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BTfd2e93 · 09-29-2013, 10:53 PM

Hi Folks,

I know this has been discussed to death ..... there is so much info, that I am having difficulty understanding the options available.

I have a 2001 boxster base.

I need to upgrade my stereo system and I've been able to narrow down to the following. I dont need hard core stuff. ... i just want to have OEM fit if possible:

1) upgrade dash speakers
2) upgrade door speakers
3) upgrade Head unit.
4) Adding 1 amp

From what I've read,

1) alpine SPS 410 seems like a good choice for buck for OEM fit.
2) I have no idea which speaker would fit with OEM .... i heard there is a difference between regular door speakers and also a BOSE version, which can be sourced 2nd hand from ebay. Is this true? is the BOSE version of the door speaker decent?
3) Head unit, i heard Kenwood KDC-BT555U is a good choice
4) I heard that there is always 1 stock amp in the front. I would like to power the dash speaker with this, and add 1 amp to drive the upgraded door speakers.

Can someone help me clarify the above points?

Thanks alot!

09-29-2013, 10:53 PM	#1
BTfd2e93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 140	help for stereo upgrade for a simplist Hi Folks, I know this has been discussed to death ..... there is so much info, that I am having difficulty understanding the options available. I have a 2001 boxster base. I need to upgrade my stereo system and I've been able to narrow down to the following. I dont need hard core stuff. ... i just want to have OEM fit if possible: 1) upgrade dash speakers 2) upgrade door speakers 3) upgrade Head unit. 4) Adding 1 amp From what I've read, 1) alpine SPS 410 seems like a good choice for buck for OEM fit. 2) I have no idea which speaker would fit with OEM .... i heard there is a difference between regular door speakers and also a BOSE version, which can be sourced 2nd hand from ebay. Is this true? is the BOSE version of the door speaker decent? 3) Head unit, i heard Kenwood KDC-BT555U is a good choice 4) I heard that there is always 1 stock amp in the front. I would like to power the dash speaker with this, and add 1 amp to drive the upgraded door speakers. Can someone help me clarify the above points? Thanks alot!