Recommendations for new Head Unit/Amp/Speakers/Sub

[robbiex1]

Hi everyone,

I have a 2003 3.2S with the Bose system but only in-dash and in-door speakers. I'd like to change the whole system, from the head unit to the Amp. At the same time, I'm thinking of adding at least a Sub and possibly rear-speakers to the rear deck. I know it's going to be a lot of work but I'm willing to put the time and effort in. I'll probably acquire parts over the driving season and do the work in the fall/winter.

I'm starting to read about head units and amps and it's making me dizzy with all the options! I'm wondering if someone has gone through this research very recently and can recommend the parts?

Thanks in advance!

[Tcar]

There is a rear deck speaker (woofer?) factory option made for that system. Makes a big difference.

[10/10ths]

https://cai-store.com

[Run]

Focal worth the cost. You need to hear them up against other brands and you will see. I often hear instruments in the same song I don't hear on my Bose system in my Cayman.

[Myoung73]

I have an 03s with the hifi option. If I just upgraded the dash speakers to focals but keep the subs and existing head unit would there be a decent improvement? Kinda pricy but worth it if a good improvement.

[Myoung73]

I ordered some alpines to replace the dash speakers and also the rear speaker kit from suncoast. PO also had bought the aftermarket head unit install and trim kit from suncoast and gave it to me obviously as part of the purchase. Will go with the speaker upgrades for now and maybe a double din later if needed. Will report back on install even though that has been covered many times and more importantly how much better it sounds!

[Smallblock454]

Did you guys with the sound package and the MOST bus system ever put the Fader to -4 or -5?

Regards, Markus

[Myoung73]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Did you guys with the sound package and the MOST bus system ever put the Fader to -4 or -5?

Regards, Markus

I have not tried or heard of that. What is the purpose of that (and I'm assuming you only do that if you do not have rear speakers)...

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by Myoung73

I have not tried or heard of that. What is the purpose of that (and I'm assuming you only do that if you do not have rear speakers)...

Hello,

that is quite easy. If you have a CDR 23 or PCM 2 and a sound package the fader fades between dash and door speakers. In general the dash speakers are much too loud if fader setting is 0.

Also if your dash speakers are technically OK – means no deoriatated membrane or something else caused by extreme heat or sun you can improve the sound by using a simple -6 db butterworth crossover with good electronic components. The OEM system just uses a very cheap capacitor. If you use a quality coil and capacitor for mid speaker and tweeter the dash speakers sounds much better.

Regards, Markus

[achillies]

Second on CAI-Store. Especially for the MOST car