Category: factory head unit

  • Bentley Replacement Stereo Upgrade

    Faulty Navigation System ?

    Bentley GT 2006 factory stereo

    As with many older cars the factory fitted stereo systems can be quickly out of date.  They can also develop faults that are expensive to repair or replace. If you are having issues with the OEM radio system in your Bentley or you are wanting to improve the features of it, then Source Sounds in Sheffield have the answer.  We can change the OEM radio in most Bentleys from 2004 upto 2011 by using a replacement stereo upgrade kit.

    We can now upgrade the poorly featured factory stereo with something much better using a bespoke replacement panel. There are many options available that will bring the car into the 21st century with new features that the original radio system could only dream of having.  The dash panel supplied with the kit will allow the removal of the original stereo and the heater controls.  By replacing the heater controls with an LCD panel all functions are retained. This allows full control of all factory systems including the Tyre Pressure Monitoring system.  In addition, suspension settings, amplifier settings, lighting and wiper settings are amongst others. The audio controls on the steering wheel  are retained with the new radio system, including the phone answer button.

     

    Upgrade Capabilities

    Kenwood DNX-8106DABS system fitted into a Bentley 2004-2011

    Systems start from around £2500 supplied and fitted (the one in the picture was £2800).  This would be for a touch screen system that would give FM Radio, Navigation, CD/DVD, USB for memory sticks and iPod connectivity.  Apple Car Play is also built in to the unit, as well as a Bluetooth connection for phone calls and music streaming.  Also, for a slightly higher price, other features including DAB Digital Radio, Android Auto and larger screens are available.

    Also, you could fit an additional reverse camera to the system. This would enable the driver to view what is behind the vehicle in the blind spot.

  • Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds?

    Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds?

    If you have landed on this page then you are more than likely aware that the sound in your BMW isn’t what you hoped for. Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? Would you love the facility to have better, louder & higher quality sound at your disposal? Then Source Sounds in Sheffield have a solution for your needs!

    After taking delivery of your new BMW you expect the vehicle to come with pretty much everything, and in a fashion, it does. How the vehicle drives on the road is fantastic, the interior is lovingly trimmed in the highest quality material that gives the driver an atmosphere that can only be described as heavenly.  However, one area that most BMW’s elude in expectation is the audio and how much quality it lacks! Poor audio quality in BMWs is far too common and Source Sounds have that specialist touch to transform your vehicle into another dimension of acoustic quality.

    Source Sounds have designed many different BMW audio upgrades that we think will give the driver the solution they need. These range from a simple speaker upgrade running off the factory head unit to a full blown audio upgrade. 

    Starter Audio Upgrade

    are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? Rainbow 4" component kit

    This is our starter “off the shelf” option that gives your vehicle the clarity and distinction it needs. The first thing Source Sounds do with any audio upgrade in a BMW is upgrade the front door speakers.  One of the options we use is a Rainbow 4″ component kit designed specifically for the vehicle. The speakers are fitted into the vehicles OEM locations which means the factory look of the vehicle is maintained. This component kit is powered off of the original factory BMW stereo and with both doors lined with Skinz soundproofing comes in at around £379.99 fitted. 

     

    Better Audio Upgrade

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    Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? The next level of upgrade also uses the same speakers from the starter pack and adding an amplifier. The Audison Prima AP4.9BIT 4 channel amplifier is the weapon of choice for this package. This amplifier has a built in processor to fine tune the sound for the driver. The Rainbow 4″ component kit is powered from 2 channels of the amplifier. The existing BMW under seat woofers are maintained and powered from the other 2 channels. This gives added depth to the sound without changing the woofers themselves. Again, with both doors lined with Skinz soundproofing, the cost comes in at around £1259.99 fitted. 

     

     

    Best Audio Upgrade

    Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? Rainbow 8" under seat woofers

    For the next stage of a sound upgrade in BMWs, we offer a third package utilising the Rainbow BMW specific speakers. In this package, Source Sounds keep the same front door speakers from the first 2 packages.  Adding to this, we replace the under seat speakers for a pair of 8″ mid bass woofers.  An Audison AP8.9BIT 8 channel amplifier is then utilised, but bridged as a four channel for extra power. This amplifier will give 4 x 130w of power to each under seat woofer and front door to achieve a much higher standard of audio enjoyment. The front doors will also be lined with Skinz soundproofing and this upgrade comes in at around £1699.99 fitted. 

     

     

    Bespoke Design

    Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? If so, the above systems are an example of what we offer. A bespoke system can be designed to suit your needs. You will need to come down in the vehicle for us to take a look at the vehicle. This way we can get a feel for what you need and give you a solution.

     

    Please note: for all of the upgrades above, you may require additional tweeter pods from BMW, approximately £40-£100 + VAT (vehicle dependant)