Kuth678 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Looking at the pictures of the center console I have to wonder how difficult it will be to upgrade the stereos in those cars. The stock stereo won't have MP3 capability so I'd have to upgrade, but I don't see the standard DIN slots. My guess is that someone will have to come up with a new plastic piece for the console that will allow standard DIN stereos. Hopefully that happens before I go to buy one. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 I'm not an audio fan but i believe u can get third party consoles so u can put your own sound system in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Lets hope it has decent power output, the Clarion unit in my WRX sucks and doesn't do justice to the Boston components I put in the front doors. I'm not really an audio person either but the stock speakers in USDM WRX's are awful. The way they are pitching the car the stock stereo should be half decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 MP3 doesn't matter as long as it reads RW cds but it's always better to have aftermarket decks Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnz Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 You would probably have to shop around for a new bezel (I think that's what the plastic cover things are called) or go for a Custom mount. Otherwise a little bit of DIY and a lot of patience will go a long way. I'd say under that thingy won't be too far from standard mounting brackets- at first glance it looks more cosmetic than anything else....Wouldn't mind having a go at it myself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnz Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 [quote name='Gumby']Lets hope it has decent power output, the Clarion unit in my WRX sucks and doesn't do justice to the Boston components I put in the front doors. I'm not really an audio person either but the stock speakers in USDM WRX's are awful. The way they are pitching the car the stock stereo should be half decent.[/quote] If you ask me the stock speakers in the JDM lines are awful also. Hopefully we'll see some spec sheets in due time...the lower-end Clarion units they're using just aren't good enough (IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 The JDM Legacy GT has a McIntosh system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 [quote name='Tarnz'][quote name='Gumby']Lets hope it has decent power output, the Clarion unit in my WRX sucks and doesn't do justice to the Boston components I put in the front doors. I'm not really an audio person either but the stock speakers in USDM WRX's are awful. The way they are pitching the car the stock stereo should be half decent.[/quote] If you ask me the stock speakers in the JDM lines are awful also. Hopefully we'll see some spec sheets in due time...the lower-end Clarion units they're using just aren't good enough (IMO)[/quote] i'm kinda shocked what you said cause GT lines are 30G and i expected it to have some what decent speakers.. Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnz Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 [quote name='team23jordan'][quote name='Tarnz'][quote name='Gumby']Lets hope it has decent power output, the Clarion unit in my WRX sucks and doesn't do justice to the Boston components I put in the front doors. I'm not really an audio person either but the stock speakers in USDM WRX's are awful. The way they are pitching the car the stock stereo should be half decent.[/quote] If you ask me the stock speakers in the JDM lines are awful also. Hopefully we'll see some spec sheets in due time...the lower-end Clarion units they're using just aren't good enough (IMO)[/quote] i'm kinda shocked what you said cause GT lines are 30G and i expected it to have some what decent speakers..[/quote] let me clarify...the stock speakers in mine were crap...sorry for the confusion :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 ^what year is yours?? Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnz Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 *cough* 92 *cough* however... they haven't improved in the 93 thru 98 releases either I believe. And for $30k there'd better be a halfway decent system in there...New century...new stuff. Well...we hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 [quote]The JDM Legacy GT has a McIntosh system[/quote] Mcintosh system?? what is mcintosh system?? and isn't Mcintosh a computer company aka apple??? Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 [img]http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~1amiga/leg_1.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 [url]http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/[/url] As i have said before i'm not an audio guy but people seem to rate highly mcintosh audio [url]http://www.carreview.com/CD,Receivers/McIntosh,MX406/PRD_3855_2861crx.aspx[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 McIntosh are nice. looks like it's only going to be 6 speakers. :( and that radio bezel does look tough. might require some cutting. :( :( dR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 There is a piece sold by Subaru to fit DIN stereos. I'm sure we will be able to get it as well. I am trying to reason out whether it will be worth paying $1200 or so for the McIntosh (if it is even a stand alone option) or if it would be better to go aftermarket. I'm thinking about using the stock head unit for the stock look, price, and to have an in dash changer. - David Navone LOC to use the stock 6 disc ($25) - Navone line driver ($75) - stock rear speakers - IDQ10 in homemade fiberglass enclosure ($200) - Dynaudio 240GT 6.5" components ($460) - 3 channel amp ($360) - wire/misc. ($80) Mounting everything under the seats would be nice if you can get a halfway decent sub there. Anything to keep the weight down as much as possible. Later down the line I could put in a worthy head unit. EQ is not even necessary with a decent SQ amp and Dynaudio. An EQ will only hurt the sound. You know what? I think I talked myself out of even worrying about McIntosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibertyGT Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 The Australian spec GT Premium has the McIntosh similar to the pic above, (minor cosmetic differences only) comes with 13 speakers and if you look at the pic closely you will see a join in the bezel between the head unit the the A/C unit below. I guess this would allow the head unit to be removed/replaced with another din unit. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarnz Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Cutting? I'm in :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 [quote name='dark_rex']McIntosh are nice. looks like it's only going to be 6 speakers. :( and that radio bezel does look tough. might require some cutting. :( :( dR[/quote] Only 6 speakers? 6 good quality speakers would be all you need, dR. :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 i'd rather take 6 good speakers than 8 or 10 crappy speakers Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Can anyone come up with a part number for the DIN kit? Would the JDM part number be the same for DSM stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Does anyone know if only the face plate needs changing or does the DIN kit include some adapters to create a DIN slot behind it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSPDiver Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'll be interested to see what the outputs on the stock system are like; more specifically, if you can easily add on amps etc. Anyone interested in the under-seat base module? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I am adding the under the seat module. It puts out as much bass as I'd ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmonkee Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Can you use a JDM radio in the US? Love that MAC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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