Sound system upgrade

[gschotland]

First dump the factory head unit and replace it with something like this. There's no need to go overboard, not that you're going to with a $500 budget anyway.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDHDR60/JVC-KD-HDR60.html?tp=5684

I have the previous version and love it. Blows the doors off the Becker.

I chose it because:

- HD Radio built in; many stations now broadcast in HD.
- iPod & USB inputs on the face
- bluetooth connectivity
- illumination can easily be set to very closely match the factory dash lights, giving it a more factory look

Do your upgrades step-wise. I had big ideas for my system, but ultimately only did the head unit and dash speakers.

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by gschotland

First dump the factory head unit and replace it with something like this. There's no need to go overboard, not that you're going to with a $500 budget anyway.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDHDR60/JVC-KD-HDR60.html?tp=5684

I have the previous version and love it. Blows the doors off the Becker.

Wow, thanks for the recommendation! I never realized you could get a head unit with so many features at such a reasonable price. I especially like the fact that I can buy a 16 GB thumb drive, fill it with MP3's, and then just plug it into the face of this head unit... so simple! I've been thinking of getting a new head unit for my 914, but now I'm tempted to update my 911 too!

Kirk

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by gschotland

First dump the factory head unit and replace it with something like this. There's no need to go overboard, not that you're going to with a $500 budget anyway.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDHDR60/JVC-KD-HDR60.html?tp=5684

I have the previous version and love it. Blows the doors off the Becker.

I chose it because:

- HD Radio built in; many stations now broadcast in HD.
- iPod & USB inputs on the face
- bluetooth connectivity
- illumination can easily be set to very closely match the factory dash lights, giving it a more factory look

Do your upgrades step-wise. I had big ideas for my system, but ultimately only did the head unit and dash speakers.

I really like the idea of having a pop up screen with SAT NAV and a DVD player for when I'm waiting for someone, but the question is will it fit into the footprint of the standard Becker unit?
I'd like to be able to plug my Iphone in and have it charge, or be able to use handsfree with Bluetooth, since talking on the phone whilst driving a manual isn't ideal.

But then again, I could buy something at this price point, and buy a nice amp or some speakers, I'm really not sure.

[juan986]

Not to hijack the thread but I am curious, which fm transmitter are you using? I haven't been able to find a decent one yet.

[dirkdiggler]

The stero that came in my Bosxter sounds real nice.

5-channel Alpine Amp in front trunk

A little Sub-woofer under each seat

Sound-stream speakers in the door

Very old Alpine CD player



The neat thing is the little subwoofers under my seat ...... are they stock or aftermarket?? i cant tell??

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by juan986

Not to hijack the thread but I am curious, which fm transmitter are you using? I haven't been able to find a decent one yet.

To be honest with you its a cheap one, I found it at Marshall's, which is an outlet store for about 20 dollars. Most of the time there is minimal static, which is drowned out since my usual choice of music is hard rock and all the guitar distortion drowns it out.

But it's far from CD quality, the bass is just staticy and the trebles get lost at high volumes.