installing a THX system in my car worth it?

[ESP J]

so i was wondering would it be worth to get a thx system in my car ?

if so what would i need? i really like the stock look of the car and really dont plan to do anything too out there including sound system, my car right now just has the cd/cassette

 

[Andrizzle]

Nope, not worth it.

But if you really want to try, I have the headunit and amps for you. (not ripping the speakers out)

 

[Shredicus]

Yeah, almost unanimously agreed it's not worth it. While the THX sound system is really stellar for OEM equipment the head unit is a bit lacking in features compared to modern double dins which isnt really surprising considering they were made ~9 years ago.

 

[Hawk03]

You could install a similar system to LDM's and it would probably be cheaper, sound better and look better than stock.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=81232

 

[joegr]

Here we go again...

Things you need at a minimum to add factory navigation are:
Nav head unit
Nav DVD drive unit (goes in trunk - rear deck)
Map DVD ($200 for up to date one)
Sub-woofer amp (goes in trunk - rear deck) and two subwoofers (rear deck)
Four channel amp (goes in trunk - left side)
Multiple wiring harnesses
GPS antenna

If you want voice control (factory systems have this) add:
Auto dimming mirror with factory microphone (used only on nav equipped cars)

If you want the steering wheel buttons to be labeled and work correctly add:
nav option steering wheel button assembly

If you want the full THX sound add:
THX door speakers (4)

 

[1LoudLS]

^^ +1

dont bother, you will spend much more money and get far less for it trying to retrofit OEM equipment instead of just going aftermarket.


not to mention how big of a pain in the @ss it would be to replace all of the factory harnesses with the correct ones.

 

[ESP J]

thanks guys yeah ill just go with aftermarket ....eventually