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I replaced my Kenwood DNX7170DABS headunit with this Sony one:
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Also, did you use the existing Porsche microphone, or do you have to install the one supplied?
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There are about 15 years of threads on here covering what parts work, use the search
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So far it has worked seamlessly and the sound quality is better than the old PCM 1 it replaced.
Hiya, Just bought my old Turbo back.
Looking at what out there to upgrade the stereo?
I heard Porsche have done a upgrade for the 996...Any experience with this and others.
Looking for Android compatibility and ok with the standard speakers??
Cheers
Dan
PCCM+, I have had it for a couple of years and totally modernises the car. It is also plug an dplay utilizing all the original aerials and connectors. You do have to install the provided Porsche Microphone though.
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/genuineparts/producthighlights/pccm/
I got mine for 1200 EURO and fitted myself. I have heard eye watering prices for fully installed at Porsche.
For reference, the one in mine posted above is an Xtrons and are £130:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305044207195
They are plug and play with the connectors already in the car but obviously, if you want dab, you have to purchase their dab receiver and aerial (think it's about £60).
I replaced my Kenwood DNX7170DABS headunit with this Sony one:
https://www.halfords.com/technology...r-stereo-718326.html?stockInventory=undefined
The Kenwood unit was pretty awful to be honest, even though it was £700 it was very much style over substance. Plus, the volume buttons failed and only worked half of the time!! The Sony unit is 100 times better than the Kenwood one, CarPlay is far more responsive, sound it much better, interface is really simple and easy to use and is far more responsive than the Kenwood one.
IME DAB is tricky to get a good signal with unless you start looking at horrid external antennas. If you're in London or a big city you may be ok but it's extremely patchy for me.
Do you need a surround, to ensure no gaps around the edge of the unit, specific to Porsche? If so, where do you get one from?
Sorry for the basic question.
David
I’ve just fitted one of these Android units
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtJuhKA
from AliExpress
Clearly made to look like PCCM+. It has wireless CarPlay and AndroidCar unlike PCCM+ for a tenth of the price
It fits with no additional surround and comes with correct harness adapter to make it plug and play. They also have adaptor for Bose if you need it.
So far it has worked seamlessly and the sound quality is better than the old PCM 1 it replaced.
Thanks for the info regarding the surround etc.
The 'built-in' surround and wiring loom make the Ali Express version very cost effective solution.
I shall update my profile to include my 2001 C4 996.1.
Hi andy350z,
That looks like a very cost-effective option. Can I ask which spec model you opted for e.g., 2GB/32GB or one of the higher RAM/ROM options?
Also, did you use the existing Porsche microphone, or do you have to install the one supplied?
Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.
Cheers,
Adam
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