Is200 Aftermarket Stereo Options

grantwils · January 22, 2013

Hi all

I'm fitting an aftermarket stereo to my IS200. I'm just trying to get some ideas. I don't want to spend more than £300 including the extra cables etc... That's assuming I can use the existing speakers after bypassing the amp.

Ideally I want Bluetooth but might just fit a Parrot CK3100 at the same time as they're easy to fit and use. I don't want to over complicate things. Please feel free to share your pics and experiences. I can't work out if single din will look naf or not...

Pete Shawn · January 23, 2013

Halfart doing stereo sales at the mo... £150 Pionee double din with Bluetooth plus the by pass lead from Fleebay with cost round few tenner.... bought a china brand double din a year back was total s***... :tsktsk: waste of money.

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petayV8 · January 23, 2013

Does by-passing the amp effect the audio quality? When i put a after market CD player in my last car it sounded so much worse as if the in built in amp in the headunit couldnt drive the speakers.

petayV8 · January 23, 2013

Does by-passing the amp effect the audio quality? When i put a after market CD player in my last car it sounded so much worse as if the in built in amp in the headunit couldnt drive the speakers.

sambouy · January 23, 2013

Go for a double din eonon (I think) I had one fitted in mine and was perfect, it had everything Bluetooth, tv, maps etc all for around £165 on eBay and a nice Speaker output of around 4x75w, and no need for changing amp

grantwils · January 27, 2013

Thanks all. I'm thinking about the Alpine W530BT which has everything we need including Parrot Bluetooth and dual zone video so we can watch TV in front and headrest units (when fitted) can watch a video with headphones. All for £335 including bypass leads and facia/fitting kit.