Subaru Legacy/Outback Audio

hello,

I've been using a sirius sportster model. my wife bought me an installable kit for my legacy.

it was dealer installed, but I'm looking for some of the features the sportster had...like the 'memo' key or the 'band' key. are they not included in this kit? are they hidden somewhere in the radio features?

I've searched forums and google, can't find any hits.

any help is appreciated.
(sorry for the double post; I posted it first as a reply to an old thread, by mistake)

#18 of 24 Re: Installing After Market Speakers in 2002 Legacy Wagon [famof3kids] by village21

Apr 20, 2009 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: famof3kids (Jun 18, 2007 8:17 am)

We are looking at a 2008 Outback that is prewired for Sirius. Would you recommend installing it at the dealership or is it less expensive aftermarket? Also, if you recommend aftermarket, how difficult is installation?

#19 of 24 CD changer swap -put 08 unit in 06 Outback by phonebill

May 06, 2009 (1:27 pm)

I read with interest that putting an 07 unit in an 05 Outback should work. I have located an 08 changer (with integrated heater controls, like my 06 LL Bean Outback has) and want to swap it out to get the AUX input for my iPod. The 08 unit I found has the AUX jack in the compartment under the center armrest, and I am hoping that I can make this work someway in my 06. Anyone with any experience? My Subaru dealer says they can make this work if I can get them the wiring and AUX jack from the wrecked 08 car, but before I lay out the cash, I am hoping someone here might have some experience with this. Thanks!

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zukey (Jan 30, 2011 8:01 pm)

#20 of 24 2005 stereo replacement by ericcoughlin

Aug 16, 2009 (7:26 pm)

What is the difference in sound quality from getting an aftermarket board that connects to the CD player vs getting a faceplate replacement from crutchfields and installing an aftermarket stereo with a line in for aux? Also, does Subaru sell a later model stereo unit with the aux option that I could buy and install into my outback (manual ac)?

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dcass602 (Aug 17, 2009 5:53 am)
- ericcoughlin (Aug 17, 2009 9:52 pm)

#21 of 24 Re: 2005 stereo replacement [ericcoughlin] by dcass602

Aug 17, 2009 (5:53 am)

Replying to: ericcoughlin (Aug 16, 2009 7:26 pm)

"What is the difference in sound quality from getting an aftermarket board that connects to the CD player vs getting a faceplate replacement from crutchfields and installing an aftermarket stereo with a line in for aux? Also, does Subaru sell a later model stereo unit with the aux option that I could buy and install into my outback (manual ac)? "

If by "an aftermarket board" you mean something like an FM modulator, know that the sound quality from a modulator (whether hard-wired to your system or transmitted through the air) can never be guaranteed. In other words, it's almost always worse than actually replacing the radio with an "aux in" or "usb in" capable aftermarket head unit.

Note, you should be able to replace your head unit, since your hvac is manual, but read carefully your installation information from Crutchfield AND talk with people from Subaru about the installation BEFORE doing it. If you do not PROPERLY disconnect the hvac controls, you WILL break something.

In general both the head unit and the speakers are the primary factors in sound quality. Replacing either or both will do the most for you.

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ericcoughlin (Aug 17, 2009 9:52 pm)

#22 of 24 Re: 2005 stereo replacement [dcass602] by ericcoughlin

Aug 17, 2009 (9:52 pm)

Replying to: dcass602 (Aug 17, 2009 5:53 am)

not an fm modulator but a circuit board that allows me to link in to the CD audio like the one that jazzy engineering makes. You have to run a blank disc with it.

#23 of 24 Re: CD changer swap -put 08 unit in 06 Outback [phonebill] by zukey

Jan 30, 2011 (8:01 pm)

Replying to: phonebill (May 06, 2009 1:27 pm)

maybe this will be helpful
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/08-outback-radio-installed-my-05-legac- y-120882.html?t=120882

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