Differences between sc-815 and 816

Hi All,

Just picked up a 95 850 and want to exchange the radio/cassette for either
sc-815 or sc-816 w/indash CD, but I do ot know the difference between the
two models. Can anyone help?

Many thanks.

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I have a 96 965 and have scoured Ebay for several weeks now looking at the
815s. I believe that the only difference is the color. From what I've
seen, both have CD controllers, integrated single CD players, 12 FM
presets, 6 AM presets and are 4X25Watts. The 816s have a gray face and
may not have the "Premium Sound" lable at the top. The 815s have a black
face.

I wanted an 815 for the CD player (I have an 811) but decided to use a
portable minidisc player instead. I purchased it on Ebay for 95 bucks
(retails for 150+ in stores), holds 1GB of music, is simple to use (play
thru the radia via a cassette adapter or FM modulator) and fits in the
small "cubby" beside the cigarette lighter. I am pleased. Sound is same
as I get when I play audio cassettes in the car. If you are really
interested in better sound quality with Volvo appearance I believe there
is an SC-900. It was on the late 90s V70s. It has an integrated 3 disc CD
player as well as the controller, fits in your dash BUT requires a separate
amp.

Good luck.

 

Thanks for the info. I have not found much on what Volvo systems will fit
what. So the SC-900 will fit the mid 90s 850s? If so, that will be what I am
looking for although I do already have the Alpine 6 disc changer and
separate amp.

 

I understand that the SC-800 and 900 stereos will fit 850s and 960s/90
series and early V70s. The 800s are interchangeable (no mods to wiring
harness) but that the 900 series radios which I believe were used only on
the V70 series, use an external amp that will have to be mounted in your
dash/console.

Your local Volvo dealer may be able to tell you which audio systems will
work in your 850. I consulted them for recommendations regarding my
wife's 940.