Alright so its time for a bit of an update.
Haven't been overly happy with the quality of sound from the stock stereo and with the GTWorx group buy falling through, money was diverted into the time to fix up the stereo fund!
This is what is currently sitting on the shelf waiting to get installed...
CDA-137EBT Head unit
PDX-V9 Amplifier
Scosche SU2029B Single/Double DIN kit
Subaru harness (no cutting of cores/cables required)
Dynamat
Will be waiting a few weeks before I'll be able to get some speakers, but the
Focal K2 165 KR definitely has my attention.
It has also been a few months since several bushes/bushings were replaced and Group N mounts were installed (
as per this post).
While there was a small increase in NVH (honestly not enough to mention) the only downside I have encountered is that I get a fair amount of vibrations coming through the steering wheel when sitting stationary at traffic lights on with the air conditioner on (giving the car some extra revs minimises the vibrations).
Not a biggy, can just turn the air conditioner off until the car begins to move.