Installing older head unit & new speakers

[Denker]

I HATE the newer Sony head unit in my car. It's too complicated and the controls are microscopic. It came with my E30 & I don't use it at all.

OK, so I bought a used Blaupunkt Laguna head unit which I LIKE. I am no audio components installer, so I'd like to know if a car audio shop would install my older unit along with brand new speakers? What might that cost me? Any other hints/advice?

Thanks!

[StereoInstaller1]

I see you have an early car. What model is it? Do you know if your have Premium Sound?

if you don't, which is what I have no clue about, it is the best overall sound for the average listener. Better than ANY aftermarket speaker currently available in this size for YOUR needs.

I suggest if you have any workspace at all that you do your own install. It isn't hard to do, and the tools you will need to buy will come in handy again, I promise (or is that curse?) and you will know it is done right.

After all, you have R3V to help you!

Luke

[Denker]

Car stereo revamp

It's an '87 2-door Eta. I don't think that the original sound system was the premium version. My E30 has vinyl comfort seats and a hand-crank sunroof, for example.

I may try to do it. Still wonder if a stereo installer would take on a used head unit or if there's no way they'd touch it.

[StereoInstaller1]

Yeah, these are lean times, they will try.

I can give you some pointers to make sure they at least got it electrically correct, but be aware, 99% are hacks who cannot even get the basics right.