Trying to research what to get for my new S, and after reading lots of posts on here I picked the following:

Head unit
Alpine: CDA-9850RI - CD/MP3 PLAYER

 

I got exactly that set up with the Genesis speakers and it is a vast improvement on the standard kit. Mine was

 

I prefer the Boston's

Worth changing the wire from the HU to the speakers as well if poss!

 

Thanks for the help guys, will go for the above and probably go for the Boston's as they are a little cheaper.

Last question, if I get it all fitted, is it an issue changing it all back to stock? Only reason I ask is that my next car is only a 2 year lease and its a lot of money to lose over 2 years.

Thanks

 

Oh, forgot to mention that it is also worth getting them to put some sound matting on the door skin as well to stop unwanted reverberations.

 

Moff,

After taking advice from CarAudioDirect I ordered the following;

1 x steering/stalk control adaptor (ICT 29-629) =

 

Thanks, that looks like a cheaper option and I don't think I need the ipod adapter for the CDA9855R either.

Apart from the obvious price difference, whats the difference between the CDA9855R and the CDE-9850Ri???

 

Don't know exactly, I'd imagine the more expensive one is geared towards using multiple amps etc.

 

Thanks

After looking at the one you are getting I think I will do the same.

Just found this as well Alpine SWD 1600 powered sub. Thinking about this for underneath the passenger seat???

 

I've got that sub in my car, it sounds great, fast hard hitting quick response sub under my backside, can hear it really crisply in the car yet not outside, exactly what you want. No chav BOOM BOOM BOOM as ou drive around yay!

See my MSN site (link below) for pics ...

http://spaces.msn.com/siilomax/blog/cns&#3...9!565.entry