Experiences Replacing CDR-24 (non-Bose)?
Discussion
I have a Cayman 987.1 with CDR-24 with Sound system plus (the extra amp). Extensive Googling seems to suggest that you can make a direct replacement with another unit (unlike Bose which sounds more complex). I'd like Bluetooth and the ability to play MP3/IPOD/FLAC (ideally - this may be optimistic) via USB stick or memory card. Nav and DAB might be nice but are not essential.
Have you fitted another headunit? Can you recommend it?
Many thanks,
Jon
Have you fitted another headunit? Can you recommend it?
Many thanks,
Jon
I recently replaced my CDR-30 with a Kenwood unit (DNX-4230DAB if I remember correctly) - it does most things very well and sounds much better than the original Porsche offering.
However, playing of music from a USB stick is not a great strength as it takes forever to load the catalogue (might be something to do with putting 20GB+ on it). However, I can easily run music over Bluetooth from my Samsung phone which gives a lot of flexibility. I can choose to use the USB to charge the phone or have it as a handhold so my wife can change playlists, etc....
If USB is a preference and you are not interested in DAB, then the Parrot devices may be a good bet. But with FM being scheduled for closure, you'd then be left with internet radio or your own personal music.
Connect2 should be able to provide the interfaces - possibly with the exception of MOST as they have looms for the audio side and a CANBUS adapter for bits like lighting, reverse, etc.... That way, you can put all the original equipment back if you choose to sell.
However, playing of music from a USB stick is not a great strength as it takes forever to load the catalogue (might be something to do with putting 20GB+ on it). However, I can easily run music over Bluetooth from my Samsung phone which gives a lot of flexibility. I can choose to use the USB to charge the phone or have it as a handhold so my wife can change playlists, etc....
If USB is a preference and you are not interested in DAB, then the Parrot devices may be a good bet. But with FM being scheduled for closure, you'd then be left with internet radio or your own personal music.
Connect2 should be able to provide the interfaces - possibly with the exception of MOST as they have looms for the audio side and a CANBUS adapter for bits like lighting, reverse, etc.... That way, you can put all the original equipment back if you choose to sell.
Thank you, - that's a unit I've looked at, so its interesting to hear its good. Did you fit it yourself? What was involved?
Maybe a small capacity USB stick would work better, otherwise I have the Bluetooth phone and even IPOD options. As you say, spending some money in 2014, DAB is probably a good idea.
Maybe a small capacity USB stick would work better, otherwise I have the Bluetooth phone and even IPOD options. As you say, spending some money in 2014, DAB is probably a good idea.
It does the job OK. I fitted it partly because my 981.1 is a US import, so the factory FM radio only picked up odd numbered frequencies (97.1, 97.3, 97.5, etc). It can put out enough power to overpower the standard speakers, but at normal volumes it sounds fine to me. It's easy to use the Bluetooth for both music playing and phone calls, and it's also got a USB/IPod and AUX input so there's lots of options. It comes with a tiny remote control, which is only useful for winding up my wife when she's driving by changing channels!
Fitting was pretty straightforward. There's a good description of how to get into the stereo slot on the Planet 9 site (you have to take the right hand side panel off the centre console to undo a retaining bolt). I think it must have taken about 3 hours, which is mainly because I'm slow and inept.
ETA it looks like the JVC KW-R600BTE is the current model
Simon
Fitting was pretty straightforward. There's a good description of how to get into the stereo slot on the Planet 9 site (you have to take the right hand side panel off the centre console to undo a retaining bolt). I think it must have taken about 3 hours, which is mainly because I'm slow and inept.
ETA it looks like the JVC KW-R600BTE is the current model
Simon
Edited by NNH on Sunday 2nd February 22:30
Fitting these things isn't a problem, especially if your car does not have Bose. There are adapters available but the connections are not difficult anyway.
A few years ago I fitted a brilliant Pioneer 2-DIN unit to my previous 987 Boxster. It had SatNav built-in and a hard disk for all the music, also phone integration and it transformed the experience over the previous CDR-24.
I'd say go for it.
A few years ago I fitted a brilliant Pioneer 2-DIN unit to my previous 987 Boxster. It had SatNav built-in and a hard disk for all the music, also phone integration and it transformed the experience over the previous CDR-24.
I'd say go for it.
Hi,
I got 911Sport to do the swap as I am a bit of a coward in that way :-) The GPS aerial can be pushed through the bulkhead to be placed under the wiper motor cowling. The DAB aerial needs to be on the windscreen but is not very intrusive as the main aerial bit is just a thin wire but the amplifier box is about half the size of a small matchbox and is located next to the passenger side of the windscreen support.
Cheers,
Graham
I got 911Sport to do the swap as I am a bit of a coward in that way :-) The GPS aerial can be pushed through the bulkhead to be placed under the wiper motor cowling. The DAB aerial needs to be on the windscreen but is not very intrusive as the main aerial bit is just a thin wire but the amplifier box is about half the size of a small matchbox and is located next to the passenger side of the windscreen support.
Cheers,
Graham
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