If you're fed Up with Your sound system maybe this'll help

[itswalsho]

Hi all

I'm not after Advice. I'm posting here to help others.

If like me your Bongo sound system is dodgy then if you don't mind spending a few quid here's a possible answer..

Remove back panels yourself. You can change the standard supplied speakers (you'll find that they are only 20W 4ohm) with alternatives. I replaced my rear ones with Kenwood KFC-S689C. These cost £50. The mounting is identical with no messing. The front speakers are a bit smaller and are also £50. Now the good bit... So, you get in a new car these days and it has an all singing, all dancing LARGE radio face. This is twice the size if one of those £30 car radios from Halfords. Car radios come in 2 sizes. Single DIN & double DIN. Google it. Well, your beloved Bongo fits the Double DIN radios. These are the best. Miles better than standard single Car Radios. Her indoors doesn't know yet, but I've also just bought a Kenwood, Double DIN Radio, complete with USB input, AUX input, Bluetooth enabled, the lot. It is £169, plus fitting by the company, Safe & Sound in Droylesden, Manchester. All you have to do is remove the sunglasses holder above the radio slot. If is hard to remove, but it will come out if you gain entry by removing the Glove box and peering inside with a Torch. If you choose a new Double DIN Radio for your Bongo and you are unsure, simply go to your Auto electric Retailer and ask for a faceplate for the Double DIN radio you plan to buy. Believe me, there are some brilliant Double DIN kits (Touch Screen, Sat Nav, MP3, CD, DVD Player).

Hope this might be of interest to someone.

[hijimhere]

I want one of them that has a screen that among other things is a DVD player

[Simon Jones]

I'm not sure there's a direct link between single vs. double DIN when it comes to quality. As single DIN units have been around for many years, there are probably a lot more good quality singles than doubles. Some double DIN units are just single DIN units in a bigger box as is the case with the Mazda one on the left. From the side, then bottom is full depth while the top of the case is practically empty:



Also be aware that some double DIN units require the metal bar behind the dashboard to be modified to allow it to to fit in correctly: http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... al#p574367

[amauvis]

I put a Pioneer AVIC F930BT in mine. CD, DVD, ipod, bluetooth, sat nav and of course, radio (but not DAB). Slots in seamlessly. Only it sounds pants because standard speakers/wiring not up to scratch. I want to amp the front, and replace the speakers with some stuff (kenwood amp and speakers) I have had lying around for ages. Just not sure where to site the amp, and battling for time to keep up with life, let alone start a project.