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Replace only the head unit

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What's the advantages of changing only the head unit?
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Replace speakers, amps, etc

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Typically to get better sound you need to change the speakers, amps, etc...
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Replace stock unit

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I am thinking about replacing the stock unit with NAKAMICHI CD 400.
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What's the advantages of changing only the head unit?
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Replace speakers, amps, etc

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Typically to get better sound you need to change the speakers, amps, etc...
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Replace stock unit

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I am thinking about replacing the stock unit with NAKAMICHI CD 400.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am thinking about replacing the stock unit with NAKAMICHI CD 400. Any thoughts? I think the look of this unit will blend well with the rest of the interior. How do I remove the stock stereo? (99) Thx.

POST 2Original post

You need the Becker keys for it. I've always been told it's the same as the VW keys, but I'm not sure. Do you have pics of the Nakamichi?

POST 3Original post

Here's one. I was considering this too, but decided to keeo the stock PCM 1.

POST 4Original post

What's the advantages of changing only the head unit? Typically to get better sound you need to change the speakers, amps, etc... What is special about the NAKAMICHI CD 400 over our Stock units?

POST 5Original post

Stock reciever has crappy radio reception, doens't play CDs well and probably doens't have the correct ourputs for a good amp. Bobby

POST 6Original post

I've been considering a better radio, amp and speakers. I am going to wire in an Ipod instead of a CDplayer. I have the Bose upgraded system and it sounds fine. It gets mighty "hot" when playing for awhile. I am not sure why, but putting a Japanese head unit in my German car bothers me.. to know end, why is that.

POST 7Original post

The Nakamichi units probably match the interior lighting the best. It is supposed to be pretty good stuff and I would not hesitate to put one in my car.

POST 8Original post

I just ordered the becker monza cd/mp3 player with the yellow display. should be here in a couple weeks. it's a nice match.

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