Sound Package Plus

[Izzone]

Is there a huge difference between sound package plus and the standard radio? I have found a few used 997.1's without the option and wanted to make sure the stock radio was not terrible.

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[Bruce]

Yes there is a big difference, you should listen to both before making a decision.
You can always add rear speakers and an amp. to the standard sound system and end up with a similar or even better system. I have the upgraded system in my GT3 and it's acceptable at best. Based on the specs for the standard set up i think you will not be happy unless you don't plan on listening to much music.
Attached are the specs. for the standard and sound package plus systems.

[Daytonaviolet]

if you plan to keep the stereo stock, yes it makes a huge difference. you'll have more bass and you actually get an extra 5" speaker on your door, its a completely different panel.

[DavidNR]

So Sound Package Plus has a separate amp, where is it located?

[Daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by DavidNR

So Sound Package Plus has a separate amp, where is it located?

for the 997.1, it was located in the same plastic box for the DVD nav player.

[DavidNR]

Thanks, can't be any significant weight then.

[Daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by DavidNR

Thanks, can't be any significant weight then.

here's a picture of the sound package plus amp (non bose). whats good about the non-bose amp is you can replace the amp with an after market amp and keep the oem pcm. the bose amps are all digital and at the time, i could not find any after market amps which could replace it. keep in mind that the analog amps (sound package plus) only works on the analog PCM's and vice versa.

[DavidNR]

Interesting... The 2010 with Nav & Sound + does not have the 2 compartments on the lower left. Must have done some tighter packaging. Thanks!