BL/BP Legacy Stereo surround / Aftermarket install?

[DOHC]

Literally just bought an '06 Legacy 3.0R and immediately want that factory stereo out and replaced with something bluetooth/ipod compatible. Cant seem to find any aftermarket surrounds yet i see other wagons with them installed. Anyone able to clue me in and/or have any tips and tricks for making this install easy as possible?

[ADIKT]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/subaru/accessories/auction-975835059.htm (non facelift)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/subaru/accessories/auction-975834339.htm (facelift)

expensive I know - they do pop up cheaper every now and then

You will need to check the aircon unit matches yours

Edited November 3, 2015 by ADIKT

[ADIKT]

Welcome to clubsub BTW - hope you enjoy your car

[DOHC]

Sweet baby jesus.. Hopefully I can find one out of a wreck... haha

[DOHC]

I'm also going to assume my factory set up is worth less than dirt to re-coup some of the funds too i bet..

[ADIKT]

 DOHC said:

I'm also going to assume my factory set up is worth less than dirt to re-coup some of the funds too i bet..

Of its nz new then you might be able to sell it to someone with a jdm.

But generally speaking they arnt worth a lot

[Scoobydoo]

Yep those facias are pretty dear.. and you won't get much cheaper from overseas either. You really have to weigh up, how much a new headunit is worth to you. TBH if you want a better sound - upgrade the speakers first.

[McDoof]

Have you got the McIntosh system or just the regular unit. You can get bluetooth units that hook into the cd changer port on the back

[Kiwi_Fozze]

If its the factory kenwood unit you can get an aux in plug that goes into the back of the headunit too

[ADIKT]

 kwi_fozze said:

If its the factory kenwood unit you can get an aux in plug that goes into the back of the headunit too

Did this on mine - factory kenwood had button for 'aux' but didnt work and had no port - purchased a simple adapter off trademe and a few cables - now the button on the headunit works and have an aux port in the centre console box

[sobanoodle]

I had one of those AUX harnesses installed in mine by the previous owner (facelift Kenwood). Worked perfectly for what it was, never regretted going aftermarket though.

[ADIKT]

Aftermarket is def on the list for me - just cannot justify $600+ at the moment

[DOHC]

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/415964311.jpg

This is what im working with... If that helps.

[McDoof]

 DOHC said:

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/415964311.jpg

This is what im working with... If that helps.

That's unfortunate

If you want decent sound then you will need speakers and a head unit IMO. The stock Subaru stereo just doesn't sound nice.

[DOHC]

That sounds like an idea did you happen to remember what parts you used?

[ADIKT]

 DOHC said:

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/415964311.jpg

This is what im working with... If that helps.

Yea so you will need this: (twin climate control) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/subaru/accessories/auction-975834339.htm

Plus a headunit of your choice - you will also need a pocket to fill the gap if you go single din, an aerial adaptor to fit the new head unit if you want FM radio and wiring harnesses

[sobanoodle]

Cheap-o solution: 1-din kit instead of a cubby/sunglasses pocket above the clock. Then you can install a single din stereo in there, your main stereo/Kenwood will be disconnected (AC will work - different plug) + aftermarket speakers.

[Andy_Mac]

That way just seems like such a compromise unless money is really tight. Hate the idea of having two stereos with one just not working. If you really want to go that route there is an upper clock cubby replacement item that fits double dinn HU's

Just save up for the lower one and get it from sobanoodle, sure its expensive but it just looks way tidier.

[ADIKT]

 Andy_Mac said:

That way just seems like such a compromise unless money is really tight. Hate the idea of having two stereos with one just not working. If you really want to go that route there is an upper clock cubby replacement item that fits double dinn HU's

Just save up for the lower one and get it from sobanoodle, sure its expensive but it just looks way tidier.

I wasn't a fan of that idea either... I ended up sticking mine in the glove box and having the aux in the centre console box (this was my bagged BP wagon about 6 years ago)

[sobanoodle]

Haha not a fan either, just another option (and imho a better one than those BT adapter thingies).

@Andy not every 2din will fit in that place AFAIK, not enough room/depth.

[Andy_Mac]

Oh true. Makes sense. That steel beam behind it is pretty close really. Thinking about getting one for a tablet install for mine since the other slightly different shaped model has been discontinued.