Hi Tim,

I also have an '85 Weekender and I did the following:

Pioneer 25x4 watt CD head unit ($100 at Best Buy)
Pioneer 4" coaxials in the back cabinet ($5 on Ebay)
Infinity Kappa 3 1/2" in the doors ($50 on Ebay)
Kenwood 8" 80 watt powered tube subwoofer under the jumpseat ($80 on Ebay)

I went as cheap as possible on everything and installed it all myself.
While it is patched together from several sources and certainly isn't "state
of the art," it sounds like a freaking concert hall.

The subwoofer especially is a must to overcome that tinny sound that seems
to afflict Vanagon interiors.

Hope that helps.

Joe T.
Denver, CO
'85 Wolfsburg Westfalia

>From: Tim <h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET>
>Reply-To: Tim <h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Sound System Suggestions needed
>Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:36:08 -0500
>
>Hello all and Happy New year!
>
>I am looking to start the new year off right by upgrading my sound system.
>
>I drive a 1985 Weekender with all the original sound system components. I
>am
>
>Down to one speaker working, so I figure it's time to upgrade.
>
>I would like to hear from anyone who has upgraded their van, with specifics
>on what they have put in their vans. I lean to classical, but I will listen
>to almost anything. I will be including a XM SKYFI2 in the system.
>
>I wouldn't say money is no object, but I don't intend to be cheap.
>
>Thanks in advance for you help
>
>Tim
>H2OBOXER

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