Aftermarket Stereo Recommendation

[c4s]

If you've got the dough... Avic D3 from Pioneer... 2din, Nav, Ipod, BT, XM or Sirius... pop for a new amp (memphis) sounds great functions very well... have mine in an 05s... find a shop that can paint the surround plate to match... or dent pro can do it at a nominal fee...

[Gary in BR]

I am going to upgrade my stereo this fall (engine mods first) the Alpine 9887
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9887
Its leading the pack as of now. the sound is very good, and it can change all of illumination to red or red and orange. So it should match the interior better than my Pioneer does now.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Gary in BR

I am going to upgrade my stereo this fall (engine mods first) the Alpine 9887
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9887
Its leading the pack as of now. the sound is very good, and it can change all of illumination to red or red and orange. So it should match the interior better than my Pioneer does now.

Hey Gary,

Did you know you can get a refurbished Pioneer N2 for a couple of bucks more?

[Gary in BR]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Hey Gary,

Did you know you can get a refurbished Pioneer N2 for a couple of bucks more?

I have a Pioneer now and have for about the last 4 years I want to get away from the silver look and the blue buttons





There is a Pioneer that changes colors and I considered using it, but I dont think I would ever use the video function.

I am open to opinions if you guys think the Pioneers look, sound or are better buys let me know

this is the current setup of my dash (its not finished)
My plan is to add a few more gauges where the radio is now and move the radio down to the slot above the ac.

Everything will be trimmed nicely this picture is takes as a work in progress

[Boxster22]

Thanks for the help. Can I go to any aftermarket audio store for an install or do I have to be careful to find someone that knows Porsches?

[E Kaplan]

Recently upgraded to a Pioneer which has XM radio and a USB cable if you want to add a thumb drive to play music. Aux insert for IPOD. Love it! Purchased the system with installation from Crutchfeld online for only $350.00. They will send you installation cards and you choose a local instal company. I was very pleased with my installation. Best $ I have spent so far on my Boxster. Also, did not have to change the amplifier.

[Gary in BR]

When I added the Pioneer I currently have a audio shop did the work. Its a very basic install. If you are upgrading to a double DIN from a single DIN there are pleanty of pictures here of this change so you may want to take pictures with you so that you can show them what you want it to look like when its finished.

Good luck. Post pictures when its done.