Aln Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Hi Everyone, i am looking to upgrade the sound system of my Ford Focus 63 plate. Would like to replace all Speakers, maybe put an amp and change the head unit. Any recommendations on the set up please? Also, is there any head units that support Apple play? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 I was thinking something like this? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F184072946159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo17 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Fit sync 3 for apple car play. Looks much better than those android units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryT Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Hi Alv Seems ok for an Android unit on a budget. I don't know enough about the "Tunez" branded audio, I'm presuming it's either a China or Korean built. Just make sure you get all the leads with it, before you buy. Why do you want to change your stock unit? Is it the poor sound, radio, or lack of music choice/options? There are lots of head units out there that support Apple Play & Android Auto. I'm currently sourcing an upgrade on my Mk2.5 Focus, something I've done before, so have all the Banjo tools and wiring extras. This is the head unit of choice for me; https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/nav_mm/carplay/DNX5190DABS/?view= Replacing this head unit; https://kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/rec/bluetooth/DPX405BT/ Which I'm either going to donate or sell on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 23 minutes ago, BarryT said: https://kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/rec/bluetooth/DPX405BT/ Which I'm either going to donate ...... Excellent idea buddy, well done you 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 It's pointless replacing all your Speakers for top of the range ones if you're just going to fit a crappy chinese head unit. You'll find the sound quality is no where near as good as the stock unit (even if you use an external amp). My android unit sounded awful when I put it in (tbh the average Joe probably wouldn't care, but I'm a little bit of an audiophile). I managed to tune the software equalizer so it sounds about the same as the original Sony, but is definitely not as crisp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks for all suggestions. I have a bigger problem, my car is full of water after heavy rains. I saw that sticky post and checked spare tyre it was full of water. The whole inside of the car even the front is soaked. And I don’t know how to dry it it this weather or even remove the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 8 hours ago, BarryT said: Hi Alv Seems ok for an Android unit on a budget. I don't know enough about the "Tunez" branded audio, I'm presuming it's either a China or Korean built. Just make sure you get all the leads with it, before you buy. Why do you want to change your stock unit? Is it the poor sound, radio, or lack of music choice/options? There are lots of head units out there that support Apple Play & Android Auto. I'm currently sourcing an upgrade on my Mk2.5 Focus, something I've done before, so have all the Banjo tools and wiring extras. This is the head unit of choice for me; https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/nav_mm/carplay/DNX5190DABS/?view= Replacing this head unit; https://kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/rec/bluetooth/DPX405BT/ Which I'm either going to donate or sell on. I just want to have sat nav and better audio. I’m also replacing Speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Tommo17 said: Fit sync 3 for apple car play. Looks much better than those android units Where do I get one from? How easy are they to fit in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo17 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just now, Aln said: Where do I get one from? How easy are they to fit in? look at the guide on here. a scrap car or eBay. if you keep an eye out you will pick one up cheapish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 11 hours ago, Luke4efc said: It's pointless replacing all your speakers for top of the range ones if you're just going to fit a crappy chinese head unit. You'll find the sound quality is no where near as good as the stock unit (even if you use an external amp). My android unit sounded awful when I put it in (tbh the average Joe probably wouldn't care, but I'm a little bit of an audiophile). I managed to tune the software equalizer so it sounds about the same as the original Sony, but is definitely not as crisp. Thanks for the advise. Would you say it’s better to replace with sync 3 fit an amp and replace Speakers? Would amp like this work? Alpine KTP-445 Head Unit In Line Power Amplifier https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DL0N7TC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UEcxEb0YYJM1X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo17 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Aln said: Thanks for the advise. Would you say it’s better to replace with sync 3 fit an amp and replace speakers? Would amp like this work? Alpine KTP-445 Head Unit In Line Power Amplifier https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DL0N7TC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UEcxEb0YYJM1X not sure on fitting an amp i had the sony system originally and think thats good enough. sync 3 is much better than a bad android unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tommo17 said: look at the guide on here. a scrap car or ebay. if you keep an eye out you will pick one up cheapish Is it a case of plug and play? Does it have same plugs as my old (sync 1 I assume)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo17 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Aln said: Is it a case of plug and play? Does it have same plugs as my old (sync 1 I assume)? no not plug and play check the guide at the top of this section Focus forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Tommo17 said: no not plug and play check the guide at the top of this section Focus forum Will try to find it thanks. What would you say is a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo17 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Aln said: Will try to find it thanks. What would you say is a reasonable price? its at the top of this section sync 2 8 inch upgrade. depends if you really want it and what your willing to spend.. where you from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Tommo17 said: its at the top of this section sync 2 8 inch upgrade. depends if you really want it and what your willing to spend.. where you from ? Uk. Checked eBay and sync 3 is going for £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aln Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 9:21 AM, BarryT said: Hi Alv Seems ok for an Android unit on a budget. I don't know enough about the "Tunez" branded audio, I'm presuming it's either a China or Korean built. Just make sure you get all the leads with it, before you buy. Why do you want to change your stock unit? Is it the poor sound, radio, or lack of music choice/options? There are lots of head units out there that support Apple Play & Android Auto. I'm currently sourcing an upgrade on my Mk2.5 Focus, something I've done before, so have all the Banjo tools and wiring extras. This is the head unit of choice for me; https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/nav_mm/carplay/DNX5190DABS/?view= Replacing this head unit; https://kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/rec/bluetooth/DPX405BT/ Which I'm either going to donate or sell on. Hi bud, do you have a speaker set you would recommend or planning on buying alongside with that unit? Is yours MK3 too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryT Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Hi Alv(Aln) I'm going to try it with the stock Speakers once I make up my mind which head unit I'm going to go with, as, since my post I spotted another head unit I quite liked the look of, again a Kenwood model, DNX7190DABS, providing the impedances/ohms and wattage handling are within tolerances of course. PS, no NOT MK3 (MK2.5 - Facelift variant). Click image to enlarge YOU MAY ALSO CONSIDER Skip to the beginning of the images galle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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