Driver Rear Speaker - | Red/Green |
| Driver Rear Speaker + | Pink/Blue |
| Subwoofer - | Blue/Green |
| Subwoofer + | Blue/White |
| Passenger Rear Speaker - | Pink/Green |
| Passenger Rear Speaker + | Green/Orange |
| 12v Power | Yellow |
| 12v SIG | Red |
| GND | Black |
Amplifier - S2-3
After the Series 1 AU Falcons, the subwoofer was changed to a model that only contains an amplifier for the Subwoofer, and not the rear speakers. The following information is known about these amplifiers:
Information on the Amplifier is limited due to a limited amount of these vehicles being still available for parts
| Information | Notes |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FMS Audio (Now known as Sanyo) |
| Channels | 2 |
| Wattage | Unknown, assumed 200-250W approximate |
| Connection | Subwoofer Only |
Plug Information
All connections for the speakers and subwoofer in the amplifier are screw terminal style connectors or RCA connections. As such, for any re-wiring attempts, small spade terminals and RCA male plugs should be used for the wires.
There is a small loom that connects the subwoofer and speakers to the rest of the Audio Loom within the vehicle, however information on this loom is limited
Pinout
due to various plugs present on the rear of the Premium Audio AMplifier, the following information is divided into sections. Each section is progressing left to right, while looking at the amplifier while it is sitting flat on the screw mountable side:
| 01 - RCA | 02 - Screw Terminal Audio | 03 - Fuse | 04 - Screw Terminal Power |
|---|
Section 01 - RCA
The first section of the amplifier contains audio inputs via RCA connections. While stereo audio can be input, wiring on the amplifier itself suggests that all audio is converted to mono output.
Only one plug, the left-most, is populated when using a factory loom
Section 02 - Screw Terminal Audio
The next section of the amplifier contains terminals for the audio output of the amplifier, with the layout and pinout listed below:
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
|---|
| Pin | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Subwoofer - | Â |
| 02 | Speaker - | assumed, unused |
| 03 | Speaker + | assumed, unused |
| 04 | Subwoofer + | Â |
Section 03 - Fuse
The fuse section of the amplifier contains a Standard sized 20A fuse
Section 04 - Screw Terminal Power
The final section of the wiring for the amplifier contains the wiring for 12v power, in the following layout and pinout:
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
|---|
| Pin | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 12v Constant | 20A signal required |
| 02 | GND1 | Â |
| 03 | 12v Signal | assumed, untested |
| 04 | GND2 | assumed, unused |
Additional Information
Any additional information on the premium audio system is listed below:
- Premium audio is not compatible with Wagon or Ute body styles.
- Premium Audio cannot be “Plug and Play” installed into a lower model that did not have the option fitted. The following is required to allow for the installation of the PAS in a non-optioned vehicle:
- Physical amplifier mounting, requires factory backplate or similar, screwed or riveted into inside of boot
- One of:
- New wiring from rear of vehicle to battery, constant power, and radio signal/audio
- Audio loom replacement from optioned vehicle
- Hole needs to be cut in sedan rear-shelf. While the steel has the hole present, the carpet cover does not and will need to be modified.
- There is partial information to suggest some Series 3 AU Falcons may have come with the amplifier used in the BA Falcons with the same option installed. This information cannot be confirmed definitively however, and as such no information on these amplifiers is provided