tgibson1

Looking for advice in aftermarket upgrade. I am not an audiophile, but I can't stand the Bose system in the car. I have to have something better for the longer drives. Did a few searches couldn't find anything

MJones

Nothing really available due to the MOST bus.

texas911

What's wrong with the Bose? For a stock system, its pretty good.

cvazquez

Nothing yet... You'll have to replace the entire system (head unit & speakers) mucho dinero and you don't really know what your getting until the install is in... ouch!

On long drives I'll take my ipod and headphones.

texas911

How do you replace the "head unit" when it an intregal part of the PCM system? Can't be done.

black/terra

I am putting in a Pioneer AVIC-z1 double DIN head unit with NAV the minute my car gets here. The climate controls are in a separate box

MJones

Don't underestimate how interconected the PCM is to the car.

If you have Sport Chrono...individual memory
Trip computer functions
When you plug-in the PIWIS the screen displays "SERVICE" in red.

You'll be the first
Keep us informed!

black/terra

are you kidding me?

These guys do two cars a day...

http://www.caraudioinnovations.com/porsche.htm

And this guy sells custom fabbed sub boxes for 997...

http://billjehle.com/PORSCHE/fb-1.html

open your mind up a little, anyone thats into stereo would never settle for BOSE

The B

Just As I said on the previous post (about getting the Bose on 997). No self respecting audiophile would ever accept the Bose system, upgrade or not.

texas911

Neither of those links address replacing the PCM with a radio unit. I'll believe it when I see it.

texas911

BTW. I'm settling for the Bose because I don't want a hack to mess with Porsche's seemingly fragile electronics. Search hood latch for more info.

cvazquez

Let me clarify the head unit issue. A separate head unit (receiver) installed in the trunk and operate wireless via control unit or it can go inside the glove box. You leave the PCM alone. Run new speaker wire or splice into the existing cable system (be very careful). A professional installation is required...

icon

huh? boy, you must take it seriously!
i've got krell/bw in my office and the bose system suits me just fine.
maybe it's not the best possible system available by i havent lost any respect for myself!

tgibson1

I think the problem maybe w/ the krell. There should be a tremendous difference.

The B

Oh NO! Not me. I'm a very simple man when it comes to my electronics. I like pushing one button and getting "good" sound.

I have been around the industry a little through my wife, she used to work for; Bose, Kenwood and Monster Cable. Those guys are very serious and very competitive.