[steiner]

I have an '05 LGT limited and the sound system isn't bad. Not sure how many speakers but it has the 6 CD changer and a sub. Is it safe to assume that this the same setup as the upgraded OEM setup in an '08 or an '09 STI?

[fishingfiend]

The headunit is actually closer to the 07 LGT and the OEM speakers are better quality than the 05 LGT.

The LGT also has 1 less tweeters in the front door than the GR STI, which has a coax and a separate tweeter. Much better for imaging...

I think the sub might be the same though.

[steiner]

Wow thanks. I've heard so much negative feedback in here regarding the STI stereo that I'm shocked to hear it's better than the LGT's - which I've grown to consider pretty decent.

Last question...is there an AUX input on the BACK of the STI's head unit? I have an 80GB hard drive I'd like to hardwire into the car - probably under the passenger seat. I'm not an iPod guy.

[fishingfiend]

The OEM AUX input is under the center armrest along with another 12v outlet.

The LGT has far more dampening from the factory that the STI and that makes a huge difference.

[STIopener]

Originally Posted by steiner

Wow thanks. I've heard so much negative feedback in here regarding the STI stereo that I'm shocked to hear it's better than the LGT's - which I've grown to consider pretty decent.

Last question...is there an AUX input on the BACK of the STI's head unit? I have an 80GB hard drive I'd like to hardwire into the car - probably under the passenger seat. I'm not an iPod guy.

As far as the hard drive goes you would have to get a factory AUX adapter that is USB compatible and then hook it up that way.

I have been in the Car Audio Industry for 6 years and haven't seen any until recently and have NEVER seen any for Subarus; only American cars that are compatible with USB.

Your best bet will EITHER be getting a new deck with USB input OR doing a CARPUTER!

And most decks with USB input can only support up to 8-16 GB; so an 80 GB HD will be OTQ...

I know the Alpine IDA units can do 250 as long as the HD pulls less than 150 mA and less than 5 V and the USB cable is as short as possible.

Good Luck!

[steiner]

It's an 80GB Omnifi and it interfaces with a HU like a CD changer at the AUX input. It's a very cool little product (albeit shortlived) that Rockford Fosgate produced a couple years back. That being said, looks like the NAVI package might be a waste of money considering my priorities. Thanks for the excellent info guys.