What stereo mods have you done?

I'm considering replacing my Becker CDR-210 and would like to hear from anyone who has installed a new system, and if so, do any stereos other than the Harmon Kardon Traffic Pro plug in with all the existing plugs with no cutting/splicing. So, tell me what systems you have and how does it sound? (My main goal with a new stereo is premium sound quality and a near OEM look.) Thanks, Mark

P.S. I also need compatability with the stock Becker 6 disk CD changer. Thanks, Mark

that's weird that you got stuck with a 210 on a 99. It must be a very early version. In any event I have cdt audio separates front, focal coaxial rears, PPI 5 channel driving it all including a jl 10w0 in a custom box in the rear. I am running the HK traffic pro. It controls the changer of course. It sounds great. I even now have a separate sub control on it which is extremely nice. My "system" is pretty impressive needless to say.

Check out my thread on the Becker Monza: https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...hreadid=125217

click on "Check it Out" and take at a look the Stereo Mods.

SPR, Is the HK Traffic Pro more of a Nav system with a stereo as a second thought, or is it a stereo that happens to do Nav functions? I guess what I'm asking is just how good is the stereo? Thanks, Mark

Stereo with nav. I noticed that the quality of the pre amp outs were much better e.g. more dynamic - greater s/n than the cdr220. The sub out is great, just too bad it doesn't have a crossover on it. For the money as I wanted Nav I couldn't pass it up especially since the market value of a cdr220 is 300 bucks and the tp was 450! Nice upgrade. I did consider simply buying an alpine deck and changer but I wanted the nav and the dough was a constraint.

where did you get your tp for 450?

MLA, Wow! What a great Alpine setup you've done. Where did you have it installed? I assume it required a pretty extensive rewiring? Mark

SPR, Thanks so much for the feedback. How long did it take you to do the install? Did you consider it a difficult procedure? Thanks again, Mark P.S. To correct my original post, I have the Becker CDR-220, not the 210. Thx.

Amigo's in my 03 Targa I have installed the HiFi Bose System With 200 Watt Amp - The Sound is good enough ffor me, heavy bass response and clear sound, better than my 986S - Plus I rather hear my exhaust note than music any day -

Reus Audio System. Peter Liao

Mark, Install was done by Sound Advice in Boca Raton, Florida. If I remember correctly it took less than 8 hours. Thanks! Mike

I'm with RJMDAD996. I just had my PSE installed this week and don't think I will ever listen to the radio again. Just the sweet sound of PSE!!! Dell

Like Peter said, Reus. www.reusaudio.com

Reus looks first class and the install is the most important thing to acheive the best SQ. Out of curiousity, what do their systems generally run? I just got my final quote of about $ 4k for rebuilding the rear panels to accomodate normal speakers and to do partial kick panels/front door installs. I am supplying all of the equipment. I could knock a little more than 1/2 that off if I went only with three ways in the front and a sub and just by passed the rears.

I got their full system which includes an Eclipse head unit a 10 sub in the trunk ported thru to the interior a 8" sub in the passenger side( in place of the original bose sub.) 2 tweeters in the rear view mirror replace all other speakers w/ their own. I don't remember the exact price. but it was around 4g Peter

Any chance of getting a photo of the tweeters in the rear view mirror. That is a pretty cool idea and I would love to see some of their work. How large of a port did they cut and is it tuned. We have been discussing this but the rear shelf with an angled placement seems to be the focus right now. BTW, an alternative to mirror tweeters may be a tweeter like the scan speak revelator as their off axis response and imaging is so intense vocals come from right below the rear view mirror or right in the middle, high and forward even when placed low and in the doors. Different instruments seem to come from distinctly different spots. I have even heard like a wood block come from behind my right shoulder even when the rear speakers are off. I keep rears off in my cab unless top is down. The revelators are about $ 300 each for raw drivers, but when you consider wiring through a rear view mirror and all, it may be about the same and accomplish same effect with trick/enhancement placements.

I too have the "full" Reus system as Peter has, although I left my factory PCM Head Unit because I really wanted to have a Nav system, but did not want to spend $2K+ for the Touchscreen Pioneer Nav. I absolutely love the Reus system. I now have 3 vehicles with their full on system, and will likely add their system to every vehicle I buy in the future.