Factory stereo

[Handyman58]

Hi all! My factory stereo unit has been replaced with a regular am/fm cd unit. My car has the amp and subwoofer setup from original. I don’t think the sub is working, although there is sound coming out of the speaker. Would a stock stereo unit solve this? I’ve heard that aftermarket stereos don’t work well with the factory amp. Just trying to get better sound. Thanks!

 

[137699]

It's what I discovered - mine had an aftermarket Sony unit fitted - which should have sounded great but actually sounded pretty rubbish,
I swapped it out for an original factory Blaupunkt CD43 unit and the difference in sound quality was night & day.

 

[Handyman58]

Thanks! I think that I’m going to try to find a factory unit. CD43 is the original model?

 

[jonnyz]

Thanks! I think that I’m going to try to find a factory unit. CD43 is the original model?

I have original in mine was thinking of fitting a Sony flip front that I've had in my garage for ages, but not sure about amp being compatible.
The one in my Volvo is a far better sound , the Z3 one is ok if you play cd's but only just.