Hi just bought a red 03 only had it a couple of days Im a brit here in sunny ca. put about 250 miles on yesterday love the car still got an audi tt roadster which it is replacing nbut the stereo sucks is the headrest option availble as retro fit or where do I go from here??

 

Don't bother with headrest speakers - a good head unit and speaker combination will do wonders. Check out the Electronics section FAQs and you will learn everything you need, but figure at least $500 to do the job right.

 

My complete stereo setup cost ~800, so it can definitely be done on a budget. this includes head unit, front components, replaced 01 door panels with 03 for tweeters, 4 channel amp with rack, added rear speakers, replaced all wiring.

good luck, the stock stereo bites

 

You dn't even need to amp the system right away. Consider this order:

1. New HU
1.5 Modifry Dash Control Interface
2. New speakers
3. New amp AND wiring
4. sub
5. bigger amp... etc

Personally, I think that with good speakers and power, rear speakers are unecessary.

 

Thank you for the replies and advice. i blew all my cash on the car so i am trying to do it on a shoestring. i am by no means a hifi buff but being able to hear the thing would be nice

 

Just save up and do it right - you can buy a quality Alpine HU online for around $200. A Modifry DCI is $100. Good speakers like Polk db6500s can be had for $200. etc. You'll save a lot of money if you install everything yourself - the radio is a no brainer, the DCI requires 1st grade math, the speakers are a bit more involved. etc

 

Not being a stereo buff I replaced the two front speakers and installed two speakers in the back wall behind the seats. Sounds fantastic and cost less than 200 bucks. I agree forget the headrest speakers.

 

Take a look through the electronics forum here on s2ki.com and ask around.

There are many options.