Re: In-Dash CD Players...

[John Hamill <jhamill@incert.com>]

I replaced my stereo with an Alpine CD controller AM/FM cassette unit,
along with an Alpine 6 disk player in the trunk. It was easy to install
and required no wire cutting as I used an Alpine to VW adapter. It
sounds excellent, looks right at home and the lighting is green to match
the dash lights. The important thing with any after market unit is to
get the right antenna adapter, otherwise the powered antenna won't get
turned on. I also think Blaupunkt units look good in German cars (they
should). When I was in Germany last spring I also bought replacement
speakers from Magnat at a D&W store (an awesome place) that were direct
replacements. They sound great and have much higher power ratings than
the factory speakers. The factory speakers aren't that bad but the
magnets on them are tiny.

John
94 GLX

Chuck Simpson wrote:

> I've been thinking lately about replacing my stereo
> with a brand-new in-dash CD player.  I have a
> '98 Jetta GLX (11/97 build) with the 10-speaker
> BOSE stereo (Panasonic built head unit).
>
> Which aftermarket head units fit the dashboard the
> best?  I would like to keep the stereo as flush as
> possible.  Some folks mention about the Blaupunkt's
> have a nice square face to them, but my main concern
> there is does the edge of the face stick out at all?
> I guess I also have to worry if the head-unit is
> compatible with the BOSE amp/speakers when dealing
> with Ohms... right?
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Chuck Simpson
> '98 White Jetta GLX-VR6
>