Chester_focus Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi all, new member here... Got my focus at the start of december and since then have been fed up with the poor radio. I generally listen to radio 5 but thats not even close to possible with this radio. Ever since, i've been thinking about upgrading it. Two options i can see, one being a branded make, something like the kenwood ddx 4023, or the other option being one of the oem styles off eBay. Both have pros, both have cons. Knowing that a few of you guys have installed the asure radios, i was hoping someone may be able to provide a longer term opinion. All those i've seen so far have been within the first couple of weeks of owning one. Any help appreciated Cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yunii Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 What year is your focus ? Mk1/mk1.5/mk2/2.5 ? Yunii Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester_focus Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 It's a 2010 '59 plate, mk 2.5 i believe? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake90087 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 For best results and look I would recommend the Sony stereo's, good quality and can be found on eBay used for a good deal. Some have DAB, also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester_focus Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Cheers Jake. Do you mean the sony oem stereos? Reading up, i thought they were pretty awkward to retrofit to a standard cd6000, Especially if it was dab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yunii Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I also have a Sony dab mp3 single cd &will work in a focus as its come out of my own car ,as I upgraded to Sony 6cd dab mp3 unit.fully working with code & can fit it for you. Yunii Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yunii Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Btw my car is a 2010 titanium 10 plate. Yunii Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake90087 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Ford wiki has a good guide for it, but parts are costly. I would say it's worth it though, the Sony ones look best in these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester_focus Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thanks guys, but think my head has been turned by the extra gadgets that come with the oem style stereos with gps, touchscreen, etc... If i'm spending upwards of £200, i might as well get more bang for my buck. Does anyone have a good long term experience of these, or are they fit for replacement after a few months? Cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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