Re: stereo upgrades

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

FYI,

Sorry if I didn't make this clear. I will be upgrading the a "Premium"
(Not the Bose) sound system in my 95 GLX.  But, after I do my system,
and write up the details, I will work on info for upgrading all GLX
stereo systems.  And if you guys think we should, I'll work on info for
all A3 Jettas.

I promise to do my best to verify / confirm all info with VW gurus like
Don, our resident Master VW/Audi technician.

Joe


David Rizzolo wrote:

> Joe,
>
> Are you going to be upgrading the "Bose" stereo? If so there are
> issues you
> should know of the Cruthfield has no information on.
>
> I just tried to add a Eclipse head unit to my car and found it could
> not be
> done because of the factory amp. Something technical about gain and
> the
> chance of burning it out... The way around it was to use a fm
> modulator
> which reduces sound quality and costs ~$100. You could chose to do
> both the
> head unit and a new amp but I don't have a problem with the sound
> quality,
> I just wanted a CD player so it seemed obnoxious to spend money on an
> amp
> to replace one that sounds ok.
>
> Another find was that the pre-run cd changer cable will not work with
> aftermarket changers. If you are planning one of these you will not be
> able
> to "plug-and-play" but will need to run a new cable from the head unit
> with
> the required DIN adapter ($25- $40 depending on where you buy it).
>
> The Bose headunit is unlike the other VW units in that it does not use
> a
> 2-pin DIN tool to remove it.  The needed tool is flat, about 3/8"
> across
> and is inserted above the scan and forward (>) buttons to release the
> springs to slide the unit out. It is not as easy as it sounds.
>
> You probably know this but if it is a Bose system, your head unit is a
>
> Panasonic, not a Clarion. The comparable cd changer is a Panasonic
> CX-DP-601EUC.
>
> Good luck with your install
>
>                            Dave Rizzolo
>                         dv8studio@ids.net
>
>              "Designers solve other people's problems,
>                      artists create their own."