Upgrading CitiGo stereo

[Dutchcloggie]

Hello,

 

I have recently bought a 2014 reg CitiGo and I am finding the sound a bit pants so I want to get a new stereo. It seems easiest to upgrade to a Skoda-stereo as this will guarantee the Garmin thingy will still dispay all the info and that the dashboard will look nice :-)

 

But... Is the sound of the Skoda upgrade any better or is the problem with the speakers? I'm happy to buy new speakers etc but I would rather prefer to check if the problem can be solved with a new stereo before I rip the car apart.

 

I am worried that if I fit an aftermarket stereo, I will lose functionality on the Garmin.

 

I know nothing about fitting car stereos or about speakers so most of the posts in other forums about improving sound are way over my head. Basically Halfords want to sell me a new radio and a facia first and then see if the speakers are needed as well.

 

Anyone able to tell me about the sound difference between the 'old' and 'new' Skoda stereos?

 

Thanks.

[Dutchcloggie]

Just to clarify, I heard that having an after market unit can not only lose you the connection between the radio and the Garmin (i.e. no longer how you what is playing) but also mess with the display of car info such as speed, petrol use etc.