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  1. Jay Kay

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    #1 Jay Kay, Jun 8, 2016
    So I have been enjoying my 599 for 6 months now. I have added 14000kms in my ownership and have been loving it. The only issue I have is the entertainment. While I know that I will be told to simply listed to the exhaust, which I love, I do also enjoy being able to turn up the volume when a song I like comes on, and enjoy it without distortion coming from the speakers.

    I have purchased some new speakers, amp and head unit. I will complete the install by next week and post some pics of the journey. I have removed the dash in order to repair some shrinkage issues, so it makes sense to upgrade the system while in there...

    It is a scary sight to see the interior of the car bare, but I like the challenge, and will hopefully love the result.
     
  2. FPFaeth

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    #2 FPFaeth, Jun 8, 2016
    Post pictures when you can. And would especially be interested in how you removed the dash cover.
     
  3. Jay Kay

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    #3 Jay Kay, Jun 8, 2016
    It is a massive job. I have already removed the dash completely and had it recovered. I will be able to show the pics of how it goes back in.😄
     
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    #5 FPFaeth, Jun 8, 2016
    Thanks. Will be helpful to all. Personally I'm most curious about how to remove just the leather portion of the dash.
     
  6. Jay Kay

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    #6 Jay Kay, Jun 8, 2016
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    The leather portion is not a separate piece. You have to remove the entire thing, and then strip away the carbon and so on. The only separate part is the cluster. The dash is also tricky to remove with the steering wheel on. However, it can be done
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  7. FPFaeth

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    #7 FPFaeth, Jun 8, 2016
    Looks like quite a job. Disappointing that you can't just remove the upper dash.
     
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    #8 Townshend, Jun 8, 2016
    Good luck! I'm happy enough with the Bose hifi system in my car, however, I am swapping out the OEM Becker unit for an Alpine one next week.
     
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    #9 caspian575, Jun 8, 2016
    Removing the complete fascia upper and lower is clearly not a job for the faint hearted. Congratulations! Only issue as i see it, others may agree, that fitting a new head unit means the car is no longer original and with the flap closed no big deal but when you opening the flap you will likely see an LED monster a 1000 miles from the original head unit, nah, not for me give me original any day
     
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    #10 Sandy Eggo, Jun 8, 2016
    Oh man, that's a shocking amount of work just to update the audio. I hope you can get Humpty Dumpty back together again and not have interminable squeaks, rattles, etc. If you do, I guess you can just turn the volume up. :/
     
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    #11 riverflyer, Jun 9, 2016
    speechless
     
  12. Jay Kay

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    #12 Jay Kay, Jun 9, 2016
    I am OCD, so every measure has been taken to ensure that everything goes back the way it was. The head unit that I have chosen is not offensive. I have Alpine units in all of my vehicles which can be adjusted to match the vehicle cluster lighting. All original cables are left in place. Switching out the head unit is no biggie, however the bose speakers that I took out of the vehicle are a joke. They have been replaced with Rockford. Once all back together, the only noticeable difference will be the head unit.
     
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    #13 FPFaeth, Jun 9, 2016
    I just replaced my Becker with one from Sony, which has a carbon fiber face. Looks just fine, cover closes and the sound and functionality are perfect for my needs (Bluetooth, satellite, Pandora, USB, iPod). Kept the old radio, which I could not read in daylight.
     
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    #14 Jay Kay, Jun 9, 2016
    I find the OEM radio clumsy. Nice looking, but from a function point of view, its difficult to use. I also needed something that can bluetooth my music from my iphone. Maps are there and radio too. I do drive my car so useability ranks higher than originality, provided it can be returned to original easily. :)
     
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    #15 odf911, Jun 9, 2016
    Is the sound really better with only changing the head unit? I have done it the other way around, changed all easily accessible speakers added amps and pre-amps but kept the Beker unit.
     
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    #19 FPFaeth, Jun 9, 2016
    Olivier -- the sound is indeed better -- clearer, crisper, plus you have more options for switching where the sound comes from. For me the reasons I installed the Sony were ease of operation, USB, Pandora, bigger/brighter display, CD slot for the rare times I want to play a CD, another USB connector to charge my phone/devices, and larger controls. So far, so good. Certainly better speakers would make a difference, but I don't have a sophisticated ear. $180 for the radio and $200 for installation. Less than $400 in total.
     
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    #20 caspian575, Jun 9, 2016
    The Becker system is a nightmare to operate, try voice instruction you'll be in a straight jacket before you crack it! Dont know about other speakers or head units but i think that chasing a quality sound is ok but stripping the fascia out to get there is like taking a hammer to crack an egg, is it not?
     
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    #21 Jay Kay, Jun 9, 2016
    The dash had to come out inorder to recover in any case. Upgrading the sound just made sense while the dash was out anyway.
     
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    #23 psorella, Jun 14, 2016
    Hi Walter, is that Alpine unit a recent model ? I have an alpine as well but it's 6 years old and although it works great, I need to hardwire an ipod to listen to my music rather than just streaming straight off my phone. The radio works great, sounds great but is a little dated... I shouldn't be considering this as I'm selling my car, but you never know.

    Lino
     
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    #24 Townshend, Jun 14, 2016
    It was originally released in 2013, however, it's still their latest and greatest single DIN model. Has what I want: HD radio, Sirius (optional extra, receiver was mounted on top of my dash), bluetooth streaming, and hands free.
     
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    #25 G55amg, Apr 22, 2021
    Hello guys
    Are the speakers on the rear the same size as the ones in the front?
     
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