becker ipod cord - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rosenfe · 08-08-2013, 10:45 AM

has anyone had becker install i pod cord in their cdr23,they said they can do it if i ship radio for 100$.this is for a 03 s

Chard · 08-08-2013, 11:43 AM

Unless you're totally in love with the OEM look of the Becker, why not just get a new head unit. They're cheap nowadays, integrate with the factory amp and have streaming audio capability. Not to mention the extremely better sound output...

rosenfe · 08-08-2013, 12:47 PM

any suggestions for a head unit.?

Chard · 08-08-2013, 01:06 PM

It really depends on what your stock system is now and what you want to get out of the new head unit. If you are only looking for a basic 4 channel head unit with streaming audio and bluetooth phone, there are units out there for $100 even. Check out Crutchfield and see what they have.

For reference, I just put in a Kenwood KDC-X597 for $145 including shipping, wiring harnesses, etc.

BrokenLinkage · 08-08-2013, 08:06 PM

Rosenfe- you might want to research a bit. I believe the 03s use the fiberoptic MOST system, meaning changing out the head unit for an aftermarket one is comparitively involved. I seem to be in the minority who are very happy to keep the Becker unit (with tweaking for bluetooth) even though I have the easier-to-swap 01 system. Best of luck either way.

haz · 08-08-2013, 11:14 PM

I have ordered this bottom one (I have the iPhone 5, which means I need to connect via a jack, the top product doesn't fit the iPhone, just the iPhone 4 / iPods..)

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