willisdaye Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I'm tired of using those cheap FM transmitters to play music off my phone, so I plan to replace the head unit with a modern one with bluetooth, aux input, etc. The current unit is the basic one with only a radio and a cassette player. Underneath the unit is a small compartment. I know that the small compartment and the stock head unit come off together, but I want to replace the head unit with one of the same size so I can keep that compartment. It's quite useful for storing things. Does anyone know the dimensions of the stock head unit, and also the type of connector it has? I want to replace it with a new one of the same dimensions so I can have the same setup of radio on top and compartment on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 A great head unit is the Pioneer DEH-X6700BS. My girlfriend has one in her vehicle and she loves it. Includes CD player, USB port, and bluetooth. You'll need a Metra 70-8901 wiring harness. The existing factory bracket will work without issue on the new radio, so no dash kit is required. A word from someone with experience, if you're keeping the single din, move the pocket to the top position. Whenever you use the cupholder, it blocks the radio when installed in the top position. I have a double-din NAV unit in my car now and it works fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Any single DIN head unit should fit in the same opening and you should be able to use the stock mounting brackets. Get a wiring adapteer like this one and wire to the new head unit http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CAR-STEREO-CD-PLAYER-WIRING-HARNESS-WIRE-ADAPTER-PLUG-FOR-AFTERMARKET-RADIO-/300901575172?fits=Make%3ASubaru&epid=1423370316&hash=item460f21aa04:g:oVUAAMXQoiJRh1Mi&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton96 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 +1 on the headunits are all the same size. Go to bestbuy and see if they have open box/display models. That's how I got like $200 ish head unit for $80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 +1 to Subaru using standard single din units in our cars. No problem to get something in there with the correct wiring adapter kit. +1 to putting the pocket on top and radio down. I did that way back when I first got the car and I've been very happy with it ever since. I'm the weirdo that kept my 13ish year old aftermarket head unit and replaced my ash tray with a little usb/microSD enabled MP3 player connected to my head unit aux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 double din fits perfect as well. i have an older pioneer with BT and all the extras in one of my wagons, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willisdaye Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks everyone, I ordered a new unit and a wiring adapter. moving the pocket up does sound like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Ya I thought it was weird that my Outback came with the aftermarket head unit on the bottom of the pocket until I replaced the whole unit (an old Alpine unit from 2001) with my double-din and when the cupholder is open, I can't see the top half of my screen. It's the little things you take for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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