Newbie ICE upgrade question

[prc]

Hi Everyone,
Have been looking to upgrade my face-lift W203 stereo (OEM). Nothing major, just looking for slightly better sound!
Does anyone have experience with the OEM replacements from Rainbow and maybe adding an amp/sub combo to a face-lift 203? Options ideas appreciated.


Paulo

 

[bigmacplease]

I have the standard audio but the best place for anything car audio related is www.talkaudio.co.uk

Should find everything you need on there

 

[prc]

I have the standard audio but the best place for anything car audio related is www.talkaudio.co.uk

Should find everything you need on there

Thanks!

 

[wittymoniker]

best to get some proper speakers before you start on the rest, you'll notice the difference.

 

[Deker]

I replaced my stock head unit with a Pioneer one and it sounds much better even with the stock speakers.

Before picking a stereo it might be worth checking that there's an adapter for it to use the steering controls and/or speed pulse (if these are required) and also a face plate adapter.

 

[prc]

I replaced my stock head unit with a Pioneer one and it sounds much better even with the stock speakers.

Before picking a stereo it might be worth checking that there's an adapter for it to use the steering controls and/or speed pulse (if these are required) and also a face plate adapter.

Haven't been really interested is swapping the HU as I want(ed) to keep the stock look. I am sure the MF57?? (what ever it's called on the facelift model) is a weak link, but I like the way it looks. Swapping it for a better but "stock" looking HU (Becker and Nakamichi come to mind) would be quite expensive and as you mention not sure about steering controls.

Paulo