Hi guys, I'm from Croatia and also new guy around here and this is my problem.

I have original Škoda speakers in my car and old Sony radio which plays only audio cd-s. I'm not satisfied with sound, it's only good for listening news on radio

I was thinking to replace my Sony HU with this (It's 2din, I don't know will it fit and will I need special face plate for it):

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_869197_langId_-1_categoryId_265857#tab1

Later i would like to replace speakers too, but don't know what to buy, what fits best and gives much smoother, stronger sound than now

Thanx for any help

Welcome!

I have almost the exact same radio in mine, but the bluetooth edition. Very easy to connect my phone for hands free calling, and plays music from my phone.

You'll need an adapter plate to make it fit in,

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261195536438

Also, you might need different connectors, but if you already have an aftermarket radio in, you shouldn't need to.

Have you replaced speakers too? And what do you think about sound now and before?

That adapter plate is only for front side and that is it?

Tnx for help

I haven't replaced the speakers. I like my music, but never very loud, so the standard speakers are ok for me. I've never had any issue with sound quality like you seem to be having. Maybe the aerial connection isn't very good to your existing radio, or the output from the radio itself is poor. See what its like when you put the new radio in, then decide.

The adapter plate is all you need to fit the double din radio. You'll have some adapter plate already there for you single din radio, just take that one out and put this double one in its place.

I got this radio by the way http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_868945_langId_-1_categoryId_265857#tab1

I think that the radio itself will make it better, at least I hope so

But I can't find right adapter plate on ebay, am I doing something wrong or is it hard to find them?

Sorry it took so long to get back to you, been away a lot and haven't had chance to get the info you needed!

I was wrong about that page being the only one you need. This plate http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261195536438 is what your radio cage goes into, then that screws onto the radio area using the existing screws and holes, then you need a different surround trim that covers the radio and goes all the way down to the temp control dials. I've got the auto climatronic, so the part I needed is 1Z0 858 069 C 9B9. If you have manual temp control, you'll need a different style plate. A friendly parts guy will help you find the one you need.

Thank you very much for your post, I was checking a lot with others what is best to do with complete audio system. It seems that if I want only to change speakers and HU for approx. 250-300 euros, it's better to leave everything as it is, or just buy some chepaer HU, because i will not get any improvement for that money.

For better audio system I need to damp doors in the car and amplifier, etc...

So, now I'm not sure I will buy that Alpine, especially because I need to find those plates outside Croatia and it costs enough for onlly a little or no improvement at all.