Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Stereo head unit upgrade

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-17-2024, 05:24 PM
  #1  
Clark Addison
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
Clark Addison's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Stereo head unit upgrade

I have a 6 year old single din Sony 7 inch touchscreen in my 993. It works fine, but is dated. Screen needs to be brighter, reflective when light is coming from the rear, Apple CarPlay only via USB. I'm looking for a unit that does Apple CarPlay via bluetooth, has a bright screen no more than 9 inches, voice control, and will accommodate my backup camera. Porsche classic is a non starter due to tiny screen size. Also, music and radio are not high priorities. I usually drive to the music of my flat six and Fister Stage 2s.

So far I've looked at Pioneer and Jensen, and each has its drawbacks. Does anybody have a contemporary single din unit that they are happy with and would recommend?
Old 07-17-2024, 06:09 PM
  #2  
gbgastowers
Rennlist Member
 
gbgastowers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Holden Beach and Winston-Salem, North Carolina 82 928 Euro S 5spd MOSS GREEN/CHAMPAGNE-04 996 C4S CONV TIP POLAR SILVER/METROPOL BLUE
Posts: 2,534
Received 311 Likes on 179 Posts
Default



This one is cheap but sounds bad. Looks good

Alpine is what I’ve settled with. It has a cd player and its amp runs rear speakers. High quality unit

Compact 8 inch powered sub under passenger seat


Small 2 channel amp under drivers seat runs front speakers

I had this one and it lasted only 6 months. Repair shop said out of warranty and non serviceable so I threw it away

Last edited by gbgastowers; 07-17-2024 at 06:53 PM.
Old 07-17-2024, 06:23 PM
  #3  
pirahna
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
 
pirahna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Prunedale, CA
Posts: 5,220
Received 644 Likes on 406 Posts
Default

This one is pretty clean looking, and they sell a small Porsche sticker that can cover the manufactures name. Most people would probably assume it was stock.
BERGVILL F/X (bergvillfx.com)
Old 07-17-2024, 07:38 PM
  #4  
ehanauer
Pro
 
ehanauer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 628
Received 47 Likes on 32 Posts
Default

Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough. I’m seeking a unit with a touchscreen 8 to 9 inches, that will do Apple CarPlay via Bluetooth.
Old 07-17-2024, 09:25 PM
  #5  
gbgastowers
Rennlist Member
 
gbgastowers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Holden Beach and Winston-Salem, North Carolina 82 928 Euro S 5spd MOSS GREEN/CHAMPAGNE-04 996 C4S CONV TIP POLAR SILVER/METROPOL BLUE
Posts: 2,534
Received 311 Likes on 179 Posts
Default

Single DIN on left. Double DIN on right

Last edited by gbgastowers; 07-17-2024 at 09:29 PM.
Old 07-17-2024, 10:24 PM
  #6  
gbgastowers
Rennlist Member
 
gbgastowers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Holden Beach and Winston-Salem, North Carolina 82 928 Euro S 5spd MOSS GREEN/CHAMPAGNE-04 996 C4S CONV TIP POLAR SILVER/METROPOL BLUE
Posts: 2,534
Received 311 Likes on 179 Posts
Default

Definitely not Jensen. Find an Alpine or Kenwood. Simple as that. Funny.. I was buying a tv recently and all the reviews were pointing me towards Hisence. I wanted a better brand so I got a Toshiba later to find out it’s made by Hisense

Last edited by gbgastowers; 07-17-2024 at 10:30 PM.
Old 07-17-2024, 11:27 PM
  #7  
JEllis
Pro
 
JEllis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 734
Received 59 Likes on 46 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ehanauer
Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough. I’m seeking a unit with a touchscreen 8 to 9 inches, that will do Apple CarPlay via Bluetooth.
Crutchfield.com is a great resource.
Old 07-18-2024, 02:09 AM
  #8  
911Jeff
Rennlist Member
 
911Jeff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Piedmont, CA
Posts: 835
Received 68 Likes on 39 Posts
Default

Alpine in my 1996. Sounds great, with Bluetooth, USB (receptacle in glove box for old school ipod classic), and
JLAUDIO amp, speakers and dual 8” subs.








Old 07-18-2024, 09:21 AM
  #9  
os993
Rennlist Member
 
os993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Los Altos, CA
Posts: 2,770
Likes: 0
Received 423 Likes on 263 Posts
Default

Also using Alpine. Aesthetically nice, Bluetooth, sound ok.



Quick Reply: Stereo head unit upgrade



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 08:01 AM.