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> Upgrade The Base Model Stereo In My 2009?
fragile
post Sep 16 2008, 12:17 PM
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Hi!,

I was wondering, before I drive down to my dealer, if it is possible to upgrade the factory base model, no-name, cd/mp3/satellite 6 speaker stereo in a 2009 Sonata, to the Infinity one that comes in the expensive trims with the subwoofer, etc. ??
I see the open spot for the sub in the back deck. So I'm wondering can it be done, can the dealer order it and install it? Do you think it would be worth it? Are their more features and/or is the sound noticeably better?

thank you!
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post Sep 16 2008, 12:50 PM
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I'm guessing here, but I'm pretty sure the wiring harnesses for the premium stereo system aren't built in to your car, so adding the amplifier, sub and additional speakers would not be a task that most dealers could do.
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post Sep 16 2008, 02:35 PM
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For what it would cost to have the dealer do it, you'd probably be much better off going with aftermarket.
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post Sep 16 2008, 02:35 PM
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It would probably be considerably cheaper and easier to just go aftermarket.
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post Sep 16 2008, 02:37 PM
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it is possible to upgrade the factory base model

Probably but it's gonna be hugely expen$ive

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Do you think it would be worth it?

No

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Are their more features

6-disks instead of 3

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is the sound noticeably better?

No

Agree with morrjr; you'd have to retrofit the wiring somehow; there's no wiring in the trunk for the (weenie) factory amp.

It's cheaper to change to an aftermarket radio and amp for the door speakers. You can go with a trunk-filling, body panel thudding, neighbor-annoying sub but you don't have to. A small, 10" powered sub is enough unless you're addicted to bass. My Infinity Bass Link makes more than enough for natural sounding bass.
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post Nov 10 2008, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE (fragile @ Sep 16 2008, 09:17 AM) *
I was wondering, before I drive down to my dealer, if it is possible to upgrade the factory
base model, no-name, cd/mp3/satellite 6 speaker stereo in a 2009 Sonata, to the
Infinity one that comes in the expensive trims with the subwoofer, etc. ??
I see the open spot for the sub in the back deck. So I'm wondering can it be done, can the dealer order it and
install it? Do you think it would be worth it? Are their more features and/or is the sound noticeably better?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

You might want to talk to allmet over on the Azera portion of the forum and ask his advise.
He seems to know considerable about the Hyundai radios at least in the Azeras.
I believe the Azera radios and the Sonata radios will fit in each others' mountings? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/puzzled.gif)
Don't ask him about anything else! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
Worth a shot anyhow. He should be able to steer you correctly on your question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/amen.gif)

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i had a platium edition for bout 2 days before i got my se. i really didnt notice any differance in sound quality between the infinty or the no name stero.
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QUOTE (fragile @ Sep 16 2008, 12:17 PM) *
Hi!,

I was wondering, before I drive down to my dealer, if it is possible to upgrade the factory base model, no-name, cd/mp3/satellite 6 speaker stereo in a 2009 Sonata, to the Infinity one that comes in the expensive trims with the subwoofer, etc. ??
I see the open spot for the sub in the back deck. So I'm wondering can it be done, can the dealer order it and install it? Do you think it would be worth it? Are their more features and/or is the sound noticeably better?

thank you!

You would be way better off going to circuit city or something and getting an after market one if your cant do it yourself. A nic epioneer deck with a lil sub and new speckers! yea!!! LOL
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post Nov 11 2008, 10:07 PM
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...new speckers! yea!!! LOL

Here we go with the "speckers" again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grin.gif)
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