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Old forum user Unidentified(11139) wrote:
I get the feeling that most of us are unhappy with the standard fit speaker system in our 996's. I've not long had my 996 coupe and to be honest it's got to be the worst system I've ever had in any car. I love the comments about not needing a stereo when you've got such a lovely sounding engine but there are times when you can't open both windows...like in the rain.
Anyway, i'm pretty handy when it comes to sound systems and after inspecting the standard system in my 996 i'm pretty sure it can be improved quite simply, however, I have a few questions for you guys before I start cutting wires:
1. Can the CR22 head unit be replaced easily, most cars with a standard DIN slot also use the ISO wiring standard, I've heard somewhere that if the CR22 is removed and then re-installed it's a trip to the OPC to get it coded???? (i do have the code for the stereo) but there is a flashing red LED on it when the car is locked so i'm reluctant to just pull it out.
2. Is there an amp fitted to the standard system hidden away somewhere?
3. Has anyone upgraded their speakers (2 on top of dash and 2 in the rear quarters) and if so, with what. All 4 speakers look to be 10cm but have an awkward 3 point fixing which I can't find anything to match.
4. Has anyone attempted to fit a sub in a 996 coupe and where?
I'll let you all know how i get on, in the mean time any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 78683
I get the feeling that most of us are unhappy with the standard fit speaker system in our 996's. I've not long had my 996 coupe and to be honest it's got to be the worst system I've ever had in any car. I love the comments about not needing a stereo when you've got such a lovely sounding engine but there are times when you can't open both windows...like in the rain.
Anyway, i'm pretty handy when it comes to sound systems and after inspecting the standard system in my 996 i'm pretty sure it can be improved quite simply, however, I have a few questions for you guys before I start cutting wires:
1. Can the CR22 head unit be replaced easily, most cars with a standard DIN slot also use the ISO wiring standard, I've heard somewhere that if the CR22 is removed and then re-installed it's a trip to the OPC to get it coded???? (i do have the code for the stereo) but there is a flashing red LED on it when the car is locked so i'm reluctant to just pull it out.
2. Is there an amp fitted to the standard system hidden away somewhere?
3. Has anyone upgraded their speakers (2 on top of dash and 2 in the rear quarters) and if so, with what. All 4 speakers look to be 10cm but have an awkward 3 point fixing which I can't find anything to match.
4. Has anyone attempted to fit a sub in a 996 coupe and where?
I'll let you all know how i get on, in the mean time any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 78683