Stock OEM Radio Question

[Ghostrider 310]

You can use the radio by itself, just make sure whoever sells it to you provides the proper code as Porsche factory radios scramble each time the battery is disconnected. Chasing down the proper code isn't impossible but it's a lot easier to have it on the front end.

[coreseller]

Thanks Tony. After reading Wayne's write-up I'm wondering if going back to stock (which will likely run $150 to $250 with shipping) for a unit Wayne describes as "The factory Porsche head units (manufactured by Becker) are best described as barely adequate - the technology is at least 10 years old in most cases, and the controls on the units are beyond terrible" is the way to go?

Like I said, I'm not overly interested a unit with phenominal sound, I just wanted something decent that looks more stock than the Sony unit presently there.

I guess I should ask; Does anyone know of a more "stock" appearing single DIN head unit?

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Like I said, I'm not overly interested a unit with phenominal sound, I just wanted something decent that looks more stock than the Sony unit presently there.

i'm happy with the sound that comes from mine - i do have the amp, but not the rear speakers. i have no desire for some red and blue pulsating aftermarket unit. i prefer the coordinating orange glow.

he is right about the controls. they are finicky when turning the knob to change the radio "dial" or move through songs on the CD. it will move forward then jump back. have to do it a couple of times. annoying sure but i don't really use the cd or radio functions anymore.

if i'm on a long road trip, i listen to episodes of my favorite shows stored on my ipod through the stereo. sometimes i'll use the iphone to stream msnbc on sirius and just use the phone's speaker or plug in headphones if the top is down.

as long as you're not expecting it to sound like the boston pops are hiding in the dash you should be okay with the aftermarket + amp. look around for someone parting out their car. (and get one that comes with the code)

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Thanks Tony. After reading Wayne's write-up I'm wondering if going back to stock (which will likely run $150 to $250 with shipping) for a unit Wayne describes as "The factory Porsche head units (manufactured by Becker) are best described as barely adequate - the technology is at least 10 years old in most cases, and the controls on the units are beyond terrible" is the way to go?

Like I said, I'm not overly interested a unit with phenominal sound, I just wanted something decent that looks more stock than the Sony unit presently there.

I guess I should ask; Does anyone know of a more "stock" appearing single DIN head unit?

The sound is OK but all you are really buying is a piece that completes the look of interior integration, if that's your goal cool. However, don't expect a sonic upgrade or utility, IMO Porsche should have stuck with the Blaupunkt units.