[vhs]

I put a deposit down on a 2018 Cayman (stop sale from recall so no possession yet). The only feature it doesn't have is an upgraded sound system. I'm a bit of an audiophile, so one of the first things I'd like to do is upgrade the speakers.

I'd like to do a mid level upgrade, but I want it done well. Can anyone recommend a car audio shop in the Bay Area with experience working on 718s? I'm uncomfortable with someone taking apart my car and learning about it as they go along.

Thanks for any recommendations.

 

[phroenips]

I put a deposit down on a 2018 Cayman (stop sale from recall so no possession yet). The only feature it doesn't have is an upgraded sound system. I'm a bit of an audiophile, so one of the first things I'd like to do is upgrade the speakers.

I'd like to do a mid level upgrade, but I want it done well. Can anyone recommend a car audio shop in the Bay Area with experience working on 718s? I'm uncomfortable with someone taking apart my car and learning about it as they go along.

Thanks for any recommendations.

Can't help with any specific shops in that area, but keep in mind that our cars are still pretty new, so finding a shop with specific 718 experience will likely be extremely difficult anywhere in the country.

With that said, it does seem to be very similar to the 981 and 991. The primary difference I've found so far is the tweeter situation. It's in the same place as the 981, but getting the vent out is different.

If you haven't seen it yet, I have lots of pictures in my build thread. It may be helpful to a shop when you find one.

https://www.718forum.com/forum/electronics-audio-lighting/18416-cayman-sound-system-upgrade.html

 

[vhs]

If you haven't seen it yet, I have lots of pictures in my build thread. It may be helpful to a shop when you find one.

https://www.718forum.com/forum/electronics-audio-lighting/18416-cayman-sound-system-upgrade.html

I've already bookmarked that thread. There's a lot of good info in there. It's good to know that the 718 is similar to the 981 and 991 in this regard too.

 

[JakiChan]

I've had good luck with Audio Design in San Jose. They just hard wired my Max 360c and they did the system in my truck.

 

[vhs]

I've had good luck with Audio Design in San Jose. They just hard wired my Max 360c and they did the system in my truck.

Thanks, it looks like they know Porsches pretty well.

Did you buy the Max 360c from them or just take it in to be wired? I'm thinking about a Pro M, but also considering a hardwired Escort and an ALP.

 

[JakiChan]

Thanks, it looks like they know Porsches pretty well.

Did you buy the Max 360c from them or just take it in to be wired? I'm thinking about a Pro M, but also considering a hardwired Escort and an ALP.

Both. I bought it there and they wired it. They said it would get me some extended support, but that didn't seem to happen.