Audio options for 2004 Legacy

[ohGrNZ]

So after purchasing my first legacy over the weekend, I need to get Bluetooth installed. Vehicle is a 2004 Legacy B4 with the standard Mcintosh stereo system.

 

Firstly, it's pretty difficult getting cd's sounding decent. Have tried playing with the mids/treble/bass etc and can't get it sounding satisfactory. Seems that it requires some sort of boost. Are there any hidden settings? Or have people found good eq settings for the equipment? I tend to listen to a lot of Rock too.

 

Secondly, how difficult is it to get the system replaced in it's entirety? I assume this is pretty expensive to get professionally done? Partner had a Mazda with the Bose system installed and that was a nightmare replacing. But well worth it in the end.

 

Thirdly, are there any Bluetooth kits that people can recommend, maybe just have it sitting in the glove box etc?

 

Again thanks for the help

[willisnz]

For Blutooth, get one of these. Have it in both of my 2004 Legacy wagons with Mcintosh stereos and it works fine for music via bluetooth.  Hands-free calling is also passable.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Yatour-BTA-Bluetooth-car-kit-Hands-free-phone-call-A2DP-music-streaming-adapter-fits-Subaru-and/32566158650.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.261.MVxxqj

 

Otherwise you spend double that on an "Anycar" BT module.

 

You can replace the system entirely, but because the fascia is integrated with the AC controls, you will probably need to drop ~$500 on a new double din fascia before you even get a new head unit etc...

[Scoobydoo]

I believe @sobanoodle has the correct pre-facelift facia if you were to go down that route